AI Models
Nano Banana Video supports three best-in-class AI video models. Choose the right one based on your resolution needs, duration requirements and use-case.
Quick Comparison
| Model | Duration | Max Res. | Aspect Ratios | Audio | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| seedance2 | 4 – 15 s | 720p | 7 ratios | ✓ Yes | Social, UGC, E-com |
| veo3 | Fixed 8 s | 4K | 2 ratios | ✗ No | Cinematic, Arch. |
| sora2 | 10 s / 15 s | 1080p | 2 ratios | ✗ No | Brand, Narrative |
video_model: "seedance2"
The recommended model for most use-cases. Doubao Seedance 2.0 delivers excellent motion quality, supports audio generation, and offers the widest range of durations and aspect ratios. Best price/quality ratio.
Specs
- Provider
- ByteDance / APIMart (Kie.ai fallback)
- Duration
- 4 – 15 seconds
- Resolution
- 480p, 720p
- Aspect Ratios
- 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, adaptive
- Audio
- Yes (auto-generated)
- API key
- "seedance2"
Strengths
- Widest duration range (4–15 s)
- Most aspect ratios available
- Auto audio generation
- Fastest render time
- Robust fallback via Kie.ai
Limitations
- Max resolution 720p
- Not ideal for 4K workflows
Prompt Examples
UGC / social content
"A woman unpacks a skincare product in her bathroom, natural lighting, handheld camera"
Commercials
"A luxury car drives along a coastal road at sunset, cinematic grade"
E-commerce
"A sneaker rotates on a white surface, studio lighting, slow motion"
curl https://nanobananavideo.com/api/v1/text-to-video.php \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $NB_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "prompt": "A woman unpacks a skincare product in her bathroom, natural lighting, handheld camera", "video_model": "seedance2", "resolution": "720p", "duration": 8, "aspect_ratio": "16:9" }'
video_model: "veo3"
Google DeepMind's VEO 3.1 Fast delivers exceptional photorealism and supports up to 4K resolution. Fixed 8-second clips. Best for cinematic, commercial and architectural projects.
Specs
- Provider
- Google DeepMind / APIMart (Kie.ai fallback)
- Duration
- Fixed 8 seconds
- Resolution
- 720p, 1080p, 4K
- Aspect Ratios
- 16:9, 9:16
- Audio
- No
- API key
- "veo3"
Strengths
- 4K output available
- Exceptional photorealism
- Best for cinematic shots
- Google DeepMind quality
Limitations
- Fixed 8 s duration only
- 16:9 and 9:16 only
- No audio generation
Prompt Examples
Architecture
"Aerial drone shot of a modern villa surrounded by pine forest, 4K, dusk lighting"
Nature docs
"Slow-motion waterfall in a tropical jungle, golden hour, ultra-realistic"
Fashion
"High-fashion model walks on Paris rooftop, cinematic 1080p, bokeh background"
curl https://nanobananavideo.com/api/v1/text-to-video.php \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $NB_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "prompt": "Aerial drone shot of a modern villa surrounded by pine forest, 4K, dusk lighting", "video_model": "veo3", "resolution": "1080p", "aspect_ratio": "16:9" }'
video_model: "sora2"
OpenAI Sora 2 in VIP access tier. Produces the most temporally consistent, long-form video clips (10 or 15 seconds). Ideal for narrative content, film-quality shots and brand storytelling.
Specs
- Provider
- OpenAI / APIMart (Kie.ai fallback)
- Duration
- 10 s or 15 s only
- Resolution
- Up to 1080p
- Aspect Ratios
- 16:9, 9:16
- Audio
- No
- API key
- "sora2"
Strengths
- Longest clips (up to 15 s)
- Best temporal consistency
- OpenAI quality
- Ideal for storytelling
Limitations
- Duration limited to 10 or 15 s
- Slower than Seedance
- 16:9 and 9:16 only
Prompt Examples
Brand story
"A founder walks through her bakery at sunrise, candid and warm documentary style"
Film-quality
"A lone astronaut floats in orbit above Earth, breathtaking view, 15-second clip"
Music video
"Dynamic urban scene transitions to abstract neon visuals, vertical format"
curl https://nanobananavideo.com/api/v1/text-to-video.php \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $NB_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "prompt": "A founder walks through her bakery at sunrise, candid and warm documentary style", "video_model": "sora2", "duration": 10, "aspect_ratio": "16:9" }'