GoogleFreeDeveloperZhipu AI
ReleasedCogVideoX 1.5 · Nov 2024
Native audioAdd voiceover
Max resolution1360×768
Max clip length6–10s
Pricing fromFree (open) · API
Key specs
| Developer | Zhipu AI |
| Origin | China |
| Released | CogVideoX 1.5 · Nov 2024 |
| Native audio | Add voiceover |
| Max resolution | 1360×768 |
| Max clip length | 6–10s |
| Availability | Open weights · Open weights (2B: Apache 2.0) |
| Available via | Open weights · Z.ai API |
| Pricing from | Free (open) · API |
Where CogVideoX shines
- Runs on modest consumer GPUs (as little as ~4–5 GB VRAM)
- Broad ecosystem — Diffusers, ComfyUI, LoRA
- The 2B model is Apache-2.0 and commercially free
- Influential, research-grade architecture
Best for
CogVideoX is best for quick, flexible text- and image-to-video where an accessible, open model is a good fit.
Local short-clip text- and image-to-videoResearch and fine-tuningCommercial use on the permissive 2B tierPrototyping and B-roll
Compare CogVideoX with other models Good to know
- !Short clips and lower resolution than newer models
- !No native audio in the open weights
- !English-only prompts; open releases are now dated
Background. From Zhipu AI and Tsinghua's THUDM, CogVideoX (1.5, November 2024) is one of the most-forked early open video models, runnable on consumer hardware with an ICLR-accepted design.
How to use CogVideoX on Vivideo
1
Open Vivideo and start a new video.
2
Select CogVideoX as your model — or let the Video Agent pick it for you.
3
Describe your shot (or upload an image) and set duration and aspect ratio.
4
Generate with CogVideoX, then refine, add a voice or avatar, and export for any platform.
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Each model is one of 30+ in Vivideo — switch per shot to get exactly the look you want.
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AlibabaAbout CogVideoX on Vivideo
CogVideoX, from Zhipu AI, is a widely used open-source video model supporting text- and image-to-video. Its openness has made it a community favorite for experimentation.
CogVideoX suits creators who want a flexible, accessible engine for everyday clips and quick iterations across both text and image inputs.
On Vivideo, CogVideoX is one of 30+ models on a single subscription — use it as a flexible everyday option, then escalate to Veo or Sora when a shot needs extra polish, all in one project.
CogVideoX FAQ
Is CogVideoX free on Vivideo?
You can try CogVideoX free on Vivideo to start — no credit card. Heavier use and premium models are covered by a paid plan.
What is CogVideoX best at?
CogVideoX is an accessible open model that handles both text-to-video and image-to-video well, making it a flexible everyday option.
Does CogVideoX support text and image to video?
Yes — on Vivideo you can use CogVideoX for both text-to-video and image-to-video, and switch to other models per shot.
Can I switch from CogVideoX to another model mid-project?
Yes — Vivideo lets you switch models per shot, so you can mix CogVideoX with other engines in one project.