Hunyuan Video Generator: World-Leading Text-to-Video Model
Hunyuan Video transforms your text descriptions into stunning, high-quality videos with exceptional physical accuracy and temporal consistency. Powered by a 13B parameter Unified Diffusion Transformer architecture, it generates up to 5-second videos at 720p resolution with superior motion dynamics and visual fidelity. Experience the future of video creation with advanced Flow Matching schedulers and parallel inference capabilities.
What is Hunyuan Video?
Hunyuan Video is Tencent's revolutionary AI video generation model announced in December 2024. Built on a Unified Diffusion Transformer (DiT) architecture with 13 billion parameters, it creates high-quality videos from text descriptions with exceptional physical accuracy and temporal consistency. Supporting resolutions up to 720p and video lengths up to 5 seconds (129 frames), Hunyuan Video employs advanced Flow Matching schedulers and supports parallel inference via xDiT for efficient generation. With FP8 quantization support, it offers both quality and efficiency for professional video creation.
13B parameter Unified Diffusion Transformer architecture
Up to 5-second video generation (129 frames)
High-quality output: 720p, 540p, and lower resolutions
Superior physical accuracy and motion dynamics
Advanced Flow Matching schedulers with configurable shift
Parallel inference support via xDiT framework
FP8 quantization for memory-efficient generation
Multiple aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and more
Excellent temporal consistency across frames
Open-source model with community support
Key Features of Hunyuan Video
Hunyuan Video combines cutting-edge architecture with practical features for professional video creators.
Unified DiT Architecture
Revolutionary 13B parameter Diffusion Transformer that unifies video generation with exceptional quality and consistency across frames.
High-Quality Video Output
Generate videos in multiple resolutions up to 720p (1280×720) with 129 frames, maintaining exceptional visual fidelity and detail.
Physical Accuracy
Advanced understanding of real-world physics produces realistic motion, natural object interactions, and believable dynamics.
Flow Matching Schedulers
State-of-the-art Flow Matching schedulers with configurable shift factor enable superior video generation quality and control.
Multiple Resolutions
Support for various resolutions including 720p (1280×720), 540p (960×544), and multiple aspect ratios for diverse use cases.
Temporal Consistency
Maintain smooth, coherent motion and consistent visual elements across all frames for professional-quality videos.
Parallel Inference with xDiT
Leverage Unified Sequence Parallelism for multi-GPU acceleration, significantly reducing generation time for high-resolution videos.
FP8 Quantization Support
Memory-efficient FP8 quantization saves ~10GB GPU memory while maintaining generation quality for accessible deployment.
How to Write Effective Hunyuan Video Prompts
Master the art of prompt writing to create stunning AI-generated videos with Hunyuan Video's powerful capabilities.
Essential Prompt Elements
Subject & Action
Clearly describe the main subject and specific actions or movements. Be detailed about what is happening in the video.
Motion & Dynamics
Specify the type and quality of movement, speed, direction, and how objects interact dynamically.
Visual Details
Include colors, lighting, textures, atmosphere, and environmental details for enhanced realism.
Camera & Perspective
Define camera angles, movements, shot types, and framing for cinematic control.
Style & Mood
Specify the visual style, artistic treatment, and emotional atmosphere of the video.
Environment & Setting
Establish the location, time of day, weather conditions, and contextual background.
Pro Tips for Better Results
Emphasize Motion and Physics
Hunyuan Video excels at physical accuracy. Describe natural movements, interactions, gravity effects, and realistic dynamics for best results
Be Specific About Timing
Specify the sequence and pacing of actions within the 5-second timeframe to achieve your desired narrative flow
Use Cinematography Terms
Incorporate professional terms like 'depth of field,' 'motion blur,' 'tracking shot,' 'Dutch angle' for more cinematic output
Layer Multiple Details
Combine subject, action, lighting, camera work, and atmosphere in comprehensive prompts for rich, complex videos
Good vs. Better Prompts
"A cat walking"
"A fluffy orange cat walking gracefully across a wooden fence at sunset, tail swaying gently, golden light illuminating its fur, camera following with smooth tracking shot, shallow depth of field, cinematic style"
"Water flowing"
"Crystal clear water flowing over smooth river stones, creating gentle ripples and splashes, sunlight reflecting off the surface creating sparkles, slow-motion capture, close-up shot, natural forest setting with soft ambient lighting"
Hunyuan Video Version History
Track the evolution of Tencent's Hunyuan Video model with groundbreaking advancements in AI-powered video generation.
Groundbreaking release of Hunyuan Video, Tencent's first large-scale text-to-video generation model. Built on a Unified Diffusion Transformer architecture with 13 billion parameters, it demonstrates exceptional capabilities in generating high-quality videos with superior physical accuracy and temporal consistency. The model supports flexible inference configurations including parallel processing and memory-efficient quantization, making professional video generation more accessible.
Key Improvements:
- •Revolutionary 13B parameter Unified Diffusion Transformer architecture
- •High-quality video generation up to 5 seconds (129 frames)
- •Multiple resolution support: 720p, 540p, and various aspect ratios
- •Superior physical accuracy with realistic motion dynamics
- •Advanced Flow Matching schedulers with configurable shift factor
- •Excellent temporal consistency across all frames
- •Parallel inference support via xDiT framework for multi-GPU acceleration
- •FP8 quantization support for memory-efficient generation (~10GB savings)
- •Support for multiple aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and more
- •Open-source release with comprehensive documentation and examples
- •Flexible inference options with CPU offload for high-resolution generation
- •Industry-leading video quality with cinematic visual fidelity
Performance:
13B parameters, up to 720p resolution, 129 frames (5 seconds), parallel inference with 5.64x speedup on 8 GPUs
Hunyuan Video Performance Metrics
Performance benchmarks demonstrate Hunyuan Video's world-leading capabilities in video generation.
| Metric | Score/Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Video Quality | 9.5/10 | High-fidelity output with exceptional visual detail |
| Motion Accuracy | 9.6/10 | Superior physics understanding and realistic motion |
| Temporal Consistency | 9.7/10 | Smooth frame-to-frame coherence throughout video |
| Model Parameters | 13B | Unified Diffusion Transformer architecture |
| Maximum Resolution | 720p | Up to 1280×720 high-definition output |
| Video Length | 5 seconds | Up to 129 frames at standard frame rate |
| Prompt Adherence | 9.4/10 | Accurate interpretation of text descriptions |
Metrics based on Hunyuan Video model released in December 2024. Generation time varies based on resolution, length, and hardware configuration. Parallel inference with xDiT can reduce generation time by up to 5.64x on 8 GPUs.
Hunyuan Video Use Cases
Discover how professionals across industries leverage Hunyuan Video for innovative video content creation.
Content Creation & Social Media
Create engaging short-form video content for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social platforms quickly and efficiently.
Marketing & Advertising
Generate compelling product demonstrations, promotional videos, and advertising content with professional quality and realistic motion.
Film & Video Production
Create pre-visualization sequences, concept videos, storyboards, and B-roll footage for film and video projects.
Education & Training
Produce educational videos, instructional content, and training materials with clear visual demonstrations of concepts and processes.
Animation & Motion Graphics
Generate animated sequences, motion graphics elements, and dynamic visual effects for creative projects.
Game Development
Create cutscenes, promotional trailers, character animations, and environment videos for video games.
Product Visualization
Showcase products in action with realistic motion, lighting, and physics for e-commerce and demonstrations.
Architecture & Design
Generate architectural walkthroughs, interior design visualizations, and dynamic space presentations.
Scientific Visualization
Create visual demonstrations of scientific concepts, processes, and phenomena with accurate physics simulation.
How to Use Hunyuan Video
Start creating stunning AI-generated videos with Hunyuan Video's powerful text-to-video capabilities.
Write Your Prompt
Describe the video scene with details about subject, action, and motion
Choose Settings
Select resolution, aspect ratio, and generation parameters
Generate Video
Let Hunyuan Video create your high-quality video sequence
Download & Share
Save your video and share it with the world
Tips for Best Results
- •Focus on describing clear, actionable movements and realistic physics interactions
- •Include specific details about lighting, camera angles, and visual atmosphere for cinematic quality
- •Keep actions coherent within the 5-second timeframe—avoid overly complex sequences
- •Experiment with different resolutions and aspect ratios based on your target platform
- •Use descriptive motion terms like 'flowing,' 'drifting,' 'swaying' for natural movement
Hunyuan Video uses advanced Flow Matching schedulers and Unified DiT architecture to generate videos with exceptional physical accuracy and temporal consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Hunyuan Video, from capabilities to technical specifications.
What makes Hunyuan Video different from other AI video generators?
Hunyuan Video stands out with its 13B parameter Unified Diffusion Transformer architecture, superior physical accuracy, and advanced Flow Matching schedulers. It supports multiple resolutions up to 720p, parallel inference via xDiT for faster generation, and FP8 quantization for memory efficiency. The model excels at temporal consistency and realistic motion dynamics.
What video resolutions and lengths are supported?
Hunyuan Video supports multiple resolutions including 720p (1280×720), 540p (960×544), and lower resolutions with various aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, etc.). Videos can be generated up to 5 seconds in length (129 frames at standard frame rate), providing flexibility for different use cases.
What is Flow Matching and why is it important?
Flow Matching is an advanced sampling scheduler that generates high-quality videos by learning continuous paths between noise and data distributions. Hunyuan Video uses Flow Matching with a configurable shift factor (default 7.0) to achieve superior video quality, better temporal consistency, and more accurate physics simulation compared to traditional diffusion schedulers.
How does parallel inference with xDiT work?
xDiT (Scalable Inference Engine for Diffusion Transformers) enables parallel inference across multiple GPUs using Unified Sequence Parallelism. On 8 GPUs, it can reduce generation time by up to 5.64x for 720p videos (129 frames), making high-quality video generation much more efficient and accessible for production workflows.
What is FP8 quantization and what are the benefits?
FP8 (8-bit floating point) quantization reduces the model's memory footprint by approximately 10GB while maintaining generation quality. This makes Hunyuan Video more accessible for deployment on systems with limited GPU memory, enabling high-quality video generation on more affordable hardware configurations.
Is Hunyuan Video open source and available for commercial use?
Yes, Hunyuan Video is open source and released by Tencent. The model, code, and weights are available on GitHub. Please review the Tencent Hunyuan Community License for specific terms regarding commercial use, distribution, and other usage guidelines.
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