Explainer clip
What Spicy Mode unlocks
Walkthrough of the looser safety filters, higher dynamic range, and purposeful camera shake Grok Imagine applies when you jump beyond Normal.
Grok Imagine
Grok Imagine combines xAI's Aurora autoregressive engine, multimodal inputs, and permissive Spicy tooling to create photorealistic clips with synchronized audio directly inside Veo Video's AI Studio.
See Spicy Mode in action
Two quick breakdowns highlight how Grok Imagine's most permissive preset boosts saturation, kinetic motion, and relaxed policy handling for bold campaigns.
Workflow demo
Prompting for high-energy stories
Live AI Studio capture covering how to blend nightlife beats, reference looks, and motion cues so Spicy clips stay provocative yet on-brief.
Why teams are switching to Grok Imagine
Insights sourced from grokimagine.ai (Oct 2025) and our internal AI Studio tests
Aurora Autoregressive Engine
Sequential token prediction keeps prompts faithful, typography crisp, and branded elements intact.
Text & Image to Video
Turn narratives or a single reference image into voiced clips with synchronized ambient sound.
Multi-domain 1024px Quality
Delivers photorealistic portraits, logos, and product renders where diffusion models usually struggle.
Fun · Normal · Spicy
Mode presets tune policy, motion energy, and saturation so you can explore edgy stories responsibly.
Aurora Engine building blocks
Technical advantages that keep motion coherent even in short clips
Token-level Control
Camera hints and storyboard cues map directly to the autoregressive token stream for premium typography and UI shots.
Frame Continuity
Aurora's continuity system keeps surfaces stable, removes flicker, and supports cinematic pans and push-ins.
Multimodal Inputs
Blend descriptive prompts with uploaded references for relighting, character consistency, and logo-safe compositions.
Production Workflow
Batch queues, instant retries, and API parity let agencies iterate faster without leaving AI Studio.
Operational stats in AI Studio
What to expect when you launch Grok Imagine jobs through KIE AI
6s
6s default clips
Each Grok Imagine task renders a six-second video today; longer timelines roll out via batch slots.
HD preset
Single HD preset
Aurora currently outputs one fixed HD quality, so you never have to choose between 720p or 1080p.
Auto audio
Native audio bed
Every render ships with an auto-generated ambient track so you can publish instantly without extra audio passes.
1 ref
1 reference image
Animate a single still per job to extend shots, relight scenes, or add precise motion cues.
Mode presets inside Grok Imagine
Switch personas without rewriting your prompt
Fun Mode
Default playful tuning for trend-driven content and community posts.
- •Balanced motion curves with upbeat color grading for loops.
- •Looser content policy that still keeps brand safety guardrails on.
- •Auto camera easing that favors seamless repeating shots.
Normal Mode
Neutral cinematic baseline for branded explainers and product stories.
- •Higher prompt adherence for logos, UI, and packaging.
- •Best pairing with 1080p renders when clarity matters most.
- •Predictable motion great for onboarding or investor videos.
Spicy Mode
Maximum saturation, contrast, and kinetic motion for bold storytelling.
- •Unlocks Grok Imagine's permissive policy for fashion, music, and art.
- •Adds more aggressive camera swings, particle effects, and stylized lighting.
- •Ideal for teasers, nightlife promos, and creator collabs.
Grok Imagine frequently asked questions
Everything we learned from grokimagine.ai and our integration tests
What is Grok Imagine?▼
Grok Imagine is xAI's Aurora-engine image and video generator that outputs photorealistic clips with synchronized audio. The official grokimagine.ai site (Oct 2025) highlights text-to-video, text-to-image, and image-to-video workflows powered by the Aurora autoregressive stack.
How does the Veo Video integration work?▼
Inside AI Studio you simply pick the Grok Imagine mode. We send your prompt, reference images, and Fun/Normal/Spicy choice to the KIE AI Grok Imagine endpoint, poll status, then stream the finished MP4 plus poster frame back into your project.
What inputs can I provide?▼
You can submit pure text prompts or animate one reference image. Each job renders a six-second HD clip with synchronized ambient audio, matching the specs disclosed on grokimagine.ai.
What is Spicy Mode exactly?▼
Spicy Mode unlocks Grok Imagine's most permissive policy plus a more kinetic visual profile. It's perfect for fashion, nightlife, and experimental storytelling but still inherits Veo Video's platform safety filters.
Can I use the outputs commercially?▼
Yes. Grokimagine.ai states that even the Basic plan includes a commercial license and unrestricted usage rights. Follow xAI's acceptable-use policy and any local regulations when distributing your videos.
Does Grok Imagine include audio?▼
Yes. Grok Imagine generates synchronized ambient sound and dialogue beds alongside each video clip, so you do not need a separate audio pass unless you want custom voiceover.
Launch Grok Imagine inside AI Studio
Select the Grok Imagine mode, choose Fun/Normal/Spicy, and ship Aurora-powered visuals without leaving Veo Video.