Overview
HiDream-O1-Video-1.0 is the video model in HiDream O1 series, focused on generating audio-bearing clips from a single image. On October 9, 2026 it debuted on the Artificial Analysis image-to-video with audio leaderboard at No.6, in the same tier as MiniMax H3, Vidu Q4 Preview and Gemini Omni Flash, just behind Dreamina Seedance 2.0 720p. For storyboard previews, short social clips and character motion snippets, it adds another option in that tier, especially when picture and sound need to come out together.
Key Features
- Image to video: Starts from one image to generate a clip, giving more control over composition and style
- Audio included: Generated output carries an audio track, removing a separate dubbing step
- Top ten on debut: Entered the AA image-to-video with audio leaderboard at No.6 on first appearance
- Shares O1 styling: Part of the same series as HiDream-O1-Image-Pro, so art style and character consistency carry over
Use Cases
- Storyboards and motion previews
- Short video and social content
- Dynamic product showcases for commerce
- Character motion clips
- Bringing static illustrations to life
Pros
- Audio included: no separate voiceover pass
- Debuted inside the top ten, alongside first-tier video models
- Carries over the O1 series visual style
- Image-to-video gives more control than text-to-video
Pricing
HiDream offers free credits alongside paid plans, with video generation billed per clip or by duration. Check the official pricing page for current tiers.
Summary
The appeal of HiDream-O1-Video-1.0 is picture and audio in one pass, which suits storyboard previews and short clips where long duration matters less than getting a finished clip with sound. It entered a third-party leaderboard inside the top ten on debut, so it is worth a try in this tier. For long-form storytelling or precise camera control, compare it with models built primarily for video, such as Seedance and MiniMax H3.
Version History
- Debuts at No.6 on the AA image-to-video with audio arena (2026-10-10): HiDream-O1-Video-1.0 debuted at No.6 on the Artificial Analysis Video Arena image-to-video with audio leaderboard, just behind Dreamina Seedance 2.0 720p and in the same tier as MiniMax H3, Vidu Q4 Preview and Gemini Omni Flash.