Longcat Avatar
2 modes on this page
Longcat Avatar animates a still image into a video clip. Pick a mode, write the prompt, run it in the studio.
Input
FormMode
Prompt
Image URL*
Resolution
Text Guidance Scale
Result
PreviewMotion preview, not Longcat Avatar output
$0.3 per second·~90s
What Longcat Avatar is for
Longcat Avatar from Meituan animates a still into a short video clip. Upload the starting frame, describe the motion, and the studio returns a clip in about 90 seconds ($0.3 per second). Available modes: Image-Audio to Video and Audio to Video.
Longcat Avatar is billed in Knowlify credits at the compute cost ($0.3 per second). A typical run is about 90 seconds. Published rate: Your request will cost $0.3 per video second for 720p, $0.15 per video second for 480p.
Pick Longcat Avatar for image to video at $0.3 per second and ~90s. Compare it with Longcat, Longcat Distilled, Longcat Image on the related cards below if you need a different look, speed, or input type.
How to use Longcat Avatar
- 1. Upload the still Longcat Avatar should start from, then write the change or motion in Input.
- 2. Run it. The prompt and file hand off to the Knowlify studio, where Longcat Avatar generates.
- 3. Stay in the studio if you want that frame or clip inside a longer narrated video.
What you need
- A prompt that names the subject, camera move, and lighting.
- A source still (PNG or JPG) for the model to start from.
- Resolution (480p, 720p).
- Optional toggles on this model, such as audio or quality flags.
Example prompt
a ruined statue of a god overgrown with orchids, jungle mist, IMAX aerial still, golden hour, huge scale, no text, no watermark, slow cinematic camera move, natural motion
Frequently asked questions
How do I run Longcat Avatar?
Run Longcat Avatar on Knowlify at /generate/longcat-avatar. This page has 2 modes in one dropdown. Write the prompt on this page and it opens in the studio, where Longcat Avatar generates a short clip. The same studio also turns documents into full narrated videos.
Where can I use Longcat Avatar online?
On Knowlify (Meituan's model, knowlify.com/generate/longcat-avatar). You do not need a separate playground. Longcat Avatar runs in the studio next to document-to-video.
Can I make a longer video with Longcat Avatar?
Longcat Avatar itself produces a short clip. On Knowlify you can take that output, or skip it and upload a document, and generate a full narrated video with a script you can edit.
What do I need to run Longcat Avatar?
A prompt and a source still. Longcat Avatar will not invent the starting frame for you on this mode.
How long does Longcat Avatar take?
Plan on about 90 seconds for a typical run, then whatever queue time the studio has. Video models sit at the high end of that range.
Does Longcat Avatar have more than one mode?
Yes. This page has 2 modes: Image-Audio to Video and Audio to Video. Switch them in the Mode dropdown instead of opening a new URL.
What does Longcat Single Avatar cost?
Your request will cost $0.3 per video second for 720p, $0.15 per video second for 480p. Knowlify charges this as credits, at the compute cost.
What is Longcat Single Avatar best for?
LongCat-Video-Avatar is an audio-driven video generation model that can generates super-realistic, lip-synchronized long video generation with natural dynamics and consistent identity. It animates a still image into a video clip.
Do I need an account to use Longcat Single Avatar?
Generation happens in the studio, so a free Knowlify account is required. Longcat Single Avatar then runs against your credits.