Python
CogVideo
Text and image to video
by THUDM · Apache-2.0
AI video generationVideo modelApache-2.0Runs locallyPythonAdvanced
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Install
pip install -r requirements.txt
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What is CogVideo?
CogVideoX generates video from text or an initial image, and runs on consumer GPUs with quantization.
Why people choose CogVideo
- Runs on consumer GPUs when quantized
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Well-documented fine-tuning
CogVideo at a glance
| Category | AI video generation |
| Type | Video model |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Built with | Python |
| Skill level | Advanced |
| Best for | image-to-video on consumer hardware |
Latest releases
Open-source alternatives to CogVideo
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Open-SoraOpen video generation you can run
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LTX-VideoReal-time-class video generation
FramePackLong video on modest VRAM
Mochi 1High-fidelity open video generation
AnimateDiffAnimate any Stable Diffusion modelCogVideo head-to-head
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FAQ
Is CogVideo free?
CogVideo is free and open-source (Apache-2.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.
Can I run CogVideo locally?
Yes. CogVideo is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.
What is the best alternative to CogVideo?
Popular open-source alternatives include Open-Sora, Wan2.1, HunyuanVideo. See the comparisons above to choose.
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