1. Overview of Wan 2.2 VACE
Wan 2.2 VACE is an AI model that transforms how we create and edit videos. Developed by Alibaba's Tongyi Lab, VACE stands for Video All-in-one Creation and Editing, and it lives up to that name by combining video generation and editing into a single, powerful tool. Instead of juggling multiple software applications or learning complex editing techniques, users can now accomplish professional-quality video work through simple text prompts [1].
What makes VACE special is its ability to understand context and maintain visual consistency throughout the editing process. Whether you're creating a video from scratch, modifying existing footage, or combining multiple elements, VACE ensures that everything looks natural and cohesive.
2. Core Capabilities
2.1 VACE Reframe
VACE Reframe goes beyond simple cropping by understanding the content and intelligently adjusting the composition when changing aspect ratios. Whether you're converting a horizontal video for vertical social media platforms or creating square versions for Instagram, VACE ensures the most important elements remain properly framed.
Key Features:
Smart Cropping: Automatically focuses on key subjects when reducing frame siz
Content-Aware Expansion: Adds contextually appropriate content when expanding
Platform Optimization: Perfect for multi-platform content distribution
Example: "Convert this 16:9 landscape video to 9:16 portrait format, keeping the main subject centered” Pick the right aspect ratio among the options.
2.2 VACE Outpainting
VACE Outpainting expands your videos in any direction, creating new content that naturally extends the scene. This is perfect for creating more immersive footage or adapting content for different aspect ratios without losing important visual information.
Key Features:
Directional Control: Expand left, right, top, bottom, or multiple direction
Scene Continuity: Maintains lighting, perspective, and environmental consistency
Contextual Generation: Creates logical extensions of the existing scene
Example: "Expand this close-up shot to show more of the surrounding cityscape" Pick exactly how the shot must be expanded in which direction from the available options.
3. Applications
Content Creation & Social Media
VACE revolutionizes content creation for influencers, marketers, and social media managers. Create engaging videos from simple photos, adapt content for different platforms instantly, and produce professional-quality content without expensive equipment or software. Whether you're creating TikTok videos, Instagram reels, or YouTube content, VACE helps you stand out with unique, high-quality visuals.
Marketing & Advertising
Transform your marketing campaigns with VACE's powerful editing capabilities. Create multiple versions of advertisements for A/B testing, adapt existing content for different markets, and produce compelling product demonstrations. VACE makes it easy to maintain brand consistency while creating fresh, engaging content that resonates with your audience.
Creative Projects & Storytelling
Bring your creative visions to life without technical barriers. Animate storyboards, create music videos from concept art, or transform personal photos into cinematic sequences. VACE empowers artists, filmmakers, and storytellers to focus on creativity rather than technical execution.
Business & Professional Use
Enhance presentations, create training materials, and produce professional video content for corporate communications. VACE helps businesses create polished video content without requiring specialized video production teams or expensive software licenses.
4. Getting Started with VACE
VACE is designed to be intuitive and accessible. The model works through simple text prompts that describe what you want to achieve. You can provide additional inputs like reference images or existing videos to edit. The key to success with VACE is being clear and specific about your desired outcome.
Basic Workflow:
Input your content - Upload a video, image, or start with a text description
Describe your goal - Use clear, specific prompts about what you want to change or create
Add references - Include style references or masks if needed
Generate and refine - Review results and adjust prompts for perfect outcomes
References
[1] Alibaba Cloud. (2025). Wan AI: Leading AI Video Generation Model. Retrieved from https://wan.video/research-and-open-source
[2] Jiang, Z., Han, Z., Mao, C., Zhang, J., Pan, Y., & Liu, Y. (2025). VACE: All-in-One Video Creation and Editing. arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.07598. Retrieved from https://ali-vilab.github.io/VACE-Page/
[3] Gupta, M. (2025, May 15). VACE: The First Open-Source AI Video Editor. Data Science in Your Pocket. Retrieved from https://medium.com/data-science-in-your-pocket/vace-the-first-open-source-ai-video-editor-0b9c5c4ad807
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