# LTX Video-0.9.7 13B Distilled API

> Text-to-video with the older 0.9.7 distilled 13B model, supporting LoRAs and long frame counts

Generates video from a required `prompt` using the 0.9.7 distilled model. Resolution is 480p or 720p, aspect ratio 9:16, 1:1 or 16:9, and `num_frames` can be 9 to 1441 at 1 to 60 fps. Each of the two sampling passes takes 2 to 12 steps. Optional `loras`, an extra detail pass and prompt expansion are available.

- Model id: `ltx-video-13b-distilled`
- Made by: Lightricks
- Category: Text to Video
- Output: video
- Price per second of your output video: from $0.04 / second of output video (cheapest run $0.04 (40 API credits))
- Run: `POST https://api.doitong.com/v1/run/ltx-video-13b-distilled`
- Quote: `POST https://api.doitong.com/v1/quote/ltx-video-13b-distilled`
- Docs page: https://doitong.com/developers/models/ltx-video-13b-distilled

## Pricing

Price: **from $0.04 / second of output video** (the lowest tier; the quote prices your exact input). Price per second of your output video: the input files are measured before the run (length, resolution, frame rate). The quote measures the same files and is exactly what the run charges.

The full example input below costs $0.202 = 202 API credits (5.0417 s output video × $0.04).

Prices are the upstream price in USD, paid from the API balance in API credits (1000 API credits = 1 USD). `POST https://api.doitong.com/v1/quote/ltx-video-13b-distilled` with the same JSON body returns the exact price for that input; the quote is exactly what a run charges. Invalid input is never charged and failed or canceled requests are refunded automatically.

## Input parameters

| Parameter | Canonical name | Type | Required | Default | Allowed values / range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| `prompt` |  | string | yes |  |  | Text instructions that guide generation. |
| `negative_prompt` |  | string | no | `worst quality, inconsistent motion, blurry, jittery, distorted` |  | Negative text instructions for generation. |
| `loras` |  | array of object {path, weight_name, scale} | no | `[]` |  | LoRA weights applied during generation. |
| `loras[].path` |  | string | yes |  |  | Location of the LoRA weights, given as a URL or path. |
| `loras[].weight_name` |  | string \| null | no |  |  | LoRA weight name for selecting among multiple weights in a HuggingFace repository; only repositories containing multiple weights require it. This setting has no effect unless `path` identifies a HuggingFace repository. |
| `loras[].scale` |  | number | no | `1` | 0 – 4 | Multiplier that scales the LoRA weight as it is loaded. |
| `resolution` |  | enum (string) | no | `720p` | `480p`, `720p` | Resolution for the output video. |
| `aspect_ratio` |  | enum (string) | no | `16:9` | `9:16`, `1:1`, `16:9` | Aspect ratio for the resulting video. |
| `seed` |  | integer \| null | no |  |  | Seed controlling randomness during generation. |
| `num_frames` |  | integer | no | `121` | 9 – 1,441 | Total frame count for the video. |
| `first_pass_num_inference_steps` |  | integer | no | `8` | 2 – 12 | Inference step count for the first pass. |
| `second_pass_num_inference_steps` |  | integer | no | `8` | 2 – 12 | Inference step count for the second pass. |
| `second_pass_skip_initial_steps` |  | integer | no | `5` | 1 – 11 | Initial inference-step count to omit during the second pass, shifting that pass toward fine-detail work rather than large-scale changes. |
| `frame_rate` |  | integer | no | `24` | 1 – 60 | Frame rate for the video. |
| `expand_prompt` |  | boolean | no | `false` |  | Prompt expansion through a language model. |
| `reverse_video` |  | boolean | no | `false` |  | Reversal of the video's playback order. |
| `enable_safety_checker` |  | boolean | no | `true` |  | Safety-checking switch whose off setting is honored only for authorized accounts. All requests without that authorization undergo safety checks. |
| `enable_detail_pass` |  | boolean | no | `false` |  | Optional second refinement pass that improves video detail when enabled. |
| `temporal_adain_factor` |  | number | no | `0.5` | 0 – 1 | Adaptive instance normalization (AdaIN) strength, balancing color consistency at higher settings against greater color variation at lower settings. It operates on generated chunks except the first, normalizing color distributions throughout the video to help counter a progressive rise in saturation or contrast. |
| `tone_map_compression_ratio` |  | number | no | `0` | 0 – 1 | Tone-mapping compression level, ranging from no compression at 0.0 to maximum compression at 1.0. Compressing the video's dynamic range this way improves visual quality. |

## Example input

Required parameters only:

```json
{
  "prompt": "A red fox trots through fresh snow at sunrise, soft golden light, shallow depth of field"
}
```

A fuller example:

```json
{
  "prompt": "A red fox trots through fresh snow at sunrise, soft golden light, shallow depth of field"
}
```

## Run it

Set `DOITONG_API_KEY` to a key from https://doitong.com/developers/dashboard#keys. `?wait=20` returns the finished request in the same call when it is ready within 20 seconds; otherwise poll `GET /requests/{id}` (it also accepts `?wait=`), or pass `webhook_url`.

### curl

```bash
# Run the model; wait up to 20 s for the finished result in the same call
curl -X POST "https://api.doitong.com/v1/run/ltx-video-13b-distilled?wait=20" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DOITONG_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "A red fox trots through fresh snow at sunrise, soft golden light, shallow depth of field"
  }'

# Still "queued" or "running"? Poll with the id from the response:
curl "https://api.doitong.com/v1/requests/REQUEST_ID?wait=20" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DOITONG_API_KEY"
```

### JavaScript

```javascript
const API = "https://api.doitong.com/v1";
const headers = {
  "Authorization": "Bearer " + process.env.DOITONG_API_KEY,
  "Content-Type": "application/json",
};

// Run the model; wait up to 20 s for the finished result in the same call
let res = await fetch(API + "/run/ltx-video-13b-distilled?wait=20", {
  method: "POST",
  headers,
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "prompt": "A red fox trots through fresh snow at sunrise, soft golden light, shallow depth of field"
  }),
});
let request = await res.json();
if (!res.ok) throw new Error(request.error.code + ": " + request.error.message);

// Not finished yet: long-poll until it is
while (request.status === "queued" || request.status === "running") {
  res = await fetch(API + "/requests/" + request.id + "?wait=20", { headers });
  request = await res.json();
}
if (request.status !== "succeeded") throw new Error(JSON.stringify(request.error));
console.log(request.outputs.map((o) => o.url), request.cost.credits + " API credits ($" + request.cost.usd + ")");
```

### Python

```python
import os
import requests

API = "https://api.doitong.com/v1"
headers = {"Authorization": "Bearer " + os.environ["DOITONG_API_KEY"]}

payload = {
    "prompt": "A red fox trots through fresh snow at sunrise, soft golden light, shallow depth of field",
}

# Run the model; wait up to 20 s for the finished result in the same call
r = requests.post(API + "/run/ltx-video-13b-distilled", params={"wait": 20}, json=payload, headers=headers)
request = r.json()
if not r.ok:
    raise RuntimeError(request["error"]["code"] + ": " + request["error"]["message"])

# Not finished yet: long-poll until it is
while request["status"] in ("queued", "running"):
    request = requests.get(API + "/requests/" + request["id"], params={"wait": 20}, headers=headers).json()
if request["status"] != "succeeded":
    raise RuntimeError(request["error"])
print([o["url"] for o in request["outputs"]], request["cost"]["credits"], "API credits", "$" + request["cost"]["usd"])
```

### MCP

The MCP server at `https://api.doitong.com/v1/mcp` exposes the tools `search_models`, `get_model`, `quote`, `run`, `get_request`, `cancel_request`, `list_requests`, `create_upload` and `get_account`. A `run` call for this model:

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "run",
    "arguments": {
      "model_id": "ltx-video-13b-distilled",
      "input": {
        "prompt": "A red fox trots through fresh snow at sunrise, soft golden light, shallow depth of field"
      },
      "wait_seconds": 20
    }
  }
}
```

## Response

Every call returns a request object. `status` is one of `queued`, `running`, `succeeded`, `failed`, `canceled`. `outputs` lists the generated files with URLs on our storage (kept forever, or 7 days with `?storage=temporary`; `storage` says which); `output` is the model's own result object with the same URLs.

```json
{
  "id": "req_8k2m4q7x1z9c3v5b6n0p2r4t",
  "object": "request",
  "model": "ltx-video-13b-distilled",
  "status": "succeeded",
  "created_at": "2026-10-20T12:00:00Z",
  "started_at": "2026-10-20T12:00:02Z",
  "completed_at": "2026-10-20T12:00:09Z",
  "queue_position": null,
  "cost": {
    "credits": 202,
    "usd": "0.202",
    "charged": 202,
    "refunded": 0
  },
  "input": {
    "prompt": "A red fox trots through fresh snow at sunrise, soft golden light, shallow depth of field"
  },
  "output": {
    "video": {
      "url": "https://content.doitong.com/dev-api/2026/10/20/req_8k2m4q7x1z9c3v5b6n0p2r4t/0-output.mp4",
      "content_type": "video/mp4",
      "file_name": "0-output.mp4",
      "file_size": 1843200
    },
    "prompt": "A cinematic fast-tracking shot follows a vintage, teal camper van as it descends a winding mountain trail. The van, slightly weathered but well-maintained, is the central focus, its retro design emphasized by the motion blur. Medium shot reveals the dusty, ochre trail, edged with vibrant green pine trees. Close-up on the van's tires shows the gravel spraying, highlighting the speed and rugged terrain. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the van and the trail. The background is a hazy, majestic mountain range bathed in warm, golden light. The overall mood is adventurous and exhilarating. High resolution 4k movie scene.",
    "seed": 42
  },
  "outputs": [
    {
      "type": "video",
      "url": "https://content.doitong.com/dev-api/2026/10/20/req_8k2m4q7x1z9c3v5b6n0p2r4t/0-output.mp4",
      "content_type": "video/mp4",
      "file_size": 1843200,
      "width": 1280,
      "height": 720,
      "duration": 5,
      "stored": true
    }
  ],
  "error": null,
  "metrics": {
    "inference_seconds": 6.8
  },
  "urls": {
    "self": "https://api.doitong.com/v1/requests/req_8k2m4q7x1z9c3v5b6n0p2r4t",
    "cancel": "https://api.doitong.com/v1/requests/req_8k2m4q7x1z9c3v5b6n0p2r4t/cancel"
  }
}
```

### Output fields (`output`)

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `video` | object {url, content_type, file_name, file_size} | Video file produced by generation. |
| `prompt` | string | Prompt that was used to generate the output. |
| `seed` | integer | Seed value applied during generation. |

## Related models

- [LTX Video-0.9.7 13B Distilled · Image to Video](https://doitong.com/developers/models/ltx-video-13b-distilled/image-to-video.md) (`ltx-video-13b-distilled/image-to-video`): from $0.04 / second of output video
- [LTX Video-0.9.7 13B Distilled · Extend](https://doitong.com/developers/models/ltx-video-13b-distilled/extend.md) (`ltx-video-13b-distilled/extend`): $0.04 / video
- [LTX Video-0.9.7 13B Distilled · Multiconditioning](https://doitong.com/developers/models/ltx-video-13b-distilled/multiconditioning.md) (`ltx-video-13b-distilled/multiconditioning`): from $0.04 / second of output video
- [LTX 2.5 Pro Text to Video](https://doitong.com/developers/models/lightricks/ltx-2.5/text-to-video/pro.md) (`lightricks/ltx-2.5/text-to-video/pro`): from $0.12 / second
- [FLUX 3 Max Text to Video](https://doitong.com/developers/models/blackforestlabs/flux-3-max/text-to-video.md) (`blackforestlabs/flux-3-max/text-to-video`): from $0.0425 / second of output video
- [Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Text to Video](https://doitong.com/developers/models/xai/grok-imagine-video/v1.5/text-to-video.md) (`xai/grok-imagine-video/v1.5/text-to-video`): from $0.08 / second
- [Kling 3.0 Pro Text to Video](https://doitong.com/developers/models/kling-video/v3/pro/text-to-video.md) (`kling-video/v3/pro/text-to-video`): from $0.112 / second
- [MiniMax H3 Text to Video](https://doitong.com/developers/models/minimax/h3/text-to-video.md) (`minimax/h3/text-to-video`): from $0.05 / second

## Links

- HTML page: https://doitong.com/developers/models/ltx-video-13b-distilled
- All models and guides for AI agents: https://doitong.com/developers/llms.txt
- OpenAPI 3.1 with this model's typed request body: https://doitong.com/developers/openapi.json?model=ltx-video-13b-distilled
- Errors: https://doitong.com/developers/docs/errors
- Model details as JSON: https://api.doitong.com/v1/models/ltx-video-13b-distilled