Shengshu Technology launched Vidu Q4 Preview on October 7, 2026. It is the newest model in the Vidu family and focuses on lifelike performances, high resolution and consistent characters. Here is what the company announced, based on its official press release.
Key features
- Cinematic 4K with 10-bit color, which gives more room for color grading.
- Up to 15 reference images combined in one generation, for consistent characters, products and scenes.
- Reference voice support to keep a character's voice consistent across clips.
- Improved realism in faces, lighting and camera movement, according to Shengshu.
Vidu Q4 pricing
Shengshu lists prices starting at $0.045 per second at 540p, rising with resolution to $0.39 per second at 4K. Image-to-video and reference-to-video with Q4 Preview are offered at a 30% discount through November 30, 2026. Prices for 720p and 1080p were not listed in the announcement. Compare it with other models in our AI video cost per second guide.
Who Vidu Q4 is for
Shengshu positions Q4 for short-drama studios, advertising agencies, social creators and film teams: work that needs recurring characters, consistent voices and high-resolution output.
How it compares
- References: 15 images is generous, though Seedance 2.5 accepts up to 30 images plus video and audio references.
- Resolution: native 4K with 10-bit color puts it alongside the top tier; Veo 3.1 Standard and Fast also offer 4K.
- Price: its 540p entry price is among the lowest per-second rates we found.
See all current options in our guide to Sora alternatives.
Where to use it
Vidu Q4 Preview is available through Shengshu's Vidu platform. If you want to compare it with other models, run the same prompt on the models in the TextVidAI generator and judge the results side by side.
FAQ
When was Vidu Q4 released?
Vidu Q4 Preview launched on October 7, 2026.
Does Vidu Q4 support 4K?
Yes, Shengshu says it generates cinematic 4K video with 10-bit color.
How much does Vidu Q4 cost?
From $0.045 per second at 540p up to $0.39 per second at 4K, with a 30% discount on image-to-video and reference-to-video through November 30, 2026.
Last updated: October 9, 2026.