Download or deploy a Wan 2.2 5B photo-to-video workflow
Use the verified all-native ComfyUI graph locally, or deploy the same Photo Animator outcome on a managed cloud GPU without rebuilding the environment.
Start from a specific workflow outcome, review the expected GPU and cost profile, then deploy the hosted ComfyUI template when the fit is right.
- Workflow
- Wan 2.2 5B I2V
- Cloud GPU
- 48 GB tier
- First deploy
- 10–30 min
- Verified render
- 5m 10s
Download the verified ComfyUI workflow
Drag the JSON into ComfyUI. It uses native nodes only and defaults to the 768×768, 121-frame configuration used for the verified seed-777 clip.
Download workflow JSONFresh-production render verified July 13, 2026
The graph completed three seeds without black frames. The exact published workflow was also imported on a fresh production A40 deployment and rendered successfully in 309.65 seconds.
Required model files
Use these exact filenames and directories when running locally.
| Role and file | Directory | Size |
|---|---|---|
Diffusion model wan2.2_ti2v_5B_fp16.safetensors | models/diffusion_models | ~6.4 GB |
Text encoder umt5_xxl_fp8_e4m3fn_scaled.safetensors | models/text_encoders | ~4.9 GB |
VAE wan2.2_vae.safetensors | models/vae | ~1.3 GB |
Direct answer
Can ModelPilot host a Wan 2.2 5B photo-to-video ComfyUI workflow?
Yes. ModelPilot hosts Photo Animator as an editable ComfyUI workspace and also publishes the verified all-native workflow JSON for local use.
Key facts
- iThe graph uses native ComfyUI nodes and no WanVideoWrapper.
- iThree seeds completed without black frames in the July 13 verification run.
- iThe published defaults are 768×768, 121 frames, 24 fps, and 30 steps.
Next step
- 1Download the JSON when the user already has the three Wan model files.
- 2Use /deploy/photo-animator when the hosted template is the lower-friction path.
- 3Use /check first when the user has their own ComfyUI workflow JSON.
Not a fit when
- Keep motion prompts gentle; fast movement is where the 5B model deforms.
- Review model licenses separately before commercial use.
Why this deployment path works
The page is built around a specific workflow outcome, a real template, a visible demo artifact, and a direct path into the hosted deployment flow.
The workflow is downloadable
The exact graph is available without signup, so local users can inspect and run it independently of ModelPilot.
The render path is verified
The published graph was imported and rendered on fresh production infrastructure instead of being inferred from a template definition.
The limitations are explicit
The page states the practical five-second ceiling, softness tradeoff, and motion constraints before the deploy CTA.
End-to-end path
Move from a clear creative intent to a hosted workflow without rebuilding the ComfyUI environment from scratch.
- 1
Download or deploy
Use the JSON locally when the models are already installed, or start the hosted template.
- 2
Load a suitable photo
Images with hair, fabric, water, fog, or another subtle moving element produce more convincing motion.
- 3
Use a calm motion prompt
Describe gentle breathing, a soft breeze, or small facial motion rather than fast action.
- 4
Generate, review, then stop
Save the output and stop the cloud deployment when finished to control GPU spend.
Use this workflow when
- You have portraits, product photos, or portfolio images to animate
- You want an inspectable ComfyUI graph rather than a black-box API
- You want a short, gentle clip with stable facial and ambient motion
Choose another path when
- You need crisp, fast, large-amplitude movement; the 5B model tends to warp
- You need a single native clip much longer than about five seconds
- You require a custom model license or private-asset audit before launch
Frequently asked questions
Does this workflow require custom nodes?
No. The published Wan 2.2 5B graph uses native ComfyUI nodes and does not require WanVideoWrapper.
Can I use the workflow without ModelPilot?
Yes. Download the JSON and install the listed diffusion model, text encoder, and VAE in the corresponding ComfyUI model directories.
Why use the hosted version?
The hosted template is useful when you do not want to download roughly 12 GB of model files or manage a compatible GPU environment yourself.
Ready to deploy the workflow?
Deploy Photo Animator when you want the editable workflow without managing model downloads and GPU setup.