Complete Guide To Installing Wan 2.1 AI Video Generator On Your PC
Wan 2.1 is a powerful AI video model that runs fully on your local machine without censorship. It allows creators to generate high-quality videos from text or images with full customization and freedom.
🛠️ Setting Up Wan 2.1
- Download ComfyUI for your OS
- Choose between the 1.3B (lightweight) or 14B (high performance) version of Wan 2.1
- Place files into the following folders:
Text Encoder → /models
Video Model → /models/checkpoints
VAE → /models/vae
✍️ Text-to-Video Workflow
Configure your settings in ComfyUI:
- Set resolution and output frame count (e.g. 69 frames ≈ 5 seconds)
- Use UniPC sampler with ~20 steps for good quality
- Enable frame interpolation to increase frame rate and fluidity
✒️ How to Write Powerful Prompts
- Scene Description: “A female warrior stands in the ruins of a futuristic city...”
- Action Detail: “Her long black hair flows in the wind...”
- Camera Direction: “Camera follows from a low angle...”
- Art Style: “Hyperrealistic, cinematic, dramatic contrast...”
🧬 Using Loras for Style Control
Loras must match the model type (1.3B or 14B) and resolution (720p or 1080p).
- Download into
/models/loras
- Use the Lora Loader node
- Adjust strength (typically set to 1.0)
🖼️ Image-to-Video Conversion
- Use images >720px
- Set 40 frames for ~2.5s video at 16 FPS
- Add camera movement Loras if needed
🚀 Upscaling & Frame Interpolation
- Use 4x UltraSharp model to enhance clarity
- Run through frame interpolation for smooth output
🌐 Why Use Promptus with Wan 2.1
Promptus is a browser-based, cloud-powered creative platform that wraps ComfyUI and tools like Wan 2.1 into a no-code interface with pro features:
- 🌍 Cloud rendering (no GPU needed)
- 🔧 CosyFlows visual builder
- 👥 Real-time collaboration
- 📤 Workflow publishing
- 🔗 Discord integration
Perfect for studios, indie creators, and non-technical users who want power without complexity.
✅ Final Thoughts
Wan 2.1 gives you total control over your AI video production—no cloud, no restrictions. Paired with Promptus, it becomes a full-stack creative ecosystem ready for modern storytelling.
🎥 Watch the full tutorial on YouTube:
Wan 2.1 Installation & Overview — via BlackSkye.io
🔥 Get started with Promptus at www.promptus.ai