For developers building live-stream or shopping features that alter video on the fly, priced by the second with free starter credits.
Kenning's take
What it does
Lucy 2.5 is a real-time video editing model from Decart. It changes a live video stream while it is running, swapping characters, changing clothes, adding visual effects such as fire or water, replacing backgrounds and removing objects, driven by text prompts, reference images or both. Developers use it through Decart's API and SDKs for JavaScript, Python and Android, for uses such as live streaming, shopping try-ons, advertising and games.
- Edits live video in real time at 30 fps
- Character swap, clothing change and object removal
- Physically aware effects such as fire, water and sand
- Text prompts, reference images or both
- SDKs for JavaScript, Python and Android
- Optional fast mode for lower latency
Who it suits. Developers and companies building live-streaming, shopping, advertising or gaming features that change video on the fly.
Key facts
- Category
- AI models
- Made by
- Decart
- Released
- 16 July 2026
- How to get it
- through the Decart platform API with free starter credits for new accounts
- Works on
- API, JavaScript SDK, Python SDK, Android SDK
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- new accounts receive free credits
- API price
- realtime $0.02/sec at 720p, $0.04/sec fast mode; video edit $0.04/sec at 720p
FAQ
When was Lucy 2.5 released?
Decart published its Lucy 2.5 announcement on 16 July 2026.
How much does Lucy 2.5 cost?
$0.02 a second for real-time editing at 720p, doubled in fast mode, and $0.04 a second for editing a video clip.
What can Lucy 2.5 do?
Swap characters, change clothing, add effects, change backgrounds and remove objects in a live video stream.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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