Seedance to Video: Create from Text and Images

Describe a scene, start from an image, or add references for characters, motion and sound. See how the Seedance family turns different inputs into video.

Seedance Text to Video: Turn Ideas into Scenes

Describe the setting, subject movement and camera work. From a flight through a city above the clouds to a character walking a street at night, start your Seedance video with a prompt.

Create from text
Seedance 2.0 video example: a journey through a futuristic city above the clouds.
Seedance 2.0 · Video example
Seedance 2.0 video example: a journey through a futuristic city above the clouds.

Seedance Image to Video: Animate Photos and Illustrations

Upload a portrait, product photo or illustration, then describe the movement. Have a character turn, bring the camera closer, or let the scene unfold beyond the still image.

Animate an image
Seedance 2.5 video example: a portrait and camera movement in soft window light.
Seedance 2.5 · Video example
Seedance 2.5 video example: a portrait and camera movement in soft window light.

Multimodal References and Precise Shot Editing

Bring character, setting, motion and sound references into one creation. Seedance 2.5 accepts image, video and audio references, generates up to 30 seconds in one pass, supports output up to 4K, and enables more precise timed edits.

Explore Seedance 2.5
A Seedance 2.5 example showing character and scene references alongside a paper puppy in motion.
Seedance 2.5 · Video example
A Seedance 2.5 example showing character and scene references alongside a paper puppy in motion.

Seedance Video Prompts and Examples

Watch the examples and see how prompts describe scenes, movement and camera work. Copy a prompt or select “Use this prompt,” then change the subject or setting to make your own video.

Visual example

Lantern city
Seedance 2.5

Reference prompt

Seedance 2.5 · Text to Video

Lantern city

An ancient Chinese city during a lantern festival at night. Fireworks bloom above tiled roofs, warm lanterns line the streets. The aerial camera descends slowly past the rooftops toward a lively market. Deep blue sky, warm practical light, an expansive cinematic atmosphere.

Use this prompt
Prompt structureSubjectActionCameraSetting & lightStyle

Prompts are written from the example footage, not original generation records. Using one prefills the model and prompt without starting a generation.

Create Story Scenes, Product Ads and Character Animation

Build a storyboard, show a product in detail, or animate a character with Seedance. Choose a scene close to your project and start writing your prompt.

Compare Seedance models

Compare duration, resolution, reference inputs and editing options to choose a Seedance model for your video.

FeatureSeedance 2.5Seedance 2.0Seedance 2.0 Mini
Useful forLong-form stories, multimodal references and precise editingShort-form generation, multimodal references and flexible controlLower-cost drafts and iteration
Creation modesText to Video, Image to Video, Reference to VideoText to Video, Image to Video, Reference to VideoText to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video
Duration4–30s or Auto4–15s4–15s
Resolution480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K480p, 720p
Multimodal referencesUp to 30 images, 10 videos, 10 audio filesUp to 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio filesUp to 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio files
Audio settingOptionalOptionalOptional

Plans & Credit Packs

First-month BOGO

First-month credits: buy one, get one free

Start your first paid subscription with any monthly plan and get 100% extra credits in month one.

For accounts that have never had a successful paid subscription. All monthly plans qualify; once per account. Bonus credits expire at the end of the first billing period.

Mini Plan

$29.90/mo

First-month BOGO

300 credits×2

600 credits in your first month

Then 300 credits per month at the same monthly price.

For hobbyists and new users who want lightweight creation, personal testing, and a cost-effective way to keep producing steadily.

What you get

  • Includes 300 credits every 30-day billing cycle
  • About 30 high-quality videos
  • About 150 high-quality images
  • Paid access unlocks Seedance series models
  • Text, image, video, and audio to video (up to 4K)
  • Text to image and image to image
  • Watermark-free, high-speed downloads
  • Private generation
  • Faster generation queue
  • Commercial-use rights
  • Additional benefits added later
  • See the estimated credit cost before submitting
  • Track your balance and completed work in your account

Actual output varies by model, resolution, duration, and reference media.

Most Popular

Standard Plan

$59.90/mo

First-month BOGO

660 credits×2

1,320 credits in your first month

Then 660 credits per month at the same monthly price.

For most creators who want strong value, regular content updates, frequent generation, and marketing asset production.

What you get

  • Includes 660 credits every 30-day billing cycle (about 10% more than Mini Plan)
  • About 66 high-quality videos
  • About 330 high-quality images
  • Paid access unlocks Seedance series models
  • Text, image, video, and audio to video (up to 4K)
  • Text to image and image to image
  • Watermark-free, high-speed downloads
  • Private generation
  • Faster generation queue
  • Commercial-use rights
  • Additional benefits added later
  • See the estimated credit cost before submitting
  • Track your balance and completed work in your account

Actual output varies by model, resolution, duration, and reference media.

Adjustable

Plus Plan

$119.90/mo

First-month BOGO

1,450 credits×2

2,900 credits in your first month

Then 1,450 credits per month at the same monthly price.

$119.90$200

For professionals, studios, and high-intensity creation needs. A production-ready plan for agencies and creative teams.

What you get

  • Includes 1,450 credits every 30-day billing cycle (about 20% more than Mini Plan)
  • About 145 high-quality videos
  • About 725 high-quality images
  • Paid access unlocks Seedance series models
  • Text, image, video, and audio to video (up to 4K)
  • Text to image and image to image
  • Watermark-free, high-speed downloads
  • Private generation
  • Faster generation queue
  • Commercial-use rights
  • Additional benefits added later
  • See the estimated credit cost before submitting
  • Track your balance and completed work in your account

Actual output varies by model, resolution, duration, and reference media.

Frequently asked questions about Seedance

Answers about model selection, text-to-video, image-to-video and writing prompts.

Which Seedance model should I choose?

Choose Seedance 2.5 when you need up to 30 seconds, larger multimodal reference sets, precise editing or output up to 4K. Seedance 2.0 fits 4–15-second multimodal generation and editing, while Mini is positioned for lower-cost drafts and iteration.

What is the difference between Text to Video and Image to Video?

Text to Video starts from a written scene description. Image to Video uses an uploaded image as visual input and combines it with instructions for motion, camera behavior or scene development.

How do I write a Seedance video prompt?

Start with the subject and setting, then add movement, camera direction, lighting and style. For example: “A person walks down a street at night. The camera follows from behind as warm lights reflect on the pavement.” When starting from an image, focus on the motion and changes you want to see.

How do I create a video from an example prompt?

Choose a scene in Seedance Video Prompts and Examples, then select “Use this prompt” to open the generator with that model and prompt selected. Change the subject, setting or camera movement before generating your own video.

How long can a generated video be?

Seedance 2.5 generates up to 30 seconds in one pass and also supports automatic duration. Seedance 2.0 and Mini offer 4 to 15 seconds.

How do I know the generation cost?

The generator calculates and displays the credit cost for the selected model and settings before you submit. Check that displayed amount because costs can vary by configuration.

What does Seedance to Video mean?

On this site, Seedance 2 Video reflects our domain, seedance2video.ai, with 2 read as “to.” Seedance to Video describes creating videos from text, images and references with the Seedance model family, rather than a single model version.

Is this the official Seedance website?

No. This site (seedance2video.ai) is an independent creation workspace that provides access to supported video-generation models. It is not operated by or presented as the model creator's official website.

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