Turn Text or Images into Video with Seedance 2.1

Choose from Seedance 2.1, Seedance 2, or Fast draft mode. Generate video from text or images at up to 1080p, create still images with GPT Image 2, and preview credits before every run.

Text-to-video · Image-to-video · 480p, 720p, 1080p · Credit preview before generation

Text or image input

Describe a scene in text or upload a reference image to guide subject, style, and motion.

Multiple Seedance modes

Use Seedance 2.1 for final clips, Seedance 2 for standard runs, or Fast for low-cost drafts.

Credit preview

See the estimated cost based on model, resolution, duration, and input type before you generate.

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SEEDANCE 2.1

Write a prompt, choose a mode, generate a video

Seedance 2.1 generates short cinematic video clips from text prompts or reference images. Pick a Seedance mode based on your goal: use Seedance 2.1 for final-quality clips, Seedance 2 for standard generation, or Seedance 2 Fast when you want to test prompts at lower cost. Every generation shows resolution, duration, and credit estimates upfront so there are no surprises.

Action

Cinematic action scene

Describe subject, environment, camera movement, and visual tone to generate dramatic clips.

Fast draft

Test prompts before final renders

Use Seedance 2 Fast for quick 480p and 720p drafts at lower credit cost.

Action
Fast draft
Credit-ready

Create video from text or image prompts with transparent credit costs across all Seedance modes.

Three Seedance modes

Seedance 2.1 for final output, Seedance 2 for standard quality, Fast for low-cost prompt testing.

Choose before you spend

Resolution, duration, and credit cost are visible before every generation.

Prompt gallery

Browse real video examples with prompt details to learn what works before writing your own.

EXAMPLES

See what Seedance 2.1 can generate

Browse video examples across different styles. Each example shows the prompt structure so you can learn how to write better scenes for your own projects.

Action

High-impact desert sequence

Scale, environment detail, and camera movement combine for a dramatic action clip.

Open workflow
WORKFLOW

How to generate a Seedance video

Four steps from idea to finished clip. Start with a prompt, choose your settings, check the cost, and generate.

01

Choose a Seedance mode

Pick Seedance 2.1 for final clips, Seedance 2 for standard generation, or Fast for low-cost prompt testing.

02

Write your prompt

Describe the subject, action, environment, camera movement, lighting, and style in one clear scene.

03

Set resolution and duration

Choose 480p, 720p, or 1080p and set the clip length. Different modes support different options.

04

Preview credits and generate

Check the estimated credit cost, then generate and download your finished video.

CREDITS

Know the cost before you generate

Credit estimates update live when you change model, resolution, duration, or input type. No hidden fees.

Seedance 2.1

Final video mode

480p-1080p

Best for final-quality cinematic clips.

Seedance 2

Standard mode

480p-1080p

Standard text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

Seedance 2 Fast

Draft mode

Suggested
480p-720p

Lower-cost drafts for prompt testing.

GPT Image 2

Image generation

1K-4K

Create still images for references and thumbnails.

Example credit costs

Sample estimates for common generation tasks.

Seedance 2.1 720p

5s 720p text-to-video.

300 credits
Seedance 2.1 720p I2V

5s 720p image-to-video.

150 credits
Seedance 2 Fast 720p

5s 720p Fast text-to-video.

210 credits
GPT Image 2 Low 1K

One low-quality 1K image.

3 credits
Answers

FAQ

Common questions about this video generator, models, credits, and getting started.

Create your first Seedance video

Choose a Seedance mode, write a scene prompt, preview the credit cost, and generate your clip.