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Upload the first frame
Use a sharp image with the subject clearly visible. Its framing becomes the opening shot.
AI SeedanceImage to video
Image to Video AI Generator
Start from a still, end with motion
Use your own photo, product shot, or artwork as the opening frame and describe what should move. Add an end frame to control where the shot lands. Seedance keeps the look of your image and adds motion, camera, and sound.
- Frames
- Start + end
- Clip length
- 4–15 s
- Resolution
- Up to 4K
- Image formats
- JPG · PNG · WEBP
This page opens Seedance 2.0 Mini on the image tab. Upload a start frame (and an optional end frame), then switch to Seedance 2.0 for 1080p or 4K output.
How it works
Image to Video, step by step
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Optionally set a last frame
Add an end frame when you need the shot to finish on a specific pose, angle, or product view.
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Describe the motion
Say what moves and how the camera behaves — "hair moves in the wind, slow push-in, warm light flickers".
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Generate and download
Pick length, ratio, and resolution, generate, then download the MP4.
Why it works
What you can control
Keeps your image’s look
Faces, products, colours, and composition carry over from the uploaded frame instead of being reinvented.
Start and end frame control
Two frames give the shot a fixed beginning and end, which is how you get reliable transitions and reveals.
Camera moves on a still
Push-ins, orbits, and parallax turn a flat photo into a shot with depth.
Sound to match
Generate ambience, effects, or dialogue together with the animation.
Best uses
What people make with it
Product photos to video
Turn a packshot into a rotating reveal or a lifestyle moment for ads and listings.
Portraits that move
Add a natural glance, smile, or turn to a portrait for social posts.
Artwork and illustrations
Bring concept art, covers, and illustrations to life for trailers and reels.
Travel and real estate
Add drift, light changes, and camera moves to location photos.
Keep exploring
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FAQ
Questions about Image to Video
How does image to video AI work?
You upload an image as the first frame and describe the motion. The model predicts how the scene moves from that frame onward, adding camera motion and, if enabled, sound.
Can I set both a start and an end frame?
Yes. Upload a start frame and an optional end frame; Seedance generates the motion between them.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, and WEBP. Use a sharp image with the subject clearly framed for the most faithful result.
Will the video look like my photo?
The first frame is your image, so identity, product details, and colours carry into the motion. Big changes in the prompt (new outfit, new location) work against that; describe motion rather than a different picture.
How much does image to video cost?
The same per-second rate as text to video. Seedance 2.0 Mini at 480p is 4 credits per second, so 5 seconds costs 20 credits.
What is the difference from reference to video?
Image to video uses your image as the literal first frame. Reference to video uses up to 9 images (plus video and audio clips) as guidance for characters, products, or style, without fixing the opening frame.