Text to Video · Seedance 2.0
Text to Video AI Generator
Describe any scene in plain text and get a video clip in under a minute — no footage, no editing software, no technical skills required.
Key facts — text-to-video on Seedance 2.0
Entry paid pack
Mini Pack — $15 one-time · 300 credits · valid 12 months · no subscription (see pricing).
What you generate
Text-to-video clips from a written scene prompt — no source footage required. Standard supports up to 1080p; Fast supports up to 720p for quicker drafts.
Typical turnaround
Most clips render in under 60 seconds on seedance2-video.com for standard prompts.
Why credits beat “use it or lose it” months
One-time packs keep unused credits for up to 12 months instead of expiring every billing cycle — better for bursty campaign work.
How Text to Video Works
- Step 1
Define subject and setting
Name the main subject and environment in one or two short sentences. Keep it concrete — vague nouns produce vague motion.
- Step 2
Layer camera, style, and lighting
Add camera behavior (wide, tracking, handheld), visual style (cinematic, documentary), and lighting (golden hour, soft key). One primary camera move per clip reads cleaner.
- Step 3
Pick model, duration, and aspect ratio
Choose Seedance 2.0 Standard for the widest duration range and up to 1080p, or Fast for 4s / 8s / 12s drafts at up to 720p. Match 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 to your channel.
- Step 4
Generate and review the first pass
Click Generate — most clips finish in under a minute. Scan for identity drift, jitter, or style clashes before iterating.
- Step 5
Iterate or lock a seed
Tweak one variable at a time (motion strength, style anchor, or camera line). When you get a winner, reuse the seed on the next run for reproducible takes.
Text-to-Video Prompt Examples
Copy any prompt below, paste it into the generator above, and adjust the details to match your creative direction.
cinematic · 15s · 16:9
Bullet-Time Race Car in the Rain
Hyper-realistic racing clip with suspended rain and an orbiting bullet-time camera
action · 15s · 16:9
Bullet-Time Tank Strike in the Desert
Tank muzzle blast and projectile impact frozen in hyper-detailed slow motion
action · 15s · 16:9
Hypersonic Mecha Launch Sequence
Titanium-alloy mecha rockets skyward with cyan thrusters and a sonic boom finish
cinematic · 15s · 16:9
Werewolf Transformation in a Foggy Forest
Dark fantasy 360-degree transformation with a violent, bone-crunching evolution
action · 15s · 16:9
Colossal Serpent Attacks a Skyscraper
Urban disaster VFX with a giant serpent, helicopters, and layered explosions
nature · 15s · 16:9
Amazon Python Jungle Ambush
Survival thriller as a colossal python hunts an expedition team in the jungle
action · 15s · 16:9
Squad Advance Through a Ruined City
Desert camouflage soldiers move through dust, smoke, and sunset-lit war ruins
action · 15s · 16:9
Desert Soldier Mecha Armor Transformation
Industrial armor frame assembles around a soldier inside a dusty desert hangar
anime · 15s · 16:9
Silver-Haired Sisters Anime Trailer
Original suspense-action anime pilot trailer set across a cold, oppressive city
action · 15s · 16:9
Mecha Ninja Final Showdown
Neon-soaked rooftop duel between a mecha ninja and a heavy armored enemy
cinematic · 15s · 16:9
Mage Contract in the Alley
Dark fantasy short with talismans, mechanical crows, and an eerie blue-flame payoff
action · 15s · 16:9
Burning Galleons in the Storm
Medieval naval battle with boarding combat, flaming masts, and sinking ships
action · 15s · 16:9
Giant Cat Destroys the Suspension Bridge
Disaster spectacle as a colossal cat erupts from the ocean and crushes a city bridge
cinematic · 15s · 16:9
Private Jet Emergency Thriller
Luxury flight turns into a violent cockpit scramble inside a brutal storm
cinematic · 15s · 16:9
Silver-Haired Warrior Transformation
Sci-fi armor assembly sequence on a war-torn rooftop with a violet energy surge
Glossary
Short definitions for terms you will see across text-to-video workflows and Seedance 2.0 settings.
- Text-to-video
- A modality where the model synthesizes motion and imagery from a natural-language scene description without a reference clip.
- Prompt
- The written instruction that describes subject, action, camera, style, lighting, and mood. Clear prompts reduce randomness.
- Aspect ratio
- Frame shape such as 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (vertical), or 1:1 (square). Match the target channel to avoid awkward crops.
- Seedance 2.0 Standard
- Higher fidelity mode with wider supported clip durations and up to 1080p output when the prompt and settings allow.
- Seedance 2.0 Fast
- Lower-latency mode optimized for iteration; supports 4s / 8s / 12s outputs at up to 720p for quick drafts.
Sourced claims
Seedance 2.0 supports text-to-video and image-to-video generation with native synchronized audio on supported outputs.
Seedance 2.0 API access is documented on Volcengine Ark for developers integrating the model.
seedance2-video.com publishes current credit packs and plan terms on its pricing page.
May 2026 update
Text-to-video landscape this month
- →OpenAI Sora 2 entered active sunset (web/app Apr 26, API Sep 24, 2026), closing the "ChatGPT-included" text-to-video path. See the migration playbook.
- →Kling 3.0 added native 4K with 5-language lip-sync and multi-cut storyboarding from a single text prompt; Veo 3.1 reports ~87% prompt adherence (Pixflow May 2026) — the highest among current frontier models.
- →Seedance 2.0 leads the Artificial Analysis Video Arena audio-capable category for both T2V (~1213 Elo) and I2V (~1178). Explicit camera + pacing tokens ("dolly-in", "no cut") now transfer reliably across runs.
- →Credit-pack pricing (Seedance 2.0 Mini Pack $15 / 300 credits, 12-month validity) replaced monthly-subscription billing for batch text-to-video workflows.
Text to Video — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is text-to-video AI?
- Text-to-video AI converts a written scene description into a short video clip. You describe the subject, action, camera movement, and visual style in plain text — the model renders the video without requiring any footage or editing software.
- How do I write an effective text-to-video prompt?
- Structure your prompt in order: subject → action → camera movement → visual style → lighting → mood. Keep one clear objective per clip. For example: "A red sports car accelerates through a rain-soaked tunnel, low-angle tracking shot, cinematic teal-orange grade, motion blur."
- How long does text-to-video generation take?
- Most clips render in under 60 seconds. Seedance 2.0 Standard supports 4–15 second outputs, while Fast supports 4, 8, and 12 second outputs. Longer or high-motion prompts may take slightly more time.
- What aspect ratios are supported for text-to-video?
- You can generate in 16:9 (landscape, ideal for YouTube and desktop), 9:16 (vertical, ideal for TikTok and Reels), and 1:1 (square, ideal for Instagram). Seedance 2.0 Standard supports up to 1080p, while Seedance 2.0 Fast supports up to 720p.
- Can I use text-to-video output commercially?
- Yes. Paid plans include commercial usage rights. Generated clips can be used in ads, client projects, landing pages, and social content. Check the pricing page for plan details.
- What is the difference between text-to-video and image-to-video?
- Text-to-video generates a clip entirely from a written description — no source footage needed. Image-to-video animates an existing still image you upload. Use text-to-video for creative concept exploration; use image-to-video when you need to bring a specific visual to life.
- What is the lowest-cost way to start on seedance2-video.com?
- The Mini Pack is a $15 one-time purchase with 300 credits valid for 12 months — enough to run several short clips before upgrading to a subscription. See the pricing page for current packs and commercial terms.
- Where can I find copy-ready prompt templates?
- Use the Seedance prompt library for categorized examples you can paste into the generator, then adjust one slot at a time for your brand.