Image to Video · Seedance 2.0
Image to Video AI Generator
Upload any photo, product image, or illustration and animate it into a video clip. No editing skills needed — just upload, describe the motion, and generate.
Image to Video Generator
How Image to Video Works
- Step 1
Upload your image
Upload any photo, product shot, portrait, or illustration. High-contrast images with a clear subject produce the most consistent results.
- Step 2
Describe the motion
Add a prompt that describes how the image should move: camera behavior, subject motion, lighting shifts, and mood. The subject is already defined by your image.
- Step 3
Generate and download
Pick a duration supported by your selected model, choose the aspect ratio, then click Generate. Your animated clip is ready in under a minute.
What You Can Animate
Image-to-video is most useful when you already have a visual asset and want to add motion without re-shooting.
Product Spotlights
Animate ecommerce product photos into compelling video ads. A slow orbit around a sneaker, a beauty product catch-light, or a gradual reveal of packaging details.
Portrait Animation
Bring headshots, character art, or profile photos to life with subtle head movement, blinking, or environmental motion — ideal for social profiles and presentations.
Concept Art & Illustration
Add motion to digital art, mood boards, or architectural renders. Great for game trailers, brand videos, and creative pitches where you need visual momentum.
Real Estate & Architecture
Animate exterior shots with drifting clouds, flowing water, or a slow drone-style pull-back. Makes property listings and design portfolios significantly more engaging.
Tips for Better Image-to-Video Results
Use high-contrast, well-lit images
The model reads edges and lighting to determine how to animate. Flat, low-contrast images produce less defined motion.
Keep the main subject clearly visible
Avoid heavy cropping or extreme close-ups where the subject context is ambiguous. Full-body or full-object shots work better.
Describe motion, not appearance
Your prompt should tell the model how to move, not what the subject looks like — the image already handles that. Example: "slow orbit left, soft depth-of-field pull."
Match aspect ratio to your source image
If your image is portrait-oriented, choose 9:16. For landscape images, choose 16:9. Mismatched ratios can lead to unwanted cropping.
Image to Video — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is image-to-video AI?
- Image-to-video AI takes a still image you upload and animates it into a short video clip. You control the motion direction, camera behavior, and style through a text prompt that works alongside your image.
- What types of images work best?
- High-contrast images with a clear subject work best. Product photos on clean backgrounds, portraits with visible facial features, and concept illustrations with defined edges all produce reliable results. Avoid heavily compressed or low-resolution images.
- Do I need to write a prompt when using image-to-video?
- Yes, but the prompt focuses on motion rather than subject description. Describe how you want the subject to move, what the camera should do, and the overall mood. For example: "slow push-in, gentle rotation, soft cinematic lighting."
- What aspect ratios and durations are available?
- You can animate in 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (vertical/portrait), or 1:1 (square). Available durations depend on the selected model, and Seedance 2.0 Standard supports up to 1080p while Seedance 2.0 Fast supports up to 720p.
- Can I use image-to-video output in commercial projects?
- Yes. Paid plans include commercial usage rights for all generated clips, including image-to-video outputs. Check the pricing page for plan-specific terms.
- How is image-to-video different from text-to-video?
- Text-to-video generates a clip entirely from a written description — no source image needed. Image-to-video animates a specific image you provide. Use image-to-video when you have an existing visual asset (product photo, brand image, concept art) that you want to bring to life with motion.