Seedance 2.0 Image to Video
Published April 1, 2026
About
ByteDance's most advanced image-to-video model transforming still images into cinematic video with native audio, multi-shot editing, and director-level camera control for professional-grade video creation.
Documentation
Seedance 2.0 Image to Video
ByteD's flagship image-to-video model — transforms still images into cinematic video with native audio, multi-shot editing, and director-level camera control.
- Need text-to-video? Try Seedance 2.0 Text to Video.
- Need reference-guided generation? Try Seedance 2.0 Reference to Video.
- Need faster & cheaper? Try Seedance 2.0 Fast.
Highlights
Native audio generation — Automatically creates synchronized sound effects, ambient audio, and lip-synced speech. Toggle with generate_audio parameter.
Start + end frame control — Provide both a starting image and an optional end image to precisely control video transitions and motion direction.
Flexible duration — Generate 4 to 15 second clips in a single request. Use -1 for model-intelligent duration selection.
Up to 1080p — Full HD output with support for 6 aspect ratios including cinematic 21:9.
Pricing
| Resolution | Price per second |
|---|---|
| 480p | $0.10 |
| 720p | $0.20 |
| 1080p | $0.50 |
Default: 5 seconds at 720p = $1.00. Audio generation included at no extra cost.
When to Use
| ✅ Good fit | ❌ Consider alternatives |
|---|---|
| Product photo animations | Real-time video streaming |
| Social media content from product shots | Long-form video (>15s) |
| Cinematic transitions between keyframes | Pixel-perfect frame control |
| Marketing material with motion | Simple GIF-style loops |
| Story-driven clips with audio | Text-only generation (use T2V) |
Input Requirements
- Image provided as publicly accessible URL
- Supported formats: PNG, JPEG, WebP
- Recommended image size: < 5MB
- Optional end image for controlled transitions
Technical Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Input | Text prompt + image URL (+ optional end image) |
| Output | MP4 video with optional audio |
| Resolution | 480p / 720p / 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Duration | 4–15 seconds |
| Execution | Async (submit → poll for result) |
| Typical latency | 2–8 minutes |
Related
- Seedance 2.0 Text to Video — Generate video from text prompts
- Seedance 2.0 Reference to Video — Multi-reference guided generation
- Seedance 2.0 Fast Image to Video — ~20% cheaper, lower latency
Try Seedance 2.0 Image to Video
Test this model in the Sandbase Playground with your own prompts.
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