Seedance 2.1 AI Video Generator
Generate cinematic AI video clips from text prompts or reference images with Seedance 2.1.
Describe a scene with subject, motion, camera, and style to generate cinematic video clips.
Upload a reference image and add motion direction to animate it into a video.
Generate at 480p, 720p, or 1080p with credit cost shown before every run.
- Text and image-to-video prompts
- 480p, 720p, and 1080p output options
- Prompt ideas from uploaded showcase media
- Standard Seedance video mode
- 480p, 720p, and 1080p output options
- Best for standard Seedance 2 generation
- 480p and 720p generation modes
- Lower-credit prompt testing
- Same text and image entry points
- 480p and 720p generation modes
- Lowest credit cost in the lineup
- Text and image input
- Text-to-image generation
- 1K, 2K, and 4K image options
- Useful for style frames and references
- Image editing with references
- 1K, 2K, and 4K output options
- Useful before image-to-video drafts
Seedance 2.1 AI Video Generator
What is Seedance 2.1?
Seedance 2.1 is an AI video generation model that turns text prompts or reference images into short cinematic clips. It supports 480p, 720p, and 1080p output, text-to-video and image-to-video input, and durations from 4 to 15 seconds. Use it when you need the highest-quality Seedance output for final clips.
Generate short videos from detailed text prompts describing subject, action, camera movement, lighting, and style.
Animate reference images into video by adding a motion prompt that describes movement and camera direction.
Preview the estimated credit cost based on model, resolution, duration, and input type before every generation.
Creative engine
Seedance 2.1 generation
Choose text-to-video or image-to-video, set resolution and duration, then preview credits before generating.
Seedance 2.1 video examples
See what works. Each example shows the prompt structure so you can apply the same approach to your own scenes.
Cinematic action
Combine subject scale, environment detail, and camera movement for dramatic clips.
Why use Seedance 2.1?
Seedance 2.1 is the primary mode for final-quality video generation. Use it when draft testing is done and you need the best output.
Final-quality output
Seedance 2.1 is designed for finished clips, not drafts. Use Seedance 2 Fast for testing prompts first.
Text and image input
Start from a written scene or use a reference image to guide subject, composition, and motion.
Transparent credit cost
Resolution, duration, and input type are reflected in the credit estimate before every generation.
Cinematic output at up to 1080p
Core capabilities for text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
Text-to-video
Write a scene prompt with subject, action, camera movement, lighting, and style to generate a video clip.
Image-to-video
Upload a reference image and describe the motion to animate it into a video.
480p, 720p, 1080p
Choose the resolution that fits your project. Higher resolution costs more credits.
Prompt gallery
Browse video examples with prompt details to learn effective scene structures.
Seedance 2.1 technical specs
Key generation parameters for Seedance 2.1.
- Model
- Seedance 2.1
- Input modes
- Text-to-video, image-to-video
- Resolution
- 480p, 720p, 1080p
- Duration
- 4-15 seconds
- Output format
- MP4 video
- Credit billing
- Per generation, based on model, resolution, duration, and input type
From prompt to cinematic clip
Follow these steps to go from an idea to a finished Seedance 2.1 video clip.
Choose your input type
Start with a text prompt for a new scene, or upload a reference image to guide the composition and subject.
Write a detailed prompt
Describe subject, action, camera movement, environment, lighting, and style in one clear scene.
Set resolution and duration
Pick 480p, 720p, or 1080p and choose your clip length based on the project needs.
Preview credits and generate
Check the estimated cost, generate the video, and download the finished clip.
Best for finished clips and final renders
Seedance 2.1 works best for final-quality video clips where prompt testing is already done.
Short film scenes
Generate cinematic clips with controlled camera movement, lighting, and visual tone.
Product and brand videos
Create short commercial-style clips with product detail, surface texture, and professional lighting.
Social media content
Generate eye-catching video clips for social posts, ads, or story content.
Concept visualization
Turn written ideas into visual previews for pitches, storyboards, or creative direction.
Seedance 2.1 FAQ
Common questions about Seedance 2.1 video generation.
Generate with Seedance 2.1
Open the generator, write your scene, preview the credit cost, and create your video.
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