Animate Images with Seedance 2 Mini
Seedance 2 Mini Image-to-Video animates a first-frame image — with optional last frame for controlled transitions — into a cinematic clip with synchronized audio. ByteDance's fast, budget-friendly tier for turning stills into motion at scale.
What makes Seedance 2 Mini Image-to-Video different
Animate stills at bulk-work prices
At about $0.06 per second (480p) and $0.12 (720p), Mini is the cheapest way to run Seedance 2 image-to-video. Animating a product photo into a 5-second 720p clip costs about $0.61 — cheap enough to animate an entire catalog or storyboard rather than a single hero shot.
First and last frame control
Upload one image and it becomes the video's first frame; add an optional second image as the last frame and the model generates the motion that connects them. That makes transformations, camera moves that land on a specific composition, and clean loops directable instead of lucky — at the same Mini price.
Audio generated with the picture
Like every Seedance 2 mode, Mini image-to-video creates synchronized audio by default — ambient sound, effects, and music that match the scene you animated. Add a prompt describing the action for best results, or toggle audio off for silent output.
A natural middle node on a Scenetra board
Generate a still with an image model like Seedream or Nano Banana, wire it straight into a Seedance 2 Mini Image to Video node, then feed the result into an upscaler or sequencer — all on one canvas. Because Mini is cheap, it is the tier you can afford to keep re-running while you tune the upstream image.
Playground
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Open PlaygroundParameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt | text | Optional prompt describing the motion and scene. Recommended for best results. | — |
| First Frame* | image upload | The source image to animate (starting frame). Required. | — |
| Last Frame | image upload | Optional ending frame for controlled first-to-last transitions. | — |
| Duration | select | Length of the generated video in seconds.4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 | 5 |
| Resolution | select | Output video resolution.480p · 720p | 720p |
| Aspect Ratio | select | Video aspect ratio (defaults to matching the first frame).auto · 21:9 · 16:9 · 4:3 · 1:1 · 3:4 · 9:16 | auto |
| Generate Audio | select | Generate synchronized audio with the video.false · true | true |
Pricing
From $0.06 per second
Pay per generation — only pay for what you use.
480p
$0.06/s
per second
720p
$0.12/s
per second
What a video costs
| Duration | 480p | 720p |
|---|---|---|
| 5 seconds | $0.29 | $0.61 |
| 10 seconds | $0.57 | $1.22 |
Use cases
Product & e-commerce
- Animate whole catalogs
- Listing videos from stills
- Seasonal variants at scale
- Packshot motion tests
Storyboards & film
- Animate concept art
- Previz from key frames
- First-to-last match cuts
- Cheap shot exploration
Social content
- Bring photos to life
- Vertical 9:16 stories
- Before/after transitions
- Meme and reaction clips
Portraits & avatars
- Character intros
- Profile animations
- Style reveals
- Talking portrait tests
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View model →Frequently asked questions
What is Seedance 2 Mini Image to Video?+
It is the image-to-video mode of ByteDance's Seedance 2 Mini, the budget tier of Seedance 2: upload an image and it becomes the first frame of a generated clip of 4 to 15 seconds, with synchronized audio created alongside the picture. On Scenetra it runs as a node in the visual workflow editor — no API key needed.
Can I try Seedance 2 Mini image to video for free?+
You can try it free online: Scenetra runs in the browser, and new accounts get free welcome credits plus a 7-day trial. Mini's low prices stretch those credits a long way — a 5-second 720p animation is about $0.61. After the trial it is pay-per-generation with no subscription required.
How does first and last frame control work?+
The required image sets the video's first frame. Optionally add a second image as the last frame, and the model generates the motion that connects them — useful for transformations, camera moves that end on a specific composition, and loops (use the same image for both ends).
How much does Seedance 2 Mini image to video cost?+
The same per-second rate as Mini's other modes: about $0.06/s at 480p and $0.12/s at 720p, audio included. A 5-second 720p animation is about $0.61; 10 seconds is about $1.22. You pay per generation from your credit balance.
Should I use Mini or standard Seedance 2 for image-to-video?+
Mini costs roughly half as much per second but tops out at 720p; standard Seedance 2 adds a 1080p super-resolution tier. Use Mini for iteration, social delivery, and volume work; switch the same image and prompt to a standard Seedance 2 Image to Video node when you need the 1080p final — both live on the same Scenetra board.
Does the video match my image's aspect ratio?+
By default, yes — the aspect ratio setting defaults to 'auto', which matches the first frame, so a 9:16 portrait stays 9:16. You can also force a specific ratio from 21:9 to 9:16 if you want the model to reframe the scene.
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