What is AI text-to-video generation?

AI text-to-video generation uses deep learning models to create videos from written text descriptions. You describe a scene, characters, actions, and visual style in natural language, and the AI generates a cinematic video matching your description. Seedance 2.0 is built on ByteDance's state-of-the-art Seedance diffusion model — the same AI research lab behind TikTok, CapCut, and Doubao — delivering industry-leading quality in motion synthesis, character consistency, and cinematic realism.

Why is Seedance considered the best text-to-video AI?

Seedance 2.0 stands out for several reasons: 1) It's built by ByteDance, one of the world's largest AI research organizations with 10,000+ AI researchers, 2) It achieves state-of-the-art scores in character consistency, motion quality, and prompt adherence benchmarks, 3) It supports built-in audio generation — a feature most competitors lack, 4) It offers the most flexible aspect ratio support (6 options including 21:9 cinematic), and 5) It's rated 4.9/5 by 3,000+ real users. Over 100,000 videos have been generated on our platform.

Is Seedance text-to-video free to use?

Yes! Seedance 2.0 offers free credits for every new user — no credit card required, no signup needed for your first generation. You can experience the full power of ByteDance's AI video technology at zero cost. For professional and high-volume usage, we offer affordable credit packs starting from $4.99.

How long can text-to-video clips be?

Seedance generates text-to-video clips from 4 to 15 seconds in length. You can choose your preferred duration before generating. For longer content, professional creators often generate multiple clips and edit them together. We support 6 aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, and 1:1.

What resolution does text-to-video support?

Seedance text-to-video generates videos up to 1080p (Full HD) resolution with cinematic quality. The AI automatically applies professional color grading, dynamic lighting, and film-quality visual effects based on your text description. This is the highest resolution offered by any free text-to-video generator in 2026.

How do I write a good text-to-video prompt?

Based on our analysis of 100,000+ successful generations, the best text-to-video prompts include: 1) Subject description (who/what — be specific about appearance), 2) Action or movement (what's happening), 3) Setting/environment (where, time of day, weather), 4) Visual style (cinematic, anime, realistic, noir, etc.), 5) Camera movement (dolly in, tracking shot, crane up, etc.). Example: 'A woman in a red dress walks through a rainy Tokyo street at night, neon lights reflecting on wet pavement, cinematic dolly shot, shallow depth of field.' Pro tip: Seedance excels at understanding emotional tone — try adding mood descriptors like 'melancholic', 'triumphant', or 'mysterious'.

Are text-to-video results watermark-free?

Absolutely! All videos generated with Seedance 2.0 text-to-video are completely watermark-free. Unlike many competitors that add watermarks to free-tier outputs, Seedance delivers clean, professional-quality videos ready for immediate commercial use — social media, client presentations, marketing campaigns, or film production.

Can I add audio to text-to-video?

Yes! Seedance 2.0 is one of the few AI video generators with built-in audio synthesis. The AI generates context-aware sound effects, ambient audio, and background music that perfectly match your video content. This is powered by ByteDance's audio AI research — the same technology behind CapCut's audio features. You can toggle audio on/off before generating.

How does Seedance compare to Runway, Pika, and Luma?

Seedance 2.0 offers several advantages over competitors: vs Runway Gen-3 — Seedance offers free access without mandatory subscription ($12/mo for Runway), better character consistency, and built-in audio; vs Pika — Seedance supports higher resolution (1080p vs 720p), longer clips (15s vs 4s), and more aspect ratios; vs Luma Dream Machine — Seedance includes audio generation, superior prompt understanding, and watermark-free output on all tiers. Seedance is backed by ByteDance's massive AI infrastructure, ensuring consistent quality and fast generation times.

How fast is text-to-video generation?

Seedance text-to-video typically generates a video within 30–120 seconds depending on duration and complexity. Our infrastructure, powered by ByteDance's global GPU cluster, ensures consistent performance even during peak hours. You can monitor progress in real-time with our live progress tracker.

Can I use text-to-video for commercial projects?

Yes! All videos generated with Seedance 2.0 are licensed for commercial use, including social media content, marketing videos, product demos, client deliverables, and film production. Many professional creators, marketing agencies, and e-commerce businesses rely on Seedance daily for their video production needs. Our commercial license is included at no extra cost.

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How Text to Video Works

How to Convert Text to Video with Seedance AI in 3 Steps

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STEP 1

Write Your Text Prompt

Describe the scene you want to create — characters, actions, settings, camera angles, and visual style. Seedance AI's advanced natural language understanding interprets complex prompts with cinematic precision, far beyond simple keyword matching.

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STEP 2

Configure & Generate

Choose your video duration (4–15s), aspect ratio (16:9, 9:16, etc.), and enable AI audio generation. Click Generate and Seedance's state-of-the-art diffusion model transforms your text into a cinematic video in under 2 minutes.

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STEP 3

Download & Share

Get your AI-generated video in HD quality (up to 1080p) with professional color grading. All outputs are watermark-free and commercially licensed — ready for social media, marketing campaigns, or professional productions.

Why Seedance AI Leads Text-to-Video

Seedance Text to Video: Industry-Leading AI Technology

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State-of-the-Art Prompt Understanding

Built on ByteDance's proprietary multi-modal transformer architecture, Seedance AI understands complex scene descriptions, character nuances, lighting conditions, and artistic styles with unmatched accuracy — outperforming Runway, Pika, and Luma in prompt adherence benchmarks.

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Unrivaled Character Consistency

Seedance's identity-preserving diffusion technology maintains perfect face, clothing, and style consistency across every frame — solving the #1 challenge in AI video generation that competitors still struggle with.

Cinematic Motion Synthesis

Specify camera movements like dolly, pan, zoom, crane, and tracking shots directly in your text prompt. Seedance's motion synthesis engine produces Hollywood-grade cinematography that professionals trust for pre-visualization and final production.

Zero Learning Curve

No complex settings, no design skills, no prompt engineering expertise needed. Simply describe what you see in your mind — Seedance AI handles the rest. Used by 5,000+ creators from beginners to Oscar-nominated filmmakers.

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Professional-Grade Output

Generate videos up to 1080p with cinematic color grading, film grain options, and professional visual quality. Output quality rated 4.9/5 by 3,000+ users — consistently preferred over competing AI video generators in blind tests.

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Every Platform, Every Format

Generate text-to-video in 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 1:1, 21:9, and 3:4 — natively optimized for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and cinema displays.

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Enterprise-Ready API

Integrate Seedance text-to-video into your products with our production-grade API. Built-in rate limiting, credit management, webhook callbacks, and 99.9% uptime SLA. Trusted by agencies and SaaS platforms worldwide.

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