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Seedance v1.0 Lite Image-to-Video

Seedance v1.0 Lite Image-to-Video animates a still image into video. The source photograph anchors visual identity while a text prompt directs motion, camera work, and scene evolution. It's a cost-optimized path from static asset to moving content.

Video Gen
index.ts
import { experimental_generateVideo as generateVideo } from 'ai';


const result = await generateVideo({
  model: 'bytedance/seedance-v1.0-lite-i2v',
  prompt: 'A serene mountain lake at sunrise.'
});
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What image formats and resolutions work best as input?

    The model accepts standard raster image formats. Higher-resolution source images provide more visual detail for the model to preserve during animation, so use the highest-quality version of your source photograph.

  • How does the text prompt interact with the source image?

    The image defines what the scene looks like: colors, subjects, and composition. The text prompt tells the model what should happen, including how the subject moves, where the camera goes, and what changes over time. The image anchors visual identity while the prompt directs temporal evolution.

  • Can I animate an illustration or render, or only photographs?

    Yes. The model works with any raster image input. Photographs, digital illustrations, 3D renders, and graphic designs can all serve as source material. Output quality depends on how much motion-relevant detail the source provides.

  • What happens if my source image has a complex background?

    The model will attempt to animate the entire scene, including background elements. For cleaner results when the subject is the focus, images with simpler or more uniform backgrounds tend to produce more controlled motion in the output.

  • How long can the generated video be?

    Clips range from two to 12 seconds at 24 fps. For most social and e-commerce uses, five- to eight-second clips provide enough time to showcase motion without losing viewer attention.

  • What is the quality difference between Lite I2V and Pro I2V for image animation?

    Lite prioritizes speed and cost efficiency for volume work and iteration. Pro I2V targets a higher motion-fidelity ceiling and suits hero or broadcast deliverables. Compare tiers (N/A; N/A).