Keep the subject
Reference mode holds the product, face or character consistent while adding motion.
Animate any image
No need to shoot again. Upload the photo you already have — product shot, portrait or concept art — and give it motion, light and camera movement.
What makes it work
Control the camera
Push in, orbit, pan or hold. Describe the move and the model follows it.
Product-safe
Labels and packaging stay readable — the common failure mode of image-to-video models.
How to animate any image
- Upload an imageJPEG or PNG, at least 720px on the long edge.
- Choose motionPick a preset (push in, orbit, parallax) or describe your own.
- Generate5 seconds by default; extend on Pro.
- Export9:16, 1:1 or 16:9, watermark-free on paid plans.
Frequently asked questions
Can I animate a product photo?
Yes — product shots are the most common use case. Labels and text stay stable compared with generic image-to-video.
How long can the clip be?
5 seconds per generation; extend to 30 seconds on Pro.
Is it free?
First clip is free without an account; 60 credits on sign-up. Paid plans from $12/month.
What resolution?
1080p on Starter, 4K upscale on Pro.
Can I control the camera move?
Yes — presets or a text description of the move.
Which models support image to video?
All six, with Seedance 2.5 allowing up to 50 reference images per clip.
Try animate any image free
20 credits on sign-up. No card required.
Start freeNo credit card for the first clip.