What makes a good text-to-video prompt?

Be specific and visual: name the subject, the setting, the lighting, and the camera movement. Short, clear phrases work better than long abstract descriptions.

Can I generate text-to-video for free?

Yes. Text-to-video runs at 480p with no login and no credit card. Registered users get free daily credits and can unlock 1080p HD and longer clips.

How long does a clip take to make?

Seedance Mini is tuned for speed and typically renders a clip in seconds, so you can iterate on the prompt quickly.

Text to video AI: type a prompt, get a cinematic clip

SDMini's text-to-video AI turns a written prompt into a finished video clip. Describe a scene — a subject, a setting, a camera move — and Seedance Mini renders it in seconds. No footage, no stock library, and no editing software required.

It is free to try at 480p with no login and no credit card. Sign in for free daily credits and the option to step up to 1080p HD and longer clips. Output is ready for landscape, vertical, or square in a couple of clicks.

SDMini

1
Write your prompt
Name the subject, the environment, the mood, and the camera motion. Specific, visual wording gives the cleanest result.
2
Set the format
Choose 5, 8, or 10 seconds and pick 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 to match where the clip will live.
3
Generate and refine
Seedance Mini renders fast, so you can tweak a word or two and regenerate until the shot lands, then download the MP4.

From idea to footage instantly

No camera, crew, or stock clips. A sentence becomes a usable video in seconds.

Cinematic control through words

Phrases like 'slow push-in' or 'golden hour, shallow depth of field' steer the look and the camera move.

Built on the newest model

Seedance Mini is ByteDance's newest AI video model, tuned for believable motion and fast turnaround.

Ready for any platform

Export 9:16 for Shorts and TikTok, 16:9 for YouTube, or 1:1 for feed posts.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a good text-to-video prompt?: Be specific and visual: name the subject, the setting, the lighting, and the camera movement. Short, clear phrases work better than long abstract descriptions.
Can I generate text-to-video for free?: Yes. Text-to-video runs at 480p with no login and no credit card. Registered users get free daily credits and can unlock 1080p HD and longer clips.
How long does a clip take to make?: Seedance Mini is tuned for speed and typically renders a clip in seconds, so you can iterate on the prompt quickly.