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AI Video Generator —Text and Image to HD Video

Create cinematic short clips from a prompt, or animate any photo into video. Powered by Doubao Seedance 2.0 — fast, sharp, watermark-free.

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Describe your video

Describe the scene — characters, setting, action, mood, camera move.

Generation settings
Quality
Duration
5s
Aspect ratio
Audio
Generate your video
Estimated 60–180s · No watermark · MP4 export100 credits

Your video will appear here

Describe the scene on the left and hit Generate — your MP4 lands in 60–180 seconds.

1080pMP4No watermark
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Text to Video

Text to Video AI — From Prompt to Cinematic Clip

Type what you want to see — a character, a scene, a mood, a camera move — and our AI turns it into a high-definition video clip in under two minutes. No timeline editing, no after-effects, no rendering queues. Best for storyboards, social media reels, music video drafts, and rapid concept visualization.

Prompts that work well

Example 1
A neon-lit Tokyo street at night, slow camera dolly forward, cinematic wide angle, rain on the asphalt reflecting the signs, 35mm film grain
Example 2
A close-up of a hummingbird hovering near a red flower, ultra slow motion, soft golden hour light, shallow depth of field, nature documentary style
Example 3
A retro 1980s arcade scene, kid playing pinball, neon glow, smoke in the air, vaporwave color palette, slow zoom into the machine display
Image to Video

Image to Video AI — Animate Any Photo

Upload a photo and our image-to-video AI brings it to life. Perfect for product shots that need motion, portrait videos for social media, anime stills you want animated, or breathing life into old family photos. Optionally add a final frame and the AI will smoothly interpolate between them — useful for transitions and morphs.

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Single-image animation

Drop one photo, write a short prompt describing the motion you want, and get a 5–10 second clip.

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First-frame to last-frame

Upload two photos and the AI generates a smooth transition between them. Great for before-and-after reveals.

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Multi-image composition

Reference up to 9 images so the AI can blend characters, settings, or styles into a unified video scene.

Output specs

HD video output, no watermark, full commercial rights

Every video is rendered at up to 1080p in MP4 format with no watermark — on any plan. You own full commercial rights to your output. Need 4K or longer durations? Coming with our next model release; sign up to be notified.

  • Resolution up to 1080p (480p / 720p / 1080p)
  • Duration 4–15 seconds per clip
  • MP4 H.264 export — works in every editor and player
  • No watermark, ever
  • Commercial use included
  • Optional AI-generated audio (sound effects, ambient)

What you can create

Use case

Cinematic short clips

Storyboard your script, draft a music video shot, or create film-quality b-roll without a camera crew. Targets: filmmakers, content writers, indie creators.

Use case

Anime and stylized animation

Animate anime stills, manga panels, or illustrations into short motion clips. Works with both photorealistic and stylized inputs.

Use case

Product videos and ads

Bring product photos to life — turning a flat shot into a rotating reveal, an unboxing moment, or a lifestyle micro-ad. E-commerce-ready.

Use case

Social media reels and shorts

Generate vertical 9:16 clips at 1080p for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts — no editor needed.

Migration

Looking for a Sora alternative?

OpenAI deprecated the original Sora in early 2026, and the replacement Sora 2 has lost its lead — Doubao Seedance 2.0 now beats it on motion realism, prompt adherence, and per-clip cost, and generates roughly 2× faster. We've built our generator on Seedance so you can pick up where Sora left off — and end up with sharper, cheaper, faster results.

How it works

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    1. Pick text or image mode

    Choose Text-to-Video to start from a prompt, or Image-to-Video to animate a photo you upload.

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    2. Configure model and settings

    Pick Seedance Standard for top quality or Fast for quicker output. Set duration, aspect ratio, and resolution.

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    3. Hit Generate, get your MP4

    Most clips finish in 60–180 seconds. Your video appears in /creations and is downloadable as an MP4.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best AI video generator in 2026?
Doubao Seedance 2.0 is widely considered the best AI video generator in 2026. It outperforms OpenAI's Sora 2 on motion realism, prompt adherence, and per-clip cost — and it's roughly 2× faster to generate. Google Veo 3 and Kling 3 are close runners-up, but Seedance is the model we built our generator on and the one we recommend for almost every use case.
How long can AI-generated videos be?
Each clip can be 4 to 15 seconds. For longer videos, generate multiple clips and stitch them together — using the last frame of one clip as the first frame of the next gives you smooth continuous shots.
Is Sora still available?
OpenAI began deprecating the original Sora in early 2026 and replaced it with Sora 2 Pro. Many creators have since moved to alternatives that offer better quality at lower cost — most commonly Doubao Seedance 2.0 (which we use here), Google Veo 3, or Kling 3.
What's the best Sora alternative in 2026?
Doubao Seedance 2.0 is the strongest Sora alternative in 2026 — better motion physics, sharper detail, faster generation, and significantly lower cost per clip than both Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro. We've built our generator on Seedance so you can pick up where Sora left off without compromising on quality.
Sora 2 vs Seedance 2 — which one is better?
Seedance 2.0 wins across the board in 2026: more realistic motion, more accurate prompt adherence, sharper 1080p output, and roughly 2× faster generation than Sora 2. Sora 2 still has stronger name recognition, but on actual output quality and price-to-performance, Seedance is the better choice for almost every use case.
How do I turn a photo into a video using AI?
Switch to Image-to-Video mode, upload your photo, write a short prompt describing the motion you want (e.g. "slow zoom in, soft wind in the hair"), and click Generate. You'll get a 5–10 second MP4 in 60–180 seconds.
Can I make a 4K AI video?
V1 supports up to 1080p. Native 4K output is on our roadmap as we add the next-generation models. For now, you can upscale 1080p output through any standard video upscaler.
Is this AI video generator free?
New users get 5 free credits on signup, enough to explore the platform. Each video generation costs 30–60 credits depending on length, resolution, and whether audio is enabled. There's no monthly subscription required — top up credits only when you need them.
Are there any watermarks on the output?
No. Every video is watermark-free on every plan, including the free credits. You also own full commercial rights to whatever you create.
Is AI-generated video safe to use commercially?
Yes — you own commercial rights to videos generated on image2gpt.com. We do recommend the standard precautions for AI-generated content: don't depict real public figures or copyrighted characters by name, and disclose AI involvement when required by your platform or jurisdiction.
What's the difference between Seedance Standard and Fast?
Draft (480p) is the cheapest tier — quickest to generate, perfect for iterating on a prompt. Standard (720p) is the everyday pick — sharp enough for social media, marketing reels, and most creative work. HD (1080p) is the premium tier reserved for hero shots, commercial deliverables, and anything that ends up on a big screen.
How long does video generation take?
Most clips complete in 60–180 seconds. Longer durations and 1080p resolution take a bit more time. Your video lands in /creations once ready, and you can keep working in another tab while it renders.

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