Text to Video vs Image to Video with Seedance 2.0 Mini

Text to Video vs Image to Video with Seedance 2.0 Mini

Seedance 2.0 Mini supports two core creation paths: text-to-video and image-to-video. Both can produce short MP4 clips, but they are useful for different jobs.

Use Text to Video for New Ideas

Text-to-video is best when you want to start from a blank scene. Describe the subject, action, camera movement, lighting, and style. This works well for concept previews, story ideas, explainer scenes, and quick creative tests.

Example prompt:

A premium skincare bottle on a reflective studio surface. The camera slowly pushes in while soft light moves across the glass. Clean luxury product ad style, shallow depth of field.

Use Image to Video for Control

Image-to-video is best when you already have a product photo, character, poster, thumbnail, or brand visual. The image defines the subject and composition, while the prompt explains how it should move.

Example prompt:

Animate this product image into a short launch teaser. The camera rotates slowly around the product, highlights move across the surface, and the background stays clean and minimal.

Which One Converts Better?

For ads and product demos, image-to-video often gives more control because the first frame already matches the brand. For broad creative exploration, text-to-video is faster because you do not need source assets.

The best workflow is to use text-to-video for early ideas, then use image-to-video when you want a more consistent subject, layout, or product look.