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Image To Video API

Build powerful AI video generation into your applications. Access ByteDance's state-of-the-art video models via simple REST APIs. Create cinematic videos from text prompts or images with multi-shot coherence, native sound synthesis, and character consistency.

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API Endpoints

Simple RESTful APIs for video generation

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POST /api/v1/jobs/createTaskMost Popular

Generate videos from text prompts. Describe the scene, motion, style, and format you want to create.

Request

cURL

curl -X POST "https://image-to-video.net/api/v1/jobs/createTask" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "official-kling-v3-0",
    "inputs": {
      "prompt": "A majestic dragon flying over snowy mountains",
      "duration": "5s",
      "aspectRatio": "16:9",
      "resolution": "720p"
    }
  }'

Response

{
  "code": 200,
  "message": "success",
  "data": {
    "taskId": "abc123xyz"
  }
}

Parameters Reference

Request Parameters

model - Model ID (use "seedance-2-0")
inputs.prompt - Text description of the video (required for text-to-video, optional for image-to-video)
inputs.duration - Video length: 4s, 5s, 8s, 10s, or 15s
inputs.aspectRatio - Aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9
inputs.resolution - 480p, 720p, 1080p
inputs.urls - Array of 1-2 image URLs for image-to-video

Resolution Options

480p - official resolution label
720p - official resolution label
1080p - official resolution label
Actual output width and height depend on the selected aspectRatio.

HTTP Status Codes

Success

200Request successful

Errors

400Invalid parameters or missing required fields

401Authentication failed (invalid or missing API key)

402Insufficient credits

403Permission denied (accessing other user's resources)

404Task not found

451Content violates policy (inappropriate content detected)

500Internal server error

Error Codes

When status is 'fail', the response includes an errorCode field for programmatic handling:

CONTENT_POLICYContent violates platform policy. Please modify your prompt or image and try again.

GENERATION_FAILEDVideo generation failed due to technical reasons. Please retry.

INVALID_PARAMSInvalid request parameters. Please check the API documentation.

Pricing

Clear credit costs before you generate

Choose a subscription or pay-as-you-go credit pack. Credits can be used across supported Image To Video generation workflows, with model credit costs shown before you run a generation.

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$5/mo

💰 Pay yearly only$59.99

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Perfect for getting started with Image To Video

Cost per 100 credits$0.07

7500 credits/month
Download videos in MP4 format
Access to AI image generation models (Flux, Seedream, etc.)
Subscription credits are issued monthly and expire after 30 days, including annual plans.

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Pro

$8.33/mo

💰 Pay yearly only$99.99

Save $49.8933% OFF

Max

$20/mo

💰 Pay yearly only$239.94

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For power users creating videos with Image To Video

Cost per 100 credits$0.03

62500 credits/month
Download videos in MP4 format
Access to AI image generation models (Flux, Seedream, etc.)
Subscription credits are issued monthly and expire after 30 days, including annual plans.

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Saved Generation History

Your generated work stays available in your account history while the service and your account remain active.

ACCOUNT HISTORY

Commercial Use Terms

Paid users can review commercial-use terms and download available license information for generated work.

USAGE TERMS

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Image To Video API

When did the API launch?

The Image To Video API launched on February 20, 2026. Join our Discord for updates and support.

What video models are available?

The API provides ByteDance Image To Video with text-to-video and image-to-video, multiple resolutions and durations (4s–15s).

How is API usage billed?

Credits are deducted per second of generated video. Image To Video is 22 credits/sec (e.g. 5s = 110 credits, 10s = 220). See the pricing page for details.

What's the maximum video length?

Up to 15 seconds per request. Supported durations are 4s, 5s, 8s, 10s, and 15s.

Is there a free tier?

Yes. New users get a free allowance. For more free credits, join our Discord or email the admin.

What resolutions are supported?

Multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4) and common resolutions for landscape, portrait, or square.

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Image To Video API

Seedance 2.0 · 14 credits/sec

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Join Discord and DM an admin with "Get free API credits" + your email to receive free trial credits; or email [email protected] instead.

curl -X POST "https://image-to-video.net/api/v1/jobs/createTask" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_your_api_key" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "model": "official-kling-v3-0", "inputs": { "prompt": "A majestic dragon flying over snowy mountains", "duration": "5s", "aspectRatio": "16:9", "resolution": "720p" } }'