Create a short video from text in 5 minutes on Seedance
Turn a description into a video clip for TikTok or Reels with no editing experience - use only free credits
- 1.Open seedance2.so in your browser and create a free account via email or Google.
When you sign up, you get 3 free credits for 7 days (as of May 2026). This is enough for 1-2 videos in test mode. After that, you'll need a paid subscription.
Seedance ↗ - 2.On the home page, click «Create Video» or «Generate Video».
Make sure you're in Text-to-Video mode, not importing video files.
Seedance ↗ - 3.Paste your text prompt in the description field and choose a style (for example, realistic, cinematic, or cartoon).
Your text should be specific: describe the scene, characters, action, and mood. Avoid vague descriptions.
Seedance ↗PromptA woman in a bright yellow jacket walks through a modern coffee shop during golden hour, sunlight streams through large windows, she smiles and waves at camera, cinematic, 9:16 aspect ratio, TikTok style
What this prompt doesReplace the description with your own scene. Include: who/what is in the video, where it happens, lighting, mood, and format (9:16 for Reels, 16:9 for YouTube). Works better in English. - 4.Click «Generate» and wait for the video to be created (usually 1-3 minutes depending on complexity).
The process runs in the background - don't close the tab. One video clip uses 1 credit from your 3 free credits.
Seedance ↗ - 5.When the video is ready, click the preview, review the result, then click «Download» to save it as MP4.
The video will download in horizontal or vertical format depending on the style you chose. Upload it to TikTok or Instagram Reels right away.
Seedance ↗ - 6.Open TikTok or Instagram, select «Create post», and upload your downloaded video.
Best format for TikTok: 9:16, for Reels: 9:16 or 4:5. Add hashtags and a description to get more views. Videos usually gain views in the first 24 hours.
TikTok / Instagram ↗
- freeSeedance (test period)3 free credits for 7 days after registration, enough for 1-2 videos to check quality.
- subscriptionSeedance Pro (paid subscription)Visit https://seedance2.so/pricing for current rates; typically from $12.99/month for 100+ credits per month.
- freeThis entire recipe (free path only)Video creation and download are completely free within your 3 test credits - no payment card required.
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