Ciyo tools
Turn images into video, pay per clip
Every video model on Ciyo accepts image input. Select a still on the canvas, pick a model, and see the exact credit cost before the clip renders — no subscription attached.
Every model takes images
All of Ciyo's integrated video models accept at least one image reference; Seedance 2.0 takes up to nine.
No subscription
A $10 one-time purchase adds 1,000 credits. There is no recurring charge.
The price is visible first
Clip prices change with model, duration, and resolution. The exact credit cost appears before you render; one credit is one US cent.
Credits never expire
Unused credits stay in your account, and a failed render refunds its credits automatically.
How it works
Start from a still
Upload a photo, or use an image you generated on the canvas — product shots, portraits, key art, storyboard frames.
Hand it to the video generator
Select the image as a reference, pick a model, duration, and resolution, and read the exact credit cost for that combination.
Render and compare takes
Clips land on the canvas next to the source still. Re-render only the take that needs another pass instead of paying for a whole new batch.
Models that animate stills
These are the image-to-video workhorses — the models that accept several stills at once. Every other Ciyo video model takes at least one image reference too:
- Seedance 2.0
- Seedance 2.0 Fast
- Gemini Omni Video
- Veo 3.1 Fast
- Veo 3.1
- Kling 3.0
- Hailuo 02
- Seedance Pro 1.5
Why start from a still
Video is the expensive step, so the cheap way to a good clip is to get the frame right first. Images cost cents to iterate: explore composition, lighting, and styling as stills, then animate only the frames worth animating.
Ciyo is built around exactly that loop. The image generators and the video generator share one canvas and one credit balance, so a generated still becomes a video reference with one selection — no exporting, re-uploading, or switching products.
For controlled motion, Seedance 2.0's Frames mode takes a first and a last frame and renders the movement between them — storyboard-to-shot rather than prompt-and-pray.
Which model to pick
Seedance 2.0 is the flagship for image-driven work: up to nine image references plus video and audio inputs, four to fifteen seconds per clip, up to 4K, with native audio on a toggle. Gemini Omni Video takes seven stills, and Veo 3.1 Fast takes three.
For drafts, Seedance 2.0 Fast and Mini render the same durations at up to 720p for less. The settings card shows every model's real options and its exact price as you switch, so choosing a model is a comparison, not a guess.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a video from a photo?
Put the photo on the canvas, select it as a reference in the video generator, pick a model and duration, and render. The exact credit cost is shown before you commit.
Can I use more than one photo?
Yes. Seedance 2.0 accepts up to nine image references in one generation, Gemini Omni Video seven, and Veo 3.1 Fast three. Every other model takes at least one.
How much does image-to-video cost?
It depends on the model, duration, and resolution. One credit equals one US cent, and the exact credit cost for your settings appears before you render. A $10 one-time pack adds 1,000 credits — there is no subscription.
Can the clip have sound?
On models that support it, yes. Seedance 2.0 generates native audio when its audio toggle is on, and it also accepts audio references to follow.
How long and how sharp can the clip be?
It varies by model. Seedance 2.0 renders four to fifteen seconds at up to 4K; its Fast and Mini variants render up to 720p. The settings card lists each model's real options.
Do my credits expire?
No. Credits never expire, and a failed render refunds its credits to your balance automatically.
Animate the frames worth animating
Open the canvas, get the still right for cents, then pay per clip to bring it to life. Your credits will still be there next month.