# Reference Image to Seedance 2.5 Video via PiAPI

> Start with a still image and describe how the scene should move. This preset uses your image as the starting frame for a short Seedance video.

Landing page: https://piapi.ai/pipeline-reference-image-to-seedance-2-5-i2v
Base URL: https://api.piapi.ai
Authentication: use the API key from your PiAPI workspace.
Documentation: https://piapi.ai/docs/seedance-api/seedance-25

## Product details
- Category: video
- Vendor: piapi

## Runtime targets

### Seedance 2.5 / First / Last Frames
POST https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task
```json
{
  "model": "seedance",
  "task_type": "seedance-2.5",
  "input": {
    "image_urls": [
      "https://piapi.ai/images/blogs/how-to-make-ai-ad-videos-product-examples/examples/example-1-mini-blender-product.png"
    ],
    "prompt": "A slow, steady camera push toward the mini blender in the supplied starting image. Keep the blender still and centered, with a clean light background. Preserve its shape, pale green lid, handle and base. No cuts, no added text, no new objects.",
    "duration": 4,
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
    "mode": "first_last_frames"
  }
}
```
GET https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task/{task_id}
Output fields: video_url, video
Workspace: https://piapi.ai/workspace/seedance?version=seedance-2.5&operation=img2video
Documentation: https://piapi.ai/docs/seedance-api/seedance-25
- 480p: USD 0.15 / second
- 720p: USD 0.35 / second
- 1080p: USD 0.8 / second

### Related entities
- Reference Image to Seedance 2.5 Video
- Seedance 2.5
- PiAPI

## FAQ
### What inputs do I need?

Provide one image and a prompt describing the motion. The image is used as the starting frame.

### How is this different from a product advertisement template?

This preset animates a starting image. The advertisement template accepts a product image and script, with optional actor and logo references, for a different workflow.

### Can I add a last frame or multiple references?

This preset starts with one image. Use the linked Seedance workspace and API documentation for other supported controls and reference modes.

### Will the video preserve every detail of my image?

Generated motion can change small details. Review the subject, edges, text and framing, then adjust the prompt or image when needed.

### Can I use the same request in an app?

Yes. The Seedance API docs explain image-to-video submission, task polling and downloading the completed video.