Complete Guide to Seedots
Welcome to the complete Seedots documentation. This platform allows you to generate images and videos using artificial intelligence, organize your creations on an infinite canvas, and collaborate effectively on your creative projects.
Getting Started
Create an account
Sign up for free and receive 50 credits to get started.
Explore the canvas
Navigate the infinite canvas with your mouse and scroll.
Generate your first image
Create a prompt block and launch your first generation.
What you will learn
- Navigate and use the infinite canvas
- Create and manage prompt blocks for your ideas
- Generate images with different AI models
- Transform your images (upscale, background removal, face swap, etc.)
- Create videos from images
- Organize your work with zones and edit images with the built-in editor
The Infinite Canvas
The canvas is your main workspace. It's an infinite surface where you can place, organize, and manipulate all your elements: images, prompts, zones, and generation blocks.
Navigation
- Left click + drag - Move elements
- Right click + drag - Pan (move the view)
- Scroll wheel - Vertical scroll
- Shift + Scroll - Horizontal scroll
Zoom
- Ctrl/Cmd + Scroll - Zoom in/out
- Pinch (trackpad) - Touch zoom
- Zoom ranges from 10% to 200%
- Zoom level is displayed at the bottom right
Import images
You can import your own images in several ways:
- Drag and drop - Drag an image directly onto the canvas
- "+" button - Click the add button in the toolbar
- Paste - Use Ctrl/Cmd + V to paste an image from clipboard
Shortcuts & Controls
Master these shortcuts and controls to navigate the canvas efficiently and speed up your creative workflow.
Canvas Navigation
Zoom Controls
Prompt Block Editing
Folders & Zones
Image & Media Actions
Pro Tips
- Use the middle mouse button for the fastest panning experience on desktop.
- Hold Ctrl/Cmd while scrolling to zoom precisely around your cursor position.
- Drag elements between folders to organize them automatically.
- Use the Recenter button in the toolbar to quickly jump back to your content.
Prompt Blocks
Prompt blocks are the heart of your creative workflow. They contain your text descriptions and allow you to generate images, optimize your prompts, or create variations.
Create a prompt block
- Click the "Prompt" button in the toolbar
- A new block appears on the canvas
- Click the pencil icon to edit
- Write your description
- Press Ctrl + Enter to save
Available actions
- Edit - Modify the prompt text
- Delete - Remove the block from canvas
- Optimize (wand) - Improve the prompt with AI
- Move - Hold click on header and drag
Prompt Optimization
Click the magic wand button to automatically improve your prompt. The AI will:
- - Add technical details (quality, lighting, style)
- - Enrich vocabulary with specialized terms
- - Structure the prompt for maximum quality
- - Remove ambiguities
Cost: 3 credits per optimization
Generate a Similar Idea
In the optimization menu, choose "Similar Idea" to generate a new prompt inspired by the original but with a different approach. Perfect for exploring creative variations.
Cost: 3 credits
Generate Images
AI image generation allows you to create unique visuals from text descriptions. Seedots offers several AI models, each with its strengths and particular style.
How to generate an image
- 1
Create a prompt block
Click "Prompt" in the toolbar and write your description.
- 2
Open the generation panel
Click the magic wand button on the prompt block, then "Generate Image".
- 3
Choose your model
Select the AI model suited to your needs.
- 4
Select the format
Choose the aspect ratio: 1:1 (square), 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (portrait), 4:3.
- 5
Launch generation
Click "Generate" and wait a few seconds.
Available Models
Nano Banana Pro
RecommendedOur flagship model offering the best balance between quality, speed, and versatility. Excellent for all types of generations.
GPT Image 1.5
OpenAI model with excellent understanding of context and complex instructions. Ideal for detailed descriptions.
Nano Banana
Fast and economical version for quick iterations and testing. Good quality at lower cost.
Seedream 4.5
Excellent for artistic illustrations and stylized styles. Unique and creative rendering.
Tips for better results
- - Be specific in your descriptions (style, colors, mood, composition)
- - Mention the desired lighting and perspective
- - Use technical terms (cinematic, 8k, photorealistic, soft lighting)
- - Indicate the artistic style (digital art, oil painting, 3D render, anime)
- - Specify the camera angle (close-up, wide shot, aerial view)
Transformation Modes
From an existing image on your canvas, you can access several transformation modes by clicking the magic wand button that appears when hovering over the image.
How to access modes
- 1Hover over an image on the canvas
- 2Click the magic wand button (top right corner)
- 3A generation panel opens with all available modes
- 4Select the desired mode in the carousel
Modify Mode (Image-to-Image)
Transform an existing image by applying new styles, modifications, or variations while preserving the basic structure.
Features
- Prompt - Describe the desired transformation
- Reference images - Add up to 3 images to guide the style (optional)
- Aspect ratio - 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, or 4:3
- AI Model - Choose from available models
Use cases
- - Change artistic style (photo to painting, realistic to cartoon)
- - Modify the mood (day to night, summer to winter)
- - Create variations of the same concept
- - Refine previous generations
Upscale
Increase the resolution of your images while preserving and enhancing details. Two technologies are available depending on your needs.
Crystal Upscaler
Faithful and precise upscaling. Perfectly preserves original details while increasing resolution.
Magnific.ai
Creative upscaling with intelligent enhancement of details and textures.
Creative Mode
Adds details and textures creatively
Precision Mode
Faithful upscaling with subtle enhancement
Skin Enhancer
Optimized for portraits (45 credits)
Good to know
The cost depends on the source image size. Dimensions are displayed in the panel before generation.
Remove Background
Automatically remove the background from any image to get a subject cutout on a transparent background.
How to use
- Select an image on the canvas
- Click the magic wand
- Choose "Remove BG" mode
- Click "Remove Background"
- The cutout image appears next to it
Specifications
- Technology - Remove.bg
- Cost - 3 credits
- Time - ~10 seconds
- Format - Transparent PNG
Use cases
- - Creating stickers and graphic elements
- - Preparing images for composites
- - E-commerce and product photos
- - Portraits and profile pictures
Face Swap
Swap faces between images or create new images using a face as reference. Two modes are available.
With an image
Replace the face in the source image with a face from another reference image.
- Select the image containing the body
- Choose "Face Swap" then "With Image"
- Select the image containing the face
- Launch generation
With a prompt
Create a new image using the face from the source image as reference.
- Select the image containing the face
- Choose "Face Swap" then "With Prompt"
- Describe the desired new image
- Launch generation
Extract Prompt
Analyze any image to automatically generate a detailed prompt that describes it. The AI identifies the style, elements, mood, and composition.
How it works
- 1Select an image on the canvas
- 2Click the magic wand and choose "Extract"
- 3Click "Extract Prompt"
- 4A new prompt block appears with the generated description
Use cases
- - Recreate the style of a reference image
- - Learn to write better prompts
- - Document your visual inspirations
- - Create variations from existing images
Specifications
- Technology - GPT-5.1
- Cost - 3 credits
- Time - ~10 seconds
Video Generation
Transform your images into animated videos. Several models are available with different duration, ratio, and audio options.
Available Models
Veo 3.1
Google DeepMindExceptional cinematic quality with optional generative audio.
Durations
4s, 6s, 8s
Ratios
16:9, 9:16
Audio
Optional
Modes
Reference, Last Frame
Kling v2.5 Turbo Pro
Fluid videos with excellent motion rendering.
Durations
5s, 10s
Ratios
16:9, 9:16, 1:1
Credits
45-90
Seedance 1.5 Pro
Excellent value for money with audio option.
Durations
4s, 5s, 8s, 10s
Ratios
16:9, 9:16, 1:1
Audio
Optional
Credits
16-70
Hailuo 2.3
6-second videos with cinematic rendering.
Duration
6s
Credits
65
Fabric 1.0
Lip SyncLip synchronization: make your characters speak with audio.
This model requires an audio block (generated via Speech) as reference. The video will be synchronized with the audio.
Video generation modes
Reference
The image serves as a stylistic reference for the generated video.
Last Frame
The image will be the last frame of the video (the video "arrives" at this image).
Video Upscale
Increase the resolution of your videos while preserving quality and fluidity. Transform your AI-generated videos into high-definition content ready for professional use.
How to upscale a video
- 1Click on a video on the canvas
- 2Click the magic wand button
- 3Select "Upscale" mode
- 4Click "Upscale Video" and wait for processing
Technology
Advanced AI upscaling that enhances resolution while maintaining temporal consistency across frames.
- Output - Up to 4K resolution
- Frame rate - Preserved from original
- Audio - Preserved if present
Specifications
- Cost - 50 credits
- Processing time - 2-5 minutes
- Max input duration - 10 seconds
Use cases
- - Prepare videos for social media in high quality
- - Create professional-grade content from AI generations
- - Enhance videos for presentations and portfolios
- - Upscale for large screen displays
Video Modify
Transform existing videos by applying new styles, effects, or modifications while preserving the original motion and structure. This powerful video-to-video feature lets you reimagine your content.
How to modify a video
- 1Click on a video on the canvas
- 2Click the magic wand button
- 3Select "Modify" mode
- 4Enter a prompt describing the desired transformation
- 5Click "Modify Video" and wait for processing
Features
- Prompt - Describe the style or transformation you want
- Motion preservation - Original movement is maintained
- Style transfer - Apply artistic styles to your videos
Transformation examples
- - "Transform into anime style"
- - "Make it look like a vintage film"
- - "Convert to watercolor painting style"
- - "Add cyberpunk neon aesthetic"
- - "Make it look like a pencil sketch"
Specifications
- Cost - 80 credits
- Processing time - 3-8 minutes
- Max input duration - 10 seconds
Tips for best results
- - Be specific about the style you want
- - Use artistic terms (watercolor, oil painting, 3D render)
- - Mention lighting and mood preferences
Audio Generation (Speech)
Generate audio files from text. These audios can then be used with the Fabric video model to create lip sync videos.
How to generate audio
- 1Create a prompt block with the text to vocalize
- 2Click the magic wand on the block
- 3Select "Speech" in the options
- 4The generated audio appears on the canvas
Using with Fabric
Once your audio is generated, use it as a reference in the Fabric video model to create a lip sync video where your character speaks the text.
Specifications
- Format - MP3
- Cost - 5 credits
- Player - Built into canvas
Folders
Folders are visual containers that allow you to organize your images by theme, project, or work stage. They function like folders on your canvas.
Create a folder
- 1Click the "Create Folder" button in the toolbar (or the folder button)
- 2A new folder appears on the canvas
- 3Click the title to rename it
- 4Drag and drop images into the zone
Features
- Rename - Click the title
- Move - Drag the zone header
- Collapse/Expand - Chevron button
- Delete - Trash button
- Orientation - Vertical or horizontal
Auto-organization
Images placed in a zone are automatically organized in a grid. The zone adapts to the number of images.
- - Automatic image alignment
- - Uniform spacing
- - Dynamic resizing
Use cases
- - Mood boards by theme or inspiration
- - Successive iterations of the same concept
- - Organization by client or project
- - Comparison of different styles
- - Archive of favorite generations
Image Editor
The built-in image editor lets you fine-tune your images directly on the canvas. Apply effects, transform, add text overlays, and export in multiple formats without leaving Seedots.
Open the editor
- 1Hover over an image on the canvas
- 2Click the edit (pencil) button
- 3The editor panel opens on the right with a live preview
- 4Switch between modes using the left/right arrows
Editor Modes
Effects
Adjust the look and feel of your image with a comprehensive set of filters and adjustments.
Basic Adjustments
Brightness, contrast, saturation, blur
Color
Hue rotate, temperature, tint, sepia, grayscale
Texture
Noise, grain, pixelate, vignette
Motion
Motion blur with adjustable angle
Transform
Rotate, flip, and scale your images with precision controls.
- Rotate 90° - Quick rotation with one click
- Flip Horizontal / Vertical - Mirror your image
- Free Rotation - Precise 0-360° slider
- Scale - Resize from 10% to 200%
Text & Layers
Add text overlays with full styling control. Each text layer is independent and can be positioned by dragging directly on the preview.
Typography
Font, weight, size, color, alignment
Effects
Stroke, shadow, opacity, blend modes
Masks
Gradient and alpha threshold masks
Layer Management
Reorder, hide, lock, delete layers
Save & Export
Save to Canvas
Click "Save" to replace the original image on the canvas with your edited version. The new image is uploaded automatically.
Download
Export your edited image to your device in the format of your choice.
Tips
- - Use the "Before/After" toggle to compare your edits with the original
- - Combine effects for unique looks (e.g. grain + vignette for a vintage feel)
- - Text layers can be repositioned by clicking and dragging on the preview
- - Each slider can be reset individually by double-clicking its label
Credits System
Each AI generation consumes credits based on the operation type and model used. Your balance is displayed at the bottom left of the interface.
Complete Pricing
Image Generation
Transformations
Prompts
Videos
Important Information
- 50 free credits offered at signup
- Credits never expire
- In case of error, credits are automatically refunded
- Starter and Pro subscribers receive monthly credits