Guide
Tiny Desk AI Video Settings
Choose 480p or 720p and vertical 9:16 or widescreen 16:9 in the Tiny Desk AI video generator. Every video is 15 seconds with sound.
One free preview per account: 5 seconds, silent. Full videos with sound start at $8.90.
Published October 28, 2026
Two choices, one model
Every render uses Seedance, follows the same 15-second reference clip and includes sound. You choose the resolution and frame.
Resolution: 480p or 720p
Resolution changes the detail and credit cost:
- 480p: 10 credits, suitable for a lower-cost phone post
- 720p: 20 credits, with more detail for TikTok and Reels
- 1080p is not offered
Length: always 15 seconds
The generator follows one fixed reference clip:
- Every render is 15 seconds
- The length cannot be shortened or extended
- Both resolutions use the same 15-second sequence
Frame: vertical or widescreen
Choose the frame for where you plan to share:
- Vertical 9:16: the default for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
- Widescreen 16:9: for YouTube and larger screens
- The frame does not change the credit cost
What each setting costs
A 15-second 480p video costs 10 credits. A 15-second 720p video costs 20 credits. The frame does not change the price. One-time packs contain 10, 30 or 50 credits, credits never expire and failed renders return their credits.
Ready-made combinations
Choose the combination that fits the destination:
- Lower-cost social post: 480p, 15 s, 9:16
- Higher-detail social post: 720p, 15 s, 9:16
- Lower-cost widescreen: 480p, 15 s, 16:9
- Higher-detail widescreen: 720p, 15 s, 16:9
Tiny Desk AI settings FAQ
Which resolution is best for TikTok?
Choose 480p for the lower credit cost or 720p for more detail. Use vertical 9:16 for TikTok.
Does widescreen cost more?
No. Vertical 9:16 and widescreen 16:9 cost the same at a given resolution.
Can I change settings after rendering?
No. Each render is final, so choose the resolution and frame before starting.
Do credits expire?
Pack credits never expire. Tiny Desk AI does not offer monthly or yearly plans.
Choose your settings
Make a 15-second Tiny Desk AI video in the frame you need.