Which AI Model Should I Use?
Aura has 3 AI models. Each one does something different:Aura Photo
Creates imagesPerfect for photos and pictures
Aura Video
Makes photos moveTurns your images into short videos
Seedance
Text to videoMakes videos from text or text + image
Aura Photo
Best for: Hyper-realistic images and photos- Takes 15-30 seconds to create
- Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
- Creates images (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
- The most hyper-realistic AI photo model available
Aura Video
Best for: Bringing photos to life- Takes 60-90 seconds to create
- Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
- You upload a photo, it makes it move
- Creates 5-second videos (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
You need to upload an image first. Aura Video can’t work with just text.
Seedance
Best for: Hyper-realistic videos from scratch- Takes 90-120 seconds to create
- Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
- Works with text prompts or text + reference image
- Creates 5-second hyper-realistic videos (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
- More realistic than Aura Video
Quick Decision Guide
I want to create…- The most realistic photo → Use Aura Photo
- My photo to move → Use Aura Video
- The most realistic video → Use Seedance
- A video with/without reference image → Use Seedance
Content Specifications
All videos are 5 seconds long, regardless of quality setting:- Low Quality: 720p resolution (images and videos)
- High Quality: 1080p resolution (images and videos)
Quality Options
Every model has 2 quality settings: Low Quality- Cheaper (costs fewer credits)
- Still looks great
- Perfect for social media and testing ideas
- Videos: 720p resolution
- More expensive (costs more credits)
- Best possible results
- Use for professional work and final versions
- Videos: 1080p resolution
Start with Low Quality to test your idea. If you like it, make it again in High Quality.
Pricing That Makes Sense
Aura Photo
Hyper-realistic imagesFast: 4 credits (720p)Pro: 6 credits (1080p)Perfect for social media & marketing
Aura Video
Bring photos to lifeFast: 4 credits (720p)Pro: 6 credits (1080p)5-second magic • Upload required
Seedance
Cinema-grade videosFast: 4 credits (720p)Pro: 6 credits (1080p)5-second masterpieces • Text or image
Pro tip: All models use the same credit system. Start with Fast quality to test ideas, upgrade to Pro when you’re ready to create the final version.