What Is Dola AI? The Complete Guide to the Dola AI Video Generator (2026)
Dola AI TeamDola AI is a browser-based AI video and image generator. Here is what it does, which models it uses, what it costs and how to get the best results.
Dola AI is an online studio that turns text prompts and photos into short videos and images. Instead of juggling four apps, you get text to video, image to video, an AI image generator and an AI image editor in one place — with one credit balance and one history.
What can you make with Dola AI?
- Text to video — write "drone shot over a turquoise coast at golden hour" and get a cinematic clip, with sound if you want it.
- Image to video — upload a product photo, portrait or landscape and describe how it should move. You can even set an end frame.
- AI images — photoreal, anime, 3D, product shots or posters with readable text, up to 4K.
- Photo edits — "make the jacket red leather", "put this bottle on a beach", "turn it into watercolor".
A typical workflow is generate an image → click Animate it → get a video of exactly the scene you designed.
Which AI models does Dola AI use?
| Model | Used for | Highlights | | ----------------- | ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | | Seedance 2.0 Fast | Video | Quick 480p/720p clips with sound, the best default | | Seedance 2.0 Pro | Video | Higher fidelity, up to 1080p | | Nano Banana 2 | Images & editing | Realism, consistency, up to 4K | | Seedream 5.0 Lite | Images & editing | Great quality at the lowest cost | | GPT Image 2 | Images & editing | Text in images, layouts, posters |
How much does Dola AI cost?
Dola AI uses credits. New accounts get 60 free credits — enough for a 4-second video. After that:
- A 5-second 480p video costs 75 credits; images start at 8 credits.
- Plans start at $9.90/month for 1,200 credits; yearly plans save about 25%.
- One-time credit packs start at $4.90.
- Credits never expire, and failed generations are refunded automatically.
See the full breakdown on the pricing page.
Is Dola AI free?
You can start free with the welcome credits and download every result without a watermark. When you need more, pick a plan or a credit pack — there's no lock-in and you can cancel in one click.
Tips for your first Dola AI video
- Start with Seedance 2.0 Fast at 480p to iterate cheaply, then re-render the winner at 720p or 1080p.
- Write prompts as subject + action + setting + camera + style.
- Use 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts so nothing gets cropped.
- Browse the prompt library and click Use prompt to start from something that already works.
Is Dola AI related to other apps called Dola?
No. Dola AI (dola-ai.org) is an independent creative studio and is not affiliated with any other company or app using the name Dola.
Ready to try it? Create your first video for free.