Seedance 2.5 Video Generator Online
ByteDance's newest model: cinematic shots with native sound.
Sample videos
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's video model, and you can use it here from text, a photo or reference images. Clips run 5–30 seconds at 480p, 720p, 1080p, with sound generated in the same pass. It costs from 40 credits per second (a 5-second clip is 200 credits, about $2.00), available on any plan or credit pack. Results on paid plans download without a watermark, and failed runs are refunded automatically.
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At a glance
- Made by
- ByteDance
- Price
- From 40 credits per second
- Quality
- 480p, 720p, 1080p
- Length
- 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s
- Input
- Text, a photo or reference images
- Aspect ratio
- 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
- End frame
- Yes, start and end image
- References
- Up to 30 images
- Sound
- Yes, generated with the video
- Per run
- One video
- Available on
- Any plan or credit pack
- Account
- Free account required, 100 credits on sign-up, no card
- Unlimited plan
- 40% off
How to make a Seedance 2.5 video
- 1
Describe the shot
Write who is in the scene, what happens and how the camera moves. Or upload a photo to start from it.
- 2
Pick the settings
Choose the aspect ratio, 480p / 720p / 1080p and 5–30 seconds. The credits update before you generate.
- 3
Generate and download
Each run renders one video, ready to download (no watermark on paid plans); if a run fails, its credits are refunded.
What it does well
Text to video
Describe the people, the action and the camera, and the whole shot is rendered from your words. No footage needed.
Image to video
Upload a still as the first frame and bring it to life while the composition, the faces and the light stay the same.
Consistent characters
Add reference images of a person or a product and keep them the same across new scenes, angles and shots.
Sound in the same pass
Dialogue, effects and ambience are generated with the picture, so there is nothing to dub afterwards.
Settings and prices
Video is billed per second of output; the button always shows the exact total before you generate.
| Setting | Price | Example | Unlimited plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | 40 credits / second | 5-second clip = 200 credits | Uses credits |
| 720p | 80 credits / second | 5-second clip = 400 credits | Uses credits |
| 1080p | 200 credits / second | 5-second clip = 1000 credits | Uses credits |
Prompt tips for better videos
Lead with the subject and the action
Start with who or what is on screen and what changes during the clip: "a chef flips a pancake", not "cooking". One clear action per shot gives the steadiest motion.
Name one camera move
Pick one: slow push-in, tracking shot, orbit or handheld. Say where it starts and where it ends; stacking several moves in a short clip tends to look jittery.
Set the light, the lens and the mood
Golden hour, neon night or soft studio light; a 35mm wide shot or an 85mm close-up. These words change the look far more than "beautiful" or "cinematic" on their own.
Write the sound you want
Put dialogue in quotes and list the sounds: footsteps on gravel, rain on a window, a crowd cheering. They are generated together with the picture.
Example prompt
A cyclist rides through a rainy neon street at night, puddles splashing under the wheels. Slow tracking shot from the side, 35mm, reflections on the wet asphalt. Sound: rain, tires on water, distant traffic.
Use this promptWhat people make with it
01
Social clips
Vertical shorts and hooks for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Try several openings from one idea before you post.
02
Product ads
Turn one product shot into several angles and scenes, and test different hooks without a new shoot each time.
03
Storyboards
Turn a storyboard into moving previews before the shoot, so the team and the client agree on pacing and framing.
04
Character stories
Keep one character across scenes for a series, a short drama or a recurring brand mascot.
How it compares
How it lines up against similar video models on this site; every one uses the same credit balance.
| Model | Best for | Top quality | Length | Sound | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.5 | ByteDance's newest model: cinematic shots with native sound. | 1080p | 5–30s | Yes | 40 credits/s |
| Veo 3.1 Quality | Google's best video model, up to 4K with native sound. | 4K | 8–8s | Yes | 400 credits |
| Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 | Gemini video that takes video references, from 360p to 4K. | 4K | 4–8s | Yes | 100 credits |
| Kling 2.1 Master | The top Kling 2.1 tier for the smoothest motion. | 1080p | 5–10s | No | 200 credits |
Other models to try
All models
Seedance 2.0 MiniThe cheapest Seedance, good for drafts and social clips.from 7 credits/s· Paid plansSeedance 1.5 ProUnlimitedProven Seedance quality with optional sound, at a fraction of 2.0.from 1.6 credits/s· Paid plansSeedance 2.0 FastSeedance 2.0 quality at about half the wait.from 21 credits/s· Paid plansSeedance 2.0Multi-shot storytelling with consistent characters and sound.from 25 credits/s· Paid plans
Wan 3.0Up to 30-second clips with up to 10 reference images.from 10 credits/s· Paid plans
Grok Image VideoUnlimitedFast image-to-video from xAI.from 5.5 credits/sSeedance 2.5 video FAQ
Is the Seedance 2.5 video generator free to try?
Not on a free account: it is available on any plan or credit pack, from 40 credits per second. Free accounts get 100 credits for the basic models.
How much does a Seedance 2.5 video cost?
480p: 40 credits per second; 720p: 80 credits per second; 1080p: 200 credits per second. The exact total is shown on the Generate button before you start.
How long can the videos be?
5, 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds, at 480p, 720p, 1080p. Each run makes one video; for longer stories, generate several shots and edit them together.
Can I start from my own photo?
Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP image and it becomes the first frame. Add an end frame too and the clip moves from one image to the other. For consistent characters or products, add up to 30 reference images.
Does it generate sound?
Yes. Dialogue, effects and ambience are generated in the same pass.
How long does a generation take?
Usually 1–5 minutes for a video. You can leave the page open, and every result is also saved in My creations.
Is it included in the Unlimited plan?
It uses credits on every plan; on Unlimited it is 40% off with the credits that come with the plan.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Yes, on yearly plans, which include a commercial license. Results from any paid plan or credit pack download without a watermark.
What happens if a generation fails?
The credits for a failed run go back to your balance automatically, and you can try again with a different prompt or setting.
Is this the official Seedance 2.5 website?
No. It is made by ByteDance; we are an independent platform that runs it next to other video and image models with one credit balance.
Which aspect ratios are supported?
21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, plus Auto, which follows your input. When you start from a photo, the clip keeps the photo’s shape.
Make a Seedance 2.5 video
Pick a plan or a credit pack and start. Failed runs are refunded.