Seedance 2.5 AI Video Generator
ByteDance's newest video model in your browser: turn a prompt or up to a few dozen reference images into a 1080p video with native sound.
Part of the Seedance familySample videos
Extreme slow motion: a dancer in a flowing red dress spins in a dusty sunlit warehouse, the fabric unfurling through shafts of golden light, dust drifting in the air, the camera circles slowly at waist height, cinematic film look.
- 4,400+ videos made
- 10,500+ creators
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's newest video model and the longest-running one on this site: 5–30 seconds per clip at 480p, 720p, 1080p, with dialogue, effects and ambience generated in the same pass. It accepts text, a first and last frame, or up to 8 reference images for faces, products and outfits. Pricing starts at 40 credits a second, and it is available on any plan or credit pack.
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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 8 images
- Audio references
- Up to 3 MP3 / WAV clips
- 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
- 35% off
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Which Seedance 2 model to pick
Each Seedance 2 variant on this site, side by side.
| Model | Best for | Top quality | Length | Sound | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.5This page | Long scenes up to 30 s with sound and many references. | 1080p | 5–30s | Yes | 40 credits/s |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | The cheapest Seedance, for drafts and social clips. | 720p | 5–15s | Yes | 7 credits/s |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | Seedance 2.0 drafts in about half the wait, up to 720p. | 720p | 5–15s | Yes | 21 credits/s |
| Seedance 2.0 | Multi-shot clips with steady characters, up to 1080p. | 1080p | 5–15s | Yes | 25 credits/s |
How to use the Seedance 2.5 AI video generator
- 1
Describe the shot
Type a prompt, or upload a photo to animate.
- 2
Pick the settings
480p / 720p / 1080p, 5–30s; the price shows before you start.
- 3
Generate and download
Download the video when it is ready.
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What it does well
Thirty-second scenes
Most models stop at 8 or 15 seconds. Here one generation can hold a full beat of a story, from the wide establishing shot to the reaction, without stitching clips together.
Up to 8 references
Feed it the character sheet, the product from three angles and the location, and it keeps them recognisable across the clip. Useful for series content where the same mascot or presenter returns.
Sound written into the shot
Footsteps, room tone and spoken lines come out in sync with the picture. Describe them in the prompt the way a sound designer would and they land on the right frame.
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
Script by the second
For long clips, mark the beats: "0–8s wide shot of the harbour, 8–20s she walks to camera, 20–30s close-up as she smiles". The model follows a timeline far better than one long sentence.
Label each reference
Say what every uploaded image is for: "image 1 is the face, image 2 the jacket, image 3 the café". Unlabelled references tend to blend into each other.
Draft at 480p first
At 40 credits a second the low setting costs a fraction of 1080p, so lock the timing and framing there, then render the keeper at full resolution.
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
Short drama episodes
Write a 30-second scene with two characters, keep their faces fixed with references, and cut a weekly series without a crew.
02
Product launch films
One continuous hero shot that circles the product, ends on the logo and carries its own music bed.
03
Music video sections
Generate a verse-length clip that follows the beat, then extend the story with a second run using the last frame.
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 | Long scenes up to 30 s with sound and many references. | 1080p | 5–30s | Yes | 40 credits/s |
| Kling 4.0 | Clips with sound from a photo or a set of references. | 1080p | 5–10s | Yes | 56 credits/s |
| Veo 3.1 Quality | The cleanest 8-second shots, up to 4K, with dialogue. | 4K | 8–8s | Yes | 400 credits |
| Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 | Gemini video from a photo, references or a clip. | 4K | 4–8s | Yes | 100 credits |
Other models to try
All models
Seedance 2.0 MiniUnlimitedThe cheapest Seedance, good for drafts and social clips.from 7 credits/s· Paid plans
Seedance 1.5 ProUnlimitedProven Seedance quality with optional sound, at a fraction of 2.0.from 1.6 credits/s· Paid plans
Seedance 2.0 FastSeedance 2.0 quality at about half the wait.from 21 credits/s· Paid plans
Seedance 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 8 reference images.from 10 credits/s· Paid plans
Grok Imagine VideoUnlimitedFast image-to-video from xAI.from 60 creditsSeedance 2.5: price, free trial and render time
Is Seedance 2.5 worth it?
It is worth it when one clip has to carry a whole scene: it runs up to 30 seconds with sound and takes up to 8 reference images. For quick social drafts, Seedance 2.0 Mini at 7 credits a second is the cheaper start.
Can I try Seedance 2.5 for free?
It is available on any plan or credit pack, so the 100 sign-up credits do not cover it. A 5-second 480p clip costs 200 credits, which makes the smallest credit pack enough for a real trial.
How much does Seedance 2.5 cost?
It is billed per second of output: 40 credits at 480p, 80 at 720p and 200 at 1080p. A 10-second 720p shot is 800 credits; the button shows the total before you start.
How long do Seedance videos take to generate?
Short 480p clips are the quickest; a 30-second 1080p scene takes noticeably longer, often several minutes. You can close the tab: the result waits in My creations.
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.
Credits, refunds, watermarks and commercial use work the same on every model. See the pricing FAQ
Make a Seedance 2.5 video
Pick a plan or a credit pack and start. Failed runs are refunded.