ByteDance

Seedance 2.5 and 2.0

Seedance is ByteDance's video model family; ByteDance also owns TikTok. The newest version, Seedance 2.5, makes clips with sound up to 30 seconds in a single take. On Klakix you can use 2.5, 2.0, and 2.0 Mini, plus Reference, Edit, and Extend models, with no subscription. A 5-second 720p clip on 2.5 costs 147 credits.

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Available on Klakix

Three Seedance versions are available here: 2.5 is the most capable and most expensive, 2.0 is the balanced choice, and 2.0 Mini is the cheapest. All three work in both Text to video and Image to video. Image to video also has Reference models (2.5, 2.0, and 2.0 Mini) that combine photos, video, and audio in one scene, plus Seedance 2.5 Edit and Extend.

Tool	Model	Credits	About
Text to Video	Seedance 2.5	147	$5.34–$9.80
Text to Video	Seedance 2.0	95	$3.45–$6.33
Text to Video	Seedance 2.0 Mini	48	$1.74–$3.20
Image to Video	Seedance 2.5	147	$5.34–$9.80
Image to Video	Seedance 2.0	95	$3.45–$6.33
Image to Video	Seedance 2.0 Mini	48	$1.74–$3.20
Image to Video	Seedance 2.5 Reference	116	$4.21–$7.73
Image to Video	Seedance 2.0 Reference	84	$3.05–$5.60
Image to Video	Seedance 2.0 Mini Reference	42	$1.53–$2.80
Image to Video	Seedance 2.5 Video Edit	154	$5.59–$10.27
Image to Video	Seedance 2.5 Video Extend	154	$5.59–$10.27

Default settings (shortest clip). The dollar range depends on the credit pack or plan you buy.

Real outputs

Made with Seedance

These videos were generated on this site with the model named on each one.

An epic sunrise over Cappadocia: hundreds of colorful hot air balloons drift above the fairy chimneys, golden… Still from a video made with Seedance 2.5. — Seedance 2.5 · 5 secAn epic sunrise over Cappadocia: hundreds of colorful hot air balloons drift above the fairy chimneys, golden sunbeams cut through the morning haze, and a crane shot rises to reveal the valley. Rich detail, large-format film look.

A drone flies over the Pamukkale travertines at sunset: white terraces and turquoise pools reflect the golden… Still from a video made with Seedance 2.5. — Seedance 2.5 · 5 secA drone flies over the Pamukkale travertines at sunset: white terraces and turquoise pools reflect the golden light as the camera rises to reveal the valley and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. Crisp modern cinema look. Wind and trickling water.

A product photo and a location photo in one ad: a white sneaker steps into a puddle on a rainy Istanbul… Still from a video made with Seedance 2.5 Reference. — Seedance 2.5 Reference · 5 secA product photo and a location photo in one ad: a white sneaker steps into a puddle on a rainy Istanbul street, with a slow-motion splash, neon reflections and the camera circling the shoe.

POV: you take the last penalty in the final. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.5. — Seedance 2.5 · 5 secPOV: you take the last penalty in the final. A hard strike, the ball hits the net, a sprint to the corner flag and the stands erupt. First-person view with stadium sound.

We combined a product photo with a location photo: the perfume bottle on the Pamukkale travertines in sunset… Still from a video made with Seedance 2.5 Reference. — Seedance 2.5 Reference · 5 secWe combined a product photo with a location photo: the perfume bottle on the Pamukkale travertines in sunset light

The breakfast table comes alive: steam rises from the tea as the camera glides slowly over the table. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.5. — Seedance 2.5 · 5 secThe breakfast table comes alive: steam rises from the tea as the camera glides slowly over the table

A rainy night street in Istanbul: neon reflections on wet cobblestones, raindrops sliding down the window… Still from a video made with Seedance 2.5. — Seedance 2.5 · 5 secA rainy night street in Istanbul: neon reflections on wet cobblestones, raindrops sliding down the window glass

A seagull heist on a ferry: it snatches a sesame bread ring off the railing and flies away, the Bosphorus… Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secA seagull heist on a ferry: it snatches a sesame bread ring off the railing and flies away, the Bosphorus behind

A cat running the register at a corner shop: in its tiny apron, it taps the cash register with a paw. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secA cat running the register at a corner shop: in its tiny apron, it taps the cash register with a paw

Anime style: a cat sits on an Istanbul rooftop at sunset, minarets and laundry lines behind it. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secAnime style: a cat sits on an Istanbul rooftop at sunset, minarets and laundry lines behind it

Stop-motion style: tulip-shaped tea glasses dance on a table while sugar cubes keep the beat. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secStop-motion style: tulip-shaped tea glasses dance on a table while sugar cubes keep the beat

A golden retriever in sunglasses at a beach DJ booth while the crowd bounces. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0 Mini. — Seedance 2.0 Mini · 5 secA golden retriever in sunglasses at a beach DJ booth while the crowd bounces

A miniature world: coffee poured from a tiny copper pot into a thimble-sized cup, tilt-shift macro. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.5. — Seedance 2.5 · 5 secA miniature world: coffee poured from a tiny copper pot into a thimble-sized cup, tilt-shift macro

A tin robot walks the waterfront carrying a tray of sesame bread rings, with seagulls in pursuit. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0 Mini. — Seedance 2.0 Mini · 5 secA tin robot walks the waterfront carrying a tray of sesame bread rings, with seagulls in pursuit

A barista pours latte art: the milk stream and the rosetta forming, close-up. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secA barista pours latte art: the milk stream and the rosetta forming, close-up

Meatballs on a charcoal grill: glowing coals, smoke and sizzle. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secMeatballs on a charcoal grill: glowing coals, smoke and sizzle

A jewelry store display: light gliding over gold bracelets, macro shot. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secA jewelry store display: light gliding over gold bracelets, macro shot

Extra virgin olive oil pouring from the bottle onto a salad, close-up of the stream. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secExtra virgin olive oil pouring from the bottle onto a salad, close-up of the stream

Water beading on a freshly washed car, reflections sliding across the paint. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secWater beading on a freshly washed car, reflections sliding across the paint

An online order gets packed: the box is taped shut and a shipping label goes on. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secAn online order gets packed: the box is taped shut and a shipping label goes on

A smooth walk-through of a modern apartment: window light and simple furniture. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secA smooth walk-through of a modern apartment: window light and simple furniture

A cosmetic serum bottle with water droplets in soft studio light. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secA cosmetic serum bottle with water droplets in soft studio light

The cat pushes the glass of water off the table with its paw, then looks at the camera like nothing happened. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0 Mini. — Seedance 2.0 Mini · 5 secThe cat pushes the glass of water off the table with its paw, then looks at the camera like nothing happened. With the sound of breaking glass.

POV: you take the last penalty. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0 Mini. — Seedance 2.0 Mini · 5 secPOV: you take the last penalty. Made with a template: a first-person goal in a fictional stadium and a sprint to the corner flag, with crowd sound.

A sewing workshop: fabric moving under the machine needle, close-up of the thread. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secA sewing workshop: fabric moving under the machine needle, close-up of the thread

A florist puts together a bouquet: roses with water droplets and rustling wrapping paper. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secA florist puts together a bouquet: roses with water droplets and rustling wrapping paper

POV: save the last penalty. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0 Mini. — Seedance 2.0 Mini · 5 secPOV: save the last penalty. A keeper's-eye dive, the ball pushed away and the striker holding his head. No photo, just text.

An e-commerce video from a single product photo: the tumbler turns as light slides across its surface. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0 Mini. — Seedance 2.0 Mini · 5 secAn e-commerce video from a single product photo: the tumbler turns as light slides across its surface

Powdered sugar falls onto Turkish delight, steam rises from the tea, and the camera circles the plate. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0. — Seedance 2.0 · 5 secPowdered sugar falls onto Turkish delight, steam rises from the tea, and the camera circles the plate

POV: marking the fastest winger. Still from a video made with Seedance 2.0 Mini. — Seedance 2.0 Mini · 5 secPOV: marking the fastest winger. A defender's-eye view of a skill move, the camera dropping to the grass as the winger races away.

What is Seedance, and who makes it?

Seedance is a video generation model from ByteDance Seed, the AI research team at ByteDance. ByteDance, founded in 2012, is the tech company that also owns TikTok and CapCut. Seedance makes short clips from a written description or a photo, and the 2.x versions generate sound along with the picture.

ByteDance announced Seedance 2.0 on Feb 12, 2026 and Seedance 2.5 on Jul 31, 2026. According to the announcement, 2.5 makes 30-second clips with sound in a single take and accepts up to 30 reference images. The model is offered officially through Dreamina, CapCut, and the BytePlus enterprise cloud, and it also appears in third-party tools such as Adobe Firefly.

On Klakix you get three versions of the family: 2.5, 2.0, and 2.0 Mini. Image to video adds Reference models that take photo, video, and audio references, plus models that edit or extend an existing video.

What is Seedance 2.5?

Seedance 2.5 is the newest model in the family, announced by ByteDance on Jul 31, 2026. It makes clips with sound from text or a photo, and according to ByteDance it can generate 30 seconds in one take and use up to 30 reference images. On Klakix one generation goes up to 30 seconds, or 25 seconds in Full HD.

In the blind comparison run by Artificial Analysis, Seedance 2.5 ranked 3rd for text to video and 2nd for image to video on Oct 15, 2026. It's one of the highest-quality options here, which is also why it's the most expensive version in the family.

Seedance 2.5 settings: duration, resolution, sound

Duration: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, and 30 seconds. Long single takes flow without a cut; trying the idea at 5 seconds first saves credits.
Resolution: 480p, 720p, and 1080p. In 1080p you can pick up to 25 seconds; 30-second clips are made in 720p or 480p.
Sound: Seedance 2.5 generates ambient sound and effects with the picture, and you can turn sound off. For a person saying an exact script, use Talking photo.
Aspect ratio (text to video): 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, and 21:9. Use 9:16 for Reels and TikTok, 21:9 for a widescreen cinema look.
In image to video you give the first frame and, if you like, the last frame. Photos showing a real person's face aren't accepted (more below).
Seedance 2.5 Reference takes up to 30 photos, 10 videos, and 10 audio clips, combines product, location, motion, and music in one scene, and goes up to 30 seconds.

Seedance 2.5 pricing on Klakix

ByteDance offers Seedance 2.5 in its own apps (Dreamina, CapCut) and on the BytePlus enterprise platform. Here you pay per generation instead: no subscription required, credits never expire, and if a generation fails the credits are refunded automatically.

The costs below come from our model catalog. The dollar range runs from the cheapest credit price (largest pack) to the highest (smallest pack); taxes are calculated at checkout. The exact cost shows on screen before you generate. See all packs and plans on the pricing page.

Resolution	Duration	Credits	Approx. USD
480p	5 sec	69	$2.51–$4.60
480p	10 sec	137	$4.98–$9.13
480p	30 sec	411	$14.93–$27.40
720p	5 sec	147	$5.34–$9.80
720p	10 sec	294	$10.68–$19.60
720p	30 sec	880	$31.96–$58.67
1080p	5 sec	361	$13.11–$24.07
1080p	10 sec	722	$26.22–$48.13

Seedance 2.5 prompt examples

Describe the scene, the light, the camera move, and the sound in one paragraph. These are the real prompts behind samples on this page; you can watch the videos in the examples above.

“An epic sunrise over Cappadocia: hundreds of colorful hot air balloons drift above the fairy chimneys, golden sunbeams cut through the morning haze, and a crane shot rises to reveal the valley. Rich detail, large-format film look.”

“A drone flies over the Pamukkale travertines at sunset: white terraces and turquoise pools reflect the golden light as the camera rises to reveal the valley and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. Crisp modern cinema look. Wind and trickling water.”

“A miniature world: coffee poured from a tiny copper pot into a thimble-sized cup, tilt-shift macro”

Seedance 2.5 vs 2.0 vs 2.0 Mini

The versions differ in duration, resolution, and price. Credits in the table are for a 5-second 720p generation and come from our model catalog; in Reference models, adding a video reference changes the cost, which shows on screen before you generate.

480p cuts the cost by more than half: 5 seconds costs 69 credits on 2.5, 47 on 2.0, and 23 on 2.0 Mini.
In Full HD, 5 seconds costs 361 credits on 2.5 and 212 on 2.0. Only 2.0 offers 4K; 2.0 Mini goes up to 720p.
The longest generation is 30 seconds with 2.5, which costs 880 credits in 720p. Trying the idea at 5 seconds first saves credits.
All three, 2.5, 2.0, and 2.0 Mini, let you turn sound off.

Version	Longest clip	Resolution	Sound	5 sec, 720p (credits)	Input
2.5	30 sec (25 sec in Full HD)	480p / 720p / 1080p	Yes, can be turned off	147	Text or photo
2.0	15 sec	480p / 720p / 1080p / 4K	Yes, can be turned off	95	Text or photo
2.0 Mini	15 sec	480p / 720p	Yes, can be turned off	48	Text or photo
2.5 Reference	30 sec (25 sec in Full HD)	480p / 720p / 1080p	Yes, can be turned off	116	Up to 30 photos, 10 videos, 10 audio clips, and text
2.0 Reference	15 sec	480p / 720p / 1080p / 4K	Yes, can be turned off	84	Up to 9 photos, 3 videos, 3 audio clips, and text
2.0 Mini Reference	15 sec	480p / 720p	Yes, can be turned off	42	Up to 9 photos, 3 videos, 3 audio clips, and text

Why won't Seedance accept my photo?

The Seedance family doesn't accept photos that show a real person's face. The rule is ByteDance's: the BytePlus documentation says the Seedance 2.0 series doesn't support uploading reference images or videos that contain real human faces (2.0 docs), and the same rule is written for 2.5 (2.5 docs).

The rule applies to the photos and videos you upload. In text to video you can still describe a scene with people in it, but no model on this site generates real people or celebrities.

Works fine: landscapes, city and interior shots, product photos, food and table settings, objects.
Not accepted: portraits, selfies, family photos, or any shot where a real person's face is visible.
For a photo with a face, pick MiniMax H3 Max, Google Veo 3.1 Lite, or Gemini Omni Flash.

Seedance Reference: photos, video, and audio in one scene

Give Seedance 2.5 Reference up to 30 photos, 10 videos, and 10 audio clips, and the model combines the product, location, motion, and style in one scene. Each video or audio clip can be 2–30 seconds, up to 30 seconds in total. Seedance 2.0 Reference and 2.0 Mini Reference take 9 photos, 3 videos, and 3 audio clips (videos and audio each up to 15 sec in total), and need at least one photo or video.

In your prompt, refer to them as @Image1, @Video1, @Audio1; the number is the upload order. Reference audio can't contain human voices (speech or singing): upload instrumental music, ambient sound, or effects.

One of our examples combines a product photo of a perfume bottle with a shot of the Pamukkale travertines, and the bottle appears on the terraces at sunset.

With photo references only, a 5-second 720p 2.5 Reference generation costs 116 credits; adding a video reference changes the cost, which shows on screen before you generate. The real-face rule applies to reference photos too. Pick these models in Image to video.

Edit and extend videos with Seedance

Seedance 2.5 Edit: upload a 2–30 second video and write what should change, like removing an object or swapping the background or the product. The output is as long as the source, and the cost is based on the source length.

Seedance 2.5 Extend: continues from the last frame of a 2–30 second video and adds 4–30 seconds based on your prompt. In both models you can add a photo and refer to it as @Image1. The real-face rule applies here too.

Is Seedance 2.0 free? What does it cost?

ByteDance's Dreamina page says you can try Seedance 2.0 there with free daily credits, and platforms such as Higgsfield sometimes run time-limited Seedance 2.5 promotions. Those offers and quotas belong to those platforms and can change.

On Klakix there's no subscription required: buy credits and spend them as you go. The cheapest Seedance generation is 2.0 Mini at 480p for 5 seconds, which costs 23 credits. There's no free video trial: we pay the AI provider for every generation. The 20 free credits you get after verifying your email work for voiceovers only, and Seedance unlocks after your first credit purchase. Before you buy, you can watch unedited Seedance videos we made on the examples page.

The smallest pack, Mini (75 credits for $5), covers 3 tries of 2.0 Mini at 480p. A 5-second 2.0 generation in 720p (95 credits) works out to about $3.45–$6.33, depending on the pack.

Seedance is the most expensive family we offer: the same 5 seconds costs 40 credits with MiniMax H3 Max. For shots without faces that don't need a long single take, it makes sense to try the cheaper model first.

How to use Seedance 2.5

Sign up, then open Text to video or Image to video.
Pick Seedance 2.5, 2.0, or 2.0 Mini from the model list. To combine several photos, videos, or audio clips, pick a Seedance Reference model in Image to video; to change or lengthen an existing video, pick Seedance 2.5 Edit or Extend.
Describe the scene, or upload a photo without a human face. You can give a last frame along with the first.
Choose duration, resolution, and, in text to video, the aspect ratio; there are six, including 21:9 widescreen. The credit cost updates above the Generate button.
Press Generate. In this family a generation usually takes two to four minutes. You can close the page; the finished clip waits in your Library as an MP4.

Sources

Official pages: Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.5, BytePlus Seedance, and Seedance 2.0 on Dreamina. For an independent blind comparison, see the Artificial Analysis text to video and image to video leaderboards: Seedance 2.5 ranked 3rd for text to video and 2nd for image to video (Oct 15, 2026); Seedance 2.0 ranked 6th for image to video.

Klakix isn't affiliated with ByteDance; we provide access to Seedance through API providers. Information is current as of Oct 20, 2026; credit costs are always read live from our catalog.

Strengths

What it does well

Long single takes: up to 30 seconds on 2.5 and 2.5 Reference, up to 15 seconds on 2.0 and 2.0 Mini.
Generates ambient sound with the picture, and every version lets you turn sound off.
2.0 Mini is the cheapest in the family: 5 seconds at 480p costs 23 credits, good for seeing a few variations of one idea.
Reference mode combines up to 30 photos, 10 videos, and 10 audio clips (product, location, motion, music) in one scene, and existing footage can be edited or extended.
Six aspect ratios in text to video, including 21:9 widescreen. Strong on landscapes, products, interiors, and food.

Limits

What to watch out for

Doesn't accept photos with a real person's face. For those, pick MiniMax or a Google model.
Reference audio can't contain human voices (speech or singing); only instrumental music, ambient sound, and effects.
The most expensive family we offer: 5 seconds in 720p costs 147 credits on 2.5 and 95 on 2.0, versus 40 on MiniMax H3 Max.
No fixed seed and no negative prompt, so you can't reproduce the exact same result.
The model's own speech isn't reliable for exact scripts; record the voiceover separately when someone needs to say specific lines.

Use cases

What it's good for

Long single takes

Scenes that run 15 or 30 seconds without a cut, for stories you don't want to break up.

Product and place videos

Animate product, food, and interior photos without faces, combine them in Reference mode, or swap the product in existing footage.

Cheap drafts

Use 2.0 Mini to see several variations of one idea at a low cost.

FAQ

Seedance: common questions

What is Seedance?

Seedance is the AI video generation model developed by ByteDance's Seed team. It makes short clips with sound from text or a photo; the current versions are 2.0 and 2.5.

Who makes Seedance?

ByteDance, the tech company founded in 2012 by Zhang Yiming and Liang Rubo that also owns TikTok and CapCut. The model comes from ByteDance Seed, its AI research team. ByteDance offers it in its own products and on the BytePlus cloud, and other tools provide access through an API.

What is Seedance 2.0?

The balanced version of the family, making video with sound from text or a photo. Here it goes up to 15 seconds per generation in 480p, 720p, 1080p, and 4K, and every duration works at every resolution. You can turn sound off.

When did Seedance 2.0 come out?

ByteDance announced Seedance 2.0 on Feb 12, 2026, and the next version, 2.5, on Jul 31, 2026. Both are available in Text to video and Image to video on Klakix.

Is Seedance 2.0 free?

ByteDance's Dreamina site says you can try 2.0 there with free daily credits. On Klakix every generation uses credits: the cheapest one in the family (2.0 Mini, 480p, 5 seconds) costs 23 credits, and a 5-second 2.0 generation in 720p costs 95. No subscription required, and credits never expire.

Is Seedance 2.5 free?

Not on Klakix: a 5-second 2.5 generation costs 147 credits in 720p, and there's no free video trial. ByteDance's Dreamina site offers free daily credits for Seedance 2.0, and some platforms run time-limited Seedance 2.5 promotions; those offers belong to those platforms and change often.

How much does Seedance 2.0 cost?

Here a 5-second 2.0 generation costs 47 credits in 480p, 95 in 720p, and 212 in 1080p. The smallest credit pack is 75 credits for $5, and taxes are calculated at checkout. The exact cost shows on screen before you generate.

What is Seedance 2.5?

The newest version, announced by ByteDance on Jul 31, 2026. It makes clips with sound up to 30 seconds in a single take, and you can turn sound off. Seedance 2.5 Reference on Klakix combines up to 30 photos, 10 videos, and 10 audio clips in one scene.

How much does Seedance 2.5 cost?

Here a 5-second 2.5 generation costs 69 credits in 480p, 147 in 720p, and 361 in 1080p; a 30-second 720p generation costs 880 credits. It's the most expensive model we offer.

How long can Seedance 2.5 videos be in Full HD?

Here you can pick 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, and 25 seconds in 1080p, so the longest Full HD clip is 25 seconds. 30-second clips are made in 720p or 480p.

What's the difference between Seedance 2.0 and 2.5?

2.5 looks more realistic and goes up to 30 seconds in a single take, but it's the most expensive option. 2.0 is the balanced version, goes up to 15 seconds, and is the only one in the family with 4K. 2.0 Mini is the cheapest and suits short social clips.

Why won't Seedance accept my photo?

Models in this family don't accept photos with a real person's face. They work fine with landscapes, products, interiors, and objects; for photos with faces, pick MiniMax or a Google model.

Can Seedance edit or extend an existing video?

Yes. Seedance 2.5 Edit, in Image to video, applies the change you describe to a 2–30 second video you upload (remove an object, swap the background or product) and returns a clip as long as yours. Seedance 2.5 Extend continues from the last frame of a 2–30 second video and adds 4–30 seconds.

Start making with Seedance

Signing up is free. Video generation unlocks with your first credit purchase; the smallest option is the Mini pack, 75 credits for $5. Before you decide, watch the samples on this page.

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