Seedance 2.0 and 2.5: AI video models, prices and examples
Seedance is ByteDance's family of AI video models. This page compares the four versions you can use on GPT Image Hub, shows real clips made with each one, and explains how the price of a video is worked out.
Seedance turns a text prompt, a first frame, a first and last frame, or a set of reference images, videos and audio into a video clip with sound. On GPT Image Hub, Seedance 2.0 Mini and 2.0 Fast make low-cost 480p–720p clips, Seedance 2.0 goes up to 1080p and 4K, and Seedance 2.5 makes clips of up to 30 seconds. A 5-second 720p clip costs about 379 credits on Mini and about 757 on Seedance 2.0.
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Every clip below was generated on GPT Image Hub on October 29, 2026 and is shown as it came out, with its sound. Press play to hear it. The credits shown are what each clip actually cost.
Night market wok
Prompt A street food cook tosses noodles in a flaming wok at a busy night market, sizzling oil and crowd chatter, handheld close-up, neon signs glowing through the steam
Waves at sunset
Prompt Ocean waves crash against black volcanic rocks at sunset, glowing orange spray, seagulls calling overhead, slow aerial push-in toward the shore, cinematic
Latte art
Prompt A barista pours latte art into a white ceramic cup, close-up, steam rising, warm morning light through the cafe window, shallow depth of field, slow push-in
A coffee shop comes to life
Prompt rain starts falling outside, warm lights flicker on, a cat walks past the window
Hummingbird in slow motion
Prompt a hummingbird hovers by a red flower in slow motion, soft morning light
Paper boat in the rain
Prompt a paper boat drifts down a rainy street at dusk, slow tracking shot, reflections on the wet road
Red kite over green hills
Prompt a red kite flying over green hills on a windy day, wide shot
Seedance versions compared
| Version | Best for | Resolution | Length | 5 s at 720p | 5 s at top resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | Drafts and testing prompts at the lowest price | 480P, 720P | 4–15 s | about 379 credits | 720P: about 379 credits |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | Quick 720p clips for social posts | 480P, 720P | 4–15 s | about 606 credits | 720P: about 606 credits |
| Seedance 2.0 | The most detail, with 1080p and 4K output | 480P, 720P, 1080P, 4K | 4–15 s | about 757 credits | 4K: about 3,892 credits |
| Seedance 2.5 | Longer shots of up to 30 seconds | 480P, 720P, 1080P | 4–30 s | about 1,157 credits | 1080P: about 2,846 credits |
Prices are estimates in credits at the official per-token rates; you pay for what the finished video actually uses. All four versions returned video with sound in our tests.
Four ways to start a video
Text to video: describe the subject, the action, the camera movement and the light, and Seedance builds the whole shot.
Image to video: add a still image and the video starts from it, so the look of the first frame carries through the clip. Choose Match image to keep the image's aspect ratio. A good first frame can come from the image generator or any prompt template in the library.
First & last frame (Seedance 2.0 models): add two stills and the clip moves from the first to the last, which is useful for transitions and before-and-after shots.
Multi-reference (R2V): add reference images, videos and audio and cite them in the prompt as @image1, @video1 and @audio1, for example a character, a product, a camera move to copy or a soundtrack. Seedance 2.0 models take up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio files; Seedance 2.5 up to 30, 10 and 10. A reference video is billed by its length too.
Every mode supports 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 and 21:9, so the same idea works for YouTube, Reels, TikTok and square posts.
How Seedance pricing works
Seedance is billed by tokens, at the same per-token rates as MaxAPI's official route. Each second of video uses width × height × 24 ÷ 1024 tokens, so the price grows with resolution and length, and each version has its own price per token.
When a video starts, the estimate plus 10% is held from your credits. When it finishes, you pay for the tokens the video actually used and the rest comes back. Failed videos are refunded in full.
The cheapest clip, 4 seconds at 480p on Seedance 2.0 Mini, costs about 137 credits. Credit packs start at $1.99 for 1,500 credits, with no subscription.
Prompt tips for Seedance
- Write one shot per prompt: the subject, what it does, where it is, then the camera movement.
- Name the camera move, such as slow push-in, tracking shot, aerial view or handheld close-up.
- Describe the light and the weather; they set the mood of the clip.
- Mention the sounds you want, such as rain, waves or crowd chatter, so the audio fits the scene.
- Test an idea with Seedance 2.0 Mini at 480p, then make the final version with Seedance 2.0 or 2.5.
Seedance FAQ
What is Seedance?
Seedance is a family of AI video models made by ByteDance. It makes video clips from a text prompt, a first frame, a first and last frame, or reference images, videos and audio. GPT Image Hub offers Seedance 2.0 Mini, 2.0 Fast, 2.0 and 2.5.
What is the difference between Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.0 makes clips of 4 to 15 seconds at up to 4K. Seedance 2.5 makes longer clips, up to 30 seconds, at up to 1080p, and costs more per token.
How much does a Seedance video cost?
It depends on the version, the resolution and the length. A 5-second 720p clip is about 379 credits on Mini, 606 on Fast, 757 on Seedance 2.0 and 1,157 on Seedance 2.5. You pay for what the video actually uses.
Does Seedance make videos with sound?
Yes. In our tests all four versions returned video with sound that fits the scene, such as rain, waves or a busy street.
Can Seedance animate my own photo?
Yes. Choose image to video and add your picture as the first frame, and the clip starts from that image. To use several pictures, a video or a soundtrack as references instead, choose Multi-reference.
How long does a Seedance video take?
Usually one to three minutes; 1080p, 4K and long clips take longer. You can leave the page, and finished videos are saved to your account.
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