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Seedance 2.0

A flexible text-and-image model with first/last-frame direction, up to nine references, broad formats, and optional audio.

Runs online, no installIncluded in plans from $19/mo

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Independent test

Independent test · Results vary by prompt and settings

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Story

Make a story using this model's shots

Turn a written story into a narrated multi-shot film. Seedance 2.0 is the shot language on this page — start a story after signup, then come back here when you want a single directed take.

Make a story using this model's shotsHow Story works

Example output

Story arc

A written story → a multi-shot filmMP4

Direct answer

When should you use Seedance 2.0?

Seedance 2.0 fits productions that need more control over source material, format, and shot length. Animate one image, direct a transition between two frames, or use up to nine references for consistency across social, feed, and widescreen placements.

Best for

Multi-format ad concepts, longer social shots, and creative teams testing several delivery formats.

Technical readout

The supported shot envelope.

Duration
4–15 seconds
Resolution
480p, 720p, 1080p, or 4K
Aspect ratio
Landscape, portrait, and square formats
Audio
Optional generated audio

Catalog modes: Text prompt · Animate image · First → last · References. References: Up to 9.

How it compares

Seedance 2.0 vs Seedance 2.5

Side-by-side from the Video Lab catalog. Try both with the same prompt when the modes overlap.

Duration

Seedance 2.0

4–15 seconds

Seedance 2.5

4–30 seconds

Resolution

Seedance 2.0

480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K

Seedance 2.5

480p, 720p, 1080p

Aspect ratios

Seedance 2.0

21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16

Seedance 2.5

21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16

Audio

Seedance 2.0

Optional generated audio

Seedance 2.5

Optional generated audio

Modes

Seedance 2.0

Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References

Seedance 2.5

Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References

References

Seedance 2.0

Up to 9

Seedance 2.5

Up to 30

Advanced controls

Seedance 2.0

None listed

Seedance 2.5

None listed

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Why choose it

  • Animate, first/last, and references
  • Four-to-fifteen-second shots
  • Up to 4K output

What to consider

  • Higher settings materially change generation cost
  • Video Lab uses fixed timing for predictable direction and pricing

Prompt direction

How to prompt Seedance 2.0

Write one continuous action with a clear beginning and end, then select the intended channel format before generating.

Prompts that work

  1. 01A 12-second landscape hero: drone-like push over a coastline, 4K, optional wave audio.
  2. 02Social cutdown: square 8-second product pour with first and last frames from two pack stills.
  3. 03Nine-reference look-dev: wardrobe, location, and prop stills held through one continuous walk.
  4. 04Multi-format test: same prompt at 16:9 then 9:16 before you lock a channel.
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Questions, answered

Seedance 2.0 FAQ

What is Seedance 2.0 best for?

Seedance 2.0 is useful when you need longer clips or want to adapt one concept across several aspect ratios and resolutions, including 4K.

Can I try Seedance 2.0 online?

Yes. Open Seedance 2.0 in Clip Studio Video Lab to generate in the browser. Generate 4–15 second shots with first/last frames, up to nine references, and up to 4K output. Sign in to generate; this model page is public.

How long can a Seedance 2.0 clip be?

Video Lab exposes supported fixed durations from 4 to 15 seconds.

How does Seedance 2.0 compare with Seedance 2.5?

Seedance 2.0 tops out at 15 seconds and still offers 4K. Seedance 2.5 extends to 30 seconds and 1080p with up to 30 references. Choose 2.0 when 4K matters more than the longer envelope.

How is Seedance 2.0 priced?

Seedance 2.0 uses your monthly generation allowance. Video Lab is included in every Clip Studio plan, from $19/mo. Each plan includes a monthly generation allowance. Model, duration, resolution, and audio decide how much of it a clip uses, and each setup is quoted before you generate. Plan details live on the pricing page.

Change the lens

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ByteDance lens selected

Make a story using Seedance 2.0 shots.

Paste a story or script. Clip Studio plans cinematic shots, narrates them, and renders a film you can download.

Make a story using this model's shotsOpen Seedance 2.0 in Video Lab