Why choose it
- Text, animate, first/last, and references
- Optional synchronized audio
- Up to 9 reference images
- Lower cost per second than Seedance 2.0
Original model creator
ByteDance
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Run ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 Mini in your browser: 4–15 second drafts at 480p or 720p with optional audio from text, a still, first and last frames, or up to 9 references.
Runs online, no installIncluded in plans from $19/moSpecs checked 4 October 2026
Official sampleSourced output
Official sample · Results vary by prompt and settings
Inspect the sample frame.
Story
Make a story using this model's shots
Turn a written story into a narrated multi-shot film. Seedance 2.0 Mini is the shot language on this page — start a story after signup, then come back here when you want a single directed take.
Example output
Story arc
Direct answer
When should you use Seedance 2.0 Mini?
Seedance 2.0 Mini is the catalog choice for quick Seedance drafts. Generate 4–15 seconds at 480p or 720p from text, a still, first and last frames, or up to 9 reference images, with optional synchronized audio.
Best for
Fast, lower-cost drafts with Seedance motion and optional audio before a final render on a larger model.
Technical readout
The supported shot envelope.
- Duration
- 4–15 seconds
- Resolution
- 480p or 720p
- Aspect ratio
- Ultrawide, landscape, portrait, and square formats
- Audio
- Optional generated audio
Catalog modes: Text prompt · Animate image · First → last · References. References: Up to 9.
Catalog delta
What’s new vs Seedance 2.0
Differences below are from the live Video Lab catalog—duration, resolution, audio, modes, and controls—not from a ranked shoot-out.
- Seedance 2.0 Mini output sizes: 480p, 720p. Seedance 2.0: 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K.
- Seedance 2.0 Mini is the faster, lower-cost Seedance 2.0 SKU. It tops out at 720p; 1080p and 4K stay on Seedance 2.0.
- Reference images only. Reference video and audio clips are not sent from the workspace.
How it compares
Seedance 2.0 Mini vs Seedance 2.0
Side-by-side from the Video Lab catalog. Try both with the same prompt when the modes overlap.
Spec
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Seedance 2.0
Duration
Seedance 2.0 Mini
4–15 seconds
Seedance 2.0
4–15 seconds
Resolution
Seedance 2.0 Mini
480p, 720p
Seedance 2.0
480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K
Aspect ratios
Seedance 2.0 Mini
21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Seedance 2.0
21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Audio
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Optional generated audio
Seedance 2.0
Optional generated audio
Modes
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
Seedance 2.0
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
References
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Up to 9
Seedance 2.0
Up to 9
Advanced controls
Seedance 2.0 Mini
None listed
Seedance 2.0
None listed
What to consider
- Tops out at 720p
- Reference video and audio clips are not sent from the workspace
- 1080p and 4K stay on Seedance 2.0
Prompt direction
How to prompt Seedance 2.0 Mini
Name the subject, one clear action, and the camera move; refer to reference images as @Image1, @Image2.
Prompts that work
- 01Vertical 9:16 street interview draft: a barista laughs mid-answer, handheld, café room tone and espresso hiss.
- 02First frame a closed laptop, last frame the screen glowing with a dashboard; slow push-in, 720p.
- 03@Image1 walks through a night market holding @Image2, neon reflections, 8 seconds with crowd ambience.
- 04Wide 21:9 desert road at dawn, a single car crests the hill, 6 seconds at 480p for a quick look.
Questions, answered
Seedance 2.0 Mini FAQ
What is Seedance 2.0 Mini best for?
Seedance 2.0 Mini is best for fast, lower-cost drafts with Seedance motion and optional audio at 480p or 720p.
Can I try Seedance 2.0 Mini online?
Yes. Open Seedance 2.0 Mini in Clip Studio Video Lab to generate in the browser. Generate 4–15 second shots at 480p or 720p from text, a start image, first and last frames, or up to 9 references. Sign in to generate; this model page is public.
How is Seedance 2.0 Mini different from Seedance 2.0?
Mini is the faster SKU at 480p and 720p. Seedance 2.0 also renders 1080p and 4K. Both take text, a still, first and last frames, or references, with optional audio.
Can Seedance 2.0 Mini use reference images?
Yes. Reference mode takes up to 9 images. Refer to them in the prompt as @Image1, @Image2, and so on.
How is Seedance 2.0 Mini priced?
Seedance 2.0 Mini 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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Official sample
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Make a story using Seedance 2.0 Mini shots.
Paste a story or script. Clip Studio plans cinematic shots, narrates them, and renders a film you can download.
