Why choose it
- Native 4–30 second generation
- Animate, first/last, and image references
- Optional synchronized audio
Original model creator
ByteDance
Seedance 2.5
Run ByteDance Seedance 2.5 in your browser: 4–30 second shots at 480p, 720p, or 1080p with optional synchronized audio, first/last frames, and up to 30 reference images.
Runs online, no installIncluded in plans from $19/moSpecs checked 4 October 2026
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Official sample · 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 2.5 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 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is the Video Lab choice for longer directed shots and reference-heavy concepts. Generate up to 30 seconds from text, animate a starting image, define both ends of a transition, or guide identity and composition with up to 30 reference images while generating synchronized audio in the same pass.
Best for
Long-form ad concepts, cinematic one-takes, reference-led brand work, and scenes where sound drives action.
Technical readout
The supported shot envelope.
- Duration
- 4–30 seconds
- Resolution
- 480p, 720p, or 1080p
- Aspect ratio
- Landscape, portrait, square, and ultrawide formats
- Audio
- Optional synchronized audio
Catalog modes: Text prompt · Animate image · First → last · References. References: Up to 30.
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 2.5 generates 4–30 seconds. Seedance 2.0 generates 4–15 seconds.
- Seedance 2.5 output sizes: 480p, 720p, 1080p. Seedance 2.0: 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K.
- Reference images: Seedance 2.5 up to 30. Seedance 2.0 up to 9.
How it compares
Seedance 2.5 vs Seedance 2.0
Side-by-side from the Video Lab catalog. Try both with the same prompt when the modes overlap.
Spec
Seedance 2.5
Seedance 2.0
Duration
Seedance 2.5
4–30 seconds
Seedance 2.0
4–15 seconds
Resolution
Seedance 2.5
480p, 720p, 1080p
Seedance 2.0
480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K
Aspect ratios
Seedance 2.5
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 2.5
Optional generated audio
Seedance 2.0
Optional generated audio
Modes
Seedance 2.5
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
Seedance 2.0
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
References
Seedance 2.5
Up to 30
Seedance 2.0
Up to 9
Advanced controls
Seedance 2.5
None listed
Seedance 2.0
None listed
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What to consider
- 1080p costs more per second than 720p
- Video and audio reference uploads are not yet exposed in the Clip Studio reference workflow
Prompt direction
How to prompt Seedance 2.5
For a longer shot, write the action as ordered visual beats and name each reference explicitly—for example, @Image1 for the subject and @Image2 for the product.
Prompts that work
- 01A 20-second one-take through a ceramic studio: wheel spin, glaze pour, kiln glow; name @Image1 as the maker and @Image2 as the finished bowl.
- 02Night-market food stall in portrait: steam, chopping, a customer paying; synchronized sizzle and chatter for the full duration.
- 03First frame a closed laptop, last frame a product landing page on the screen; slow push-in, keyboard clicks, optional audio on.
- 04Reference-led brand walk: up to several stills of a shoe, a street, and a wearer; one continuous sidewalk move at 720p then 1080p.
- 05Longer ad concept: hook, demo, and close in one 30-second directed shot rather than three separate clips.
Questions, answered
Seedance 2.5 FAQ
What is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance’s newer native-audio video model for text, image animation, start/end frames, and multimodal reference direction. Clip Studio exposes its text and image workflows through Video Lab.
Can I try Seedance 2.5 online?
Yes. Open Seedance 2.5 in Clip Studio Video Lab to generate in the browser. Generate 4–30 second shots at 480p–1080p, with first/last frames and up to 30 reference images. Sign in to generate; this model page is public.
Is Seedance 2.5 free?
Video Lab generations use your monthly generation allowance. Eligible new accounts get a complimentary Topic Short; that is a separate product from Video Lab. See the pricing page for plan details.
What is the difference between Seedance 2.5 and Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2.5 extends native generation to 30 seconds and 1080p, with a much larger reference set. Seedance 2.0 remains useful when you need 4K output.
Can Seedance 2.5 use reference images?
Yes. Clip Studio Video Lab supports up to 30 Seedance 2.5 reference images, alongside single-image animation and first-to-last-frame direction.
How is Seedance 2.5 priced?
Seedance 2.5 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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Make a story using Seedance 2.5 shots.
Paste a story or script. Clip Studio plans cinematic shots, narrates them, and renders a film you can download.
