Seedance 2.0 API
Commercial useHOTSeedance 2.0 is a multimodal AI video model by ByteDance, optimized for fast and realistic video generation. It supports high-quality virtual human video creation with strong multi-shot consistency, enabling more lifelike and cinematic outputs across scenes.
With efficient generation speed, Seedance 2.0 typically averages around ~5 minutes per generation, while Seedance 2.0 Fast averages around ~4 minutes, making it a reliable choice for scalable content production.
Lowest cost starts at $0.06/s
480p: 12 credits/s - Video to Video - (input + output) × 12
480p: 19 credits/s - Text/Image to Video - Output seconds × 19
720p: 25 credits/s - Video to Video - (input + output) × 25
720p: 41 credits/s - Text/Image to Video - Output seconds × 41
1080p: 62 credits/s - Video to Video - (input + output) × 62
1080p: 102 credits/s - Text/Image to Video - Output seconds × 102
USD estimates use $0.005/credit with the best annual plan.
Core request fields
Keep the payload predictable while still allowing rich multimodal control.
{
"model": "bytedance/seedance-2",
"input": {
"prompt": "A serene beach at sunset with waves gently crashing on the shore, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and seagulls flying across the orange sky",
"first_frame_url": "https://templateb.aiquickdraw.com/custom-page/akr/section-images/example2.png",
"last_frame_url": "https://templateb.aiquickdraw.com/custom-page/akr/section-images/example3.png",
"reference_image_urls": [
"https://templateb.aiquickdraw.com/custom-page/akr/section-images/example1.png"
],
"reference_video_urls": [
"https://templateb.aiquickdraw.com/custom-page/akr/section-images/example1.mp4"
],
"reference_audio_urls": [
"https://templateb.aiquickdraw.com/custom-page/akr/section-images/example1.mp3"
],
"return_last_frame": false,
"generate_audio": false,
"resolution": "720p",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 15,
"web_search": false
}
}Use Seedance 2.0 for generation
The playground, request sample, request fields, and pricing on this page follow the selected model type.
View detailed API docsOpen the full API documentation for endpoints, authentication, task polling, and payload details. /models/seedance-2.0.md
promptstringThe text prompt used to generate the video. Required field. (Min length: 3, Max length: 20000 characters)first_frame_urlstringFirst frame image url or asset://{assetId}last_frame_urlstringEnd frame image url or asset://{assetId}reference_image_urlsarrayEnter a list of image URLs or asset://{assetId} (for example: asset://asset-20260404242101-76djj).reference_video_urlsarrayEnter a list of video URLs or asset://{assetId} (for example: asset://asset-20260404242101-76djj) .reference_audio_urlsarrayEnter a list of audio URLs or asset://{assetId} (for example: asset://asset-20260404242101-76djj) .return_last_framebooleanWhether to return the last frame of the video as an image.generate_audiobooleanWhether to generate audio for the video.resolutionenumVideo resolution - 480p for faster generation, 720p for balance, 1080p for High-quality video, 4K Ultra-High Definition, delivering perfect visual details. (480p, 720p, 1080p, 4k)aspect_ratioenumVideo aspect ratio configuration. Required field. (1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9, adaptive)durationnumberVideo duration in 4-15 seconds.web_searchbooleanUse online searchnsfw_checkerbooleanDefaults to false. You can set it to false based on your needs. If set to false, our content filtering will be disabled, and all results will be returned directly by the model itself.What Seedance 2.0 API adds to your video workflow
The page follows the same API-first structure as the reference: test the model, understand the fields, then move into integration.
Multimodal references
Combine prompts with images, videos, and audio so the model can follow subject identity, motion, rhythm, and visual style.
Multi-shot consistency
Create short cinematic sequences with steadier characters, camera logic, and scene continuity across cuts.
Reference-driven motion
Use source clips to guide camera movement, action timing, transitions, and high-impact visual pacing.
Audio-aware creation
Upload audio references or enable generated audio for beat-matched clips, music videos, and synced storytelling.
From playground test to production request
A compact integration path for teams that want to validate output quality before wiring the API into an app.
1. Prepare request
Choose Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.0 Fast, then add prompt text and any reference media your workflow needs.
2. Submit generation
Call the API with your account key, model id, duration, resolution, aspect ratio, and media URLs.
3. Poll and render
Track the task until it succeeds, then retrieve the generated video URL for your app, campaign, or pipeline.
What you can create with Seedance 2.0 API
Use the API when your product needs repeatable AI video output, not just a one-off playground result.
Successful Seedance 2.0 generations from the community
Browse public Seedance 2.0 outputs that finished successfully, then open any case to inspect the prompt, settings, and result.
Seedance 2.0 VIP
Cinematic product film. Very slow push-in on the rustic barn-wood table. The long-haired dapple dachshund in the small brown cowboy hat blinks, tilts his head, then looks straight into the lens and gives one soft tail wag. Warm amber lamplight, dust drifting in the air, shallow depth of field, gentle handheld drift. The cream candle jar and its printed black label stay perfectly still, sharp, upright and completely unchanged for the whole shot. Absolutely Do not alter, warp, redraw or re-letter the candle logo, label artwork, or candle. It must be exact as in reference image. do not alter jewelry.(Not altering, the candle, logo, artwork, and jewelry, is the most important part of this task) Audio: a warm, friendly, slightly playful female voiceover says "Snooty Scents new jewelry candle. Get Along Lil' Doggy. In the scent of Free-Toes." Then a short beat, and she says, softer and knowing, "If you know, you know." Under the voice, soft fingerpicked acoustic western guitar and quiet room tone." (previous: "Locked-off static camera, extremely slow subtle drift. An EMPTY rustic western tabletop scene with no products, no objects in the center, no text and no lettering anywhere. Foreground: dark weathered reclaimed barn wood plank table with deep grain, running horizontally, warm brown tones. Far left edge: a chipped antique turquoise ceramic crock and a loose strand of turquoise beads. Background: heavily blurred dark tooled leather saddle and aged wood, deep shadow. Warm amber key light from upper left, soft falloff, cinematic tabletop product photography lighting, shallow depth of field
Seedance 2.0 Fast Image to Video
Cinematic product film. Start exactly on this frame and hold the composition. Very slow push-in on the rustic barn-wood table. The long-haired dapple dachshund in the small brown cowboy hat blinks, tilts his head, then looks straight into the lens and gives one soft tail wag. Warm amber lamplight, dust drifting in the air, shallow depth of field, gentle handheld drift. The cream candle jar and its printed black label stay perfectly still, sharp, upright and completely unchanged for the whole shot. Do not alter, warp, redraw or re-letter the label artwork. Audio: a warm, friendly, slightly playful female voiceover says "Snoody Scents new jewelry candle. Get Along Lil' Doggy. In the scent of Fri-Toes." Then a short beat, and she says, softer and knowing, "If you know, you know." Under the voice, soft fingerpicked acoustic western guitar and quiet room tone.
Seedance 2.0 VIP
A cinematic, photorealistic scene showing a sincere believer being emotionally and spiritually hurt by an individual religious authority figure who misuses their position of trust. The religious leader is clearly identifiable through traditional religious clothing and symbols of leadership, speaking with pride, harsh judgment, and controlling behavior toward one vulnerable person. The believer looks deeply wounded, discouraged, and confused, not because of God, but because someone claiming to represent God has treated them unfairly. The scene focuses on the contrast between the two individuals: the religious leader displays arrogance and a lack of compassion, while the believer responds with humility, patience, and a desire to follow God rather than human approval. The believer quietly leaves the conversation, finds a private place, opens the Bible, kneels in prayer, and cries out to God for help. As the scene progresses, the believer walks into warm sunlight with renewed peace, showing that although a person representing faith failed them, God did not abandon them. They forgive the person, continue serving others, and show kindness to another hurting individual. Emotional cinematic storytelling, realistic human expressions, subtle acting, no physical violence, no sexual content, no attack on religion or places of worship, focus on one person misusing spiritual authority versus God’s mercy and faithfulness. Dramatic lighting transition from darkness to hope, 35mm film look, slow camera movement, shallow depth of field, ultra-realistic 4K. Alternative darker version (for the bridge) A humble believer sits alone after being publicly shamed by a respected religious leader. The leader walks away confidently while the believer quietly wipes away tears. Instead of bitterness, the believer looks upward, prays, and finds peace. The scene transitions from a cold, shadowed room into a sunrise landscape, symbolizing that human rejection cannot separate them from God's love. Style: Ultra-photorealistic cinematic drama, 35mm anamorphic lens, soft natural lighting, rich cinematic color grading, realistic facial expressions, emotionally authentic acting, slow deliberate camera movement, shallow depth of field, subtle lens flare, volumetric light, gentle film grain, inspiring Christian atmosphere, no text, no logos, no subtitles, no exaggerated miracles, focus on peace, hope, joy, humility, and unwavering trust in God.
Seedance 2.0 VIP
A realistic cinematic story of a single mother raising two young children in a tiny apartment with very little money. Bills are piled on the kitchen table, the refrigerator contains only a few basic groceries, and her old washing machine has stopped working. Despite these hardships, she laughs while cooking a simple meal with her children, singing together as they prepare dinner. Before eating they hold hands and pray with sincere gratitude. Later she reads Bible stories to her children before bed, all smiling with genuine happiness and security. Outside the apartment window, the city is dark and busy, yet inside the home glows with warmth, peace, and love. The mother's face reflects unwavering trust in God rather than anxiety. Soft golden lighting, intimate handheld cinematography, emotional realism, natural performances, cinematic 4K. Style: Ultra-photorealistic cinematic drama, 35mm anamorphic lens, soft natural lighting, rich cinematic color grading, realistic facial expressions, emotionally authentic acting, slow deliberate camera movement, shallow depth of field, subtle lens flare, volumetric light, gentle film grain, inspiring Christian atmosphere, no text, no logos, no subtitles, no exaggerated miracles, focus on peace, hope, joy, humility, and unwavering trust in God.
Seedance 2.0 VIP
A deeply emotional cinematic film of an elderly Christian widower living alone in a quiet countryside cottage after the loss of his wife. Family photographs fill the walls, and an empty chair beside his own reminds viewers of his grief. Yet every morning he joyfully opens his Bible while sunlight fills the room. He sings softly while making breakfast, smiles warmly at neighbors as he walks through the village, encourages lonely people, visits a nursing home to comfort others, and quietly prays for everyone he meets. His face carries both the sadness of loss and an extraordinary joy that can only come from complete trust in God. Gentle golden morning light, peaceful countryside, slow cinematic camera work, emotional authenticity, photorealistic, beautifully color graded, 4K. Style: Ultra-photorealistic cinematic drama, 35mm anamorphic lens, soft natural lighting, rich cinematic color grading, realistic facial expressions, emotionally authentic acting, slow deliberate camera movement, shallow depth of field, subtle lens flare, volumetric light, gentle film grain, inspiring Christian atmosphere, no text, no logos, no subtitles, no exaggerated miracles, focus on peace, hope, joy, humility, and unwavering trust in God.
Seedance 2.0 VIP
A cinematic, photorealistic scene of a man walking slowly through a city devastated by war and disaster. Buildings are damaged, smoke rises in the distance, streets are covered with rubble, and people around him are frightened and grieving. The world around him appears chaotic and broken, yet he walks with extraordinary peace and calm. He carries no weapon, only a small Bible in his hand. Along the way, he stops to help injured strangers, comforts a crying child, gives food and water to survivors, and encourages people who have lost everything. His eyes show compassion and sorrow for the suffering, but also an unmistakable hope and trust in God. As explosions and destruction continue far away, warm sunlight breaks through dark clouds above him, symbolizing God's presence in the darkest moments. The camera follows him through the destruction, showing that his peace does not come from his circumstances but from his faith. Epic cinematic realism, emotional storytelling, 4K, realistic disaster environment, subtle Christian symbolism, no fantasy elements. Style: Ultra-photorealistic cinematic drama, 35mm anamorphic lens, soft natural lighting, rich cinematic color grading, realistic facial expressions, emotionally authentic acting, slow deliberate camera movement, shallow depth of field, subtle lens flare, volumetric light, gentle film grain, inspiring Christian atmosphere, no text, no logos, no subtitles, no exaggerated miracles, focus on peace, hope, joy, humility, and unwavering trust in God. These four scenarios would work well across the verses and choruses, with the repeated line "Lord we cry" cutting between each person's story, showing that although their circumstances differ, they share the same joyful confidence in God.
Built for real API workflows
Account-gated execution
Users sign in, submit jobs, and consume credits through the existing SdanceAI generation flow.
Reference media handling
The studio supports uploaded reference media, direct URLs, previews, and form/API payload editing.
Scalable model choice
Switch between standard and fast Seedance 2.0 modes based on quality, cost, and latency needs.
Seedance 2.0 API questions
What is Seedance 2.0 API best for?
It is best for short, cinematic AI video generation where prompt control and reference media matter, including product videos, social clips, motion replication, and multi-shot storytelling.
What is the difference between Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.0 Fast?
Seedance 2.0 focuses on higher-quality output and stronger creative control. Seedance 2.0 Fast is optimized for faster iteration and scalable batch workflows.
Can I use images, video, and audio in one request?
Yes. The Seedance 2.0 workflow supports text plus mixed reference inputs, including images, video clips, and audio references.
Where can I test it before integrating?
Use the playground on this page to test prompts, references, resolution, aspect ratio, duration, and API payload behavior before moving into production.
What new features does Seedance 2.0 API introduce?
Seedance 2.0 introduces broader multimodal control with text, image, video, and audio references. It is designed for better motion guidance, stronger scene consistency, and more predictable cinematic output.
How is Seedance 2.0 API different from typical AI video generators?
Many video generators rely mostly on prompt interpretation. Seedance 2.0 is more reference-driven, so it can use source media to guide camera motion, action timing, transitions, subject style, and pacing.
How many references can I upload in a Seedance 2.0 API project?
The workflow supports up to 9 image references, up to 3 video references, and up to 3 audio references. Reference video and audio inputs should stay within the documented duration limits.
Does Seedance 2.0 API support voice guidance and lip-sync generation?
The model workflow supports audio-aware generation. You can use audio references for rhythm and pacing, and enable generated audio where supported by the selected version and request settings.
What video length and duration options are available?
Seedance 2.0 is built for short-form clips, commonly in the 4 to 15 second range. Duration, aspect ratio, and resolution should be selected together to match your target output format.
Can I use Seedance 2.0 API for commercial projects?
This page is configured for commercial-use workflows. For production use, review your account plan, credit balance, model availability, and any applicable content policy requirements.
Turn Seedance 2.0 into your video workflow
Open the generator, test a prompt, then use the API docs when you are ready to wire Seedance 2.0 into production.