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Seedance 2.5

ByteDance

Seedance 2.5

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ByteDance's next-generation video model with a unified multimodal reference-to-video architecture. Generates video from text, up to 30 reference images, 10 reference videos, and 10 reference audio clips — including audio-only input with no image or video required. Supports first/last-frame image-to-video, video editing, video extension, intelligent duration (including automatic selection), and adaptive aspect ratio.

Updated September 3, 2026

Credits

95 / clip

Turnaround

~120s / 5s clip

Max clip

20s

Resolution

1080P

Multimodal referencesVideo editingAudio-only inputNative audio

Seedance 2.5 sample output

1080P · 2-20s

When to pick Seedance 2.5

The catalog brackets Seedance 2.5 at 95 credits per generation — 20 models cost less, 1 cost more. At ~120s / 5s clip it rewards patience — best used when the clip is a deliverable rather than a draft. Clips run 2-20s, up to 20 seconds. It generates synchronized audio natively, so the clip ships with sound rather than needing a separate pass. Its catalog tags read multimodal references, video editing, audio-only input — the areas where it outperforms general-purpose picks. The right moment for Seedance 2.5: multimodal references is the brief, 1080P is the bar, and a second vendor relationship is not on your to-do list.

When to look elsewhere

When cost is the deciding factor, Veo 3.1 at 85 credits undercuts Seedance 2.5 by 10 credits per generation. For exploration, Seedance 2.0 Mini is the better loop partner: ~20s / 5s clip against ~120s / 5s clip. Seedance 2.5 caps at 20 seconds; Aleph 2 goes to 30 when the shot cannot be cut.

Seedance 2.5 specifications

Vendor
ByteDance
Credits
95 credits / clip
Turnaround
~120s / 5s clip
Max resolution
1080P
Clip length
2-20s (max 20s)
Native audio
Yes
Inputs
text, image, video, audio
Data policy
Third-party

Seedance 2.5 FAQ

How much does Seedance 2.5 cost?

Seedance 2.5 costs 95 credits per generation on FlowAIVideo. 20 models in the catalog are cheaper and 1 are pricier. One credit balance covers every model, so you can spend it on Seedance 2.5 today and a different model tomorrow without a second subscription.

How long does Seedance 2.5 take to generate a clip?

Typical turnaround is ~120s / 5s clip. 20 models in the catalog are faster. Latency scales with clip length, so a maximum-length render takes longer than a short one.

What resolution and clip length does Seedance 2.5 support?

Seedance 2.5 outputs up to 1080P, with 480P, 720P, 1080P available. Clips run 2-20s, with a maximum single-clip length of 20 seconds. The longest single generation in the catalog is 30 seconds on Aleph 2.

Does Seedance 2.5 generate audio?

Yes — Seedance 2.5 generates synchronized audio natively, so the clip ships with sound rather than needing a separate pass. 13 of the 22 models in the catalog do the same.

What inputs does Seedance 2.5 accept?

Seedance 2.5 accepts text, image, video, audio inputs. Its supported capabilities are t2v, i2v, v2v, first-last-frame, video-editing, video-extension, multimodal-reference, intelligent-duration. Supplying a reference image is the strongest way to pin composition and identity.

Can I compare Seedance 2.5 with other models?

Yes — send one prompt to Seedance 2.5 and any other model in the catalog at the same time and compare the clips side by side. Fix the prompt and duration and judge prompt adherence before aesthetics; a clip that looks good but shows the wrong thing is a failure.

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