Seedance 2.0 AI Video Generator
The flagship Seedance model — turn text, images, or reference clips into cinematic video at up to 4K, right in your browser.
Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's flagship AI video generation model, known for strong motion quality, tight prompt adherence, and multi-shot storytelling. On AutoDirector you can use Seedance 2.0 online without wrangling API keys: type a prompt, optionally add images or a reference video, choose duration and resolution, and get a finished clip back in minutes.
It supports three generation modes. Text to video builds a scene purely from your written description. Image to video animates a still image while preserving its subject and style. Reference to video goes further — it studies the motion or subject of a clip you upload and carries it into a new generation, which is ideal for consistent characters and repeatable camera moves.
Clips run from 4 to 15 seconds at any whole-second length, and output scales from quick 480P drafts to full 4K delivery — so you can iterate cheaply, then re-render the winning take at maximum quality.
Seedance 2.0 at a glance
| Generation modes | Text to video · Image to video · Reference to video |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4–15 seconds (any whole second) |
| Resolutions | 480P / 720P / 1080P / 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 |
| Pricing | From 4 credits per second (480P) |
Why creators pick Seedance 2.0
True 4K output
One of the few AI video models with a real 4K tier — draft in 480P or 720P, then finish in 2160p for client delivery.
Strong prompt adherence
Complex instructions — camera moves, lighting, shot order — survive into the final clip instead of getting averaged away.
Reference to video
Upload a clip and reuse its motion or subject in a new scene. The most reliable route to consistent characters across shots.
Flexible durations
Any length from 4 to 15 seconds, priced per second — pay for an 11-second shot, not a forced 15-second block.
Six aspect ratios
Landscape 16:9 and 21:9, vertical 9:16, square 1:1, plus 4:3 and 3:4 — matched to every ad slot and social feed.
Draft-to-final workflow
480P drafts cost a fraction of 4K. Explore variations cheaply, lock the prompt, then upscale the render that works.
How to generate a video with Seedance 2.0
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Open the generator
Go to the Text to Video tool and pick Seedance 2.0 from the model list — or start from Image to Video / Reference to Video if you have source material.
- 2
Describe your shot
Write the subject, action, setting, lighting, and camera movement. Seedance 2.0 rewards specific, director-style prompts.
- 3
Set duration and quality
Choose 4–15 seconds, an aspect ratio, and a resolution. Start at 480P or 720P while iterating; the credit estimate updates live.
- 4
Generate and refine
Generation typically takes a few minutes. Tweak the prompt and re-run, then re-render your best take at 1080P or 4K.
Seedance 2.0 prompt examples
Copy a prompt into the generator and adjust the subject to make it yours.
Cinematic product shot
Macro shot of a matte-black wristwatch on wet slate, rain droplets falling in slow motion, dramatic rim lighting, camera slowly orbiting right, shallow depth of field, high-end commercial look
Multi-shot story beat
A young explorer pushes open a heavy stone door; cut to a vast glowing cavern of floating crystals; cut to her awed face lit in blue, cinematic lighting, smooth camera dolly forward
Vertical social clip
Handheld vertical video of a street food vendor tossing noodles in a flaming wok at night, neon signs bokeh in background, steam rising, energetic fast cuts, documentary style
Seedance 2.0 pricing
Text / image to video: 4 credits per second at 480P, 10 at 720P, 25 at 1080P, 51 at 4K.
Reference to video: 8 credits per second at 480P, 16 at 720P, 40 at 1080P, 82 at 4K.
Example: a 5-second 720P clip costs 50 credits; the same clip in 4K costs 255.
See credit packs and plansSeedance 2.0 FAQ
What is Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's flagship AI video generation model. It creates short video clips from text prompts, still images, or reference videos, with strong motion quality and support for output up to 4K.
How long can Seedance 2.0 videos be?
Any whole-second length from 4 to 15 seconds. Because pricing is per second, a 6-second clip costs less than a 15-second one — you only pay for what you render.
Does Seedance 2.0 support image to video?
Yes. Upload one or more images and Seedance 2.0 animates them while keeping the subject and style intact. It also supports reference to video, which transfers motion or subjects from an uploaded clip into a new generation.
How much does a Seedance 2.0 video cost?
It depends on duration, resolution, and mode. Text and image to video start at 4 credits per second in 480P and 10 per second in 720P; 4K renders cost 51 per second. If a generation fails due to a system error, credits are automatically refunded.
Can I use Seedance 2.0 videos commercially?
Yes. Videos you generate on AutoDirector are yours to use in marketing, social media, ads, and commercial projects.
Do I need my own API key to use Seedance 2.0?
No. AutoDirector provides managed access — sign in, buy credits or a subscription, and generate directly from the browser.
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Direct your first Seedance 2.0 video
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