Model provider ByteDance
Seedance 2 overview
Seedance 2 is designed for more polished video once the creative direction is clear. Use text prompts with reference images or first and last frames to guide characters, composition, and movement. Optional generated audio adds sound to the clip. It suits campaign drafts, product demos, and stakeholder review after an idea has been explored with Fast.
Creative examples
High-quality launch and campaign videos
Use Seedance 2 for polished short-form campaign clips, launch visuals, and premium brand moments where lighting, scene confidence, and overall cinematic impression matter more than raw iteration speed.
Image-led motion for approved art direction
When a team has already approved still imagery or a visual system, Seedance 2 can turn that direction into motion while staying closer to the original composition and mood than lower-end exploratory passes.
First and last frame refinement
Start from approved opening and ending images, then describe the transition and camera movement to develop a more polished campaign or product shot.
Generated audio for cinematic mood
Enable generated audio for teasers, artist promos, or branded storytelling. Review its timing and atmosphere alongside the video before final editing.
Premium product explainers and feature motion
If a product page or app launch needs more elegant supporting video, Seedance 2 is strong for short demos and conceptual feature loops that benefit from a cleaner premium finish.
Editorial storytelling for SEO and content marketing
Long-lived content hubs and comparison pages increasingly benefit from richer media. Seedance 2 gives teams a higher-quality option for explainer clips and editorial visuals that support organic growth.
Demo: polished campaign-ready short video
Demo: image-guided cinematic concept with generated audio
Why teams upgrade to Seedance 2
Higher confidence for production-facing outputs
Seedance 2 is the better choice when the generated clip is intended for launch pages, paid campaigns, polished demos, or brand-facing distribution rather than internal experimentation only.
Multimodal guidance without giving up polish
Guide a production pass with text and image references, or with first and last frames. These modes help communicate the intended subject, style, and shot direction.
Useful for client and stakeholder review
Once a concept moves past rough ideation, teams need outputs that communicate intent more clearly and look less provisional. Seedance 2 is a better fit for those review rounds.
Strong final-pass complement to Fast
A common workflow is to search with Seedance 2 Fast and finish with Seedance 2. That staging reduces cost while preserving a path to more refined, publishable video outputs.
Credits per generation
Credit costs depend on the selected settings. Confirm the amount on the generation button before submitting.
| Generation configuration | credits |
|---|---|
| 4s · 480p | 76 |
| 4s · 720p | 164 |
| 4s · 1080p | 408 |
| 8s · 480p | 152 |
| 8s · 720p | 328 |
| 8s · 1080p | 816 |
| 12s · 480p | 228 |
| 12s · 720p | 492 |
| 12s · 1080p | 1,224 |
Flexible Credit Packages
See credit costs for Seedance 2 and every other model on the pricing page. Credits never expire.
Purchased packs do not expire. Historical balances keep their original expiry. Subscription plans: Monthly credits expire at the end of each benefit month.
FAQ
What is Seedance 2 best for?
Seedance 2 is best for higher-quality multimodal video generation when the concept is already clear and the clip is meant for launch pages, campaigns, polished demos, or other public-facing outputs.
Why would I choose Seedance 2 over Seedance 2 Fast?
Choose Seedance 2 when you want a more refined finish, more confidence for stakeholder review, and a better production-facing result after the idea has already been validated in earlier exploration.
How should I use prompts, image guidance, and generated audio?
Describe the scene in a prompt, then choose either reference images or first and last frames to guide the visuals. Enable generated audio if needed. Video and audio reference uploads are currently unavailable.
Is Seedance 2 suitable for campaign and brand work?
Yes. It is especially useful for campaign shorts, launch visuals, premium feature explainers, and editorial storytelling where the generated clip must look more finished and intentional.
Can Seedance 2 support SEO and content marketing?
Yes. High-quality short video can strengthen feature pages, comparison pages, and educational content hubs. Seedance 2 is a practical choice when those pages need richer media without traditional video production overhead.
Should I still use Fast if I plan to finish in Seedance 2?
Usually yes. Fast remains valuable for searching direction, testing hooks, and comparing ideas cheaply. Seedance 2 then becomes the refinement layer for ideas that have already earned more budget.
Who should choose Seedance 2 immediately?
Teams working on launch content, public campaigns, polished product demos, or stakeholder-visible branded storytelling should consider moving directly to Seedance 2 once the brief is well defined.