Seedance 2.0 Video Generator
The standard Seedance mode for balanced text-to-video and image-to-video generation at up to 1080p.
Balanced quality and credit cost for everyday text-to-video and image-to-video work.
Generate from a written scene prompt or animate a reference image with a motion brief.
Full resolution range so you can match output quality to the project without switching modes.
- Text and image-to-video prompts
- 480p, 720p, and 1080p output options
- Prompt ideas from uploaded showcase media
- Standard Seedance video mode
- 480p, 720p, and 1080p output options
- Best for standard Seedance 2 generation
- 480p and 720p generation modes
- Lower-credit prompt testing
- Same text and image entry points
- 480p and 720p generation modes
- Lowest credit cost in the lineup
- Text and image input
- Text-to-image generation
- 1K, 2K, and 4K image options
- Useful for style frames and references
- Image editing with references
- 1K, 2K, and 4K output options
- Useful before image-to-video drafts
Seedance 2.0 Video Generator
What is Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2.0 (also called Seedance 2) is the standard AI video generation mode. It supports text-to-video and image-to-video input, 480p to 1080p resolution, and 4 to 15 second durations. Use Seedance 2.0 when you want reliable, balanced generation quality.
Generate video from text prompts or reference images with 480p, 720p, and 1080p output options.
All generation parameters — resolution, duration, input type, and credit cost — are visible before you run.
Seedance 2 sits between Fast drafts and Seedance 2.1 final output, giving you a balanced middle ground for most projects.
Creative engine
Seedance 2 generation
Choose text-to-video or image-to-video, then preview credits before generating.
Seedance 2.0 video examples
See how different prompt styles produce different results. Use these as starting points for your own scenes.
Image-to-video
Start from a reference image and describe how the subject should move, where the camera travels, and what stays consistent.
Why use Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2 gives you the full resolution range at a lower credit cost than 2.1. Choose it when you need solid output without paying for the premium tier.
Balanced quality and cost
Get 480p to 1080p output at a lower credit rate than Seedance 2.1 while keeping the same input options.
Full resolution range
Generate at 480p, 720p, or 1080p depending on your output needs and credit budget.
Easy to compare
Use Seedance 2 as the baseline to compare against Fast drafts and Seedance 2.1 final output.
Full resolution range at lower credit cost
Core capabilities of the standard Seedance generation mode.
Text-to-video
Turn a structured scene prompt into a short video clip.
Image-to-video
Animate a reference image with a motion prompt to guide subject and camera direction.
4-15 second duration
Set clip length from 4 to 15 seconds based on how the video will be used.
Credit preview
See the estimated cost before generation based on resolution, duration, and input type.
Seedance 2 technical specs
Key generation parameters for Seedance 2.
- Model
- Seedance 2 (seedance-2)
- Input modes
- Text-to-video, image-to-video
- Resolution
- 480p, 720p, 1080p
- Duration
- 4-15 seconds
- Output format
- MP4 video
- Credit billing
- Per generation, based on resolution, duration, and input type
Four steps to a standard Seedance clip
Follow these steps to generate a standard Seedance 2 video clip.
Select Seedance 2
Choose Seedance 2 in the generator for standard generation with the full resolution range.
Write your scene
Describe subject, action, camera direction, environment, and visual style clearly.
Choose resolution and duration
Pick 480p, 720p, or 1080p and set the clip length to balance quality and credit cost.
Generate and download
Preview the estimated cost, generate the video, and download the finished clip.
Everyday video generation
Use Seedance 2 for everyday video generation when you want solid quality across all resolutions.
Standard video clips
Generate short videos after your prompt has been tested in Fast draft mode.
Reference image animation
Animate a still image into video while keeping the subject and composition consistent.
1080p renders
Use 1080p when detail and clarity matter for the final output.
Multi-clip projects
Generate multiple clips with consistent quality when you need several scenes at a balanced cost.
Seedance 2 FAQ
Common questions about Seedance 2 video generation.
Generate with Seedance 2.0
Open the generator, choose Seedance 2, write your scene, and preview credits before generating.
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Seedance 2.1
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Seedance 2 Fast
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Seedance 2.0 Mini
Low-cost lightweight Seedance tier for 480p and 720p video at the lowest credit cost.
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GPT Image 2 Edit
Edit uploaded reference images into cleaner still assets for thumbnails, products, and video references.
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