Seedance 2 Fast Video Generator
Lower-cost 480p and 720p video drafts for testing prompts before committing to final-quality generation.
Test prompt ideas quickly at lower credit cost before spending on final renders.
Fast mode supports 480p and 720p drafts. Use Seedance 2 or 2.1 for 1080p.
Draft from a text prompt or a reference image before choosing a final model.
- 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 Fast Video Generator
What is Seedance 2 Fast?
Seedance 2 Fast is the lower-cost draft mode for prompt testing and quick iteration. It generates 480p and 720p video clips at reduced credit cost, so you can try multiple prompt versions before spending more on a final Seedance 2.1 or Seedance 2 render. Fast mode does not support 1080p output.
Generate 480p and 720p video drafts at lower credit cost to test prompt ideas quickly.
Try multiple prompt variations — different camera angles, lighting, or subject descriptions — without burning through credits.
When a draft looks right, move the prompt to Seedance 2 or 2.1 for the final higher-quality render.
Creative engine
Fast draft generation
Quick drafts for prompt testing before final output.
Test before you commit
Use Fast mode to experiment with prompt structure, camera direction, and motion ideas before upgrading to the final model.
Prompt iteration
Run several versions of the same scene to find the strongest camera angle, action, and timing.
Why start with Seedance 2 Fast?
Most good videos start with bad first drafts. Fast mode lets you iterate cheaply so the final render is worth the credits.
Save credits on testing
Spend less per draft so you can try more prompt variations before the final render.
Faster iteration
Lower resolution means faster generation, so you can test and refine ideas quickly.
Clear upgrade path
When a draft works, move the same prompt to Seedance 2 or 2.1 for higher resolution and quality.
Draft at low cost, upgrade when ready
Built for speed and iteration, not final output.
Low-cost drafts
Generate draft clips at reduced credit cost compared to standard and 2.1 modes.
480p and 720p
Draft at supported resolutions. 1080p is available in Seedance 2 and 2.1.
Text and image input
Draft from a text prompt or upload a reference image to test motion direction.
Credit preview
See the estimated draft cost before running, just like standard and 2.1 modes.
Seedance 2 Fast technical specs
Key generation parameters for Fast draft mode.
- Model
- Seedance 2 Fast (seedance-2-fast)
- Input modes
- Text-to-video, image-to-video
- Resolution
- 480p, 720p (no 1080p)
- Duration
- 4-15 seconds
- Output format
- MP4 video
- Credit cost
- Lower per generation compared to Seedance 2 and 2.1
Draft, compare, upgrade
Use Fast mode as a testing loop: draft, review, refine, and upgrade the winning prompt.
Pick Fast mode
Choose Seedance 2 Fast in the generator when you want to test a prompt at lower cost.
Keep prompts focused
Test one main action, camera move, and environment. Add complexity after the core scene works.
Compare drafts
Run a few variations and compare which prompt version produces the best motion and composition.
Upgrade the winner
Move the best draft prompt to Seedance 2 or 2.1 for the final higher-resolution render.
When to use Seedance 2 Fast
Use Fast mode whenever you need to test ideas before spending credits on final output.
Prompt A/B testing
Try multiple scene versions and camera angles to find the strongest prompt direction.
Image motion checks
Test whether a reference image produces the intended motion and camera behavior.
Social clip exploration
Explore short video ideas for social content before generating final-quality clips.
Budget-conscious projects
Keep credit usage low during the creative exploration phase of a project.
Seedance 2 Fast FAQ
Common questions about Fast draft mode.
Draft with Seedance 2 Fast
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