What is Seedance 2?
Seedance 2 is an AI-powered video generation platform optimized for the Japanese market, built on models developed by ByteDance. It enables users to produce short-form videos up to 15 seconds in length from simple text descriptions or uploaded images, with support for resolutions ranging from 480p up to 1080p. The platform offers multiple generation modes including Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2 Fast, and Seedance 2 Mini, along with the MiniMax H3 model, giving creators flexibility in balancing speed, quality, and credit consumption.
Designed for advertising professionals, social media operators, video directors, and individual creators, Seedance 2 allows users to rapidly produce draft videos for ad campaigns, SNS short content, and storyboard concepts. The platform operates on a credit-based system, where credit consumption varies by model, resolution, duration, and whether a reference video is used. A free trial with registration credits is available, and paid plans scale from individual starter tiers to high-volume studio options, with both monthly and annual billing cycles.
Features
- Text to Video Generation: Create short videos up to 15 seconds from a single Japanese-language text prompt.
- Image to Video Conversion: Upload a start image (and optionally an end image) to generate animated video output.
- Multiple AI Models: Access Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2 Fast, Seedance 2 Mini, and MiniMax H3 for varied speed and quality tradeoffs.
- Flexible Resolution Support: Generate videos in 480p, 720p, or 1080p depending on the chosen plan and model.
- Native Audio Generation: Produce videos with synchronized sound and dialogue using audio-enabled settings.
- Credit-Based System: Transparent credit cost displayed before each generation, varying by model, resolution, and duration.
- Free Trial Credits: New users receive credits upon registration to test the platform before upgrading to a paid plan.
- One-Time Credit Packs: Purchase additional credits as a one-time buy without committing to a recurring subscription.
Use Cases
- Creating advertising rough cuts and campaign video drafts
- Producing short-form social media content for platforms like Instagram and TikTok
- Generating storyboard animatics for video production planning
- Animating static product or lifestyle images for e-commerce promotions
- Producing AI-generated videos with synchronized audio and dialogue
- Rapid video prototyping for creative agencies and individual freelancers
- High-volume video generation for teams managing multiple client projects
How It Works
Register and Receive Free Credits
Create an account on Seedance 2 to receive free starter credits, which can be used immediately to test the Seedance 2 Mini model.
Choose Your Input Method
Select either text-to-video or image-to-video mode. For text input, enter a descriptive prompt in Japanese. For image input, upload a start image and optionally an end image.
Configure Generation Settings
Select the desired AI model (Seedance 2.0, Fast, Mini, or MiniMax H3), set the video resolution (480p, 720p, or 1080p), and choose the video duration up to 15 seconds.
Review Credit Cost and Generate
Before confirming, the platform displays the exact credit cost for the selected settings. Click the generate button to begin video creation.
Download and Use Your Video
Once generation is complete, download the video for use in advertising, social media, or other creative projects.
FAQs
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How many seconds of video can Seedance 2 generate?
Seedance 2 currently supports video generation from 3 seconds up to 15 seconds in length. -
Can I use Seedance 2 for free?
Yes. Upon account registration, users receive a free allocation of credits that can be used to try Seedance 2 Mini before purchasing a paid plan. -
What determines how many credits are consumed per video?
Credit consumption is determined by the chosen model, video resolution (480p, 720p, or 1080p), video duration, and whether a reference video is used. Using a reference video actually reduces the per-video cost. -
Is there an unlimited plan available?
No. There is currently no unlimited plan. All plans are credit-based, but additional credits can be purchased via one-time credit packs if the plan allowance runs out. -
Can videos generated with Seedance 2 be used commercially?
Commercial use is supported under paid plans. However, users are advised to review the latest Terms of Service before using generated videos for commercial purposes, as restrictions may apply to content generated with free trial credits.
