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FAQ
Straight answers to the questions most users ask before they start generating clips.
- What is Seedance 2.0?
- Seedance 2.0 is a text-to-video and image-to-video AI model developed by ByteDance — the company behind TikTok. Released February 12, 2026, it generates original video clips from written prompts or reference images at up to 2K resolution with native synchronized audio. Seedance2Video.com is the global self-serve interface for Seedance 2.0, operated by Vividra Labs LLC (Delaware, USA) using the official ByteDance Volcengine Ark API.
- How much does Seedance 2.0 cost?
- Seedance 2.0 pricing: Mini Pack $15 one-time (300 credits, 12-month validity, no subscription); Starter Pack $39 (1,000 credits); Creator Pack $69 (2,000 credits); Pro Pack $129 (4,000 credits). Monthly subscriptions: Starter $29.9/month (1,000 credits), Creator $79.9/month (2,800 credits), Pro $149.9/month (5,000 credits, priority queue). Annual plans reduce cost by approximately 50% — Starter Annual works out to $14.9/month. One 1080p text-to-video clip costs 87 credits (approximately $4.35 at Mini Pack rate).
- Is there a free trial for Seedance 2.0?
- No. Seedance 2.0 does not offer a free trial or signup credits. The minimum investment is the Mini Pack at $15 (300 credits, 12-month validity, no auto-renewal). This gives you approximately 3 clips at 1080p or 6 clips at 720p — enough to evaluate the platform's output quality for your specific use case before committing to a subscription.
- What can I create with the Seedance 2.0 AI Video Generator?
- You can generate short marketing clips, product visuals, social-first vertical videos (9:16 for TikTok and Instagram Reels), cinematic b-roll, animated product photos, multi-shot brand stories, and voiceover-synchronized content. The generator supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and multi-reference modes. Video length is 4 to 15 seconds per generation; longer sequences are created by stitching multiple clips.
- Does Seedance 2.0 support image-to-video?
- Yes. Upload a reference image (product photo, portrait, architectural rendering, or any still) and Seedance 2.0 animates it with convincing motion while preserving the key visual characteristics of the source. Image-to-video is particularly effective for e-commerce product animation, real estate walkthroughs, and brand visual content.
- Does Seedance 2.0 generate audio?
- Yes. Seedance 2.0 generates background music, ambient sound effects, voiceover, and lip-synchronized dialogue in the same pass as the video — no separate audio production step required. For voiceover, include the spoken text in quotation marks in your prompt. For background music, describe the style (e.g. 'upbeat acoustic guitar').
- How should I write a Seedance 2.0 prompt?
- A strong Seedance 2.0 prompt follows five parts: (1) Subject — who or what is in the scene; (2) Action — what they are doing; (3) Setting — where it happens; (4) Camera — how it is shot ('slow zoom in', 'static medium shot', 'aerial pull back'); (5) Style — the visual aesthetic ('cinematic, shallow depth of field, warm color grade'). For image-to-video, describe the motion you want added. Adding explicit camera movement descriptors at the end of any prompt improves result consistency.
- What aspect ratios and resolutions does Seedance 2.0 support?
- Seedance 2.0 supports 16:9 (landscape, for YouTube and website), 9:16 (vertical, for TikTok and Instagram Reels), and 1:1 (square, for social media). Maximum resolution is 2K (2048×1152 at 16:9) on Pro plan; 1080p is available on all paid plans. 720p is also available at a lower credit cost for draft testing.
- Can I use Seedance 2.0 videos commercially?
- Yes. All paid plans (including the $15 Mini Pack) grant full commercial use rights. Generated videos can be used in paid advertising, client deliverables, branded content, and commercial campaigns. No watermarks are added to paid output. For use in heavily regulated industries (finance, pharma, political advertising), verify current terms of service as AI content policies evolve.
- How fast does Seedance 2.0 generate video?
- Average generation time is 1 to 3 minutes per clip at 1080p on the standard queue. During peak hours, queue time can extend to 3+ minutes on the standard queue. Pro Monthly subscribers ($149.9/month) get priority queue access, reducing average time to 1 to 2 minutes. Generation time varies by resolution, duration, and server load.