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Seedance 2.5 — AI video generator
Seedance 2.5 is the newest Seedance video model from ByteDance. ByteDance describes it as a joint audio-video model, so picture and sound are generated in the same pass, and a single generation can run up to 30 seconds.
Write a prompt on its own, or guide it with up to 30 images, 10 videos and 10 audio clips (50 files in total). Output is 480p, 720p or 1080p; sound is on by default and can be switched off.
Seedance 2.5 specs
The settings you can choose in the Forgeborn video studio.
- Developer
- ByteDance
- Type
- AI video generator
- Length
- 4 to 30 seconds, in 1-second steps
- Resolution
- 480p, 720p, 1080p
- Bitrate
- Standard bitrate, High bitrate
- Aspect ratios
- Auto, 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 2:3, 3:2, 9:16, 16:9, 5:4, 4:5, 21:9
- Audio
- On by default, can be turned off (same price)
- Input images
- Up to 30
- Reference videos
- Up to 10
- Reference audio
- Up to 10
- Files per job
- Up to 50 in total
- Plans
- Basic, Creator and Pro
Seedance 2.5 price in credits
Credits for one clip, by setting and length.
| Setting | 4 s | 5 s | 10 s | 15 s | 20 s | 30 s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | 10 | 12 | 25 | 38 | 50 | 75 |
| 720p | 22 | 27 | 55 | 83 | 110 | 165 |
| 1080p | 44 | 55 | 109 | 165 | 220 | 330 |
| Setting | 4 s | 5 s | 10 s | 15 s | 20 s | 30 s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | 17 | 21 | 42 | 63 | 83 | 125 |
| 720p | 36 | 45 | 89 | 134 | 178 | 267 |
- Starter (not included)
- Basic
- Creator
- Pro
- A reference video adds to the price: its length is billed together with the output.
- The studio shows the exact credit cost before every generation.
- See all plans and credit packs on the pricing page.
What you can make with Seedance 2.5
Short films with dialogue and ambience
Get a clip whose sound is generated with the picture, then keep the take or turn audio off for your own score.
Music and rhythm-driven edits
Add audio clips as references so the video follows the sound you give it.
Campaigns built on many references
Combine character sheets, product photos and mood clips in one job to keep a series consistent.
Longer explainers
Use up to 30 seconds in one generation for a scene that needs time to unfold.
Seedance 2.5 FAQ
How much does Seedance 2.5 cost?
Seedance 2.5 starts at 10 credits for a 4 s 480p clip and goes up to 330 credits for the largest setting in the table. Credits come with every Forgeborn plan, and the exact cost is shown before you generate.
Which plans include Seedance 2.5?
Basic, Creator or Pro. Starter does not include it.
Does Seedance 2.5 generate audio?
Yes. Sound is generated with the video and is on by default. You can switch it off in the studio; the price stays the same either way.
Why is 1080p not available when I add files?
On Forgeborn, 1080p is offered for prompt-only jobs. As soon as you add an image, video or audio reference, the choice is 480p or 720p, priced from the second table above.
Can I use Seedance 2.5 results commercially?
Yes. Commercial use is included on every Forgeborn plan, including Starter.
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