Live and set as default
Seedance 2.5 is the default video model in the studio — no waitlist. Open the generator and start a clip right away.
Seedance 2.5 model guide
Seedance 2.5 Model Guide: Specs, Rankings & Prompts
Seedance 2.5 is live in the studio and selected by default — up to 30-second clips from text, images, and up to three reference clips, with native audio. Here are the specs, Arena rankings, prompt tips, and when Seedance 2.0 is the better pick.
Text to video
Write a prompt and direct subject, motion, mood, and camera language with Seedance 2.5.
Image to video
Start with a still frame and turn it into a controlled Seedance 2.5 motion concept.
Model guide
What is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance’s newest Seedance video model, and it is the default on this site. It generates 1–30 second clips at 480p or 720p from text, reference images, and up to three reference video clips, with native audio — plus a video editing mode for existing 4–30 second clips.
References drive consistency
Feed reference images and up to three reference clips so characters, products, and camera moves stay consistent with your source material.
Runs entirely in the browser
No GPU, install, or render pipeline. Generate, review your history, and download MP4s right in the workspace.
Arena video leaderboards
Top 7 on all three Arena video boards
Arena ranks video models by blind side-by-side votes from real users. Seedance 2.5 (720p) placed in the top 7 in every video category.
Text-to-Video
#7
of 48 models
- Score
- 1474 ± 9
- Votes
- 8,001
Updated Sep 21, 2026
View leaderboardImage-to-Video
#4
of 48 models
- Score
- 1477 ± 7
- Votes
- 15,729
Updated Sep 21, 2026
View leaderboardVideo Edit
#2
of 10 models
- Score
- 1410 ± 26
- Votes
- 429
Updated Aug 26, 2026
View leaderboardSource: Arena (lmarena.ai), entry dreamina-seedance-2.5-720p. Rankings change as new votes arrive.
Capabilities
What Seedance 2.5 can do
Cinematic prompt following
Write prompts with subject, action, camera movement, lighting, pacing, and composition in one brief of up to 5,000 characters.
Reference-driven generation
Add reference images and up to three reference video clips to keep characters, products, and camera moves consistent across the shot.
Up to 30 seconds per clip
Pick any length from 1 to 30 seconds — enough for full ad spots, product stories, and complete scenes in one generation.
Native audio, on or off
Audio is generated together with the video. Toggle it off for a silent clip or when you plan to add your own sound.
Iteration-friendly history
Review generated clips, reuse working prompt structures, and refine concepts through repeatable tests.
Video editing mode
Upload an existing 4–30 second clip and edit it with a prompt. The output keeps the original length and aspect ratio.
Workflow
How to use Seedance 2.5 AI online
Seedance 2.5 is selected by default in the studio — write a prompt, add references if needed, then iterate from your history.
Open the studio
Seedance 2.5 is selected by default. Choose text-to-video, image-to-video, or video editing and set length, aspect ratio, and resolution.
Write a structured prompt
Cover subject, environment, motion, camera path, lighting, and style in up to 5,000 characters, then attach reference images or clips.
Generate, compare, and refine
Run a clip, compare it against your brief, then adjust one variable at a time — length, references, or prompt wording.
Use cases
What can you create with Seedance 2.5 AI?
Performance ads
Use Seedance 2.5 AI to plan product reveals, app launch videos, offer teasers, and fast creative variants for paid social.
Storyboards
Convert script beats into short Seedance 2.5 motion tests before production, editing, or client review.
Product motion
Animate a product image, landing-page hero frame, or ecommerce scene into a compact Seedance 2.5 video concept.
Creator shorts
Generate vertical, square, or widescreen Seedance 2.5 style clips for creator channels and campaign experiments.
Prompt playbook
Write better Seedance 2.5 prompts
Start with camera language
Seedance 2.5 prompts are easier to judge when the camera move is explicit: dolly in, tracking shot, handheld, orbit, or locked-off frame.
Separate subject and motion
Describe what the subject is, then describe what changes. This keeps Seedance 2.5 image-to-video tests from drifting too far.
Add negative constraints
Mention what should not happen: no logo changes, no extra people, no warped hands, no text overlays, or no sudden cuts.
Model comparison
Seedance 2.5 vs Seedance 2.0
Both models live in the same studio. Here is the practical difference before you pick one.
| Topic | Seedance 2.0 | Seedance 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Clip length & resolution | 5, 10, or 15 second clips at 480p, 720p, or 1080p. | Any length from 1 to 30 seconds at 480p or 720p. |
| Inputs | Text, plus a start-frame image and an optional end frame. | Text, reference images, and up to three reference clips, with native audio. |
| Video editing | Not available. | Edit an existing 4–30 second clip — output keeps its length and aspect ratio. |
FAQ
Seedance 2.5 AI FAQ
Answers on specs, rankings, credits, and how Seedance 2.5 compares to Seedance 2.0.
What is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is the latest Seedance video model from ByteDance. On this site it generates 1–30 second clips at 480p or 720p from text, images, and reference video, with optional native audio, and it can also edit an existing clip.
What durations, resolutions, and aspect ratios does Seedance 2.5 support?
Any clip length from 1 to 30 seconds, at 480p or 720p, in 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, or 3:4. 1080p is not offered on Seedance 2.5 here — use Seedance 2.0 if you need it.
How does Seedance 2.5 rank on Arena leaderboards?
On Arena’s blind-vote video leaderboards, the dreamina-seedance-2.5-720p entry ranks #7 of 48 in text-to-video and #4 of 48 in image-to-video (updated September 21, 2026), and #2 of 10 in video edit (updated August 26, 2026). Rankings shift as new votes and models arrive.
What should I include in a Seedance 2.5 prompt?
Include subject, scene, motion, camera movement, lighting, mood, and constraints — up to 5,000 characters. Add reference images or clips when characters, products, or camera moves must stay consistent.
Does Seedance 2.5 support image-to-video?
Yes. Seedance 2.5 accepts reference images and up to three reference video clips, and it generates native audio together with the video unless you turn it off.
What is Seedance 2.5 best for?
Clips longer than 15 seconds, ads and storyboards that need consistent characters or products, reference-guided shots, and editing an existing 4–30 second clip.
Do I need a GPU to use Seedance 2.5?
No. The studio runs in the browser, so you can generate Seedance 2.5 videos without a local GPU or any installation.
Can I use Seedance 2.5 for commercial videos?
Paid plans include commercial use of the videos you generate, subject to our terms and your rights to any images, people, or brands in your inputs.
How many credits does Seedance 2.5 use?
Seedance 2.5 is billed per second: 28 credits per second at 480p and 63 at 720p, so a 5-second 720p clip costs 315 credits. Clips that use reference video are billed at 17 or 38 credits per second.
How do I improve Seedance 2.5 output quality?
Use concise prompts, define camera motion, add references for consistency, avoid conflicting style directions, and change one variable per generation so results are easier to compare.
Where should developers go for API details?
Developers should use the API-focused Seedance pages and documentation, including the Seedance API site for REST endpoints and API key setup.
Should I use Seedance 2.5 or Seedance 2.0?
Use Seedance 2.5 for clips longer than 15 seconds, reference-video guidance, or video editing. Use Seedance 2.0 when you need 1080p output; it covers 5, 10, or 15 second clips. Both models are in the same studio.
Start a Seedance 2.5 video workflow
Open the studio — Seedance 2.5 is already selected. Write a prompt, add references, and generate your first clip.