480p · 720p native output; 1080p availability depends on the serving platform/API tier

Multimodal audio-video generation model supporting text, image, video and audio references.
480p · 720p native output; 1080p availability depends on the serving platform/API tier
4–15 seconds per generation
Text-to-Video · Image-to-Video · Multimodal Reference-to-Video · Video Editing · Video Extension · Multi-Shot Audio-Video
Native joint audio-video generation with synchronized dual-channel audio
Seedance 2.0 uses a unified multimodal audio-video architecture with reference-driven creation, editing, extension and synchronized audio.
| API Access | Available through Volcano Engine Ark experience/API ecosystem |
| Main Specialization | Unified multimodal audio-video generation, reference-driven creation, multi-shot storytelling and video editing |
| Target Audience | Creators, filmmakers, advertisers, e-commerce and game production teams |
| Best For | Cinematic short-form video, multi-shot storytelling, ads, product films, complex motion, reference-driven creation and synchronized audio-video scenes |
| Current Model | Seedance 2.0 |
| Text-to-Video | Native text-to-video with prompt-driven camera planning, complex action and synchronized audio-video generation |
| Image-to-Video | Image-to-video plus multimodal reference generation for characters, scenes, composition and visual style |
| Video-to-Video | Video-reference, targeted editing and continuation workflows within the multimodal system |
| Reference-to-Video | Up to 9 images + 3 video clips + 3 audio clips + natural-language instructions |
| Video Extension | Stable prompt-controlled continuation and extension of existing video |
| Multi-Shot Generation |
| Up to 15-second high-quality multi-shot audio-video output with narrative and subject continuity |
| Generation Modes | Text-to-Video · Image-to-Video · Multimodal Reference-to-Video · Video Editing · Video Extension · Multi-Shot Audio-Video |
| Pricing model | Usage-based token billing + prepaid resource packs; pricing varies by resolution and whether video input is used |
| Maximum Resolution | 480p · 720p native output; 1080p availability depends on the serving platform/API tier |
| Maximum Clip Duration | 4–15 seconds per generation |
| Motion Control | References can transfer motion rhythm, camera movement and visual effects from uploaded video |
| Character Consistency | Strong subject consistency across complex stories and multi-shot output; multi-subject consistency still has room for improvement |
| AI Video Editing | Prompt-driven targeted editing of specified clips, characters, actions and storylines |
| Native Audio Generation | Native joint audio-video generation with synchronized dual-channel audio |
| Sound Effects | Native synchronized sound design including ambient sound and scene-matched effects |
| Voice / Dialogue | Native character voiceovers and dialogue within joint audio-video generation; audio aligns with visual rhythm |
| Web App | Available through Jimeng AI / supported ByteDance experiences |
| Mobile App | Available through Doubao app experience |
| Starting Price | API token-based: Seedance 2.0 list price 92 RMB/M tokens at 480p/720p without video input; 102 RMB/M at 1080p |
| Official Website | https://seed.bytedance.com/en/seedance2_0 |
| Developer/API URL | https://docs.volcengine.com/docs/82379/1520757?lang=zh |
| Pricing URL | https://docs.volcengine.com/docs/ark/model-pricing?lang=en&redirect=1 |
| Model Version | Seedance 2.0 |
| Last Verified | 2026-10-06 |
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