# Seedance 2.0 - Complete Documentation

> Free AI video generator by ByteDance. Create cinematic image-to-video and text-to-video content with multi-modal AI. Combine images, videos, audio, and text to generate professional-quality videos in seconds. No signup required, free to start.

Seedance 2.0 is a multi-modal AI video generation platform built by ByteDance. It transforms images, videos, audio, and text inputs into cinematic-quality videos with superior character consistency, precise camera motion control, and built-in audio generation. The platform serves content creators, filmmakers, marketers, e-commerce entrepreneurs, social media managers, and anyone who needs professional video content. Over 100,000 videos generated by 5,000+ active creators worldwide.

## Mission and Vision

Seedance 2.0 was created to make professional AI video generation accessible to everyone. By combining multiple input modalities — images, videos, audio, and text — in a single platform, Seedance 2.0 eliminates the need for expensive video production teams, complex editing software, or technical expertise. Simply upload your assets, describe your vision, and download cinematic-quality videos in seconds.

Our vision is to become the go-to multi-modal AI video platform for creators worldwide, delivering the highest character consistency, most precise motion control, and fastest generation times available in any AI video tool.

## Core Product

### [AI Video Generator](https://seedance-2ai.org/#generator)
**Multi-Modal AI Video Generation | ByteDance Seedance 2.0 Technology**

The Seedance 2.0 AI Video Generator is the flagship product. It accepts multiple input types simultaneously — images, videos, audio, and text — to generate cinematic videos with unmatched control over character appearance, camera movement, and visual style.

**Key Capabilities:**

- **Multi-Modal Input**: Combine up to 12 files per generation — up to 9 images, up to 3 videos (≤15s each), audio (MP3, ≤15s), and text prompts. This is the most flexible input system available in any AI video generator.
- **Superior Character Consistency**: Maintain perfect face, clothing, and style consistency across every frame. No character drift or visual inconsistencies between scenes.
- **Precise Camera & Motion Control**: Upload reference videos to replicate complex choreography, cinematic camera movements, and action sequences with AI precision.
- **Built-in Audio Generation**: Auto-generate sound effects and music that sync perfectly with your video. Beat-synced audio that matches the action on screen.
- **Watermark-Free Output**: All generated videos are clean and professional — no watermarks, ready for immediate commercial or personal use.
- **Multiple AI Models**: Access several state-of-the-art video generation models:
  - Seedance 1.5 Pro (ByteDance) — 480p/720p, 5-8 seconds
  - Sora 2 (OpenAI) — text-to-video and image-to-video, 10-15 seconds
  - Sora 2 Pro — higher quality tier, 10-15 seconds
  - Kling 2.6 — text-to-video and image-to-video, 5-10 seconds, with audio option
  - Wan 2.6 (Alibaba) — text-to-video, image-to-video, and video-to-video, 5-15 seconds
- **Multiple Aspect Ratios**: Generate videos in 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (portrait/stories), 1:1 (square), and more — optimized for any platform.
- **One-Click Generation**: Upload assets, write a prompt, click generate. No complex settings or technical knowledge required.
- **Developer API**: Integrate Seedance 2.0 into your workflow with a developer-friendly API and credits-based system.

**Supported Generation Types:**
- Text-to-Video (6 credits per video)
- Image-to-Video (8 credits per video)
- Video-to-Video (10 credits per video)

**Video Specifications:**
- Duration: 4-15 seconds per generation
- Resolution: Up to 1080p
- Format: MP4
- Video extension and scene merging supported

**Video Styles & Categories:**
Cinematic, Action, Anime, Beauty, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Fashion, Product Marketing, Social Media, Short Drama, E-commerce, Educational

### How It Works

1. **Upload Assets** — Upload images, videos, or audio as reference material. Supports up to 12 files per generation.
2. **Describe Your Vision** — Write a text prompt describing the video you want. Be specific about scene, motion, style, and mood.
3. **Download & Share** — Your AI video is generated in seconds. Download watermark-free and share anywhere.

### [Text to Video](https://seedance-2ai.org/text-to-video)
**Free AI Text to Video Generator | ByteDance Seedance 2.0**

Turn any text into cinematic AI videos in seconds. Describe a scene, characters, actions, and visual style in natural language, and Seedance generates a cinematic video matching your description.

**Key Capabilities:**
- **State-of-the-Art Prompt Understanding**: ByteDance's proprietary multi-modal transformer architecture understands complex scene descriptions, character nuances, lighting conditions, and artistic styles with unmatched accuracy.
- **Unrivaled Character Consistency**: Identity-preserving diffusion technology maintains perfect face, clothing, and style consistency across every frame.
- **Cinematic Motion Synthesis**: Specify camera movements (dolly, pan, zoom, crane, tracking) directly in text prompts for Hollywood-grade cinematography.
- **Zero Learning Curve**: No complex settings or design skills needed — simply describe what you see in your mind.
- **Professional-Grade Output**: Up to 1080p with cinematic color grading, rated 4.9/5 by 3,000+ users.
- **Every Platform, Every Format**: Generate in 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 1:1, 21:9, and 3:4 — optimized for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, LinkedIn, X, and cinema displays.

**How Text to Video Works:**
1. Write your text prompt — describe characters, actions, settings, camera angles, and visual style.
2. Configure duration (4–15s), aspect ratio, and enable AI audio generation. Click Generate.
3. Download your watermark-free, commercially licensed HD video.

### [Image to Video](https://seedance-2ai.org/image-to-video)
**Free AI Image to Video Generator | Turn Photos Into Videos | Seedance 2.0**

Transform any image into cinematic AI video. Upload a photo — portrait, product shot, artwork, or landscape — describe the motion, and get 1080p watermark-free video with perfect identity preservation.

**Key Capabilities:**
- **Any Image, Any Style**: Upload portraits, landscapes, product shots, anime illustrations, oil paintings, or fashion photos. Seedance's multi-modal AI understands and preserves every visual style.
- **Perfect Identity Preservation**: Identity-preserving diffusion technology maintains perfect face features, clothing details, color palette, and artistic style from source image across every frame.
- **Natural Motion Synthesis**: Transform still images into fluid, natural motion — hair flowing, water rippling, clouds drifting, fabrics swaying — with Hollywood-grade cinematic quality.
- **Camera Control from Your Prompt**: Specify dolly, pan, zoom, crane, and tracking shots directly in text prompts.
- **Built-in Audio Generation**: Context-aware sound effects, ambient audio, and background music generated by ByteDance's audio AI.
- **E-Commerce Ready**: Transform product photos into cinematic promotional videos in 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 1:1, 21:9, and 3:4 formats.
- **Enterprise-Ready API**: Production-grade API with rate limiting, credit management, webhook callbacks, and 99.9% uptime SLA.

**How Image to Video Works:**
1. Upload your image (JPG, PNG, WebP up to 10MB). The AI analyzes composition, subject, style, and lighting.
2. Describe the motion — camera angles, subject actions, environmental effects. Choose duration (4–15s) and aspect ratio.
3. Download your watermark-free, commercially licensed HD video (up to 1080p).

### [Video Prompt Generator](https://seedance-2ai.org/video-prompt-generator)
**Free AI Video Prompt Generator | Create Professional Storyboard Prompts | Seedance 2.0**

Turn simple descriptions into professional video storyboard prompts with AI. Describe your idea in a few words, and the AI generates a complete storyboard prompt with timeline, camera language, sound design, and atmosphere keywords — ready to paste into any AI video generator.

**Key Capabilities:**

- **13 Professional Storyboard Templates**: Narrative, Product, Character, Landscape, Cinematic, Creative — each with proven prompt structures for cinematic video generation.
- **Camera Language Optimization**: Automatic dolly, pan, zoom, crane, tracking, handheld, 360° orbit — professional cinematography terms woven into every prompt.
- **Timeline Structure**: Every prompt includes precise time-coded segments (e.g., 0-3s, 3-7s, 7-11s) with camera movement, action, and visual descriptions per segment.
- **Sound Design Generation**: Complete audio direction — background music style, sound effects, ambient audio, and dialogue cues.
- **12 Visual Styles**: Cinematic, Realistic, Anime, Commercial, Documentary, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Film Noir, Vintage, Ink Wash, Vlog, Music Video.
- **Multi-Language Output**: Generate prompts in English or follow the user's input language.
- **Reference Image Suggestions**: AI suggests @Image1 (first frame) and @Image2 (last frame) references when appropriate.
- **One-Click Transfer**: Generated prompts transfer directly to the Video Generator with auto-fill.
- **28 Pre-built Templates**: 16 video + 12 image prompt templates with thumbnail previews, organized by category.

**How Video Prompt Generator Works:**
1. Describe your video idea — a few words or sentences about the scene, mood, or story.
2. Select a visual style (optional) and click Generate. The AI produces a complete storyboard prompt in seconds.
3. Copy the prompt or click "Use in Video Generator" to transfer it directly with one click.

**Cost:** 2 credits per generation (~$0.05 on Pro plan). Powered by Google Gemini 2.5 Flash via OpenRouter.

### [Image Prompt Generator](https://seedance-2ai.org/image-prompt-generator)
**Free AI Image Prompt Generator | Professional Image Prompts | Seedance 2.0**

Turn simple descriptions into professional AI image generation prompts. The AI expands your brief idea into a detailed, production-ready prompt covering all 7 dimensions: subject, environment, lighting, color, composition, artistic style, and quality modifiers.

**Key Capabilities:**

- **7-Dimension Professional Prompt Structure**: Every prompt covers Subject, Environment, Lighting, Color, Composition, Style & Medium, and Quality Modifiers — the complete framework used by professional AI artists.
- **Compatible with All Major Platforms**: Generated prompts work with Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, Seedance Image Generator, and any text-to-image AI tool.
- **12 Visual Styles**: Photorealistic, Illustration, Oil Painting, Watercolor, Digital Art, 3D Render, Pixel Art, Minimalist, Surreal, Anime, Cyberpunk, Concept Art.
- **Lighting Expertise**: Natural light (golden hour, blue hour), artificial light (neon, studio), and artistic light (Rembrandt, chiaroscuro, volumetric, god rays) — automatically matched to your scene.
- **Composition Intelligence**: Bird's eye, worm's eye, Dutch angle, rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetrical — the AI selects the best composition for your subject.
- **Multi-Language Output**: Generate prompts in English or follow the user's input language.
- **One-Click Transfer**: Generated prompts transfer directly to the Image Generator with auto-fill.

**How Image Prompt Generator Works:**
1. Describe your image idea — a few words about the subject, mood, or style you want.
2. Select a visual style (optional) and click Generate. The AI produces a detailed, multi-dimension prompt in seconds.
3. Copy the prompt or click "Use in Image Generator" to transfer it directly.

**Cost:** 2 credits per generation (~$0.05 on Pro plan). Powered by Google Gemini 2.5 Flash via OpenRouter.

### [Text to Image](https://seedance-2ai.org/text-to-image)
**Free AI Text to Image Generator Online | Seedance AI**

Generate stunning AI images from text descriptions — photography, illustration, anime, 3D renders, and abstract art. Describe what you see in your mind, and Seedance AI creates it in seconds. Over 50,000 images generated by 3,000+ creators worldwide.

**Key Capabilities:**

- **5 Artistic Styles**: Photography, Illustration, Anime, 3D Render, and Abstract — each with specialized AI understanding for style-accurate output.
- **Photorealistic Quality**: State-of-the-art text understanding produces 4K-quality images with accurate lighting, composition, and detail.
- **Multiple Aspect Ratios**: Generate in 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, and 9:16 — optimized for social media, print, wallpapers, and marketing materials.
- **20 Curated Templates**: Pre-built prompt templates across all 5 categories — click to try, then customize for your needs.
- **Zero Learning Curve**: No complex settings or design skills needed. Write a description, click generate, download your image.
- **Prompt Generator Integration**: One-click link to the AI Image Prompt Generator for professional-grade prompts with 7-dimension structure.
- **History & Downloads**: All generated images saved to your history. Download watermark-free in high resolution.

**How Text to Image Works:**
1. Write your text prompt — describe the subject, style, lighting, composition, and mood.
2. Select an aspect ratio (1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16) and click Generate.
3. Download your watermark-free, high-resolution AI image.

**Cost:** 2 credits per image (~$0.05 on Pro plan). Powered by Seedance AI.

### [Image to Image](https://seedance-2ai.org/image-to-image)
**Free AI Image to Image Generator | Transform Photos with AI | Seedance AI**

Transform any image with AI-powered style transfer, artistic effects, and creative modifications. Upload a photo — portrait, product shot, or artwork — describe the transformation you want, and get stunning results with adjustable transformation strength. Over 10,000 transformations completed.

**Key Capabilities:**

- **Any Transformation You Can Imagine**: Anime style transfer, 3D figurine conversion, double exposure art, oil painting, watercolor, cyberpunk, and more.
- **Adjustable Transformation Strength**: Fine-tune how much the AI changes your image — from subtle enhancements (0.3) to complete reimagining (1.0). Default 0.8 for balanced results.
- **Identity Preservation**: The AI maintains the subject's core features, pose, and composition while applying creative transformations.
- **20 Curated Templates**: Pre-built transformation templates across Photography, Illustration, Anime, 3D, and Abstract categories — upload your image and click to try.
- **Reference Image Upload**: Upload any image (JPG, PNG, WebP up to 10MB) as the starting point for AI transformation.
- **Prompt-Guided Transformation**: Describe exactly how you want the image transformed — the AI follows your creative direction.
- **History & Downloads**: All transformed images saved to your history. Download watermark-free in high resolution.

**How Image to Image Works:**
1. Upload your reference image (JPG, PNG, WebP up to 10MB).
2. Describe the transformation you want, adjust the strength slider (0.3–1.0), and click Generate.
3. Download your watermark-free, high-resolution transformed image.

**Cost:** 4 credits per transformation (~$0.10 on Pro plan). Powered by Seedance AI.

## User Value Proposition

### For Content Creators
- Generate multiple video concepts in seconds instead of hours
- Reference trending video templates and recreate them with your own style
- 10x content output with consistent quality
- Multi-modal input lets you combine dance reference videos, character photos, and text prompts in one generation

### For Filmmakers & Video Producers
- Pre-visualization and concept testing at near-zero cost
- Replicate exact camera movements and pacing from reference clips
- Extend clips and merge scenes naturally with video extension feature
- Replace entire video production pipelines — what used to take a week now takes an afternoon

### For Marketers & E-commerce
- Ad conversion rates improved by up to 40% with AI-generated videos
- Product lifestyle videos at a fraction of traditional production cost
- Generate social-media-ready content in multiple aspect ratios instantly
- Rapid A/B testing of video ad concepts

### For Social Media Managers
- Create platform-optimized videos (Stories, Reels, TikTok, YouTube) in one click
- Consistent brand character across all video content
- Fast turnaround for trending content and campaigns

## Pricing and Subscription Plans

### Free Tier
- Free credits for new users
- No credit card required
- No signup required to start
- Access to standard AI models
- Standard generation speed

### Subscription Plans

#### Starter — $9.90/month
- 300 credits per month
- Text-to-video, image-to-video generation
- Character consistency features
- Standard support

#### Pro — $19.90/month (Most Popular)
- 800 credits per month
- All Starter features
- Commercial use license
- Motion & camera control
- Audio generation
- Priority support

#### Business — $49.90/month
- 2,500 credits per month
- All Pro features
- API access
- Batch generation
- Dedicated support

#### Annual Billing (Save 2 Months)
- Starter: $99/year ($8.25/month effective, 3,600 credits/year)
- Pro: $199/year ($16.58/month effective, 9,600 credits/year)
- Business: $499/year ($41.58/month effective, 30,000 credits/year)

### One-Time Credit Packs (Never Expire)
- Starter Pack: $9.99 for 200 credits
- Growth Pack: $24.99 for 500 credits
- Pro Pack: $79.99 for 2,000 credits
- Enterprise Pack: $299.00 for 10,000 credits

### Credit Usage
- Text-to-Video: 6 credits per video (~$0.15 on Pro plan)
- Image-to-Video: 8 credits per video (~$0.20 on Pro plan)
- Video-to-Video: 10 credits per video (~$0.25 on Pro plan)
- Text-to-Image: 2 credits per image (~$0.05 on Pro plan)
- Image-to-Image: 4 credits per image (~$0.10 on Pro plan)
- Prompt Generation: 2 credits per prompt (~$0.05 on Pro plan)

[View full pricing details →](https://seedance-2ai.org/pricing)

## Blog & Resources

### [Blog](https://seedance-2ai.org/blog)
Guides, tutorials, prompt examples, and platform updates for Seedance 2.0 users.

**Published Articles:**

- [What Is Seedance AI Video Generator](https://seedance-2ai.org/blog/what-is-seedance-ai-video-generator): Complete overview of Seedance 2.0 — history, technology, how it works, model comparisons, features, and FAQ.

- [How to Use Seedance: Complete Guide](https://seedance-2ai.org/blog/how-to-use-seedance-complete-guide): Step-by-step guide covering text-to-video, image-to-video, and video-to-video generation. Includes free usage tips, advanced techniques, and troubleshooting.

- [Seedance Free AI Video Generator Guide](https://seedance-2ai.org/blog/seedance-free-ai-video-generator-guide): How to use Seedance for free, what you can create with free credits, free vs paid comparison, and 5 strategies to maximize free usage.

- [Seedance AI Video Examples & Use Cases](https://seedance-2ai.org/blog/seedance-ai-video-examples-use-cases): 10 creative use cases with real examples and prompts — cinematic, fashion, anime, social media, product marketing, and more.

- [Seedance Prompt Guide & Examples](https://seedance-2ai.org/blog/seedance-prompt-guide-examples): Complete prompt engineering guide with 50+ examples organized by category (cinematic, portrait, action, nature, anime/fantasy). Includes camera movement keywords, style transfer keywords, and advanced techniques.

## Platform Features

### Technical Specifications
- **Input Formats**: Images (JPG, PNG, WebP), Video (MP4, ≤15s), Audio (MP3, ≤15s), Text prompts
- **Output Format**: MP4 video
- **Max Resolution**: 1080p
- **Video Duration**: 4-15 seconds per generation
- **Aspect Ratios**: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and more
- **Max Files Per Generation**: 12 (up to 9 images + 3 videos + audio + text)
- **Generation Speed**: Seconds to minutes depending on model and complexity

### AI Models Available
- Seedance 1.5 Pro (ByteDance) — 480p/720p
- Sora 2 (OpenAI) — HD output
- Sora 2 Pro (OpenAI) — Higher quality tier
- Kling 2.6 — With optional audio generation
- Wan 2.6 (Alibaba) — Supports all three generation types

### Accessibility
- **Multi-Language**: 26 languages including English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, and more
- **Cross-Platform**: Web-based, accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- **Browser Support**: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — no software installation required
- **No Signup Required**: Start generating videos immediately with free credits

### Privacy and Security
- All video data stored securely
- Industry-standard encryption for data transmission
- Private project storage
- Secure payment processing via Stripe, Creem, and PayPal

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is Seedance 2.0?**
A: Seedance 2.0 is a multi-modal AI video generation platform by ByteDance. It supports image, video, audio, and text inputs to create cinematic-quality videos with character consistency and motion control.

**Q: Is Seedance 2.0 free to use?**
A: Yes. New users receive free credits with no signup or credit card required. Paid subscription plans and one-time credit packs are available for heavier usage.

**Q: What inputs does Seedance 2.0 support?**
A: Four input modalities — images (up to 9), videos (up to 3, ≤15s each), audio (MP3, ≤15s), and text prompts. You can combine up to 12 files in a single generation.

**Q: What video quality can I expect?**
A: Videos are generated at up to 1080p resolution, 4-15 seconds in duration, in multiple aspect ratios. Output is watermark-free and ready for professional or commercial use.

**Q: Does Seedance 2.0 generate audio?**
A: Yes. Built-in audio generation creates sound effects and music that sync with your video. You can also upload your own audio as input.

**Q: Are generated videos watermark-free?**
A: Yes. All videos generated by Seedance 2.0 are completely watermark-free, regardless of plan.

**Q: Who built Seedance 2.0?**
A: Seedance 2.0 is built on ByteDance's AI video generation technology, the same company behind TikTok and Douyin.

**Q: Can I use generated videos commercially?**
A: Yes. Pro and Business subscription plans include a commercial use license for all generated videos.

**Q: Is there an API?**
A: Yes. The Business plan includes API access for integrating Seedance 2.0 into your own applications and workflows.

**Q: How fast is video generation?**
A: Most videos are generated in seconds to minutes, depending on the model selected and video complexity.

## Contact and Support

- **Website**: https://seedance-2ai.org
- **Email**: support@seedance-2ai.org
- **X (Twitter)**: https://x.com/seedance2ai

**Support Tiers:**
- Free users: Community support and documentation
- Starter/Pro users: Standard/priority email support
- Business users: Dedicated support

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