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  • ByteDance
  • Standard
  • Generate video

Seedance 2.5

Build longer, reference-aware audiovisual stories with stronger edit control.

Up to half a minute, with sound.

  • Generate video

Curated output references.

Current API configuration

What goes in. What comes back.

The model defines every slot it reads and every result it returns. Required inputs must be present before a run can begin.

Inputs

Prompts and source material

Prompt

Text · Required

First frame

Image, Video · Optional

Image reference

Image · Optional · Up to 5

Video reference

Video · Optional

Outputs

Files and structured results

Video

Video

Available controls

Configure the run.

Control Available values Requirement
Aspect ratio auto, 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 Optional
Resolution 480p, 720p Optional
Duration 4–30 Optional
With audio On, Off Optional
Seed Integer Optional

Works especially well for

  • Cinematic single-shot sequences
  • Character and art-direction continuity
  • Reference-heavy creative direction
  • Shots with controlled atmosphere

Know the trade-offs

  • Long, high-resolution outputs become expensive quickly.
  • Complex reference sets still need careful direction.
  • Fast camera changes can reduce subject consistency.
  • Every final result still needs editorial review.

Configure the model.
Keep the result in the cut.

The generation returns to the scene, asset folder and timeline it belongs to.