Seedance 2.5

Create video scenes from a written brief or a reference image. Shape the action, camera movement and visual style, then refine each clip for the story you want to tell.

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Make each instruction count

Define the action, framing and visual direction before adding more complexity.

Develop an action across a longer clip

Seedance 2.5 supports clips up to 30 seconds. Use that space to stage an action with a beginning, development and finish. The creation workflow determines the duration you can select.

Illustration of a cyclist moving along a clear route while a camera follows

Choose a point of view for the scene

A city tour changes when the camera observes a street, follows a subject or moves toward a landmark. Choose a viewpoint that supports the scene instead of adding motion for its own sake.

Illustration of street level and elevated camera viewpoints aimed at the same landmark

Keep the visual direction consistent

A travel scene works best when the subject, location, light and pacing feel connected. Keep those decisions stable and adjust one element at a time as you develop the clip.

Illustration of three travel scenes with the same character and visual direction

Turn a video idea into a clear brief

Describe the scene you need
Start with the subject, setting and one main action. Add a reference image when you need a visual starting point.
Continue into the video task
Keep the order of events in your brief when you choose Try in YouMind. Your prompt and reference images continue into the task with this model; the creation workflow determines the available controls.
Review the clip and make a focused change
Watch the full clip with attention to movement, continuity and sound where selected. Refine a specific detail, such as the pace or framing, instead of changing the whole brief at once.

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Compare video models

Seedance 2.5 publishes longer clip and reference limits. The table compares model capabilities; this page starts with text and image references.

Model comparison
Compare	Seedance 2.5	Seedance 2.0
Generated media	Video and audio generated together, including movement, dialogue and background sound.	Video and audio generated together, including movement, dialogue and background sound.
Length per generation	Up to 30 seconds, with more time for a scene to develop.	Up to 15 seconds per generation for a short scene.
Image references	Up to 30 images for a larger set of subjects, settings and styles.	Up to 9 images to guide characters, settings and visual style.
Video and audio referencesPer-type limits are shown; combined upload limits also apply.	Up to 10 video clips and 10 audio clips for movement and sound references.	Up to 3 video clips and 3 audio clips for movement and sound references.

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What our users say

A lump of clay becoming a bowl gave me a concrete starting point for a Seedance 2.5 video prompt. I described the turning wheel, the hands and the rim taking shape so I had a clear action to judge in each version.
Giulia NeriCeramic artist
For my paper crane animation, a fixed overhead view worked better as a brief than a list of camera moves.
Hugo BernardMotion designer
For a short comedy clip, I tried a penguin arriving at an office with a fish-shaped briefcase. Seedance 2.5 text to video is a place to explore that visual gag. I write the entrance and the reaction as separate beats in the same scene.
Iris ChenComedy writer
My reference image was a perfume bottle on dark stone. For the image to video version, I asked for a thin line of light to cross the bottle as the camera moved closer. One reveal was enough to give the product scene a purpose.
KaiArt director
I use Seedance 2.5 to develop travel video concepts around a point of view. Following a cyclist into a market tells a different story from looking down on the same street. Choosing the viewpoint comes before choosing the motion.
Lena J.Travel storyteller
A shy robot trying to give someone a flower became my character animation study. I kept the setting simple and worked on the pause, the step forward and the hand gesture. Those details gave me something specific to revise.
Milo TorresAnimation student
My miniature bakery has a tiny delivery cart and a crooked doorway. For a Seedance 2.5 animation concept, I described the cart stopping at the door and one light turning on. A single action gave the little set a reason to feel alive.
NellMiniature artist
A glass of iced tea, one falling lemon slice and a fixed close view. I use that kind of focused video prompt to explore a beverage shot before deciding which details need a practical shoot.
Oscar FernandezFood filmmaker
A costume drawing tells me about shape; a movement study asks a different question. Using a reference image with Seedance 2.5, I explore how a cape might settle after a character turns, then take that idea back to the design.
Pia KellerCostume designer
For a seasonal video background, I wanted a train passing through a snowy landscape. I described the train's direction, the drifting snow and a distant viewpoint, then checked that the background movement supported the main action.
Quinn SullivanEnvironmental artist
The subject was a fern uncurling. I asked for a close view with an uncluttered background so I could focus on the shape of the movement. I treat the result as a visual study, not a scientific record.
RemyBotanical illustrator
I sketch match cuts as separate shot ideas. A spinning coin and a turning bicycle wheel give me two Seedance 2.5 video concepts to review before I try joining them in the edit.
Sasha DuboisVideo editor

A lump of clay becoming a bowl gave me a concrete starting point for a Seedance 2.5 video prompt. I described the turning wheel, the hands and the rim taking shape so I had a clear action to judge in each version.
Giulia NeriCeramic artist
For my paper crane animation, a fixed overhead view worked better as a brief than a list of camera moves.
Hugo BernardMotion designer
For a short comedy clip, I tried a penguin arriving at an office with a fish-shaped briefcase. Seedance 2.5 text to video is a place to explore that visual gag. I write the entrance and the reaction as separate beats in the same scene.
Iris ChenComedy writer
My reference image was a perfume bottle on dark stone. For the image to video version, I asked for a thin line of light to cross the bottle as the camera moved closer. One reveal was enough to give the product scene a purpose.
KaiArt director
I use Seedance 2.5 to develop travel video concepts around a point of view. Following a cyclist into a market tells a different story from looking down on the same street. Choosing the viewpoint comes before choosing the motion.
Lena J.Travel storyteller
A shy robot trying to give someone a flower became my character animation study. I kept the setting simple and worked on the pause, the step forward and the hand gesture. Those details gave me something specific to revise.
Milo TorresAnimation student
My miniature bakery has a tiny delivery cart and a crooked doorway. For a Seedance 2.5 animation concept, I described the cart stopping at the door and one light turning on. A single action gave the little set a reason to feel alive.
NellMiniature artist
A glass of iced tea, one falling lemon slice and a fixed close view. I use that kind of focused video prompt to explore a beverage shot before deciding which details need a practical shoot.
Oscar FernandezFood filmmaker
A costume drawing tells me about shape; a movement study asks a different question. Using a reference image with Seedance 2.5, I explore how a cape might settle after a character turns, then take that idea back to the design.
Pia KellerCostume designer
For a seasonal video background, I wanted a train passing through a snowy landscape. I described the train's direction, the drifting snow and a distant viewpoint, then checked that the background movement supported the main action.
Quinn SullivanEnvironmental artist
The subject was a fern uncurling. I asked for a close view with an uncluttered background so I could focus on the shape of the movement. I treat the result as a visual study, not a scientific record.
RemyBotanical illustrator
I sketch match cuts as separate shot ideas. A spinning coin and a turning bicycle wheel give me two Seedance 2.5 video concepts to review before I try joining them in the edit.
Sasha DuboisVideo editor

Questions before you start

How should I brief a product video

Choose one thing the viewer should notice, such as a material, a making process or an everyday use. Describe the product, setting, lighting and one camera move. Use a reference image when product appearance matters.

Can I use a reference image

Yes. Upload an image and describe how the scene should develop from it. Name the subject, the intended movement and the details to preserve, then review the result for changes.

Does a longer clip replace the whole editing process

A longer generation gives an action more time to develop. A finished film can still require several clips, editing and continuity checks. Decide which part belongs in one generation and which parts need separate shots, then review the joins.

Can I upload video or audio references here

This page accepts text and up to five JPEG, PNG or WebP images, each up to 20 MB. It does not take video or audio uploads. Seedance 2.5 publishes broader reference capabilities; access to those inputs depends on the creation workflow.

How does video generation use credits

The model and generation settings determine how many account credits a video uses. A Skill can be free to use while its model calls still consume credits. The pricing section shows the current plans and included credit allowances.

What should I check when a clip includes sound

Check dialogue timing, spoken words, background sound and whether the audio stays consistent across cuts. Watch and listen to the full clip together before using it; a coherent visual scene still needs an audio review.