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seedance-2
Text to Video
First and Last Frame
Multimodal Reference
Model:
20 credits/per second | 480p: 10 cr/s ($0.05, with video input), 20 cr/s ($0.10, no video input); 720p: 20 cr/s ($0.10, with video input), 40 cr/s ($0.20, no video input)
Input

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JPEG, PNG, or WebP (max 10MB)

Click to upload image

JPEG, PNG, or WebP (max 10MB)

Click to upload image

JPEG, PNG, or WebP (max 10MB)

Click to upload video

MP4, WebM, or MOV (max 50MB). Enables discounted per-second rate.

Click to upload audio

MP3, WAV, OGG, or M4A (max 20MB)

5s
4s15s

Produce a synchronized audio track together with the video.

40 credits/s ($0.20/s, no video input) x 5s = 200 credits

Output

Example Output

This is sample data. Generate your own video to see real results.

Task ID:

TJ61OM2GRJ9BWYWH

Status:

finished

Created:

2026-04-17T00:00:00

Progress:

100%

Affordable Seedance 2 API - Multimodal Video Generation with Native Audio

Access Seedance 2 and Seedance 2 Fast instantly on Vidgo API - no waitlist required. Generate short-form cinematic video from prompt-only starts, first and last frame guidance, or multimodal reference inputs with optional native audio, stronger motion direction, and transparent pay-per-second pricing.

Seedance 2.0 is positioned around unified audio-video generation, multimodal references, multi-shot storytelling, and director-level control over camera, lighting, and motion. On Vidgo API, the current integration exposes that through one async workflow with 480p or 720p output, durations from 4 to 15 seconds, and standard or fast pricing tiers.

Available Seedance 2 API Workflows on Vidgo API

Seedance 2 Text to Video

Start from text prompts when you need fast ideation, cinematic concept tests, or short-form creative drafts. Choose Seedance 2 for the quality-first path or Seedance 2 Fast for lower-cost iteration.

Seedance 2 First and Last Frame Video

Use one or two image_urls to anchor how a clip opens, closes, or transitions. This is the cleanest current workflow for guided before-after reveals, cutscene transitions, and prompt-plus-frame control.

Seedance 2 Reference to Video

Use reference image, reference video, and reference audio inputs when motion, timing, camera feel, or scene tone need tighter steering than prompt-only generation. Reference video also unlocks the lowest pay-per-second tier.

Key Features of Seedance 2 API

A Seedance 2.0-inspired workflow for short-form cinematic video, multimodal references, and optional native audio on Vidgo API.

Unified Audio-Video Joint Generation

Seedance 2.0 is publicly positioned around generating video and audio as one coordinated system instead of forcing teams to bolt sound on later. That makes it a strong fit for clips where dialogue timing, ambient sound, rhythm, and picture need to land together from the first draft rather than in post-production cleanup.

  • Generate video and audio in one flow
  • Support dialogue, ambience, and sound direction
  • Reduce manual sync work after generation

Multimodal Inputs: Text, Image, Video, and Audio

The underlying Seedance 2.0 model is publicly positioned as a multimodal video system that understands text, image, video, and audio references together. On Vidgo API, the current integration exposes that through prompt-only starts, first/last frame guidance with image_urls, or reference-driven generation through reference_image_urls, reference_video_urls, and reference_audio_urls.

  • Start from text alone when needed
  • Use image_urls for frame-guided clips
  • Use reference assets for tighter control

Native Multi-Shot Storytelling

One of the biggest reasons teams look at Seedance 2.0 is its positioning around multi-shot storytelling from a single creative brief. Even when the Vidgo API output is limited to short clips, that narrative control helps with teaser sequences, ad hooks, pre-vis cuts, and short scenes that need a beginning, a destination, and cleaner transitions inside one generation pass.

  • Push multiple beats from one prompt
  • Keep style and pacing more coherent
  • Fit teasers, ads, and pre-vis scenes

Native Dialogue and Lip-Sync in Short-Form Workflows

Seedance 2.0 is publicly positioned around audio-aware generation, multilingual dialogue alignment, and stronger lip-sync than earlier Seedance releases. On Vidgo API, you can enable generate_audio for native audio output and use reference audio in reference mode when timing, delivery, or rhythm matter to the result.

  • Enable generate_audio in the same request
  • Use reference audio for timing-aware direction
  • Better fit for dialogue or rhythm-led clips

Director-Level Cinematic Control

Seedance 2.0 is known for director-style control over motion, camera behavior, lighting, and physical realism. That makes it useful for action, dance, sports, and stylized short-form storytelling where generic motion is not enough and teams want clearer camera language, better movement stability, and stronger cinematic direction from the model.

  • Support cinematic camera intent
  • Handle motion-heavy creative more cleanly
  • Improve realism in short action scenes

Reference-Led Extension and Iterative Refinement

Seedance 2.0 is also positioned around extension, style transfer, and iterative refinement rather than single-pass generation only. On Vidgo API, the most practical version of that today is reference-led generation with image, video, and audio inputs plus a standard async loop that makes repeated prompt and asset adjustments easier to manage.

  • Iterate with prompt and reference updates
  • Use video reference for stronger motion carryover
  • Keep the same async workflow across revisions

Who Can Benefit from Seedance 2 API?

Film and Pre-Visualization

Generate short multi-beat pre-vis sequences with stronger camera intent, audio direction, and motion continuity. Seedance 2 is useful when directors need to test pacing, blocking, transitions, or atmosphere before costly manual production.

Multilingual Content Localization

Adapt one campaign concept into region-specific variants with audio-aware creative direction, localized timing, and stronger character continuity. This is useful for teams shipping short-form creative across multiple markets.

Advertising and Marketing

Combine product visuals, reference footage, copy direction, and optional audio to build ad concepts, reels, and social-first campaign variations faster. Seedance 2 Fast is especially useful for draft-heavy iteration loops.

Gaming and Interactive Media

Prototype cutscenes, action beats, character teasers, and short-worldbuilding sequences with stronger motion cues and cinematic framing. Reference inputs help keep game universe visuals and shot style more coherent.

Education and Training

Build short explainers, training clips, and presenter-led content where visual pacing and audio direction matter. Seedance 2 is useful when teams want a richer short-form format than static slides or silent motion.

Music Videos and Cinematic B-Roll

Use reference audio, reference video, and strong motion prompts for rhythm-led visuals, performance cuts, and cinematic b-roll. Seedance 2 is a strong fit for dance, gesture-heavy scenes, and timing-aware short clips.

Seedance 2 API vs Seedance 1.0 Pro, Sora 2, and Veo 3.1 - Model Comparison

A workflow-level comparison based on current Vidgo support and each model's public positioning. Use it to choose the right control surface, audio path, and output profile before testing prompts in the playground.

FeatureSeedance 2Seedance 1.0 ProSora 2Veo 3.1
Input ModesPrompt, first/last frames, image/video/audio refsPrompt, imagePrompt, imagePrompt, image, first/last frames
Native AudioOptional generate_audio plus audio refsNo native audio in current Vidgo flowSynchronized native audioNative audio in every generation
Reference DepthImage, video, and audio reference workflowsSingle image-guided pathPrompt-led with single-image guidanceUp to 3 image refs or frame guidance
Duration on Vidgo4 to 15 seconds5 or 10 secondsUp to 15 seconds8 seconds
Resolution on Vidgo480p or 720p720p or 1080p720p720p, 1080p, or 4K
Core StrengthMultimodal control with audio-aware directionFast cinematic multi-shot qualityAudio-forward cinematic generationPremium fidelity with native audio
Best FitReference-heavy guided short-form videoEarlier Seedance image-guided workflowsPrompt-led cinematic clips with synced soundPremium ads and polished social video
Pricing ShapePer-second, lower with video refsPer-video tiers by duration and resolutionFlat per generationPer video by Fast or Quality tier

Model behavior, duration, and hosting details can change by provider and tier. Confirm current production requirements inside the Vidgo dashboard and API docs.

How to Use Seedance 2 API on Vidgo API

Step 1: Register and create your API key.
Get instant Seedance 2 and Seedance 2 Fast access on Vidgo API with no separate model approval flow.
Create API Key ->

Step 2: Top up credits for the exact output tier.
Seedance 2 uses pay-per-second pricing. Final cost depends on model tier, resolution, duration, and whether you provide a reference video input, which activates the lower per-second rate.
Add Credits ->

Step 3: Submit the right workflow.
Use prompt-only mode for fast starts, pass up to two image_urls for first/last frame guidance, or use reference_image_urls, reference_video_urls, and/or reference_audio_urls for multimodal reference generation. Do not mix image_urls with any reference_*_urls field in the same request. Submit through POST /api/generate/submit, then poll GET /api/generate/status/{task_id} or use a callback URL for async orchestration.
View Documentation ->

Seedance 2 API Pricing: Pay Per Second on Vidgo API

Seedance 2 pricing on Vidgo API is billed per second of generated video. Rates vary by model, resolution, and whether you include a reference video input.

ModelResolutionWith video inputNo video input
seedance-2480p10 credits/s ($0.05/s)20 credits/s ($0.10/s)
seedance-2720p20 credits/s ($0.10/s)40 credits/s ($0.20/s)
seedance-2-fast480p8 credits/s ($0.04/s)14 credits/s ($0.07/s)
seedance-2-fast720p16 credits/s ($0.08/s)28 credits/s ($0.14/s)

✓ Pay per second with no subscription fees
✓ Seedance 2 Fast is the lower-cost draft tier
✓ Reference video unlocks the lowest tier on both models
✓ 480p is the cheapest way to explore more generations

Start from as little as $0.04 per second. Top up credits ->

Frequently Asked Questions about Seedance 2 API

What is Seedance 2.0?

Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's multimodal AI video generation model for cinematic short-form video. It is publicly positioned around unified audio-video generation, multimodal references, stronger motion control, multi-shot storytelling, and director-level control over camera, lighting, and scene rhythm.

What Seedance 2 workflows does Vidgo API support?

Vidgo API currently supports prompt-only generation, first and last frame guidance through up to two image_urls, and multimodal reference generation through reference_image_urls, reference_video_urls, and reference_audio_urls. You can also enable generate_audio for native audio output.

Can I combine first and last frames with reference inputs?

No. In the current Vidgo API integration, image_urls cannot be combined with reference_image_urls, reference_video_urls, or reference_audio_urls in the same request. Choose either first/last frame mode or reference mode for each generation.

Does Seedance 2 support native audio and lip-sync?

Seedance 2.0 is publicly positioned around native audio-video generation and stronger lip-sync than earlier Seedance releases. On Vidgo API, the current integration exposes optional native audio generation through generate_audio, and reference mode also supports reference_audio_urls for more timing-aware guidance.

How much does Seedance 2 cost on Vidgo API?

Seedance 2 pricing is billed per second. seedance-2 ranges from 10 credits/s ($0.05/s) to 40 credits/s ($0.20/s). seedance-2-fast ranges from 8 credits/s ($0.04/s) to 28 credits/s ($0.14/s). Final cost depends on resolution and whether you include a reference video input.

What resolutions and durations are supported right now?

The current Vidgo API integration supports 480p and 720p output, with integer durations from 4 to 15 seconds. Supported aspect ratios are 1:1, 21:9, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, and 9:16.

When should I choose Seedance 2 Fast?

Choose Seedance 2 Fast when you want cheaper iteration loops for ad testing, concept drafts, or prompt tuning and do not need the highest-cost quality tier. Choose standard Seedance 2 when output quality is the main priority.

How quickly can I start using Seedance 2 API?

You can start immediately on Vidgo API. Create an API key, add credits, and submit tasks through the async workflow. The same page gives you a playground for testing and a documentation link for production integration.

Why Use Vidgo API for Seedance 2 API Access

Instant Access

Create your API key and start using Seedance 2 or Seedance 2 Fast without a separate provider waitlist or extra approval path.

Transparent Pay-Per-Second Pricing

Costs are easy to reason about across Seedance 2, Seedance 2 Fast, 480p, 720p, and with-video or no-video input tiers.

Developer-Friendly Async API

Use one submit, status, and callback workflow for Seedance 2 that matches the broader Vidgo video model stack.

Playground and Docs Together

Test prompts, frame guidance, and reference inputs on the page, then move to the same documented API workflow when you are ready to automate.

Standard and Fast Tier Choice

Pick Seedance 2 for the quality-first path or Seedance 2 Fast for cheaper draft iteration without learning a second API shape.

Unified Video Model Catalog

Compare Seedance alongside Sora, Veo, Kling, Wan, Hailuo, and other video models under one account and one billing system.