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Seedance 2.0 Mini API

ByteDance / BytePlus-Video Generation-From ~$0.028 / s for Mini 480p video-Available
Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoReference-to-Video480p / 720p4-15s VideoAsync API
Model Highlights
Lightweight Seedance route for lower-cost video iteration
Use Cases
Drafts, ad variants, UGC clips, prompt testing
Input
Text, image, or reference media
Output
Video

Try Seedance 2.0 Mini before you integrate the API.

Test Seedance 2.0 Mini output, estimate credits, and choose the right Mini model ID before you integrate.

Create a Sample

Pick a video mode, enter your prompt, and set the parameters.
Mature Mode

Off by default. Turn on to relax content restrictions (billed at +10%); illegal and prohibited content is always blocked.

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Duration5s
Quality
Aspect Ratio
Generate Audio
Synchronized audio, no extra charge.
Estimated: ~$0.5033.8 cr
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Seedance 2.0 Mini pricing for faster video iteration.

Use Mini pricing to plan low-cost drafts, prompt tests, and high-volume creative variants before moving traffic to a higher-quality route.

First Test Cost

Mini Text-to-Video - 5s - 480p
5s 480p Mini
Credits15.7

One 5s 480p Mini sample

Approx. Cost$0.23

About 43 tests with $10 in credits.

Iterate in Mini 480p to save credits, then use Mini 720p when the prompt, scene, and reference inputs are ready for review.

Testing Budget Guide

Pick an amount based on how many tests you expect.
Add Credits
$10
About 43 tests

Good for a first validation.

$50
About 217 tests

Good for prompt iteration.

$100
About 433 tests

Good before production integration.

Common Cost Examples

Draft iterationMini 480p~$0.23
Quality checkMini 720p~$0.50
Image-to-Video testMini 720p~$0.50

Estimated cost for a 5-second output. Final cost may vary by mode, references, and add-ons.

Seedance 2.0 Mini Pricing

Text-to-Video
Mini route · Output video seconds
480p $0.046/s · 3.14 cr/s
720p $0.099/s · 6.75 cr/s
Image-to-Video
Mini route · Output video seconds
480p $0.046/s · 3.14 cr/s
720p $0.099/s · 6.75 cr/s
Reference-to-Video
Image or audio reference · Output video seconds
480p $0.046/s · 3.14 cr/s
720p $0.099/s · 6.75 cr/s
Reference-to-Video
Video reference · Input + output seconds
480p $0.028/s · 1.92 cr/s
720p $0.060/s · 4.11 cr/s

Billed by video duration and resolution. Video reference input may be billed by input + output duration.

What Seedance 2.0 Mini is best for.

Seedance 2.0 Mini is the lightweight member of the Seedance 2.0 family, built for lower-cost drafts, prompt iteration, ad variants, UGC-style clips, and reference-guided short video workflows.

More prompt examples
Input
Text / Image / Reference media
Output
Short video
Duration
4-15 seconds
Resolution
480p / 720p

Seedance 2.0 Mini output examples

Cinematic concept scene

Use Mini to test atmospheric lighting, camera moves, and concept-art framing before committing to final renders.
Text-to-Video - 10s - 480p - ~$0.46 (~31.4 cr)

Stylized character animation

Iterate on 3D mascots, branded characters, and social clips quickly while keeping cost predictable.
Text-to-Video - 15s - 720p - ~$1.49 (~101.3 cr)

Product & tech showcase

Generate hologram-style product shots and tech-UI concepts to validate look and motion before production.
Text-to-Video - 6s - 480p - ~$0.28 (~18.8 cr)

Seedance 2.0 Mini use cases

Text-to-Video drafts

Turn prompts into short videos for creative exploration, ad concepts, and fast prompt validation.

Image-to-Video tests

Animate one image as a first frame, or use two images as first and last frames for controlled transitions.

Reference-to-Video variants

Combine prompt direction with image, video, or audio references for lightweight style and motion tests.

Production cost control

Keep early iterations on Mini, then route only selected concepts to higher-cost models when needed.

How Seedance 2.0 Mini fits your video stack

Primary role
Seedance 2.0 MiniLower-cost Seedance iteration
Standard Seedance 2.0General creative video
Other video routesReal-person editing workflows
Best search intent
Seedance 2.0 MiniMini API, pricing, model IDs
Standard Seedance 2.0Kling model access
Other video routesHappy Horse model access
Reference Input
Seedance 2.0 MiniImage + Video + Audio
Standard Seedance 2.0Image only
Other video routesImage + reference images
Duration
Seedance 2.0 Mini4-15s
Standard Seedance 2.03-15s
Other video routes3-15s
Resolution
Seedance 2.0 Mini480p / 720p
Standard Seedance 2.0Limited
Other video routesModel-dependent
Best For
Seedance 2.0 MiniDrafts, variants, prompt tests
Standard Seedance 2.0Creative, animation
Other video routesReal-person style, video editing, multi-reference

Key Details

Three Mini Model IDs

Use seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video, seedance-2.0-mini-image-to-video, or seedance-2.0-mini-reference-to-video depending on your input.

Lower-Cost Iteration

Mini is designed for drafts, prompt tests, and high-volume creative variants before final-quality rendering.

Async Production Flow

Submit a task, poll status or use a callback, then fetch the finished video URL through the same EvoLink workflow.

Why use Seedance 2.0 Mini through EvoLink

Mini Pricing Clarity

Estimate credits and per-second cost before each generation.

Unified API

Switch between Mini, standard Seedance, and other models without rebuilding auth or billing.

Unified Balance

Track credits, spending, and model usage in one console.

Task Status Tracking

See whether a video task is submitted, processing, completed, or failed.

Model Choice

Keep draft traffic on Mini and move selected jobs to stronger routes when the output needs it.

Seedance Model Family

View all Seedance models
Seedance 2.5

Seedance 2.5

Next-generation Seedance route for teams evaluating longer clips, stronger reference control, and future production migration.

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Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0

Full Seedance 2.0 route with 480p/720p/1080p, native audio, and optional web search for production-grade video.

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Seedance 1.5 Pro

Seedance 1.5 Pro

Previous generation with excellent motion quality. Great for non-realistic creative video.

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Other video models on EvoLink

Kling 3.0

Kling 3.0

Creative and animation-style video generation.

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Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1

Google high-quality video generation with audio.

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Happy Horse

Happy Horse

Real-person-style video, video editing, multi-reference input.

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Wan 2.6

Wan 2.6

Alibaba multi-style video generation.

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FAQ

Is Seedance 2.0 Mini API available on EvoLink?

Yes. Seedance 2.0 Mini is available on EvoLink as a lightweight, lower-cost route in the Seedance 2.0 family.

What are the Seedance 2.0 Mini model IDs?

The available Mini model IDs are seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video, seedance-2.0-mini-image-to-video, and seedance-2.0-mini-reference-to-video.

How much does Seedance 2.0 Mini cost?

Seedance 2.0 Mini is billed by video duration and resolution. Use the pricing section and playground estimator for the current per-second rate before you generate.

What is the difference between Seedance 2.0 Mini and Seedance 2.0?

Mini is the lower-cost route for drafts and fast iteration. The standard Seedance 2.0 page should be used when you are comparing broader capability and quality options.

Does Seedance 2.0 Mini support image-to-video?

Yes. Use seedance-2.0-mini-image-to-video with 1 image for first-frame generation or 2 images for first-and-last-frame generation.

Does Seedance 2.0 Mini support reference-to-video?

Yes. Use seedance-2.0-mini-reference-to-video for reference-guided generation with image, video, or audio reference material.

What resolutions does Seedance 2.0 Mini support?

Seedance 2.0 Mini supports 480p and 720p output. Use 480p for early iteration and 720p when the draft is ready for review.

Can I use Seedance 2.0 Mini in production?

Yes. EvoLink exposes Seedance 2.0 Mini through an async API workflow with API keys, task status tracking, unified credits, and dashboard usage visibility.

Should I use Mini or the standard Seedance 2.0 route?

Use Mini for lower-cost draft generation, prompt iteration, and creative variants. Use the standard Seedance 2.0 route when your priority is broader quality options or final production review.