modelstringSelects the route — one of the three Mini model IDs above.
Seedance 2.0 Mini API
Access Seedance 2.0 Mini, the lightweight low-cost Seedance route, through EvoLink's unified video API. Test text-, image-, and reference-to-video first.
ByteDance / BytePlusVideo GenerationAvailable
From ~$0.012 / s for 480p output with video input-60%
Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoReference-to-VideoAsync API
Production routeLive
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, 480p / 720p, 4-15s
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 ModeAPI only
Off here. The API still supports it — send content_filter: false to relax content restrictions (billed at +10%). Illegal and prohibited content is always blocked.
Duration5s
Quality
Aspect Ratio
Generate Audio
Synchronized audio, no extra charge.
Estimated: ~$0.19913.5 cr
720p × 5s
Ready
History
Results are kept for 24 hours — download anything you want to keep.
Your generation history will appear here
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.
-60%Limited-time offer — Seedance 2.0 Mini is 60% off through October 6, 2026 (UTC+8). Discount included below.
First Test Cost
Mini Text-to-Video, 4s at 480p — the cheapest possible request, no reference files-60%Minimum charge
Credits5.022
One 4s 480p Mini sample
Approx. Cost$0.074
About 129 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
At the first-test settings: Mini 4s at 480p$10
About 129 tests
Good for a first validation.
$50
About 677 tests
Good for prompt iteration.
$100
About 1354 tests
Good before production integration.
Common Cost Examples
Draft iterationMini T2V · 5s · 480p
~$0.093
~6.2775 crQuality checkMini T2V · 5s · 720p
~$0.199
~13.5 crImage-to-Video testMini I2V · 5s · 720p
~$0.199
~13.5 crEstimated cost for a 5-second output. Final cost may vary by mode, references, and add-ons.
Seedance 2.0 Mini Pricing
-60%| Mode | 480p | 720p | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text-to-Video-60%Mini route | $0.019/s1.2555 cr/s | $0.040/s2.7 cr/s | Output video seconds |
| Image-to-Video-60%Mini route | $0.019/s1.2555 cr/s | $0.040/s2.7 cr/s | Output video seconds |
| Reference-to-Video-60%Image or audio reference | $0.019/s1.2555 cr/s | $0.040/s2.7 cr/s | Output video seconds |
| Reference-to-Video-60%Video reference | $0.012/s0.7668 cr/s | $0.025/s1.6443 cr/s | Input + output seconds |
Text-to-Video-60%
Mini route · Output video seconds
480p $0.019/s · 1.2555 cr/s
720p $0.040/s · 2.7 cr/s
Image-to-Video-60%
Mini route · Output video seconds
480p $0.019/s · 1.2555 cr/s
720p $0.040/s · 2.7 cr/s
Reference-to-Video-60%
Image or audio reference · Output video seconds
480p $0.019/s · 1.2555 cr/s
720p $0.040/s · 2.7 cr/s
Reference-to-Video-60%
Video reference · Input + output seconds
480p $0.012/s · 0.7668 cr/s
720p $0.025/s · 1.6443 cr/s
Billed as output duration (seconds) × the per-second resolution rate; audio adds no extra cost. When Reference-to-Video receives a video input, the lower video-reference rate applies and input duration is billed too: billable input = max(total input video duration, output duration), cost = (billable input + output) × rate.
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.
Input
Text / Image / Reference media
Output
Short video
Duration
4-15 seconds
Resolution
480p / 720p
References
Up to 9 images · 3 videos · 3 audio tracks
Seedance 2.0 Mini model IDs and generation modes
Three Mini routes on one endpoint at the lowest Seedance rates. Copy a model ID and pass it as the model field in the request body.
Seedance 2.0 Mini Text-to-Video
seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-videoGenerate 4–15 second, 480p/720p videos with synchronized audio from a text prompt at the lowest Seedance rate.
Seedance 2.0 Mini Image-to-Video
seedance-2.0-mini-image-to-videoUse 1 image as the first frame, or 2 images as first and last frames, for low-cost image-led drafts.
Seedance 2.0 Mini Reference-to-Video
seedance-2.0-mini-reference-to-videoCombine up to 9 images, 3 videos, and 3 audio tracks for low-cost multimodal reference video.
Seedance 2.0 Mini key request parameters
promptstringRequired. Up to about 500 Chinese characters or 1,000 English words.
durationinteger4–15 seconds, default 5. Billing follows output duration.
qualitystring480p or 720p — Mini has no 1080p/4K. Default 720p.
aspect_ratiostringadaptive (default), 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, or 21:9.
generate_audiobooleanDefault true — synchronized audio at no extra charge.
content_filterbooleanDefault true. false relaxes review and bills at +10%; illegal content is always blocked.
image_urlsstring[]Image-to-Video: 1–2 first/last-frame images. Reference-to-Video: up to 9. jpeg/png/webp, 300–6000 px, ≤30MB each.
video_urlsstring[]Reference-to-Video only: up to 3 videos, 2–15s each and ≤15s total, mp4/mov, ≤50MB. Input duration is billed.
audio_urlsstring[]Reference-to-Video only: up to 3 tracks, wav/mp3. Requires at least one image or video reference.
callback_urlstringPublic HTTPS URL notified when the task reaches a final state; keep the task ID for polling.
All three Mini routes post to /v1/videos/generations; the model field selects the route and each route validates its own parameter whitelist. Web search is not available on Mini routes. Full constraints and response fields are in the API tab.
Two ways to use Seedance 2.0 Mini: EvoLink API or Agent
Use the EvoLink API for product integration and batch jobs, or call it from Codex, Claude, or Gemini for fast creative and development workflows. Both paths share the same EvoLink API key, balance, model routes, and task history.
Option 1
Integrate with the EvoLink API
Best for: product backends, batch jobs, automated workflows
Call EvoLink’s unified video API from your server and control the model ID, parameters, task queue, callbacks, and result storage.
- 1Validate output and cost with a real brief in Playground
- 2Create an EvoLink API key in the console
- 3Pick the model ID that matches your task from the route cards above
- 4Submit the task and retrieve the result by polling or HTTPS callback
Option 2
Call it with an Agent
Best for: creative and development tasks in Codex, Claude, and Gemini
Give the Agent your output goal, assets, and acceptance criteria. It can choose the route, assemble the request, track the task, and return the result without requiring you to hand-code every step.
- 1Set EVOLINK_API_KEY in your local environment; never put it in code or a prompt
- 2Describe the output goal, references, and the key parameters
- 3Ask the Agent to call a Seedance 2.0 Mini route and save the task ID
- 4Let the Agent poll the final state, download the result, and report failure reasons
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 - ~$0.185 (~12.555 cr)
Stylized character animation
Iterate on 3D mascots, branded characters, and social clips quickly while keeping cost predictable.
Text-to-Video - 15s - 720p - ~$0.596 (~40.5 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 - ~$0.111 (~7.533 cr)
Seedance 2.0 Mini use cases
Text-to-video drafts with Seedance 2.0 Mini
Turn prompts into short videos for creative exploration, ad concepts, and fast prompt validation.
Image-to-video tests with Seedance 2.0 Mini
Animate one image as a first frame, or use two images as first and last frames for controlled transitions.
Reference-to-video variants with Seedance 2.0 Mini
Combine prompt direction with image, video, or audio references for lightweight style and motion tests.
Production cost control with Seedance 2.0 Mini
Keep early iterations on Mini, then route only selected concepts to higher-cost models when needed.
Seedance 2.0 Mini API code example and error handling
This example shows the shortest runnable flow: create a task, save the returned task ID, then poll or wait for an HTTPS callback. Open the API tab for the complete parameter and response reference.
cURL
curl -X POST https://api.evolink.ai/v1/videos/generations \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $EVOLINK_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video",
"prompt": "A macro lens on a glass frog, focus shifting to its beating heart",
"duration": 5,
"quality": "720p",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"generate_audio": true,
"callback_url": "https://your-domain.com/webhooks/video-task-completed"
}'
# Save the returned task ID, then query:
curl https://api.evolink.ai/v1/tasks/{task_id} \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $EVOLINK_API_KEY"Parameter validation failed
Check every value against the parameter cards above: ranges, allowed options, asset counts, and file types must match the selected route.
Authentication or balance issue
Check the Authorization bearer token and confirm the available balance and task billing in the console.
Content or asset rejected
Review likeness rights, brand assets, readable text, sensitive content, and input-asset compliance.
Task failed or timed out
A Seedance 2.0 Mini task that reaches a final failed state is not charged. Keep the task ID, inspect the final state, and identify whether the cause is validation, review, or execution before retrying.
Callback not received
callback_url must be a public HTTPS URL, not localhost or a private network address. Always keep the task ID as a polling fallback.
How Seedance 2.0 Mini fits your video stack
| Feature | Seedance 2.0 Mini | Standard Seedance 2.0 | Other video routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary role | Lower-cost Seedance iteration | Production-quality Seedance generation | Real-person editing workflows |
| Best search intent | Mini API, pricing, model IDs | Seedance 2.0 API, pricing, model IDs | Happy Horse model access |
| Reference Input | Image + Video + Audio | Image + Video + Audio | Image + reference images |
| Duration | 4-15s | 4-15s | 3-15s |
| Resolution | 480p / 720p | 480p / 720p / 1080p / 4K | Model-dependent |
| Best For | Drafts, variants, prompt tests | Production, ads, UGC | Real-person style, video editing, multi-reference |
Primary role
Seedance 2.0 MiniLower-cost Seedance iteration
Standard Seedance 2.0Production-quality Seedance generation
Other video routesReal-person editing workflows
Best search intent
Seedance 2.0 MiniMini API, pricing, model IDs
Standard Seedance 2.0Seedance 2.0 API, pricing, model IDs
Other video routesHappy Horse model access
Reference Input
Seedance 2.0 MiniImage + Video + Audio
Standard Seedance 2.0Image + Video + Audio
Other video routesImage + reference images
Duration
Seedance 2.0 Mini4-15s
Standard Seedance 2.04-15s
Other video routes3-15s
Resolution
Seedance 2.0 Mini480p / 720p
Standard Seedance 2.0480p / 720p / 1080p / 4K
Other video routesModel-dependent
Best For
Seedance 2.0 MiniDrafts, variants, prompt tests
Standard Seedance 2.0Production, ads, UGC
Other video routesReal-person style, video editing, multi-reference
Seedance 2.0 Mini key details
Three Seedance 2.0 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 with Seedance 2.0 Mini
Mini is designed for drafts, prompt tests, and high-volume creative variants before final-quality rendering.
Seedance 2.0 Mini 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
Compare Seedance routes under one EvoLink account and API key, then choose by draft volume, reference workflow, speed, and cost.
Seedance 2.5
Next-generation Seedance route for teams evaluating longer clips, stronger reference control, and future production migration.
View API
Seedance 2.0
Full Seedance 2.0 route with 480p/720p/1080p, native audio, and optional web search for production-grade video.
View API
Seedance 1.5 Pro
Previous generation with excellent motion quality. Great for non-realistic creative video.
View APIOther video models on EvoLink besides Seedance 2.0 Mini
Seedance 2.0 Mini 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.