modelstringSelects the route — one of the six model IDs above.
Seedance 2.0 API
Access ByteDance Seedance 2.0 through EvoLink's unified video API. Test Standard and Fast text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-to-video first.
ByteDance / BytePlusVideo GenerationAvailable
From ~$0.034 / s for 480p output with video inputFAST -25%
Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoReference-to-VideoFast ModeReal-Person-Style VideoVideo + Audio
Production routeLive
Model Highlights
Real-person-style video, flexible creative range
Use Cases
Ads, UGC, real-person-style spokesperson, short dramas
Input
Text, image, or reference material
Output
Video
Next in the family: Seedance 2.5 is now live — watch official samples with full prompts, then generate in the playground.
Try Seedance 2.0 before you integrate the API.
Test Seedance 2.0 output quality, estimate credit usage, and generate a sample before you formally 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.
Web Search
Optional, billed when used.
Estimated: ~$0.99367.5 cr
720p × 5s
Ready
History
Results are kept for 24 hours — download anything you want to keep.
Your generation history will appear here
Know your Seedance 2.0 testing cost before you add credits.
Start from the cost of a single sample and pick a testing budget. Expand for detailed rates.
-25%Limited-time offer — Seedance 2.0 Fast is 25% off through October 6, 2026 (UTC+8). Discount included below; Standard pricing is unchanged.
First Test Cost
Fast Text-to-Video, 4s at 480p — the cheapest possible request, no reference files-25%Minimum charge
Credits15.2545
One 4s 480p Fast sample
Approx. Cost$0.225
About 42 tests with $10 in credits.
Iterate prompts in Fast 480p to save credits, then switch to 720p or 1080p for the final quality check.
Testing Budget Guide
At the first-test settings: Fast 4s at 480p$10
About 42 tests
Good for a first validation.
$50
About 222 tests
Good for prompt iteration.
$100
About 445 tests
Good before production integration.
Common Cost Examples
Draft iterationFast T2V · 5s · 480p
~$0.281
~19.0681 crQuality checkStandard T2V · 5s · 720p
~$0.993
~67.5 crFinal previewStandard T2V · 5s · 1080p
~$2.482
~168.75 crEstimated cost for a 5-second output. Final cost may vary by mode, references, and add-ons.
Model Pricing
| Mode | 480p | 720p | 1080p | 4K | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text-to-VideoStandard | $0.093/s6.2775 cr/s | $0.199/s13.5 cr/s | $0.497/s33.75 cr/s | $1.013/s68.85 cr/s | Output video seconds |
| Image-to-VideoStandard | $0.093/s6.2775 cr/s | $0.199/s13.5 cr/s | $0.497/s33.75 cr/s | $1.013/s68.85 cr/s | Output video seconds |
| Reference-to-VideoImage or audio reference | $0.093/s6.2775 cr/s | $0.199/s13.5 cr/s | $0.497/s33.75 cr/s | $1.013/s68.85 cr/s | Output video seconds |
| Reference-to-VideoVideo reference | $0.057/s3.834 cr/s | $0.121/s8.2215 cr/s | $0.302/s20.52 cr/s | $0.626/s42.525 cr/s | Input + output seconds |
Text-to-Video
Standard · Output video seconds
480p $0.093/s · 6.2775 cr/s
720p $0.199/s · 13.5 cr/s
1080p $0.497/s · 33.75 cr/s
4K $1.013/s · 68.85 cr/s
Image-to-Video
Standard · Output video seconds
480p $0.093/s · 6.2775 cr/s
720p $0.199/s · 13.5 cr/s
1080p $0.497/s · 33.75 cr/s
4K $1.013/s · 68.85 cr/s
Reference-to-Video
Image or audio reference · Output video seconds
480p $0.093/s · 6.2775 cr/s
720p $0.199/s · 13.5 cr/s
1080p $0.497/s · 33.75 cr/s
4K $1.013/s · 68.85 cr/s
Reference-to-Video
Video reference · Input + output seconds
480p $0.057/s · 3.834 cr/s
720p $0.121/s · 8.2215 cr/s
1080p $0.302/s · 20.52 cr/s
4K $0.626/s · 42.525 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.
| Item | Use Case | Price | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web SearchPer search | Use when the prompt needs current events, products, or real-world references. | $0.0006 / search | 0.04 cr |
Most first tests only pay the video generation fee. Logged-in users can view live pricing in the console.
What Seedance 2.0 can create.
Generate 4-15 second videos from text, images, or reference material, with real-person-style subjects, product scenes, camera motion, and synchronized audio.
Input
Text / Image / Video / Audio
Output
Video + synced audio
Duration
4-15 seconds
Resolution
480p / 720p / 1080p
References
Up to 9 images · 3 videos · 3 audio tracks
Seedance 2.0 model IDs and generation modes
Six routes on one endpoint: Standard for final quality, Fast for cheap drafts. Copy a model ID and pass it as the model field in the request body.
Seedance 2.0 Text-to-Video
seedance-2.0-text-to-videoGenerate 4–15 second videos with synchronized audio from a text prompt; optional web search for time-sensitive topics.
Seedance 2.0 Image-to-Video
seedance-2.0-image-to-videoUse 1 image as the first frame, or 2 images as first and last frames, to control composition and motion.
Seedance 2.0 Reference-to-Video
seedance-2.0-reference-to-videoCombine up to 9 images, 3 videos, and 3 audio tracks to control character, camera, rhythm, and style.
Seedance 2.0 Fast Text-to-Video
seedance-2.0-fast-text-to-videoSame request shape at a lower rate, limited to 480p / 720p — built for prompt iteration and drafts.
Seedance 2.0 Fast Image-to-Video
seedance-2.0-fast-image-to-videoLower-cost image-to-video drafts with the same 1–2 first/last-frame input rules.
Seedance 2.0 Fast Reference-to-Video
seedance-2.0-fast-reference-to-videoLower-cost multimodal reference route with the same reference limits as Standard.
Seedance 2.0 key request parameters
promptstringRequired. Up to about 500 Chinese characters or 1,000 English words.
durationinteger4–15 seconds, default 5. Billing follows output duration.
qualitystringStandard: 480p, 720p, 1080p, or 4k. Fast: 480p or 720p. 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.
model_params.web_searchbooleanText-to-Video routes only. Enables web search; billed for each search the model runs.
callback_urlstringPublic HTTPS URL notified when the task reaches a final state; keep the task ID for polling.
All six routes post to /v1/videos/generations; the model field selects the route and each route validates its own parameter whitelist. Full constraints and response fields are in the API tab.
Two ways to use Seedance 2.0: 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 route and save the task ID
- 4Let the Agent poll the final state, download the result, and report failure reasons
Seedance 2.0 effect preview
Product Ad
Cinematic camera motion, studio lighting, premium product showcase.
Text-to-Video - 15s - 480p - ~$1.385 (~94.1625 cr)
Anthropomorphic Pet Chat
Cats and dogs chatting face to face with lively expressions and synced lip movement — viral pet content.
Text-to-Video - 12s - 480p - ~$1.108 (~75.33 cr)
Street Documentary Style
Crowds running, natural light, handheld camera feel — great for city vlogs and action scenes.
Text-to-Video - 10s - 480p - ~$0.924 (~62.775 cr)
What you can do with Seedance 2.0
Use reference images or video with Seedance 2.0
Guide scenes, characters, poses, or camera style with visual references.
Generate video with audio in Seedance 2.0
Generate sound that matches the video, including rhythm, ambient audio, or voice-style clips.
Real-person-style video with Seedance 2.0
Lifelike expressions, full-body motion, AI influencer clips, and spokesperson videos.
Short dramas and stories with Seedance 2.0
Multi-shot storyboards, character consistency, and camera control, 4-15 seconds each.
Seedance 2.0 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-text-to-video",
"prompt": "A macro lens on a glass frog, focus shifting to its beating heart",
"duration": 8,
"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 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.
Seedance 2.0 vs other video models
| Feature | Seedance 2.0 | Kling 3.0 | Happy Horse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (720p 5s) | ~$0.993 | ~$0.398 | ~$0.560 |
| Video + Audio | Yes | No | No |
| Reference Input | Image + Video + Audio | Image only | Image + reference images |
| Duration | 4-15s | 3-15s | 3-15s |
| Real-Person Style | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Best For | Production, ads, UGC | Creative, animation | Real-person style, video editing, multi-reference |
Price (720p 5s)
Seedance 2.0~$0.993
Kling 3.0~$0.398
Happy Horse~$0.560
Video + Audio
Seedance 2.0Yes
Kling 3.0No
Happy HorseNo
Reference Input
Seedance 2.0Image + Video + Audio
Kling 3.0Image only
Happy HorseImage + reference images
Duration
Seedance 2.04-15s
Kling 3.03-15s
Happy Horse3-15s
Real-Person Style
Seedance 2.0Yes
Kling 3.0Limited
Happy HorseYes
Best For
Seedance 2.0Production, ads, UGC
Kling 3.0Creative, animation
Happy HorseReal-person style, video editing, multi-reference
Seedance 2.0 key details
One Seedance 2.0 model, many modes
Generate video from text, images, or reference material — all on the same Seedance 2.0 API page.
Seedance 2.0 Fast vs Standard
Use Fast mode for cheap drafts, then switch to Standard mode when you are ready to check the final quality.
Seedance 2.0 prompting tips
Describe the subject, camera motion, lighting, visual style, scene continuity, and the audio you want.
Why use Seedance 2.0 through EvoLink
Clear Costs Before You Generate
See estimated credits, per-second pricing, and sample cost before you add credits.
Unified API
One API key works across Seedance, Kling, Sora, Veo, image, and LLM models.
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.
Real-Person-Style & UGC Video
Test product ads, creator clips, spokesperson videos, and short UGC scenes.
Seedance Model Family
Compare Seedance generations under one EvoLink account and API key, then choose by clip length, reference workflow, speed, and cost.
Next in the family: Seedance 2.5 is now live on EvoLink — 4–30s clips, synchronized audio, and up to 50 reference inputs, with API and playground access. See the Seedance 2.5 API docs page for pricing, docs, and migration guidance.
Seedance 2.5
Next-generation Seedance route for teams evaluating longer clips, stronger reference control, and future production migration.
View API
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Lightweight, lower-cost Seedance route for drafts, ad variants, prompt testing, and high-volume iteration.
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
Seedance 2.0 FAQ
How much does Seedance 2.0 cost?
Billed by video duration and resolution. A 5s 480p Fast sample is about 19.0681 credits, roughly $0.281.
Can I preview before integrating the API?
Yes. Test output quality and estimate credits in the Playground before integrating the API.
What if a generation fails?
You can check task status and billing details in the console. Failed tasks are not charged.
Does it support image / reference input?
Yes. Seedance 2.0 supports Text-to-Video, Image-to-Video, Reference-to-Video, and Fast mode.
Is Seedance 2.1 available yet?
Not confirmed yet. We will update this page once it is officially released.
Where do I go after topping up?
Return to the Playground to keep testing, or create an API key in the console to start integrating.
What is the difference between Fast and Standard mode?
Fast mode is quicker and cheaper, ideal for prompt iteration and drafts; Standard mode offers higher quality for final output.
Do generated videos have a watermark?
Videos generated through the EvoLink API have no watermark and can be used commercially.
Which video resolutions are supported?
We support 480p, 720p, and 1080p. We recommend iterating quickly in 480p, then rendering the final at a higher resolution.