Seedance 2.0 is a multimodal AI video generator, officially positioned as a creation platform that helps creators quickly turn ideas into video drafts. It accepts four types of input—images, video, audio, and text—and supports control over shots, motion, and style.
Purpose and Positioning Seedance 2.0 is used to create AI videos from text or image input, and is suited to exploring ideas and iterating on video concepts before formal production. Typical official use cases include draft generation for social media marketing, e-commerce product videos, video production and film/TV pre-production, business presentations, creative and artistic projects, and educational content.
Key Capabilities Multimodal input: A single generation can combine up to 12 files, including up to 9 images, 3 video clips (15 seconds total maximum), and 3 MP3 audio files (15 seconds total maximum), and can be paired with a text prompt. You can use the @ symbol in the prompt to assign a role to each uploaded file, for example using an image as a reference for a character's appearance or a video as a reference for camera movement. Camera movement and motion replication: After uploading a reference video, you can replicate its camera trajectory, motion rhythm, and visual effects, and apply them to a different subject or scene. Video extension and continuation: You can extend an existing video forward or backward, upload a clip and describe the subsequent (or preceding) content, generate a seamless continuation, and maintain continuity of characters, lighting, and camera perspective. Character replacement and scene editing: You can replace a character or object in a video while preserving the rest of the scene; upload the source video and a reference image of the new character to complete the replacement while keeping motion and background consistent. Audio generation: Automatically generates sound effects and background music that match the on-screen action; footsteps, impacts, ambient sounds, and musical cues are synchronized with the visual content; you can also upload reference audio to guide tone and rhythm. For music-driven content, audio input can serve as a beat reference, and the video's cuts, motion, and transitions will align with the rhythm of the provided track. Long takes and multi-segment generation: Supports one-take long-shot generation, maintaining consistency of characters, environment, and camera flow over a longer period; it also supports generating multiple video segments while maintaining continuity between edit points.
How to Use Officially described as a three-step process:
- Choose "Text to Video" or "Image to Video," then enter a prompt or upload a reference image.
- Choose the available settings, such as model, aspect ratio, and duration, then start generating.
- Refine and export: Iterate on the prompt and settings, then export according to the purchased plan and options. Each generation can be configured with aspect ratio, duration (4–15 seconds), and generation mode, with output rendered at 720p. It is officially recommended to adjust one or two prompt elements at a time for comparative iteration. ExThe export options and usage rights depend on the plan purchased; the cost is shown before generation so you can manage your credit budget.
Use cases The officially listed use cases include: drafting short video concepts for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts and exploring cross-platform creative directions; turning product images into short video drafts to explore presentation styles; creating storyboards and concept visualizations for film and television pre-production; creating video drafts for presentations, training materials, and internal updates; exploring video art, music visualization, and experimental concepts; and drafting educational and explainer videos.
Limitations and notes Officially, it is clearly stated that results vary depending on input and configuration, and prompts and settings are needed to guide the video's appearance, motion, and structure. The generation duration ranges from 4–15 seconds, and the output resolution is 720p. Export options and usage rights depend on the plan. When comparing with other AI video tools, it is officially recommended to use only verified claims.
Pricing The officially listed plans are three subscription tiers: $108 per year, including 500 credits per month, 720p resolution output, premium video models, image and text to video, and commercial usage rights; $360 per year, including 1,000 credits per month and a fast generation queue; $720 per year, including 2,500 credits per month and priority support. Product details are subject to the features page.
