Seedance AI ByteDance's Video Model Family

From Seedance 1.0 to the announced 2.5, ByteDance's Seedance models generate fast, expressive AI video. Here's the whole family — what each version does, what it costs, and how to start generating on Sunra today.

Features

Why Seedance

The whole Seedance family in one place

Seedance is ByteDance's line of AI video models. Seedance 2.0 is the current production model on Sunra, Seedance 2.0 Fast trades a little quality for speed, and Seedance 2.5 is the announced next generation. Start here, then pick the version that fits your shot.

One subscription, every Seedance version

You don't need a Volcano Engine account or an API key to make Seedance video. Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.0 Fast are live on Sunra on a subscription, and Seedance's low render cost means your allowance stretches further than with premium models — see the pricing page.

Fast, expressive motion

Seedance's signature is intentional motion at a fraction of the render time — most clips come back in under a minute, so you can iterate instead of waiting. It handles text-to-video and image-to-video from the same prompt box.

Vertical and social-first

9:16, 1:1, and 4:5 are supported natively without crop artifacts — Seedance is tuned for the short-form and AI video work creators actually ship. Read the Seedance prompt guide to get sharper results faster.

Use Seedance without the API

Seedance ships through ByteDance's Volcano Engine API, but you don't have to wire that up yourself. Sunra handles the integration so you generate in the browser — and if you do want to build with it, the Seedance API overview explains how access works.

Get started

How to use Seedance

1

Open the Seedance generator on Sunra

Go to Sunra Video and select Seedance 2.0 — the current production Seedance model, included in every Sunra subscription. No Volcano Engine account needed.

2

Write a prompt or upload a reference

Describe the motion, mood, and subject you want, or drop in a still for image-to-video. New to it? The how-to-use Seedance guide walks through a first clip step by step.

3

Generate, review, iterate

Most Seedance clips return in under 60 seconds, so run several variations quickly. Chain clips in Sunra Flow for longer sequences.

4

Step up a version when you need to

Need maximum speed? Switch to Seedance 2.0 Fast. Tracking the next generation? Bookmark Seedance 2.5 for its July 2026 launch.

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Kling 3.0 outputs are production-ready

I stopped color-grading AI videos after I tried Sunra's Kling. The lighting and motion are consistent enough that I drop clips straight into Premiere and publish.

IM
Isabela Mendes
Brand Video Editor

Cut our pre-production costs in half

We prototype every scene in Sunra before we shoot. Directors see framing, pacing, and mood before a single camera rolls. It's become essential to our pre-vis workflow.

JW
James Whitfield
Production Supervisor

Veo 3.1 camera control is wild

I directed a dolly shot with a prompt. Actually directed it. The camera did exactly what I asked. That was the moment I realized this isn't a toy anymore.

MT
Mei Tanaka
Cinematographer

Podcast clips that don't look like clips

We turn audio into cinematic b-roll montages for episode promos. Engagement on our Instagram grid is 4x what static quote cards got us. Simple swap, massive lift.

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Isaac Bergstrom
Podcast Network Editor

Stopped dreading revisions

Old workflow: revision ticket comes in, I sigh. New workflow: revision ticket comes in, I run it in Sunra, send three options back. Clients see effort, I save hours.

GI
Grace Iwobi
In-house Video Editor

Canvas → Video is a superpower

I sketch a scene in Canvas, generate the video from it, and iterate on motion without losing the composition. No other tool chains these steps this cleanly.

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Fatima Al-Sayed
Concept Artist
FAQ

Questions & answers

What is Seedance?
Seedance is ByteDance's family of AI video generation models, delivered through its Volcano Engine platform. The line has progressed from Seedance 1.0 and 1.5 to today's Seedance 2.0, with Seedance 2.5 announced for 2026. On Sunra you can generate Seedance video in the browser without managing any ByteDance API access.
Is Seedance free?
ByteDance's own Seedance access is usage-based. On Sunra, Seedance runs on a subscription and isn't covered by the free daily credits — but its low render cost means your allowance stretches further than with premium models. See the pricing page.
Seedance 1.0 vs 1.5 vs 2.0 vs 2.5 — which should I use?
Seedance 1.0 and 1.5 were ByteDance's earlier releases. Seedance 2.0 is the current production model and the one live on Sunra today; Seedance 2.0 Fast is the speed-optimized variant. Seedance 2.5 is the announced next generation (native 4K, 30-second clips) launching July 2026 — read that page to track it.
What's the difference between this page and the Seedance 2.0 and 2.5 pages?
This is the Seedance overview hub — the whole model family in one place. For deep specs and the live generator, go to Seedance 2.0; for the announced next-gen features and release timing, go to Seedance 2.5.
Does Seedance have an API?
Yes — Seedance is available through ByteDance's Volcano Engine API. If you'd rather skip the integration work, Sunra runs Seedance for you in the browser. For how programmatic access works, see the Seedance API overview.
How do I use Seedance on Sunra?
Open the Sunra video generator, pick Seedance 2.0, write a prompt or upload a reference image, and generate. The how-to-use Seedance guide covers it end to end.
How does Seedance compare to Kling, Veo, and Sora?
Seedance leads on speed and expressive motion at ByteDance's signature efficiency. Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, and Sora 2 lead on different axes like cinematic camera control and multi-shot cohesion — all are on Sunra to compare, and the Seedance vs Veo, Sora & Kling post breaks it down.
Where can I find Seedance prompts to start from?
A good starting point is the free Seedance prompt library on Seedance25 — real prompts shared by creators, each with a preview video, ready to copy and run on Sunra.

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