Seedance 2.5 ByteDance's 4K AI Video Model

ByteDance unveiled Seedance 2.5 at Volcano Engine 2026: native 4K, single-pass 30-second clips, and up to 50 reference inputs. Here's what's new versus Seedance 2.0 — and how to start generating Seedance video on Sunra right now.

Features

Why Seedance 2.5

Native 4K output

Seedance 2.5 generates in native 4K resolution — a clear step up from the 720p ceiling of Seedance 2.0. Sharper detail for hero cuts, large screens, and client deliverables.

30-second clips in a single pass

ByteDance shows a full 30-second generation with no stitching or seams — well beyond what earlier Seedance versions produced in one shot. Longer narrative beats without chaining clips together.

Up to 50 reference inputs at once

Feed Seedance 2.5 as many as 50 references simultaneously — images, audio, style references, even 3D white models — and the model honors all of them to steer style, motion, and composition.

Localized, region-level editing

Change one region of a clip without regenerating the whole video. ByteDance highlights flexible localized editing, so a single tweak no longer costs you a full re-render.

3D blockout (白模) input

Pre-stage camera and composition with 3D white-model input, giving directors tighter control over framing and motion before the final frame is rendered.

~20% better prompt adherence

ByteDance reports roughly 20% improved prompt accuracy over the prior generation — the model follows instructions more precisely, so you reach a usable take in fewer attempts.

Generate Seedance on Sunra today

Seedance 2.5 launches early July 2026 via Volcano Engine. You don't have to wait to make Seedance video — Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.0 Fast are live on Sunra now on a subscription, and new Seedance versions are added as they ship.

Get started

How to use Seedance 2.5

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Start with Seedance 2.0 on Sunra today

Open Sunra Video and select Seedance 2.0 — the current production Seedance model, included in every Sunra subscription. This is the fastest way to make Seedance video while 2.5 rolls out.

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Describe your clip or upload references

Type a prompt with the motion, mood, and subject you want, or upload a still for image-to-video. Seedance 2.5's headline upgrade is up to 50 reference inputs — when it lands on Sunra, the same prompt workflow carries over.

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Generate, review, iterate

Most Seedance 2.0 clips come back in under 60 seconds, so you can run several variations quickly. Chain clips in Sunra Flow for longer sequences today; Seedance 2.5's single-pass 30-second output will shorten that workflow once available.

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Access Seedance 2.5 at launch

ByteDance is shipping Seedance 2.5 via Volcano Engine in early July 2026. Sunra adds new Seedance versions as they become available — bookmark this page, and keep producing with Seedance 2.0 in the meantime.

Full demo

One prompt. A 30-second 4K film.

The complete Seedance 2.5 demo — generated from a single prompt with up to 50 reference inputs.

Community

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The side-by-side model compare sold me

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Restaurant content that sells food

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Restaurant Group Owner

The community is the best part

Examples gallery gave me more ideas than any YouTube tutorial. Seeing what other people generate with the same models constantly pushes my own prompting.

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I shipped a short film in a weekend

Four-minute narrative piece, start to finish, Saturday afternoon to Sunday night. Would have been a six-week indie project a year ago. Still can't believe it.

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FAQ

Questions & answers

What is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's next-generation AI video model, unveiled at Volcano Engine 2026. Its headline upgrades over Seedance 2.0 are native 4K output, single-pass 30-second clips, up to 50 simultaneous reference inputs, region-level localized editing, 3D blockout input, and roughly 20% better prompt accuracy.
When is Seedance 2.5 released?
ByteDance has announced an early-July-2026 launch via the Volcano Engine platform. Until it ships, you can generate Seedance video on Sunra today with Seedance 2.0.
What's new in Seedance 2.5 vs Seedance 2.0?
The biggest jumps are resolution (native 4K vs 720p), clip length (a single-pass 30-second clip vs short chained clips), and control: up to 50 reference inputs, localized region editing, and 3D white-model (白模) blockout input, plus ~20% better prompt adherence.
Is Seedance 2.5 available on Sunra yet?
Not yet — Seedance 2.5 launches via Volcano Engine in early July 2026. Sunra already hosts Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.0 Fast on its subscription plans, and adds new Seedance versions as they become available.
Is Seedance 2.5 free?
ByteDance hasn't published Seedance 2.5 pricing yet. On Sunra, Seedance 2.0 is available now on a subscription — see the pricing page — so you can start making Seedance video while 2.5 rolls out.
How do I use Seedance 2.5?
At launch, Seedance 2.5 will be accessible through ByteDance's Volcano Engine. To make Seedance video today, open the Sunra video generator, pick Seedance 2.0, write a prompt, and generate — the same workflow you'll use for 2.5 once it's added.
Seedance 2.5 vs Kling, Veo, and Sora — how does it compare?
Seedance 2.5's pitch is 4K, long single-pass clips, and heavy reference control at ByteDance's signature speed. Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, and Sora 2 lead on different axes like cinematic camera control and multi-shot cohesion — all are available to compare on Sunra today.
Where can I find Seedance 2.5 prompts?
The free Seedance prompt library at Seedance25 collects 250+ real creator prompts — including a growing set written on Seedance 2.5 — each with a video preview and copy-ready text you can paste straight into Sunra.

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