Seedance 2.5 ByteDance's Flagship AI Video Model

Seedance 2.5 is live on Sunra: single-pass 30-second clips with synchronized audio and up to 50 reference inputs — 30 images, 10 videos, and 10 audios at once. Here's what's new versus Seedance 2.0, and how to start generating right now.

Features

Why Seedance 2.5

Crisp 480p and 720p output

Seedance 2.5 generates at 480p and 720p today (ByteDance's announced 4K tier hasn't shipped through the API yet — Seedance 2.0 remains the pick for 1080p/4K). What 2.5 trades in resolution it returns in coherence, reference control, and single-pass length.

30-second clips in a single pass

Generate up to a full 30-second clip in one shot — no stitching or seams, well beyond what earlier Seedance versions produced in one pass. Longer narrative beats without chaining clips together.

Up to 50 reference inputs at once

Feed Seedance 2.5 up to 30 reference images, 10 reference videos, and 10 reference audios simultaneously — 50 in total. Audio can even be the only reference. The model honors them together to steer style, motion, and composition.

Synchronized audio, no extra cost

Every clip can come back with a synchronized audio track generated in the same pass — dialogue-ready ambience and effects without a separate sound step, at no added charge.

~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.

Live on Sunra now

Seedance 2.5 is available on Sunra today on a subscription, alongside Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.0 Fast. Pick 2.5 in the video generator and start prompting.

Get started

How to use Seedance 2.5

1

Open Seedance 2.5 on Sunra

Open Sunra Video and select Seedance 2.5 — included in every Sunra subscription alongside the rest of the Seedance family.

2

Describe your clip or upload references

Type a prompt with the motion, mood, and subject you want, upload a still for image-to-video, or attach reference media — up to 30 images, 10 videos, and 10 audios in one task. Audio-only reference works too.

3

Generate, review, iterate

Pick 480p or 720p, set 4–30 seconds, and generate. Chain clips in Sunra Flow for longer sequences, or let 2.5's single-pass 30-second output cover the whole beat in one take.

4

Mind the reference-video rule

When you attach reference videos, Seedance 2.5 follows the input video's aspect ratio (adaptive) — that's an upstream rule, not a Sunra limit. Image-only and audio-only references keep whatever ratio you pick.

Full demo

One prompt. A 30-second film.

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

Community

Loved by creators worldwide

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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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Lorenzo Bianchi
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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Indie Filmmaker
FAQ

Questions & answers

What is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's flagship AI video model, now live on Sunra. Its headline upgrades over Seedance 2.0 are single-pass 30-second clips with synchronized audio, up to 50 simultaneous reference inputs (30 images, 10 videos, 10 audios — audio-only works), and roughly 20% better prompt accuracy.
When is Seedance 2.5 released?
It's out — ByteDance shipped Seedance 2.5 via Volcano Engine, and it's live on Sunra now. Open the video generator, pick Seedance 2.5, and generate.
What's new in Seedance 2.5 vs Seedance 2.0?
The biggest jumps are clip length (a single-pass 30-second clip vs short chained clips) and control: up to 50 reference inputs (vs 9 images + 3 videos + 3 audios on 2.0) plus ~20% better prompt adherence. One trade-off today: 2.5 outputs 480p/720p, while Seedance 2.0 still owns the 1080p/4K tiers.
Is Seedance 2.5 available on Sunra yet?
Yes — Seedance 2.5 is live on Sunra's subscription plans, alongside Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.0 Fast. Select it in the video generator and start prompting.
Is Seedance 2.5 free?
Seedance 2.5 is included in Sunra subscriptions — generations draw on your plan's credits, priced by clip length and resolution. See the pricing page for plans.
How do I use Seedance 2.5?
Open the Sunra video generator, pick Seedance 2.5, write a prompt (or add reference images, videos, and audio), choose 480p or 720p and 4–30 seconds, and generate. The same model also works in Sunra Flow, Canvas, and Cinema.
Seedance 2.5 vs Kling, Veo, and Sora — how does it compare?
Seedance 2.5's pitch is long single-pass clips with synced audio 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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