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Seedance 2.5 API — 30-second clips, 480p to 4K

Seedance 2.5 API on Makernice: ByteDance's Seedance 2.5 generates 4–30 second videos at 480p, 720p, 1080p or 4K. It works from text, a still image, first and last frames, or up to 16 reference images. As of October 22, 2026 (price list v5), it costs $0.1152 per second at 480p, $0.2592 at 720p, $0.4618 at 1080p and $1.955 at 4K, so a 10-second 720p clip is about $2.59. Every run is quoted before you pay, the quote is locked for 12 minutes, and failed generations are not charged. The same API key also calls 15 other video and image models.

Highlights

4–30 s · 480p / 720p / 1080p / 4K · Text to video · Image to video · First and last frame · Reference to video

Best for

Longer shots, high-resolution deliverables, and pipelines that anchor a clip with many reference images.

Input

Text, first frame, last frame, up to 16 reference images

Output

Video

Input
Prompt
Duration (4–30 s)5s
Resolution
Aspect ratio
ResultPreview
Estimated price$1.296$0.2592/s × 5s

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Seedance 2.5 API pricing

Prepaid in US dollars. We hold the quoted amount while it runs and charge it only on delivery — failed runs are free.

Cost of your first test

$0.5764

One 5-second clip at the lowest-cost settings.

What your top-up buys

Top up

$15

≈ 26 test runs

$50

≈ 86 test runs

$100

≈ 173 test runs

Price per clip (price list v5, October 22, 2026; same for all four modes)

ResolutionPer second5 s10 s15 s30 s
480p$0.1152$0.58$1.15$1.73$3.46
720p (default)$0.2592$1.30$2.59$3.89$7.78
1080p$0.4618$2.31$4.62$6.93$13.86
4K$1.955$9.78$19.55$29.33$58.65

Clip totals are unit price × seconds, rounded to the cent. Your quote shows the exact amount before you run anything. Live rates: Pricing or GET https://api.makernice.com/v1/pricing (no key needed).

ModelModeResolutionOur priceOfficialYou save
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Text to video480p$0.1152/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Text to video720p$0.2592/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Text to video1080p$0.4618/s$0.569/s-18%
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Text to video4K$1.955/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Image to video480p$0.1152/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Image to video720p$0.2592/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Image to video1080p$0.4618/s$0.569/s-18%
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Image to video4K$1.955/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
First and last frame480p$0.1152/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
First and last frame720p$0.2592/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
First and last frame1080p$0.4618/s$0.569/s-18%
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
First and last frame4K$1.955/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Reference to video480p$0.1152/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Reference to video720p$0.2592/s
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Reference to video1080p$0.4618/s$0.569/s-18%
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
Reference to video4K$1.955/s

What is the Seedance 2.5 API?

Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's video generation model built for long takes. It has the highest ceiling in the Seedance family on Makernice: up to 30 seconds per clip and up to 4K. On the Makernice API it's the model id seedance-2.5. It uses the same asynchronous flow as every other model here: quote, create, poll. Moving from Seedance 2.0 or Kling 3.0 means changing one field.

Supported modes and limits

Model idseedance-2.5
Modest2v text-to-video · i2v image-to-video · flf first and last frame · r2v reference-to-video
Duration4–30 seconds, whole seconds (default 5)
Resolution480p, 720p (default), 1080p, 4k
Aspect ratio (t2v)adaptive, 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, 9:21
Reference images (r2v)up to 16, in reference_images
Optional fieldsseed (0–2,147,483,647)
AudioAudio is generated automatically with every video; there is no generate_audio toggle in the API (sending it returns 400).
Prompt length1–4,000 characters

From GET /v1/models, October 21, 2026.

4 ways to generate, one endpoint

Set mode, send the inputs it needs — that's it.

Text to video

mode: "t2v" · prompt

Just a prompt — the model builds the shot from scratch.

Image to video

mode: "i2v" · image_url

Send an image in image_url and it becomes the opening frame.

First and last frame

mode: "flf" · image_url + last_image_url

Set the first and last frame; the model animates everything in between.

Reference to video

mode: "r2v" · reference_images (≤ 16)

Add up to 16 reference images to lock in characters, products and style.

What you can build with this model

Workflows this model is a good fit for.

01

Extended single-take scenes

Generate 20 to 30 second establishing shots or slow camera moves in one request instead of stitching several short clips.

Try it in the playground
02

4K masters for post-production

Render at 4K when the footage is headed for a larger canvas or heavy cropping, and drop to 720p while you iterate.

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03

Reference-driven consistency

Pass up to 16 reference images, such as characters, props and style frames, to keep a series visually consistent.

Try it in the playground

Why run Seedance 2.5 on Makernice

Quote before you pay

Every run gets an exact quote first, locked for 12 minutes. You're charged that amount — never more.

Failed runs are free

We hold the amount while the model runs and charge only on delivery. Failures and queued cancellations cost nothing.

Switch models with one field

Same request, key, balance and console for all 16 models. Not happy with the result? Change model and run it again.

Which should you pick: Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.0 Fast?

Compare modes, length, resolution and references, then run the same prompt on each.

Seedance 2.5Seedance 2.0Seedance 2.0 Fast
ModesText to video · Image to video · First and last frame · Reference to videoText to video · Image to video · First and last frame · Reference to videoText to video · Image to video · First and last frame · Reference to video
Duration4–30 s4–15 s4–15 s
Resolution480p / 720p / 1080p / 4K720p / 1080pSingle tier
Reference imagesUp to 16Up to 9Up to 9
AudioYes (always on)Yes (always on)Yes (always on)
Starting price$0.1152/s$0.1704/s$0.1027/s

Short version: Seedance 2.5 for clips over 15 seconds, 4K or more than 9 references. Seedance 2.0 for 720p/1080p clips up to 15 seconds. Seedance 2.0 Fast (fixed 720p, $0.1027/s) for drafts. Full comparison →

Integrate Seedance 2.5 in three steps

01

Step 1

Create an API key

Sign in, top up and create a key in the console. Set a spend limit per key so nothing runs away.

Open
02

Step 2

Quote and create

POST the input to /v1/generations/quote with the model field set to seedance-2.5, then create the generation with the quote id.

Open
03

Step 3

Poll the result

GET /v1/generations/{id} until the status is succeeded, then download the output.

Open

Quickstart: quote → create → poll

curl

# 1) Quote: returns an id and the exact amount (in millionths of a USD)
curl https://api.makernice.com/v1/generations/quote \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $MAKERNICE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model":"seedance-2.5","mode":"t2v","prompt":"A lone cyclist crosses a rain-soaked neon street at night, reflections shimmering on the asphalt, camera tracking alongside.","duration":10,"resolution":"720p","aspect_ratio":"16:9"}'

# 2) Create: same input + quote_id, with an Idempotency-Key
curl https://api.makernice.com/v1/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $MAKERNICE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Idempotency-Key: seedance25-demo-001" \
  -d '{"quote_id":"qt_…","input":{"model":"seedance-2.5","mode":"t2v","prompt":"A lone cyclist crosses a rain-soaked neon street at night, reflections shimmering on the asphalt, camera tracking alongside.","duration":10,"resolution":"720p","aspect_ratio":"16:9"}}'

# 3) Poll until status is "succeeded", then download
curl https://api.makernice.com/v1/generations/gen_… -H "Authorization: Bearer $MAKERNICE_API_KEY"
curl -L -o seedance-2-5.mp4 https://api.makernice.com/v1/generations/gen_…/outputs/0 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $MAKERNICE_API_KEY"

Python (requests)

import os, time, uuid, requests

API = "https://api.makernice.com/v1"
H = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['MAKERNICE_API_KEY']}"}

job = {
    "model": "seedance-2.5",
    "mode": "t2v",
    "prompt": "A lone cyclist crosses a rain-soaked neon street at night, "
              "reflections shimmering on the asphalt, camera tracking alongside.",
    "duration": 10,
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
}

quote = requests.post(f"{API}/generations/quote", json=job, headers=H).json()
print(f"Quoted ${int(quote['amount']) / 1e6:.2f}, valid until {quote['expires_at']}")

gen = requests.post(
    f"{API}/generations",
    json={"quote_id": quote["id"], "input": job},
    headers={**H, "Idempotency-Key": str(uuid.uuid4())},
).json()

while gen["status"] not in ("succeeded", "failed", "canceled"):
    time.sleep(5)
    gen = requests.get(f"{API}/generations/{gen['id']}", headers=H).json()

if gen["status"] == "succeeded":
    video = requests.get(f"https://api.makernice.com{gen['outputs'][0]['url']}", headers=H)
    open("seedance-2-5.mp4", "wb").write(video.content)
else:
    print("Not charged:", gen["status"])  # the hold is released in full

Switch models in one line

- "model": "seedance-2.5",
+ "model": "kling-3.0-pro",

Each model has its own limits. Seedance 2.0, for example, accepts 4–15 seconds at 720p or 1080p, and a request outside a model's range returns 400 invalid_request before anything is held. Check GET /v1/models.

How billing works

  1. Quote: POST /v1/generations/quote returns the exact amount. The price is locked for 12 minutes.
  2. Hold: when you create the generation, that amount is held from your balance.
  3. Charge on delivery: you're charged the quoted amount only when the video is delivered.
  4. Release on failure: if the run fails, or you cancel while it's queued, the full hold returns to your balance.

Retrying with the same Idempotency-Key returns the same generation instead of charging twice. More: How AI video API pricing works.

Docs/API/SEEDANCE-2-5

API reference

Copy-paste requests for this model. The full parameter reference is in the docs.

curl https://api.makernice.com/v1/generations/quote \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $MAKERNICE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "seedance-2.5",
    "mode": "t2v",
    "prompt": "A slow aerial push-in over a misty bamboo forest at sunrise, soft golden light filtering through the leaves, cinematic and calm.",
    "duration": 5,
    "resolution": "720p"
  }'

Invalid request

400 invalid_request names each failing field. Fields the mode doesn't use are rejected too. Nothing is held.

Key or balance

401 means a missing or invalid key; 402 means the balance or the key's spend limit isn't enough.

Quote problems

A changed price-affecting field returns 422 quote_mismatch; an expired quote 410; a used one 409. Get a new quote.

Failed generation

A failed generation is never charged — the hold is released in full. Keep the generation id and retry when you're ready.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this model.

What is the Seedance 2.5 API?
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's long-take video model. On Makernice you call it with the model id seedance-2.5, using one API key and one prepaid balance shared with 15 other models. It makes 4–30 second clips at 480p to 4K from text, an image, first and last frames, or up to 16 reference images.
How much does the Seedance 2.5 API cost per second?
As of October 22, 2026 (price list v5): $0.1152 per second at 480p, $0.2592 at 720p, $0.4618 at 1080p and $1.955 at 4K. The price is the same in all four modes. A 10-second 720p clip is about $2.59. Call POST /v1/generations/quote for the exact amount before you run it.
Is Seedance 2.5 free?
Not on Makernice. There are no free credits. You top up from $15, with no subscription, and the balance never expires. You're never charged for a failed generation, and the lowest-cost Seedance 2.5 test (5 seconds at 480p) is about $0.58.
How long can a Seedance 2.5 video be?
4 to 30 seconds per request, in whole seconds, with 5 seconds as the default. You're billed for the duration you request.
Does Seedance 2.5 support 4K?
Yes. On the Makernice API you can choose 480p, 720p (default), 1080p or 4K per request.
How many reference images can I send?
Up to 16, in reference_images, using reference-to-video mode (r2v).
Am I charged if a generation fails?
No. The quoted amount is held while the job runs and charged only on delivery. If it fails, or you cancel while it's queued, the full hold is released.
Does Seedance 2.5 generate audio?
Audio is generated automatically with every video; there is no generate_audio toggle in the API (sending it returns 400).
Can I switch between Seedance 2.5 and Seedance 2.0 with the same code?
Yes. Change the model field. Seedance 2.0 accepts 4–15 seconds at 720p or 1080p with up to 9 references, so adjust duration and resolution if needed.

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