Set your parameters and start generating cinematic AI videos with text, images, video clips, or audio references.
What's New
What's New in Seedance 2.0
2K output, native audio-video joint generation, and full multimodal input. Reference anything, generate with precision, and get stable results even in complex scenes.
Seedance 2.0 — Consistent Characters Across Shots
Consistency, Solved
Seedance 2.0 delivers much stronger consistency. No more characters changing between shots, lost product details, blurry small text, or a camera look that drifts. From faces and outfits to fine typography, everything stays steadier, sharper, and more on-brand.
Seedance 2.0 — Motion Recreation From Reference Clip
Control by Reference Video
Upload a reference clip and Seedance 2.0 recreates the movement, blocking, and camera trajectory in your generated video. No more wrestling with long prompts to describe complex motion — just show the model what you want and it handles the rest.
Seedance 2.0 — Native Dialogue With Lip-Sync
Audio-Video Joint Generation
Seedance 2.0 uses a Dual-Branch Diffusion Transformer to generate video and audio in a single pass — not layered on afterward. Dialogue, sound effects, ambient audio, and music are all produced natively alongside the visuals, with phoneme-accurate lip-sync across 8+ languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.
Seedance 2.0 — Beat-Synced Edits & Transitions
Music Beat-sync Made Simple
Align edits and key moments directly to the rhythm—so cuts, transitions, and on-screen actions land cleanly on the beat, making the whole piece feel tighter and more satisfying.
Seedance 2.0 — Multimodal Input With 12 Reference Files
True Multimodal Input
Seedance 2.0 is the first model to accept all four input modalities simultaneously — text, images, video clips, and audio. Combine up to 9 reference images, 3 video clips, and 3 audio files in a single generation. No other AI video model currently matches this level of input flexibility.
A selection of outputs demonstrating the model's range across styles, subjects, and motion complexity. All videos courtesy of Seedance by ByteDance.
Seedance 2.0 — Diverse Motion via Reference Video
Getting Started
How to Create AI Videos with Seedance 2.0
1
Choose Your Input
Start with a text prompt, upload reference images, short video clips, or audio files. You can combine up to 12 reference files across all four modalities in a single generation.
2
Set Your Parameters
Pick your resolution (up to 2K), aspect ratio, and video duration. Audio generation is native — dialogue, sound effects, and music are produced in the same pass as the video.
3
Generate & Preview
The model processes your inputs and produces a cinematic video with consistent characters, smooth motion, and native audio — ready to download or share.
Specifications
Seedance 2.0 Technical Specs
Max Resolution2K
Video Duration4–15 seconds
Frame Rate24 fps
Aspect Ratios16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4
Input ModesText, Image, Video, Audio
Max Reference FilesUp to 12 (9 images + 3 videos + 3 audio)
Audio GenerationNative — dialogue, SFX, ambient, music
Lip-sync Languages8+ (EN, ZH, JA, KO, ES, FR, DE, PT)
Output FormatMP4 with embedded audio, no watermark
Evolution
Seedance Version Comparison
Feature
Seedance 1.0
Seedance 1.5 Pro
Seedance 2.0
Max Resolution
480p–1080p
1080p
2K
Video Duration
5–10s
~10s
4–15s
Audio Generation
—
Native (first in industry)
Native multi-track
Input Modes
Text + Image
Text + Image
Text + Image + Video + Audio
Character Consistency
Single clip
Single clip
Cross-shot stable
Reference Video Control
—
—
Full motion + camera
Multi-shot Narrative
—
—
Native support
Lip-sync
—
8+ languages
8+ languages
Beat-sync Editing
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—
Built-in
Use Cases
What You Can Create with Seedance 2.0
From social content to professional workflows, see how creators and teams are using AI video generation across industries.
Social Media & Short-Form Content
Create scroll-stopping Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts in minutes. Seedance 2.0's beat-sync feature aligns cuts to music automatically, while consistent character rendering keeps branded mascots and influencer avatars on-model across an entire series. Ideal for creators who need a high volume of polished clips without a production team.
Marketing & Advertising
Produce product demos, explainer ads, and campaign hero videos at a fraction of traditional costs. Upload your product images as reference frames and let the model generate lifestyle footage with accurate colors, logos, and typography. A/B test multiple creative directions in parallel — each variation takes seconds, not days.
Film Pre-Visualization & Storyboarding
Block out scenes, test camera angles, and pitch visual concepts before committing to a full shoot. Reference-video control lets directors upload rough smartphone footage and receive cinematic recreations with proper lighting and composition — turning napkin ideas into convincing animatics overnight.
E-Commerce & Product Showcases
Turn static product photos into dynamic 360° showcase videos with smooth camera orbits and consistent lighting. Seedance 2.0 maintains fine details — stitching on leather goods, reflections on jewelry, label text on packaging — so every frame is retail-ready without post-production retouching.
Education & Training
Generate animated explainers, step-by-step tutorials, and multilingual training videos with synchronized lip-sync in 8+ languages. Educators can produce an entire course module from a script and a few reference images, dramatically lowering the barrier to high-quality instructional content.
Music Videos & Audio-Visual Projects
Combine native audio generation with beat-sync editing to produce music videos where every visual transition lands on the beat. Artists and producers can experiment with surreal visual styles, character-driven narratives, or abstract motion graphics — all synchronized to their track without manual keyframing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Seedance 2.0.
What's new in Seedance 2.0 compared to 1.0?
Seedance 2.0 is a ground-up rebuild on a new Dual-Branch Diffusion Transformer (MMDiT) architecture. The biggest change is true multimodal input — you can now combine text, images, video clips, and audio (up to 12 reference files) in a single generation, which no competitor currently matches. Resolution jumps to 2K, characters stay consistent across multi-shot sequences, reference-video control replaces complex prompting for motion and camera work, and audio-video joint generation produces synchronized dialogue, SFX, and music in one pass rather than layering them afterward.
How does reference video control work?
Instead of writing long, detailed prompts to describe motion or camera movement, you upload a short reference clip. Seedance 2.0 analyzes the movement, blocking, and camera trajectory from that clip and recreates them in your generated video. This makes complex cinematic shots much easier to achieve without specialized editing skills.
Can Seedance 2.0 handle multi-shot and multi-scene videos?
Yes. One of the core improvements in 2.0 is frame-level consistency across shots. Characters keep the same face, outfit, and proportions between scenes. Product details and typography remain sharp. This makes it practical for chained shots, longer narratives, and commercial workflows where visual coherence is critical.
How does Seedance 2.0 generate audio?
Unlike models that add audio as a post-processing step, Seedance 2.0 uses a Dual-Branch Diffusion Transformer to generate video and audio in a single pass. This produces natively synchronized dialogue, sound effects, ambient audio, and music. Lip-sync is phoneme-accurate across 8+ languages (English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, plus dialects like Cantonese and Sichuanese). You can also use the beat-sync feature to align visual cuts to the rhythm of a music track.
When will Seedance 2.0 be available?
Seedance 2.0 is currently in the final stages before launch. You can already try other Seedance models on Vofy Studio today, and you'll be able to use 2.0 as soon as it goes live.
What resolutions and aspect ratios does Seedance 2.0 support?
Seedance 2.0 outputs up to 2K resolution at 24 fps across five aspect ratios: 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (portrait/vertical), 1:1 (square), 4:3, and 3:4. Video duration ranges from 4 to 15 seconds per generation. All outputs are watermark-free. This covers the most common formats for social media, advertising, and cinematic content.
How does Seedance 2.0 compare to Sora 2, Kling 3.0, and Veo 3.1?
Each model has different strengths. Seedance 2.0's key differentiators are true multimodal input (up to 12 reference files across text, image, video, and audio — no competitor matches this), native audio-video joint generation via its Dual-Branch architecture, cross-shot character consistency for multi-shot narratives, and built-in beat-sync editing. Sora 2 excels at physical realism and supports longer durations (up to 12s). Kling 3.0 is strong in motion quality. Veo 3.1 produces high cinematic quality. Seedance 2.0 is particularly suited for workflows that need tight audio-visual synchronization and complex multi-reference control.
Can I use Seedance 2.0 for commercial projects?
Yes. Videos generated on Vofy can be used for commercial purposes including advertising, social media marketing, product showcases, and client work. Check the Vofy terms of service for full licensing details.
What file formats can I upload as reference inputs?
You can upload standard image formats (JPEG, PNG, WebP) as reference frames and common video formats (MP4, MOV) as reference clips. Audio inputs support MP3 and WAV. You can combine up to 12 reference files — including images, videos, and audio — in a single generation.
How does the beat-sync feature work?
Beat-sync analyzes the rhythm and tempo of your audio track, then automatically aligns visual cuts, transitions, and on-screen actions to land on the beat. You don't need to manually set keyframes or edit timings — the model handles the synchronization natively during generation.
Is Seedance 2.0 suitable for beginners with no video editing experience?
Absolutely. The interface is designed so you can start with just a text prompt and get a polished result — Seedance 2.0 achieves a 90%+ usable output rate on the first attempt. As you get more comfortable, you can layer in reference images, video clips, and audio for finer control. The model handles motion planning, consistency, and audio sync automatically — no timeline editing or keyframing required.
How long does it take to generate a video with Seedance 2.0?
A standard generation takes roughly 60 seconds. More complex requests — longer durations, multiple reference files, or high-resolution output — can take up to several minutes. The exact time depends on your chosen resolution, duration (4–15 seconds), and the number of reference inputs.
What architecture powers Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2.0 is built on MMDiT (Multimodal Diffusion Transformer), specifically a Dual-Branch Diffusion Transformer architecture. It encodes all four input types — text, image, audio, and video — into a shared representation space, then generates video and audio simultaneously in one pass. This unified approach is what enables native audio-video synchronization rather than bolting audio on as a post-processing step.
Can I edit or extend videos after generation?
Yes. Seedance 2.0 supports several post-generation editing capabilities: extend (lengthen a clip beyond its original duration), merge (combine multiple clips into a continuous sequence), restyle (apply a different visual style to existing footage), and character swap (replace a character while preserving motion and scene context). These features let you iterate without starting from scratch.
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