Seedance 2.5: Features, Pricing and How to Use It (2026)
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance’s newest Seedance video model, and its headline change is length: it can render clips of up to 30 seconds, with sound generated alongside the picture. It is now available inside PulseMotionHub’s Next-Gen tab. This guide covers what it does, what every length costs in credits, how to use it well, and when the cheaper Seedance 2.0 Fast is still the better pick.
- Seedance 2.5 runs in the Next-Gen tab for both text to video and image to video, with clips of 5, 10, 15 or 30 seconds.
- Pick Draft 480p or HD 720p. A 5-second HD clip is 11 credits; a 30-second HD clip is 65.
- Sound is generated with the video and can be switched off. Image mode matches your photo’s shape automatically.
- Seedance 2.5 needs the Pro or Studio plan. The cheaper Wan 3.0, in the same tab, works on every paid plan.
What Is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance is ByteDance’s family of AI video models. Seedance 2.5 is the newest release, and according to the model’s published listing on fal.ai it can generate clips from 4 to 30 seconds at 480p or 720p, with audio produced in the same pass. It handles text prompts and still images, and a separate reference mode (which uses an existing video as guidance) powers our Infinite Angles tool.
On PulseMotionHub it lives in the Next-Gen tab. You choose a model, describe the scene, optionally add a start image, then pick length, quality, format and whether to generate sound.
What’s New Compared With Seedance 2.0 Fast
We already offered Seedance 2.0 Fast in the Premium tab. The practical differences are about length and control, not a promise that one looks better than the other. Test both on your own prompt.
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | Seedance 2.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Where to find it | Premium tab | Next-Gen tab |
| Clip lengths | 5 or 10 seconds | 5, 10, 15 or 30 seconds |
| Quality choice | One setting | Draft 480p or HD 720p |
| Credits for 5 seconds | 5 | 5 (Draft) or 11 (HD) |
| Credits for 10 seconds | 10 | 10 (Draft) or 22 (HD) |
| Sound | Yes | Yes, optional |
| Plan needed | Pro or Studio | Pro or Studio |
The Draft tier costs the same as Seedance 2.0 Fast for a 5-second clip, so it is a cheap way to try the newer model on a prompt before paying for HD.
What Seedance 2.5 Costs in Credits
Credits cost about $0.52 each on Starter, $0.49 on Pro and $0.39 on Studio, and $0.46 to $0.60 when bought pay-per-use. Every credit figure in this article is the live number from our credit costs page.
| Quality | Length | Credits | At Pro | At Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD · 720p | 5 seconds | 11 | $5.39 | $4.29 |
| HD · 720p | 10 seconds | 22 | $10.78 | $8.58 |
| HD · 720p | 15 seconds | 33 | $16.17 | $12.87 |
| HD · 720p | 30 seconds | 65 | $31.85 | $25.35 |
| Draft · 480p | 5 seconds | 5 | $2.45 | $1.95 |
| Draft · 480p | 10 seconds | 10 | $4.90 | $3.90 |
| Draft · 480p | 15 seconds | 15 | $7.35 | $5.85 |
| Draft · 480p | 30 seconds | 30 | $14.70 | $11.70 |
Image to video costs exactly the same as text to video for Seedance 2.5. A 30-second HD clip is a big spend, so draft the idea first: write the prompt, run a 5-second Draft clip (5 credits), and only then commit to the long HD version.
How to Make a Seedance 2.5 Video
Prompt Tips That Matter More at 30 Seconds
A longer clip gives the model more time to drift. Keep one clear scene, describe a small progression instead of several unrelated events, and name the sound you want.
A fishing boat leaves a small harbour at dawn. The camera starts low on the water, then slowly rises to reveal the village and mountains behind. Gulls call, rope creaks, soft engine hum. Warm orange light, gentle haze. A potter shapes a bowl on a spinning wheel in a sunlit studio. Close on her hands, then a slow pull back to show shelves of finished pots. Wet clay sounds, a radio playing quietly in the background.For more on structure, see our AI video prompting guide.
Run one 5-second Draft clip for 5 credits and compare it with the same prompt on Wan 3.0.
Where Seedance 2.5 Has Limits
- Pro or Studio only. It is a premium model with a real compute cost, so it is not available on Starter.
- Cost climbs fast with length. Thirty seconds at HD is the most expensive thing in the Next-Gen tab.
- No 1080p. We offer 480p and 720p, so upscale with the video upscaler if you need a sharper delivery file.
- Generated sound is a starting point. It will not always match what you imagined, and you can mute it and add music in your editor.
- Results vary. Rendering time, motion quality and prompt following depend on the scene. Content that breaks our policy is refunded and counts as a strike.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance’s newest Seedance AI video model. It makes clips of up to 30 seconds from text or an image, with sound generated alongside the video. PulseMotionHub offers it in the Next-Gen tab.
Which plan do I need for Seedance 2.5?
The Pro ($97/mo) or Studio ($197/mo) plan. Wan 3.0, the other model in the Next-Gen tab, works on every paid plan.
How long can Seedance 2.5 clips be on PulseMotionHub?
You can choose 5, 10, 15 or 30 seconds.
How much does a 30-second Seedance 2.5 clip cost?
65 credits at HD 720p or 30 credits at Draft 480p. Image to video costs the same.
Does Seedance 2.5 make sound?
Yes. Sound is generated with the video by default, and you can switch it off before you generate.
How is Seedance 2.5 different from Seedance 2.0 Fast?
Mainly in length and control. Seedance 2.0 Fast makes 5 or 10-second clips in the Premium tab. Seedance 2.5 offers 5, 10, 15 and 30 seconds and a choice of Draft or HD quality in the Next-Gen tab.
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