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Seedance 2.5AI video generator

Sharpest realism, native audio, up to 30 references — also edits clips. Pay only for the takes you keep — kill the rest for a full refund.

Text to videoImage to videoReference to videoVideo editingNative audio
Only on Elyum · Keep what you love. Unique keep/kill system with a full refund on kills.
Try Seedance 2.5 freeSee pricing150 free credits · no card required
Real Seedance 2.5 output, rendered on Elyum — untouched. Prompt: “Macro slow motion: a hummingbird hovers at a red trumpet flower, iridescent feathers shimmering, dew drops scattering, soft green garden bokeh.”
Developed by ByteDance
Max resolution1080P
Clip length4–30 seconds
Aspect ratios3 options
Best for30s photoreal ads with 30 refs

Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's video model, released July 31, 2026. It is known for photoreal footage, native audio generated with the picture, clips up to 30 seconds in one pass, and heavy reference control. On Elyum you use it as text to video, image to video, reference to video, and video editing.

Use it for 15–30 second ads, product films with locked brand refs, talking scenes with native dialogue, and edits to a clip you already have. One credit balance across 50+ models, from a Free plan with 150 starter credits up to Ultra, plus top-ups. Also runs from Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor through Elyum's MCP server and REST API.

Seedance 2.5 pricing on Elyum

ResolutionCredits / second5s clip15s clip
480p10820% off40 credits · $0.40120 credits · $1.20
720p2419.220% off96 credits · $0.96288 credits · $2.88
1080p3225.620% off128 credits · $1.28384 credits · $3.84

1 credit = $0.01. The struck-through number is the pre-cut rate — the discount is already in the live price. You only pay for takes you keep; previews and killed takes cost nothing. Full plan details on the pricing page.

Why Seedance 2.5 is good

Photoreal footage

Seedance 2.5 is known for a live-action look: textures, skin, lighting, and camera that hold for a full take. ByteDance released it on July 31, 2026, after Seedance 2.0 became known for cinematic clips.

Native audio

Sound and dialogue generate with the video, not as a second pass. Ambience, foley, and speech land in the same render, with lip sync on talking shots.

Clips up to 30 seconds

Duration on Elyum is 4–30 seconds, generated in one pass. That doubles Seedance 2.0's 15-second native ceiling, so a full ad or short story beat can land without stitching fragments.

Up to 30 references

Attach up to 30 references to lock faces, products, locations, and style. On Elyum that is a first-class route: reference to video, plus text to video and image to video.

Edit existing clips

Seedance 2.5 also edits video. Swap a product, change a background, or rewrite a beat on a clip you already have, instead of regenerating the whole take.

Preview free, pay for keeps

Credits charge only when you keep a take. Kill the rest and they refund in full. Kept downloads are clean, full quality, and watermark-free.

Why generate with Elyum?

  • Pay only for what you keep — full refund on kills.
  • Every top video model in one place, one balance.
  • Rates ~20% under comparable platforms.
  • Kept files download clean and full quality — no watermark, commercial use included.
  • Works from the studio, or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor via MCP.
  • Free plan with 150 credits — no card required.

How it works

  1. Sign up free on Elyum. Previews cost nothing; the Free plan includes 150 starter credits.
  2. Open the video studio.
  3. Pick Seedance 2.5 from the model list.
  4. Write a prompt, attach a still or references, or drop in a clip to edit. Set duration between 4 and 30 seconds.
  5. Generate a free preview, then keep the takes you want or kill the rest.

What people make with it

  • 15–30 second product ads and brand films in one pass
  • Lip-synced dialogue and talking-head spots with native sound
  • Image-to-video from a product still, portrait, or key art
  • Reference-locked sequences that keep a face, pack, or location consistent
  • Edits to an existing clip — swap a product, background, or beat
  • Short narrative or performance takes up to 30 seconds, no stitch

Frequently asked questions

Is Seedance 2.5 free to try?
Previews are free. The Free plan has 150 starter credits, and you only pay for the takes you keep. Kill the rest and those credits refund in full.
How much does Seedance 2.5 cost on Elyum?
Seedance 2.5 is 8 credits per second at 480p, 19.2 at 720p, and 25.6 at 1080p (1 credit = $0.01). At 480p, 5s is 40 credits ($0.40) and 15s is 120 credits ($1.20). At 720p, 5s is 96 credits ($0.96) and 15s is 288 credits ($2.88). At 1080p, 5s is 128 credits ($1.28) and 15s is 384 credits ($3.84). Credits are charged only when you keep a take.
Does Seedance 2.5 generate audio?
Yes. Seedance 2.5 generates native audio — sound and dialogue — with the video. Speech, foley, and ambience land in the same pass, including lip sync on talking shots.
How is Seedance 2.5 different from Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2.0 launched in February 2026 and became known for photoreal cinematic clips with native audio, capped around 15 seconds. Seedance 2.5, released July 31, 2026, doubles native length to 30 seconds, takes up to 30 references, and adds video editing so you can change a clip instead of rerolling it. Both generate native audio.
Can I use Seedance 2.5 videos commercially?
Yes. Kept takes download clean and full quality, with no watermark and commercial use included. You only pay for the takes you keep.
What can I make with Seedance 2.5 on Elyum?
On Elyum, Seedance 2.5 is text to video, image to video, reference to video, and video editing. Clips run 4–30 seconds, with three aspect ratios and native audio. Attach up to 30 references to lock a face, product, or location, or edit a clip you already have.

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