Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance’s latest KIE video model (`bytedance/seedance-2-5`) with native audio and up to 30-second 1080p output.
GenVid supports text-to-video, first/last-frame image-to-video, and reference-video conditioning through one catalog entry.
Use it for ads, short stories, and audio-forward clips when Veo 3.1 is not required.
What it is
Seedance 2.5 is available on GenVid through the KIE unified jobs API (`POST /api/v1/jobs/createTask`). GenVid handles authentication, credit billing, and delivery—you work in Studio instead of wiring raw API calls.
Official parameter lists and model strings are documented on KIE; we mirror the same model ids in our catalog so quotes match production behavior.
Publisher & release notes
- Provider: ByteDance (via KIE Market).
- Availability on GenVid follows the KIE Market catalog; when KIE adds fields or resolutions, Studio options are updated to match.
- Exact public launch dates vary by region and API tier—check KIE release notes for the latest.
Core capabilities
- Duration 4–30 seconds (integer seconds on KIE).
- 480p / 720p / 1080p with audio on by default.
- Reference images, videos, and audio slots for multimodal prompts.
Limitations to plan for
- Higher credit cost than HappyHorse or Wan 3.0 Prime.
- Mutually exclusive input modes—follow KIE exclusivity rules.
How to use on GenVid (step by step)
- Open /create/text-to-video.
- Select **Seedance 2.5** in the model picker.
- Set aspect ratio, resolution, duration (video), or output format (image) as needed.
- Write a clear prompt—call out subject, lighting, camera, and (for video) audio or dialogue if supported.
- Confirm the credit quote, generate, then download from your history.
Pricing on GenVid
Each run spends GenVid credits based on the live catalog (base credits plus resolution/duration surcharges). New accounts receive welcome credits; paid packs and subscriptions unlock all models, 1080p, and commercial exports. See our pricing page for packs and subscription tiers.
Best use cases
- Social ads and short-form vertical video
- Product stills and marketplace imagery
- Storyboard frames before video generation
- Creative iteration when you need fast turnaround
Pros and cons (editorial)
- Pro: Duration 4–30 seconds (integer seconds on KIE).
- Pro: 480p / 720p / 1080p with audio on by default.
- Con: Higher credit cost than HappyHorse or Wan 3.0 Prime.
- Con: Mutually exclusive input modes—follow KIE exclusivity rules.
FAQ highlights
- Do I need a separate KIE API key? No—GenVid uses platform credits.
- Can free users run this model? Check the model badge; free-tier allowlists are listed on /pricing.
- Are outputs watermarked? Free tier may watermark; paid plans export clean files.
Copy-ready prompts
Beach sunset
Doc-style establishing shot.
Serene beach at sunset, waves, palm trees swaying, seagulls, gentle orchestral swell
Product macro
Ad b-roll.
Macro coffee pour, slow motion, warm cafe bokeh, ASMR-style audio
First/last frame
Upload start/end frames in Image to Video.
Character walks from door into rainy street, moody neon
Seedance 2.5 vs alternatives on GenVid
| Seedance 2.5 | Veo 3.1 | Kling 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Duration 4–30 seconds (integer seconds on KIE). | Varies | Varies |
| Media | Video | Video | Video |
| Try on GenVid | Studio | Studio | Studio |
Sources
Try it on GenVid: All models · Text to Video · Pricing