Seedance 2.0 Mini — Cheap Text, Image & Reference to Video
Seedance 2.0 Mini is ByteDance's budget Seedance 2.0 tier. Write a prompt, drop in a first frame, or pass up to nine reference images, and Seedance 2.0 Mini returns a 4–15 second clip at 480p or 720p. One endpoint, nine aspect ratios, optional audio.
Input
Optional in image-to-video · cite references with bracket Image-N tags
Default off
Default 720p
Default 16:9
5
4 to 15 · default 5
Default off
Default on · disable via the API only
Result
Try one of these prompts
What you can build with this model
Real-world workflows and production use cases you can build and ship with this model.
Cinematic mood clips on a budget
Describe the shot — a runner in silhouette against a sunset coast — and Seedance 2.0 Mini returns a moody 4 to 15 second clip at 480p or 720p, for a fraction of the cost of a full 1080p render.
Generate a clipAnimate a character from one frame
Pass a single first frame and a motion prompt. Seedance 2.0 Mini animates the character with coherent movement and lighting, turning a still portrait into a short, expressive shot.
Action and scene shots for social
Send a prompt or reference images and Seedance 2.0 Mini delivers dynamic action and scene clips in any of nine aspect ratios — ready for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok without an edit timeline.
Pricing
Credit-based — 1 credit = $0.001 USD. Pay only for completed generations.
| Category | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ||
| 480P · text / image | 1 second | $0.046 46 credits |
| 480P · with reference video | 1 second | $0.029 29 credits |
| 720P · text / image | 1 second | $0.098 98 credits |
| 720P · with reference video | 1 second | $0.06 60 credits |
Why reAPI
Built for cheap, fast iteration
Seedance 2.0 Mini runs at 480p and 720p, which keeps each job light. Test ten prompt variations for the price of one high-resolution render, then pick the winner and upscale elsewhere if you need to.
The lowest-cost Seedance 2.0 tier
Seedance 2.0 Mini bills per second and undercuts standard Seedance 2.0. Adding a reference video drops the rate further. Failed jobs refund automatically, so you only pay for clips you keep.
480p and 720p is enough for social
Reels, Shorts, and TikTok play back at phone resolution, so 720p is plenty for short-form. Seedance 2.0 Mini skips the 1080p and 4K overhead you do not need and passes the savings straight to you.
Seedance 2.0 Mini vs Seedance 2.0
How the budget Seedance 2.0 Mini tier compares to standard Seedance 2.0 for everyday video work.
Capability
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Standard Seedance 2.0
Pricing tier
Lowest-cost Seedance 2.0 tier, per second
Higher per-second rate
Resolution ceiling
480p and 720p only — no 1080p or 4K
Reaches higher resolutions
Best fit
Social, short-form, and rapid iteration
Crisp masters and high-resolution delivery
Input modes
Text, image (first/last frame), and reference to video
Same multi-mode input surface
Reference inputs
Up to 9 reference images, plus reference video and audio
Same reference inputs
Reference-video rate
Cheaper per-second tier when a reference video is supplied
Standard rate
Comparison reflects the documented behavior of these two ByteDance Seedance 2.0 tiers and may change. Model details reflect this page.
Ship in three steps
- step 01
Create an API key
Sign up and grab a key from the dashboard. Free credits cover your first Seedance 2.0 Mini generations — no card required.
Open - step 02
Submit a video task
POST to /api/v1/videos/generations with model = seedance-2.0-mini and your prompt. The endpoint returns a task ID immediately.
Open - step 03
Poll the result
GET /api/v1/tasks/:id until status is completed, then download the Seedance 2.0 Mini clip and ship it.
Open
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this model.
Seedance 2.0 Mini is the budget tier of ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 video model. One model id auto-routes text to video, image to video, and reference to video based on which inputs your request carries, and Seedance 2.0 Mini generates at 480p or 720p to keep the price low.
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