Seedance 2 API

Name: Seedance 2 API - Example AI Video
Uploaded: 2026-04-21
Description: Sample video generated with the Seedance 2 API on VideoGenAPI

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Seedance 2

by ByteDance

Lightning-fast model perfect for quick prototyping and creative experimentation.

1080p • 5-10s • ~30s processing

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Seedance 2 examples

Discover what's possible with Seedance 2 AI video generation

Anime-style character dancing in cherry blossom rain, vibrant colors, smooth loopable motion

Generated with the Seedance 2 API at up to 1080p. Results vary with prompt detail and requested duration.

What is the Seedance 2 API?

The Seedance 2 API is a REST interface that lets developers generate AI videos programmatically using ByteDance's Seedance 2 model. It supports text-to-video, image-to-video through a single POST endpoint. VideoGenAPI handles authentication, billing, and provider infrastructure - you only need one API key to start building with the Seedance 2 API.

ByteDance

Provider

REST

API protocol

~30s

Avg. generation

How to use the Seedance 2 API

Integrate the Seedance 2 API in your app in under 5 minutes with these four steps.

1

Create your VideoGenAPI account

Sign up free at VideoGenAPI.com and generate your API key from the dashboard. No ByteDance account needed.
2

Send a request to the Seedance 2 API

POST to https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate with your API key, model "seedance-2", and a text prompt describing your video.
3

Poll for completion

Use the returned generation_id to poll GET /api/v1/status/{id} until the job completes. Video completion webhooks are not available yet.
4

Download your video

Once status is "completed", retrieve the video URL from the response and embed it in your app, website, or workflow.

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Documentation

About Seedance 2

info Overview

Seedance 2 from ByteDance is optimized for speed and creative flexibility. It handles a wide range of visual styles - from realistic to stylized - making it popular for social media content and rapid creative workflows. Pair Seedance 2 with VideoGenAPI's batch-friendly API to generate dozens of variants quickly, then upscale winners with premium models like Sora 2 or Veo 3.

stars Key Strengths

check_circle Fast ~30s processing for quick iteration
check_circle Versatile style range from realistic to stylized
check_circle ByteDance-backed motion quality
check_circle Text and image input support
check_circle Cost-effective for volume generation

check_circle Supported Features

Text to Video
Image to Video

settings Specifications

Max Resolution: 1080p
Duration Range: 5-10s
Avg. Processing: ~30s

workspace_premium Why Seedance 2 via VideoGenAPI?

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Unified API: Access Seedance 2 alongside 16 other models with one API key - no separate ByteDance setup.
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Pay-per-use: Included in your balance with transparent per-generation billing.
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Production-ready: REST endpoints, status polling, webhooks, and comprehensive docs for fast integration.

Use cases

What you can build with Seedance 2

1

TikTok & Reels factories

Generate dozens of short clips daily for social media accounts.

2

Style exploration

Test anime, cinematic, and abstract styles before committing to premium models.

3

Game asset previews

Prototype character animations and environment motion quickly.

API reference

Seedance 2 API documentation

Quick start guide to integrate Seedance 2 in your application

code Endpoint

POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate

send Request Example

{
  "model": "seedance-2",
  "prompt": "Anime-style character dancing in cherry blossom rain, vibrant colors, smooth loopable motion",
  "duration": 10,
  "resolution": "480p"
}

download Response Example

{
  "success": true,
  "generation_id": "gen_abc123xyz",
  "status": "in_progress",
  "estimated_time": 30}

integration_instructions Code Examples

const response = await fetch('https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    model: 'seedance-2',
    prompt: 'Anime-style character dancing in cherry blossom rain, vibrant colors, smooth loopable motion',
    duration: 10  })
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.generation_id);

import requests

response = requests.post(
    'https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate',
    headers={
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
    },
    json={
        'model': 'seedance-2',
        'prompt': 'Anime-style character dancing in cherry blossom rain, vibrant colors, smooth loopable motion',
        'duration': 10    }
)

data = response.json()
print(data['generation_id'])

$ch = curl_init('https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'Content-Type: application/json',
    'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, json_encode([
    'model' => 'seedance-2',
    'prompt' => 'Anime-style character dancing in cherry blossom rain, vibrant colors, smooth loopable motion',
    'duration' => 10]));

$response = curl_exec($ch);
$data = json_decode($response, true);
echo $data['generation_id'];

curl -X POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "seedance-2",
    "prompt": "Anime-style character dancing in cherry blossom rain, vibrant colors, smooth loopable motion",
    "duration": 10  }'

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Pricing

Seedance 2 API pricing

Seedance 2 API pricing on VideoGenAPI monthly plans — see the cost calculator.

Included

Included in VideoGenAPI monthly plans from $29

check_circle One API key for Seedance 2 and 16 other models
check_circle No ByteDance account required
check_circle Free signup with starter credits

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Comparison

Seedance 2 API vs alternatives

How the Seedance 2 API compares on resolution, clip length, generation speed and price. All models below share one API key.

Comparison of the Seedance 2 API against alternative AI video generation models on VideoGenAPI
Model	Provider	Max resolution	Clip length	Avg. speed	Price / video
Seedance 2 API This page	ByteDance	1080p	5-10s	~30s	Pay-as-you-go
Seedance 2.0 Mini API	ByteDance	1080p	5-15s	~88s	Pay-as-you-go
Seedance 2.5 API	ByteDance	1080p	5-30s	~150s	Pay-as-you-go
Grok Imagine 1.5 API	xAI	1080p	5-10s	~30s	Pay-as-you-go

Switching between these models means changing the seedance-2 value in your request body. The endpoint, authentication and status polling stay the same.

Limits

Seedance 2 API limitations

Plan duration and resolution caps apply even when the model supports higher output. See pricing.
Jobs are asynchronous: poll GET /api/v1/status/{id}. Video completion webhooks are not available yet.
Rate limits and fair-use throttling are documented on /docs/rate-limits.
Prompts and images that violate the content guidelines are rejected.

Text-to-video API hub Image-to-video API hub Catalogue benchmark Generate endpoint docs

Reviewed by Enzo Lanne · Founder, VideoGenAPI · Updated 21 April 2026

FAQ

Seedance 2 API questions

How does Seedance 2 compare to Seedance 2.5 and Seedance 2 Mini? expand_more

Seedance 2 is the fast tier: 5 to 10 second clips in around 30 seconds. Mini extends output to 15 seconds at around 88 seconds. Seedance 2.5 reaches 30 seconds at around 150 seconds per generation.

Is Seedance 2 good enough for published content? expand_more

For short-form social it usually is, since ByteDance trained the family on exactly that kind of video. For client deliverables where fidelity is scrutinised, generate variants with Seedance 2 and finish the chosen one on Sora 2 or Veo 3.

How fast is the Seedance 2 API? expand_more

Around 30 seconds per generation, matching Grok Imagine 1.5 as the quickest model on VideoGenAPI.

Do I need a ByteDance or Volcano Engine account? expand_more

No. VideoGenAPI manages the ByteDance integration; one API key reaches the whole Seedance family.

What styles does Seedance 2 handle well? expand_more

It spans realistic through stylised and anime-leaning output, which is why it is often used to explore a visual direction before committing to a slower premium model.

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Seedance 2.5 API

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Seedance 2.5 is a state-of-the-art AI video generation model designed to create cinematic, high-quality videos from text and image prompts with advanced motion, strong scene continuity, and professional creative control.

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Try Seedance 2 right now

Demo Preview

Seedance 2 examples

What is the Seedance 2 API?

How to use the Seedance 2 API

Create your VideoGenAPI account

Send a request to the Seedance 2 API

Poll for completion

Download your video

About Seedance 2

info Overview

stars Key Strengths

check_circle Supported Features

settings Specifications

workspace_premium Why Seedance 2 via VideoGenAPI?

What you can build with Seedance 2

TikTok & Reels factories

Style exploration

Game asset previews

Seedance 2 API documentation

code Endpoint

send Request Example

download Response Example

integration_instructions Code Examples

Seedance 2 API pricing

Seedance 2 API vs alternatives

Seedance 2 API limitations

Seedance 2 API questions

Compare with other AI video models

Seedance 2.0 Mini API

Seedance 2.5 API

Grok Imagine 1.5 API

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