LiveSeedance 2.5 is live: 30-second clips, 50 references, redraw anything. Try it now →
Seedance 2.5:
now live.
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's latest AI video model, live now on Seedance Studio. It doubles runtime to 30 seconds, takes up to 50 references, and adds frame-local editing to fix a single detail without re-rolling the clip.
Seedance 2.5 is out.
ByteDance released Seedance 2.5 in July 2026, roughly five months after Seedance 2.0. It's live on Seedance Studio for every plan, with no waitlist and no price change.
Every account now runs Seedance 2.5 as the default model in the prompt box. Seedance 2.0 stays available as an option, so anything you built on it keeps working.
What's new in Seedance 2.5.
- 30s
Whole scenes, one take
Native 30-second generations, double Seedance 2.0's runtime. Enough for a full ad, a verse of your track, or an actual story arc with a beginning, middle and punchline.
- 50
References, not hints
Up to 50 inputs in a single generation. Feed it your whole brand kit, a full cast of characters, a shot list, the model keeps every one of them straight.
- ✱
Redraw anything
Frame-local editing. Wrong hand, wrong logo, wrong sky? Circle it and redraw just that, the rest of your clip stays exactly as you approved it.
Seedance 2.5 vs Seedance 2.0.
| Capability | Seedance 2.0 | Seedance 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Max clip length | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Reference inputs | Up to 12 (9 images, 3 clips, 3 audio) | Up to 50, any mix |
| Fixing a bad detail | Re-generate the clip | Redraw just that frame |
| Native sound & dialogue | Yes, stereo | Yes, stereo |
| Resolution | Up to 4K | Up to 4K |
On every plan, from day one.
No new tier, no upgrade fee, nothing to do. Seedance 2.5 is simply the model behind your prompt box now, same plans, same prices.
Seedance 2.5 FAQ.
When was Seedance 2.5 released?+
ByteDance released Seedance 2.5 in July 2026, and it's live on Seedance Studio now, for all subscribers, with no staged access and no invite codes.
What's new in Seedance 2.5?+
Seedance 2.5 doubles the maximum clip length to 30 seconds, accepts up to 50 references in a single generation, and adds frame-local 'redraw anything' editing, all while keeping native sound and up to 4K output.
How much does Seedance 2.5 cost?+
The same as before. Seedance 2.5 replaces Seedance 2.0 as the default model at no extra cost, same plans, same prices, same allowances.
Can I still use Seedance 2.0?+
Yes. Seedance 2.0 stays available as a model option, so anything you've built on it keeps working exactly the same.
How do I get access to Seedance 2.5?+
Nothing to do. Create a free account (or sign in) and Seedance 2.5 is already the default model in your prompt box.