Text guides the environment
Tell Seedance 2.0 Mini what moves and what should stay still. The park example combines falling leaves with a gentle push-in, leaving the bench as a stable point of reference.
ByteDance · Video generation
Seedance 2.0 Mini Build a short scene around one clear idea
Seedance 2.0 Mini combines text and reference media for short video with synchronized audio. Start with a simple composition, give the scene one deliberate movement, and judge whether the complete clip serves your edit.
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- Single generation
- 15 seconds
- Output options
- 480p / 720p
- Reference images
- 9
- Sound
- Synchronized audio
Playground
Seedance 2.0 Mini · Playground
Input settings
Example video
This sample was generated with Seedance 2.0 Mini. Playing it does not spend credits. Your generated video will appear here.
{
"model": "bytedance/seedance-2.0-mini",
"prompt": "",
"resolution": "720p",
"aspectRatio": "adaptive",
"duration": 5,
"fps": 24,
"n": 1,
"generateAudio": true,
"providerOptions": {
"bytedance": {}
}
}Set up Seedance 2.0 Mini at the default five seconds and 720p, or choose another supported duration. Use the request preview to check your inputs before submitting.
Seedance 2.0 Mini: an autumn park scene · Prompt and review
Autumn leaves fall slowly in a quiet park, a bench in soft morning light, gentle camera push-in
The Seedance 2.0 Mini example uses falling leaves and a slow camera move around a bench. Watch whether the bench geometry remains steady and whether the leaves move continuously. This quiet scene is not a matched comparison with the Fast beach sample.
A sample illustrates one result. It does not guarantee the same quality, timing or output on another prompt.
Pricing
Seedance 2.0 Mini · Pricing
Seedance 2.0 Mini prices below use current rates and 16:9 output at 24 fps. Compare the estimate for your actual input mode. Longer clips and reference videos can increase total usage even when the displayed token rate is lower.
Current ratesEstimated USD / billable second
| Resolution | Reference video | Official price | Wan API price | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | No video | $0.0352 | Unavailable | — |
| 480p | With video | $0.0211 | Unavailable | — |
| 720p | No video | $0.0756 | Unavailable | — |
| 720p | With video | $0.0454 | Unavailable | — |
Estimates use 16:9 output at 24 fps. Other aspect ratios and actual output dimensions can change the cost.
Without reference video, only output seconds count. With reference video, input and output seconds count; billable input time is at least two-thirds of the output duration, rounded up to a whole second.
Official comparison: BytePlus international on-demand pricing. Checked 2026-10-15. Wan API prices refresh automatically.
Input and output video tokens determine the final cost. Failed requests are not charged.
Seedance 2.0 Mini bills video tokens, including reference-video input when supplied. Generated audio does not introduce a separate price tier. Use the current estimate for budgeting; a sample file does not establish the cost of a different request.
Readme
What is Seedance 2.0 Mini?
Seedance 2.0 Mini is a distinct ByteDance video model within the 2.0 family. It creates four-to-fifteen-second clips at 480p or 720p and can generate the soundtrack alongside the picture. Its model identifier and pricing are separate from Fast and standard 2.0.
Treat Seedance 2.0 Mini as an option to evaluate for a defined short-video brief. A calm background, a product atmosphere or a small environmental movement gives you concrete details to inspect. The model name alone does not determine whether the result will meet your quality threshold.
Documented model ID
bytedance/seedance-2.0-miniSeedance 2.0 Mini accepts up to nine image, three video and three audio references. These are per-type limits, with additional restrictions on media duration and input combinations.
Model capabilities and service availability are listed separately. Output options may depend on the selected model version and input mode.
Shape the scene with Seedance 2.0 Mini
Give Seedance 2.0 Mini an opening image
Supply a first frame when the scene should begin with a specific composition. Add a last frame when the endpoint matters. These frame controls use a separate mode from mixed reference inputs.
Multiple references carry distinct roles
Give Seedance 2.0 Mini an image for appearance and a clip for motion when words are insufficient. Identify the role of each reference and avoid contradictory sources that make the intended result ambiguous.
Audio supports the atmosphere
Seedance 2.0 Mini can generate sound alongside video. Describe wind, footsteps or speech as needed, and check the audio against the scene. Switch it off when the clip will receive its soundtrack later.
Compose with Seedance 2.0 Mini
Use Seedance 2.0 Mini with a short prompt or a prepared opening image. Choose the framing and duration, then review the request so the first result answers a specific creative question.
Bring a tested brief into code
The Seedance 2.0 Mini documentation shows how to submit a video request and retrieve its result. Keep the model name and selected settings with each saved task for later comparison.
Short briefs for Seedance 2.0 Mini
Ambient background studies
Explore a quiet location with Seedance 2.0 Mini: leaves moving, light shifting or water rippling. Review the clip for distracting changes before placing text or other elements over it.
Product atmosphere concepts
Use a reference image to establish the object and describe the environment separately. Check labels, outlines and reflections throughout the result before using it in a product presentation.
Simple editorial inserts
Create a brief establishing scene with Seedance 2.0 Mini for an edited sequence. Plan a clear starting and ending composition so the shot can fit between existing footage.
Prepare a Seedance 2.0 Mini scene
- 01
Define the stable element
Before using Seedance 2.0 Mini, identify what viewers must recognize. In the park sample, the bench anchors the scene; changes to its shape would distract from the falling leaves.
- 02
Guide movement with Seedance 2.0 Mini
Describe one source of movement for Seedance 2.0 Mini first. Add a second only when its purpose is clear, and avoid asking a short clip to resolve several unrelated events.
- 03
Set a useful comparison
Keep the Seedance 2.0 Mini prompt, references, aspect ratio and audio setting fixed when comparing another variant. Match duration and resolution before interpreting differences in cost or result quality.
- 04
Inspect the transitions
Watch Seedance 2.0 Mini at full size from opening to end. Check for popping objects, unintended cuts and changing textures, then revise the specific instruction responsible for an unusable shot.
Integrate Seedance 2.0 Mini
Use the Seedance 2.0 Mini integration guide for the exact model identifier, supported request fields and reference constraints. Submit the prepared request once, save the task ID and retrieve its status until completion. The guide includes an example response and the video download workflow.
Integration guideSeedance 2.0 Mini or Fast?
Seedance 2.0 Mini and Fast offer the same output resolutions, fifteen-second maximum and reference counts. Their prices differ, while the suitability of their output depends on the brief. Use the linked comparison to plan a fair test instead of treating two unrelated sample scenes as a ranking.
| Model | Output options | Wan API price |
|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 480p / 720p | Price unavailable |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 480p / 720p | Price unavailable |
Before choosing Seedance 2.0 Mini
- Seedance 2.0 Mini offers 480p and 720p only, without Draft mode. It does not inherit the standard model’s 1080p and 4K output options.
- Seedance 2.0 Mini requires an image or video alongside reference audio. Reference video clips must total no more than fifteen seconds; the same combined-duration limit applies separately to audio.
- Seedance 2.0 Mini may alter text, fine textures or object geometry while generating motion. Wan API does not expose editing, extension or a separate final-frame image through this integration.
Review Seedance 2.0 Mini on Wan API
Seedance 2.0 Mini uses its own current rate table. Review the estimate before submission and compare the final cost with the usefulness of the result. Failed requests are not charged.
The request preview shows the settings that accompany your brief. Copy a prepared request into your application after checking the matching documentation and reference limits.
The Seedance 2.0 Mini sample lets you inspect slow movement, bench geometry and environmental continuity. Its stills come from the video, making it possible to compare individual moments with the complete shot.
Explore another 2.0 variant
Compare Seedance 2.0 Mini with Fast
Read the shared specifications, understand why reference input changes the bill, and prepare a matched test. Separate evidence about the model from assumptions based on its name.
Seedance 2.0 Fast vs Mini: which should you test?Seedance 2.0 Mini questions
Is Seedance 2.0 Mini a standard-model setting?
No. Seedance 2.0 Mini is a separate model with its own identifier and pricing. Select it explicitly in your request; lowering the standard model’s resolution does not switch to Mini.
Does Mini mean it is always cheaper for my project?
Seedance 2.0 Mini has a separate rate table, but project cost also depends on duration, input video and how many attempts produce usable shots. Check live pricing and compare like-for-like briefs before budgeting.
What output can I request?
Seedance 2.0 Mini produces MP4 at 24 fps, at 480p or 720p. Choose an integer duration from four to fifteen seconds or automatic duration. Five seconds and 720p are the defaults.
Can I combine frames with reference audio?
No. Seedance 2.0 Mini frame mode cannot be combined with the reference collection. For audio references, use reference mode with at least one reference image or video and check the per-type limits.
Does this sample prove it is better than Fast?
No. The Seedance 2.0 Mini park scene and Fast dog scene use different briefs. They show individual results. A meaningful comparison needs the same inputs, settings and acceptance criteria.
Start Seedance 2.0 Mini with a focused scene
Choose a stable subject and one movement. Inspect the existing example, prepare your inputs and review the current estimate before generating a new clip.
Specifications checked: · Official model page · Release announcement