Seedance 2.5 · ByteDance · Native audio

Seedance 2.5 video. Fast social clips with native audio.

ByteDance's Seedance 2.5, live in Nano Banana. Text or a still in. A 4–15s clip out. UGC, product, and multi-ratio social, without a Jimeng or Dreamina account.

Seedance 2.5

No card · 25 free credits · 480p / 720p · Free / Basic €19.99 / Pro €39.99 / API €59.99

Seedance 2.5

"UGC unboxing, handheld, natural light"

Seedance 2.5 specs, as shipped on Nano Banana

720p

or 480p

4–15s

Studio controls

Audio

native / auto

7 ratios

incl. adaptive

seedance2

API id

T2V+I2V

text or still

What is Seedance 2.5 on Nano Banana?

ByteDance's social / UGC video model.

Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's video model for social, UGC and product motion. On Nano Banana you pick Seedance in Studio, Banana Computer, REST (video_model: "seedance2") or MCP. Same studio credits and plan rules as other models. No separate ByteDance console.

Strong pick for fast iteration: A/B social cuts, product demos, multi-ratio exports. For 2K brand heroes, see MiniMax H3 Video.

Fast social iteration

Ship UGC, Reels and product cuts quickly at 480p/720p.

Native audio with picture

Audio is auto-generated with the clip. Motion and sound together.

Social-ready ratios

16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 and adaptive.

Studio, agent, API, MCP

Same seedance2 id in Studio, Banana Computer, REST and MCP.

Banana Computer

What are we creating today?

Same composer as Banana Computer. Select Seedance 2.5, describe the shot, attach a still if you have one.

  • Seedance 2.5 sits next to MiniMax H3 in the model pill
  • Prefer Studio for duration, 480p/720p and aspect ratio controls
  • API jobs use video_model: "seedance2"
Open Banana Computer

Banana Computer

Seedance 2.5

Live
Seedance 2.5, 9:16, 8 seconds, 720p: a creator shows a product on a kitchen counter, natural light.

Rendering Seedance 2.5 · 8s · 720p · 9:16 · audio on.

Continue in Banana Computer…

Seedance 2.5
How it works

Seedance 2.5 in three steps.

No Jimeng or Dreamina account. Pick Seedance in Nano Banana and generate.

01
Step 1

Pick Seedance 2.5

In Studio or Banana Computer, select Seedance 2.5. API id seedance2.

02
Step 2

Prompt or still

Text-to-video or image-to-video. Duration 4–15s, social ratios including 9:16.

03
Step 3

Export watermark-free

Download an MP4 with native audio. Paid plans include commercial rights. Start with 25 free credits.

Specs you can select (Nano Banana)

NBV docs only: what you can actually pick in Studio, Banana Computer and the API.

API idseedance2
Duration4–15 seconds (Studio controls)
Resolution480p / 720p
AudioNative / auto with picture
Aspect ratios16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, adaptive
InputsText-to-video · image-to-video
Best forSocial, UGC, e-com, fast iteration
PlansFree (25 credits) · Basic €19.99 · Pro €39.99 · API €59.99

When to pick Seedance vs MiniMax H3 vs Gemini Omni

NBV specs only. Use Seedance when speed and social ratios matter more than max resolution.

Dimension
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance · on NBV
MiniMax · Hailuo 3
Google Omni workflows
Best forFast UGC / social / product2K heroes, brand type, stereoGoogle Omni workflows
Max res (NBV)720p2K (768P base)per Omni landing
Duration (NBV)4–15 s4–15 sper Omni landing
API idseedance2veo3Omni path

API & MCP

REST and agents use the same Seedance 2.5 model id.

REST API

Pass video_model: "seedance2" on text-to-video and image-to-video. API plan from €59.99/mo.

MCP for Claude & ChatGPT

Same models via MCP with studio credits. No API plan required for agent generation.

Open /mcp

Seedance 2.5 FAQ

Straight answers for people searching Seedance 2.5 video generator.

What is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's video model for text-to-video and image-to-video with native auto audio. On Nano Banana you run it in Studio, Banana Computer, REST (seedance2) or MCP.
Can I use Seedance 2.5 without Jimeng or Dreamina?
Yes. Nano Banana hosts Seedance 2.5. No Jimeng, Dreamina or separate ByteDance console required.
Seedance 2.5 vs MiniMax H3?
Seedance for fast social/UGC at 480p/720p. MiniMax H3 for 2K brand/type and stereo. Same studio, switch anytime.
Is Seedance free on Nano Banana?
25 free credits on Free. Paid: Basic €19.99, Pro €39.99, API €59.99 for volume and commercial rights. See /pricing.
What is the API model id?
video_model: "seedance2". Docs: AI models.
Does Seedance support image-to-video?
Yes. Upload a still in Studio or Banana Computer, or use the image-to-video API with seedance2.
Looking for a Sora alternative?
After the OpenAI Sora Videos API shutdown (24 Sep 2026), Seedance + H3 + Omni cover generation on Nano Banana. See /alternatives/. We never hosted Sora as a live studio model.
Looking for a Runway alternative?
If you want multi-model generation + flat plans + MCP (not another edit suite), see /runway-alternative. We do not host Runway.
Looking for a Kling alternative?
If you want multi-model generation (Seedance 2.5 + MiniMax H3 / Hailuo 3) + flat plans + MCP (not one-model lock-in), see /kling-alternative. We do not host Kling.
MCP from Claude or ChatGPT?
Yes. Connect via /mcp and generate with studio credits. No API plan required for MCP.
Seedance 2.5 · Live on Nano Banana

Generate your first Seedance 2.5 clip in the next few minutes.

4–15s, 480p/720p, native audio. Type a prompt in Banana Computer or lock settings in Studio. Free / Basic €19.99 / Pro €39.99 / API €59.99.