Bytedance Seedance 2.0 Text To Video
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Try it on WavespeedAI!Seedance 2.0 (Text-to-Video) generates Hollywood-grade cinematic videos from text prompts with native audio-visual synchronization, director-level camera and lighting control, and exceptional motion stability. Built on Seed’s unified multimodal architecture, it leads on instruction adherence, motion quality, and visual aesthetics.
Features
Seedance 2.0 Text-to-Video
Seedance 2.0 is Seed’s latest video generation model, built on a unified multimodal architecture that accepts text, image, audio, and video inputs. The Text-to-Video mode generates production-grade cinematic videos from text prompts alone — with native audio, director-level control, and exceptional motion stability.
Key Features
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Unified multimodal architecture A single model that handles text, image, audio, and video inputs for comprehensive creative flexibility.
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Native audio-visual synchronization Generates video with synchronized audio in a single pass — no separate audio generation needed.
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Director-level control Granular control over camera movement, lighting, shadows, and character performance through natural language prompts.
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Production-grade cinematic quality Hollywood-grade visual fidelity with dramatic lighting, professional color grading, and smooth natural motion.
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Exceptional motion stability Industry-leading motion coherence with stable subjects, consistent physics, and fluid transitions.
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Strong instruction adherence Accurately follows detailed scene descriptions, shot compositions, and creative direction.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Detailed description of the cinematic scene |
| aspect_ratio | No | Output format: 16:9 (default), 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 1:1, 21:9 |
| duration | No | Video length in seconds: 4-15 (default: 5) |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 480p, 720p (default), or 1080p |
| reference_images | No | Reference image URLs to guide style, characters, or composition |
| reference_videos | No | Reference video URLs (total length must not exceed 15 seconds) |
| reference_audios | No | Reference audio URLs (total length must not exceed 15 seconds) |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the scene with cinematic detail: lighting, mood, camera movement, action, and style.
- Select aspect ratio — 16:9 for widescreen, 9:16 for vertical, 4:3 or 3:4 for classic formats.
- Set duration — choose any duration from 4 to 15 seconds.
- Optionally add references — provide reference images, videos, or audios for style guidance.
- Run — submit and download your cinematic video with synchronized audio.
Pricing
| Resolution | Duration | Without Reference Videos | With Reference Videos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | 5 s | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| 480p | 10 s | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| 480p | 15 s | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| 720p | 5 s | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| 720p | 10 s | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| 720p | 15 s | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| 1080p | 5 s | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| 1080p | 10 s | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| 1080p | 15 s | $9.00 | $18.00 |
Prices scale linearly with duration (4-15 seconds).
Billing Rules
- Base rate (480p): $0.60 per 5 seconds (without reference videos), $1.20 with reference videos (2x base)
- 720p: 2x the 480p price
- 1080p: 5x the 480p price (2.5x the 720p price)
- Duration range: 4-15 seconds (continuous)
Best Use Cases
- Film & Production — Generate cinematic footage for professional video projects.
- Commercials & Ads — Create high-end promotional content with Hollywood aesthetics.
- Music Videos — Produce visually stunning sequences with native audio sync.
- Social Media Premium — Stand out with film-quality short-form content.
- Concept Visualization — Pitch film and TV concepts with production-quality previews.
Pro Tips
- Write prompts like a film director — include lighting (e.g., “dramatic rim lighting”), camera angles, and mood.
- Use 16:9 for cinematic widescreen; 9:16 for premium vertical content.
- Include specific visual details for best results (e.g., “golden hour sunlight casting long shadows”).
- Describe character expressions and actions for more engaging scenes.
- Start with a short duration (4-5s) to iterate on the look, then extend up to 15s.
Notes
- Native audio generation is included — videos come with synchronized sound.
- Duration range: 4-15 seconds (continuous).
- Built on the same architecture as Seedance 2.0 Image-to-Video.
Related Models
- Seedance 2.0 Image-to-Video — Generate video from reference images + prompt.
- Seedance 2.0 Fast Text-to-Video — Faster generation at lower cost.
- Seedance 2.0 Fast Image-to-Video — Fast image-guided video generation.
- Seedance V1.5 Pro Text-to-Video — Previous generation Seedance model.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
# Submit the task
curl --location --request POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedance-2.0/text-to-video" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"resolution": "720p",
"duration": 5,
"enable_web_search": false
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | Yes | - | Describe the scene, action, camera movement, and mood for the video. | |
| reference_images | array | No | - | - | Reference image URLs to guide visual style, characters, or scene composition. |
| reference_videos | array | No | - | - | Reference video URLs (total length must not exceed 15 seconds). |
| reference_audios | array | No | - | - | Reference audio URLs (total length must not exceed 15 seconds). |
| aspect_ratio | string | No | 16:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 1:1, 21:9 | The aspect ratio of the generated video. |
| resolution | string | No | 720p | 480p, 720p, 1080p | The output video resolution. |
| duration | integer | No | 5 | 4 ~ 15 | The duration of the generated video in seconds (4-15s). |
| enable_web_search | boolean | No | false | - | Enable web search for real-time information. |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.has_nsfw_contents | array | Array of boolean values indicating NSFW detection for each output |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, the ID of the prediction to get |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | object | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed). |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |