Seedance 2.0 Mini API

ByteDance / BytePlus-Video Generation-From ~$0.028 / s for the lowest Mini video rate-Available

Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoReference-to-Video480p / 720p4-15s VideoAsync API

Production routeLive

LiveAsync task tracking

Model Highlights

Lightweight Seedance route for lower-cost video iteration

Use Cases

Drafts, ad variants, UGC clips, prompt testing

Input

Text, image, or reference media

Output

Video

Playground Pricing Readme API

Try Seedance 2.0 Mini before you integrate the API.

Test Seedance 2.0 Mini output, estimate credits, and choose the right Mini model ID before you integrate.

Create a Sample

Pick a video mode, enter your prompt, and set the parameters.

Mature Mode

Off by default. Turn on to relax content restrictions (billed at +10%); illegal and prohibited content is always blocked.

Off

Prompt

Duration5s

Quality

Aspect Ratio

Generate Audio

Synchronized audio, no extra charge.

Estimated: ~$0.5033.8 cr

Ready

History

Your generation history will appear here

Seedance 2.0 Mini pricing for faster video iteration.

Use Mini pricing to plan low-cost drafts, prompt tests, and high-volume creative variants before moving traffic to a higher-quality route.

First Test Cost

Mini Text-to-Video - 5s - 480p

5s 480p Mini

Credits15.6938

One 5s 480p Mini sample

Approx. Cost$0.23

About 43 tests with $10 in credits.

Iterate in Mini 480p to save credits, then use Mini 720p when the prompt, scene, and reference inputs are ready for review.

Testing Budget Guide

Pick an amount based on how many tests you expect.

Add Credits

$10

About 43 tests

Good for a first validation.

$50

About 217 tests

Good for prompt iteration.

$100

About 433 tests

Good before production integration.

Common Cost Examples

Draft iterationMini 480p~$0.23

Quality checkMini 720p~$0.50

Image-to-Video testMini 720p~$0.50

Estimated cost for a 5-second output. Final cost may vary by mode, references, and add-ons.

Seedance 2.0 Mini Pricing

Mode	480p	720p	Billing
Text-to-VideoMini route	$0.046/s3.1388 cr/s	$0.099/s6.75 cr/s	Output video seconds
Image-to-VideoMini route	$0.046/s3.1388 cr/s	$0.099/s6.75 cr/s	Output video seconds
Reference-to-VideoImage or audio reference	$0.046/s3.1388 cr/s	$0.099/s6.75 cr/s	Output video seconds
Reference-to-VideoVideo reference	$0.028/s1.917 cr/s	$0.060/s4.1108 cr/s	Input + output seconds

Text-to-Video

Mini route · Output video seconds

480p $0.046/s · 3.1388 cr/s

720p $0.099/s · 6.75 cr/s

Image-to-Video

Mini route · Output video seconds

480p $0.046/s · 3.1388 cr/s

720p $0.099/s · 6.75 cr/s

Reference-to-Video

Image or audio reference · Output video seconds

480p $0.046/s · 3.1388 cr/s

720p $0.099/s · 6.75 cr/s

Reference-to-Video

Video reference · Input + output seconds

480p $0.028/s · 1.917 cr/s

720p $0.060/s · 4.1108 cr/s

Billed by video duration and resolution. Video reference input may be billed by input + output duration.

What Seedance 2.0 Mini is best for.

Seedance 2.0 Mini is the lightweight member of the Seedance 2.0 family, built for lower-cost drafts, prompt iteration, ad variants, UGC-style clips, and reference-guided short video workflows.

More prompt examples

Input

Text / Image / Reference media

Output

Short video

Duration

4-15 seconds

Resolution

480p / 720p

Seedance 2.0 Mini output examples

Cinematic concept scene

Use Mini to test atmospheric lighting, camera moves, and concept-art framing before committing to final renders.

Text-to-Video - 10s - 480p - ~$0.46 (~31.4 cr)

Stylized character animation

Iterate on 3D mascots, branded characters, and social clips quickly while keeping cost predictable.

Text-to-Video - 15s - 720p - ~$1.49 (~101.3 cr)

Product & tech showcase

Generate hologram-style product shots and tech-UI concepts to validate look and motion before production.

Text-to-Video - 6s - 480p - ~$0.28 (~18.8 cr)

Seedance 2.0 Mini use cases

Text-to-Video drafts

Turn prompts into short videos for creative exploration, ad concepts, and fast prompt validation.

Image-to-Video tests

Animate one image as a first frame, or use two images as first and last frames for controlled transitions.

Reference-to-Video variants

Combine prompt direction with image, video, or audio references for lightweight style and motion tests.

Production cost control

Keep early iterations on Mini, then route only selected concepts to higher-cost models when needed.

How Seedance 2.0 Mini fits your video stack

Feature	Seedance 2.0 Mini	Standard Seedance 2.0	Other video routes
Primary role	Lower-cost Seedance iteration	General creative video	Real-person editing workflows
Best search intent	Mini API, pricing, model IDs	Kling model access	Happy Horse model access
Reference Input	Image + Video + Audio	Image only	Image + reference images
Duration	4-15s	3-15s	3-15s
Resolution	480p / 720p	Limited	Model-dependent
Best For	Drafts, variants, prompt tests	Creative, animation	Real-person style, video editing, multi-reference

Primary role

Seedance 2.0 MiniLower-cost Seedance iteration

Standard Seedance 2.0General creative video

Other video routesReal-person editing workflows

Best search intent

Seedance 2.0 MiniMini API, pricing, model IDs

Standard Seedance 2.0Kling model access

Other video routesHappy Horse model access

Reference Input

Seedance 2.0 MiniImage + Video + Audio

Standard Seedance 2.0Image only

Other video routesImage + reference images

Duration

Seedance 2.0 Mini4-15s

Standard Seedance 2.03-15s

Key Details

Three Mini Model IDs

Use seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video, seedance-2.0-mini-image-to-video, or seedance-2.0-mini-reference-to-video depending on your input.

Lower-Cost Iteration

Mini is designed for drafts, prompt tests, and high-volume creative variants before final-quality rendering.

Async Production Flow

Submit a task, poll status or use a callback, then fetch the finished video URL through the same EvoLink workflow.

Why use Seedance 2.0 Mini through EvoLink

Mini Pricing Clarity

Estimate credits and per-second cost before each generation.

Unified API

Switch between Mini, standard Seedance, and other models without rebuilding auth or billing.

Unified Balance

Track credits, spending, and model usage in one console.

Task Status Tracking

See whether a video task is submitted, processing, completed, or failed.

Model Choice

Keep draft traffic on Mini and move selected jobs to stronger routes when the output needs it.

Seedance Model Family

View all Seedance models

Seedance 2.5

Next-generation Seedance route for teams evaluating longer clips, stronger reference control, and future production migration.

View ->

Seedance 2.0

Full Seedance 2.0 route with 480p/720p/1080p, native audio, and optional web search for production-grade video.

View ->

Seedance 1.5 Pro

Previous generation with excellent motion quality. Great for non-realistic creative video.

View ->

FAQ

Is Seedance 2.0 Mini API available on EvoLink?

Yes. Seedance 2.0 Mini is available on EvoLink as a lightweight, lower-cost route in the Seedance 2.0 family.

What are the Seedance 2.0 Mini model IDs?

The available Mini model IDs are seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video, seedance-2.0-mini-image-to-video, and seedance-2.0-mini-reference-to-video.

How much does Seedance 2.0 Mini cost?

Seedance 2.0 Mini is billed by video duration and resolution. Use the pricing section and playground estimator for the current per-second rate before you generate.

What is the difference between Seedance 2.0 Mini and Seedance 2.0?

Mini is the lower-cost route for drafts and fast iteration. The standard Seedance 2.0 page should be used when you are comparing broader capability and quality options.

Does Seedance 2.0 Mini support image-to-video?

Yes. Use seedance-2.0-mini-image-to-video with 1 image for first-frame generation or 2 images for first-and-last-frame generation.

Does Seedance 2.0 Mini support reference-to-video?

Yes. Use seedance-2.0-mini-reference-to-video for reference-guided generation with image, video, or audio reference material.

What resolutions does Seedance 2.0 Mini support?

Seedance 2.0 Mini supports 480p and 720p output. Use 480p for early iteration and 720p when the draft is ready for review.

Can I use Seedance 2.0 Mini in production?

Yes. EvoLink exposes Seedance 2.0 Mini through an async API workflow with API keys, task status tracking, unified credits, and dashboard usage visibility.

Should I use Mini or the standard Seedance 2.0 route?

Use Mini for lower-cost draft generation, prompt iteration, and creative variants. Use the standard Seedance 2.0 route when your priority is broader quality options or final production review.

API Reference

Select endpoint

Model ID

Endpoints

Authentication

All APIs require Bearer Token authentication.

Header

Authorization: 
Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Get API Key

POST

/v1/videos/generations

Create Mini Text-to-Video

Lightweight, lower-cost text-to-video generation using Seedance 2.0 Mini.

Now supports AIGC-generated realistic human materials.

Asynchronous processing — use the returned task ID to query status. Video links are valid for 24 hours.

Request Parameters

modelstringRequiredDefault: seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video

Fixed value: seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video

Exampleseedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video

promptstringRequired

Text prompt describing the video to generate. Supports Chinese and English.

Notes

Chinese: ≤ 500 characters
English: ≤ 1000 words
This model does NOT support image_urls, video_urls, or audio_urls

ExampleA cinematic drone shot over a coastal city at golden hour

durationintegerOptionalDefault: 5

Video duration in seconds.

Value	Description
4-15	Any integer between 4 and 15

Notes

Duration directly affects billing

Example8

qualitystringOptionalDefault: 720p

Video resolution.

Value	Description
480p	Lower resolution, lower cost
720p	Standard (default)

Notes

Mini does not support 1080p

Example720p

aspect_ratiostringOptionalDefault: 16:9

Video aspect ratio.

Value	Description
16:9	Landscape (1280×720 / 864×496)
9:16	Portrait (720×1280 / 496×864)
1:1	Square (960×960 / 640×640)
4:3	Standard (1112×834 / 752×560)
3:4	Portrait standard (834×1112 / 560×752)
21:9	Ultrawide (1470×630 / 992×432)
adaptive	Auto-select based on prompt

Example16:9

generate_audiobooleanOptionalDefault: true

Whether to generate synchronized audio. No extra charge.

Notes

Place dialogue within double quotes in prompt for better results

Exampletrue

content_filterbooleanOptionalDefault: true

Content filter, enabled by default. Setting it to false relaxes content restrictions (billed at +10%); illegal and prohibited content is always enforced regardless.

Exampletrue

callback_urlstringOptional

HTTPS callback URL for task completion notification.

Notes

Triggered on completion, failure, or cancellation
HTTPS only, max 2048 chars

Examplehttps://your-domain.com/webhooks/video-done

Request Example

{
  "model": "seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video",
  "prompt": "A cinematic drone shot over a coastal city at golden hour",
  "duration": 8,
  "quality": "720p",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "generate_audio": true
}

Response Example

{
  "created": 1761313744,
  "id": "task-unified-1761313744-abc123",
  "model": "seedance-2.0-mini-text-to-video",
  "object": "video.generation.task",
  "progress": 0,
  "status": "pending",
  "type": "video"
}

Seedance 2.0 Mini API

Try Seedance 2.0 Mini before you integrate the API.

Seedance 2.0 Mini pricing for faster video iteration.

Common Cost Examples

Seedance 2.0 Mini Pricing

What Seedance 2.0 Mini is best for.

Seedance 2.0 Mini output examples

Cinematic concept scene

Stylized character animation

Product & tech showcase

Seedance 2.0 Mini use cases

Text-to-Video drafts

Image-to-Video tests

Reference-to-Video variants

Production cost control

How Seedance 2.0 Mini fits your video stack

Key Details

Three Mini Model IDs

Lower-Cost Iteration

Async Production Flow

Why use Seedance 2.0 Mini through EvoLink

Mini Pricing Clarity

Unified API

Unified Balance

Task Status Tracking

Model Choice

Seedance Model Family

Seedance 2.5

Seedance 2.0

Seedance 1.5 Pro

Other video models on EvoLink

Kling 3.0

Veo 3.1

Happy Horse

Wan 2.6

FAQ

Is Seedance 2.0 Mini API available on EvoLink?

What are the Seedance 2.0 Mini model IDs?

How much does Seedance 2.0 Mini cost?

What is the difference between Seedance 2.0 Mini and Seedance 2.0?

Does Seedance 2.0 Mini support image-to-video?

Does Seedance 2.0 Mini support reference-to-video?

What resolutions does Seedance 2.0 Mini support?

Can I use Seedance 2.0 Mini in production?

Should I use Mini or the standard Seedance 2.0 route?

API Reference

Authentication

Create Mini Text-to-Video

Request Parameters

Notes

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Request Example

Response Example