Subject and scene direction
Describe who or what appears in the clip, where the action happens, and what changes from the first frame to the last frame.
Seedance 2.1 Multimodal AI Video Generator
Text, image, audio, and video references in one workflow
Create polished video clips from prompts and creative references. Seedance 2.1 is built for ads, social posts, product demos, storyboards, music visuals, and brand concepts where motion quality, prompt control, and fast iteration matter.
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Max 12 total (≤9 images, ≤3 videos, ≤3 audio). Video/Audio ≥2s each, total ≤15s. Image/Video/Audio <10MB/50MB/10MB.
Cinematic Creation
Supports text, image, audio, and video references with precise motion, consistency, and immersive audio-visual output.
Generation guidelines
For the most reliable results, use original references you have the right to use and avoid prompts involving explicit, violent, deceptive, or impersonation-focused content. If a generation fails, simplify the prompt, remove sensitive references, or try a stylized subject, product shot, scene concept, animation, or fictional character.
What is Seedance 2.1?
Seedance 2.1 is a multimodal AI video generator for creators who need short, controllable clips from text prompts, reference images, audio, or existing video. It is best used for concept development, social content, product advertising, short film previsualization, and creative testing. Instead of treating video generation as a single magic prompt, Seedance 2.1 gives you a practical workflow: describe the scene, choose the format and duration, add references when needed, generate a clip, then refine the prompt for a better result. The platform supports common production choices such as aspect ratio, resolution, duration, camera movement, scene mood, and visual style. Output quality depends on prompt clarity, source material, selected mode, and current model availability, so the page avoids guaranteed claims about speed or realism and focuses on repeatable creative use cases.
Why creators use Seedance 2.1:
- Multimodal references
- Use text, images, audio, or video references to guide subject, mood, motion, framing, and style. This gives the model more context than a text-only prompt.
- Short-form production control
- Choose practical settings such as aspect ratio, duration, and resolution before generation. This helps match clips to social posts, ads, landing pages, or storyboard reviews.
- Prompt-first iteration
- Review each result, adjust the prompt, and generate another version. The workflow is designed for creative iteration rather than one-shot perfection.
Seedance 2.1 Standard vs. Pro
Use Standard for everyday 720p/1080p clips and faster testing. Use Pro when the project needs higher visual ambition, more detailed references, or 4K output. Credits are calculated from the selected resolution and duration, so the number shown on the generator button is the source of truth before you submit.
| Feature | Seedance 2.1 Standard | Seedance 2.1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 720p or 1080p | 720p, 1080p, or 4K |
| Typical duration | Short clips selected in the generator | Short clips selected in the generator |
| Credit rule | 720p: 3 credits/s, 1080p: 5 credits/s | 4K: 10 credits/s when selected |
| Best for | Prompt testing, social clips, ad hooks, quick creative drafts | Hero shots, higher-detail concepts, premium campaign assets |
| Cost example | 1080p 5s = 25 credits | 4K 5s = 50 credits |
Control the Shot with Clear Prompt Details
Camera and motion language
Add camera instructions such as close-up, tracking shot, orbit, dolly-in, handheld, slow push, or static composition to guide the visual rhythm.
Reference-based generation
Upload a reference image, audio file, or video when the clip needs a specific style, product look, sound cue, or movement pattern.
Practical revision loop
If a result misses the target, refine one variable at a time: subject, action, camera, lighting, duration, or style. This makes iteration easier to diagnose.
Where Seedance 2.1 Fits Best
Seedance 2.1 works best for short creative outputs where the goal is to explore ideas quickly, compare directions, or turn a clear brief into a usable visual draft.
Ad Concepts and Product Shots
Create product demos, visual hooks, lifestyle shots, and campaign concepts before committing budget to final production.
Social and Short-Form Content
Generate vertical or widescreen clips for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, X, landing pages, and paid social tests.
Storyboards and Previsualization
Turn a script, shot list, or creative brief into motion references that clients and teams can review quickly.
Audio-Guided Creative Tests
Use audio or rhythm references when the clip needs a specific mood, pacing, or sound-led visual direction.
Seedance 2.1 Prompt Examples That Actually Work
Hover any clip to preview the result. Click a clip to load its prompt into Text to Video above, then adjust settings and generate.
Seedance 2.1 Pricing Plans
Start with Seedance 2.1 and pick a credit pack that matches your volume. Credits never expire on paid packs — no subscriptions, no auto-renewal.
Starter
$9.9
One-time pack
- 99 credits included
- $0.10 per credit
- HD text-to-video or image-to-video with natural native audio
- 720p export, No watermark download
- Commercial use license
- Standard queue speed
Basic
$29.9
One-time pack
- 330 credits included
- $0.085 per credit
- Faster HD generation for daily content
- Text to Video & Image to Video with native audio
- 1080p export, No watermark download
- Commercial use license
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Plus
$49.9
One-time pack
- 600 credits included
- $0.083 per credit
- Scale creative runs with better stability and look
- Text to Video & Image to Video with native audio
- 1080p export, No watermark download
- Commercial use license
Professional
$99.9
One-time pack
- 1250 credits included
- $0.079 per credit (best value per credit)
- High-volume, professional delivery and teams
- Text to Video & Image to Video with native audio
- 1080p export, No watermark download
- Commercial use license
Credits fund every Seedance 2.1 render you queue — text-to-video, image-to-video, audio-guided, and reference-based jobs share the same billing meter.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Is Seedance 2.1 cleared for commercial use?
Yes. Every paid plan ($9.9 Starter and above) includes a full commercial use license. Your creations are yours to monetize, royalty-free, across all platforms.
How does Seedance 2.1 handle audio generation?
Audio is generated natively in the same pass as the video. The AI understands the scene context, so footsteps land on the beat, and ambient sounds match the depicted environment perfectly.
Can I maintain character consistency across different clips?
Absolutely. Using our "Persistent Identity" feature, you can upload a character reference image, and the AI will lock that character's likeness across multiple generations and scenes.
What languages are supported for on-screen text and dialogue?
Seedance 2.1 currently supports clean text rendering and lip-sync for English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Support for Spanish, French, and German is currently in active beta.
What is the difference between Standard and Pro modes?
Standard mode is optimized for speed (15-30s) and 1080p resolution. Pro mode supports up to 4K resolution, longer single-shot durations, and advanced motion stability for broadcast quality.
Can I use my own videos as references?
Yes. Seedance 2.1 supports video-to-video referencing. You can upload a clip to guide the motion, camera movement, or overall scene structure of your new generation.
How do credits work, and do they expire?
Credits are used for every render. On all paid packs, credits never expire. You can use them whenever you need, and they are interchangeable between Standard and Pro modes.
Does Seedance 2.1 support vertical aspect ratios?
Yes. You can choose between 16:9 (Landscape), 9:16 (Vertical/TikTok), and 1:1 (Square) formats to fit any platform requirement.
Can I edit a video after it has been generated?
Yes, via our "Chat-Edit" feature. You can provide natural language instructions (e.g., "change the character's shirt to red" or "make it sunset") to refine specific parts of your video.
How many reference files can I upload per generation?
You can upload up to 12 reference files, including a mix of images, videos, and audio tracks, to give the AI precise control over the final output.
What happens if I am not satisfied with a generation?
We recommend using Standard mode for rapid iteration at a lower credit cost. Once you find a prompt that works, you can "lock" the seed and render the final version in Pro mode for maximum quality.
Start Creating with Seedance 2.1
Choose a mode, confirm the credit cost shown on the generator button, and generate a short clip from your prompt or references.