ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Mini is live. A faster, more accessible way to create videos from image, video, and audio references. Built for everyday production workflows at about 50% of Seedance 2.0's list price.
Seedance 2.0 Mini - The Most Cost-Effective AI Video Generator for High-Volume Production
Meet Seedance 2.0 Mini, ByteDance's lightweight Seedance 2.0 tier built for large-scale video production. Generate cinematic clips roughly 2x faster than Seedance 2.0 Fast at comparable quality, around 50% cheaper than the standard version (about $0.50 per second for 720p). Supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-based generation.
Cost-Effective Multi-Modal Creative Generation
Combine videos, images, and audio references to produce cinematic content at scale with Seedance 2.0 Mini — the lightweight tier that runs about 2x faster than Seedance 2.0 Fast and around 50% cheaper (roughly $0.50 per second at 720p) for high-volume video production




Pixel Fighting Scene
Reference the character movements and camera language from @Video1, generate a fighting scene between
@Image1 and
@Image2, the fighting background is
@Image3, imitating pixel games, background music from @Audio1 with fighting sound effects.
Intelligent Video Editing
Cost-effective AI video editing with Seedance 2.0 Mini: replace objects, modify scenes, change styles, and adjust camera angles at scale

Perfume to Cream Replacement
Replace the perfume in the gift box from @Video1 with the cream from
@Image1, keeping motion and camera unchanged
Affordable Video Extension at Scale
Extend videos forward, backward, or seamlessly merge multiple clips into cohesive stories — at roughly half the cost and around 2x the speed of Seedance 2.0 Fast

New Year Scene Extension
Extend @Video1, one-take camera, no editing breaks, festive New Year atmosphere; smooth transition through kitchen door to living room where couple puts up Spring Festival couplets, camera pans to window decorations, pushes through to children setting off fireworks outside; silky smooth movement, red lanterns and New Year elements, background music @Audio1
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What's Seedance 2.0 Mini
ByteDance's lightweight Seedance 2.0 tier that delivers cinematic video about 2x faster than Fast and roughly 50% cheaper, built for large-scale, high-volume production
Seedance 2.0 Mini is the most cost-effective member of ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 family, launched on Volcano Engine. It generates video about 2x faster than Seedance 2.0 Fast at comparable quality, costs around $0.50 per second for 720p, and supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-based generation, making affordable, high-volume video production possible without sacrificing cinematic results.
What's Seedance 2.0 Mini
ByteDance's lightweight Seedance 2.0 tier that delivers cinematic video about 2x faster than Fast and roughly 50% cheaper, built for large-scale, high-volume production
Seedance 2.0 Mini is the most cost-effective member of ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 family, launched on Volcano Engine. It generates video about 2x faster than Seedance 2.0 Fast at comparable quality, costs around $0.50 per second for 720p, and supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-based generation, making affordable, high-volume video production possible without sacrificing cinematic results.
Seedance 2.0 Mini Features
Discover what makes Seedance 2.0 Mini the most cost-effective tier in the Seedance 2.0 family, built for fast, large-scale video production without compromising cinematic quality
Lightweight, High-Volume Engine
The lightweight tier of the Seedance 2.0 family, engineered for large-scale, high-volume production so you can generate thousands of cinematic clips affordably at scale.
~2x Faster Than Seedance 2.0 Fast
Render video roughly twice as fast as Seedance 2.0 Fast at comparable quality, turning long render queues into rapid batches and keeping your production pipeline moving.
~50% Lower Cost Per Second
Cut your budget by about 50% versus the standard Seedance 2.0 version, with pricing around $0.50 per second for 720p output to make high-volume video genuinely affordable.
Text-to-Video Generation
Turn a single text prompt into a polished, cinematic video scene, with the same Seedance 2.0 understanding of composition, motion, and storytelling in a leaner, faster package.
Image-to-Video Animation
Bring a still image to life with natural, cinematic motion, animating your own artwork or photos into dynamic video at a fraction of the standard Seedance 2.0 cost.
Reference-Based Generation
Guide output with reference inputs to lock in a specific style, look, or subject, keeping a consistent visual identity across large batches of generated clips.
Cinematic Quality Preserved
Built on the Seedance 2.0 architecture, the Mini tier keeps the family's cinematic aesthetics and realistic motion while trimming compute cost and render time.
Built for Scale on Volcano Engine
Launched in June 2026 on Volcano Engine, Seedance 2.0 Mini is positioned as the go-to tier for teams that need cinematic video at high throughput and predictable, low cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Seedance 2.0 Mini video generation
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How to Use Seedance 2.0 Mini Text to Video
Generate cinematic videos at scale, around 2x faster and roughly half the cost
Enter your text prompt or add reference images for image-to-video and reference-based generation, ideal for high-volume production where speed and cost matter.
How to Use Seedance 2.0 Mini Image to Video
Turn images into cinematic video at scale, around 2x faster than Fast and roughly 50% cheaper
Enter your text prompt or upload a reference image for image-to-video and reference-based generation, with motion described in plain language.
Flexible AI Pricing
Pay-as-you-go credits or subscription plans. No hidden fees, cancel anytime.


