What is Seedance 2.1 and how does it work?

Seedance 2.1 is an AI video generator: write a prompt or upload an image, a reference clip, or first/last frames, pick a model and length, and review the credit cost before you submit. Your clip renders in the background — preview and download it in up to 4K when it's ready.

Can I use Seedance 2.1 for free?

Free starter credits may be available when you sign up — check the pricing page for current details. Generation uses credits based on the model and settings, shown before you submit. Failed renders are refunded, so testing directions doesn't feel like guessing the cost.

What references can I use to control the result?

Upload a reference video (the new clip inherits its style, motion, and camera direction), one to three reference images (product shots, moodboards, character sheets), or a first/last frame pair for a planned transition. You can also start from text alone — but a reference keeps the look most consistent.

Does Seedance 2.1 support 4K and 30-second videos?

Vertical and horizontal ratios are supported, with HD up to 4K and clips up to 30 seconds where available. References keep products, characters, and style closer to your source, but like any generative video, review important outputs before publishing.

Can I use Seedance 2.1 videos commercially, and what happens to my files?

Commercial use depends on your plan, the rights to what you upload, and the terms — paid plans may include commercial usage. Your generated assets live in your workspace; check the privacy policy and retention rules before using clips in client work or paid ads.

Seedance 2.1 AI Video Generator

Generate video from multiple references at once with Seedance 2.1 — mix images, video clips, audio, and text in one prompt. Native audio, consistent characters, up to 4K and 30 seconds.

Get Inspired

Real videos created with Seedance 2.1. Explore what the model can generate, find your direction, and turn a single prompt into your next shot.

Cinematic morning routine

City street character shot

Snow mountain fantasy hero

Beauty morning routine

Cozy night phone moment

Mythic fantasy vista

Museum heist wide shot

Rooftop dinner lifestyle

Animated soccer short

Cinematic map discovery

Get ready with me

Snowy cabin story moment

What Makes Seedance 2.1 Different

More than text-to-video. Reference anything, lock the look, direct the camera like a film set — in 4K, up to 30 seconds.

Multimodal Referencing

Anchor to what you already have — a clip, product images, or a frame pair. Seedance 2.1 carries the exact style, motion, and camera language into a new shot.

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Locked Character & Style Consistency

No drift. Faces, products, and style stay identical from first frame to last — across a full 30-second sequence.

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Multi-Shot Cinematic Direction

Direct camera moves, pacing, and transitions from one prompt. Plan with first/last frames, or let Seedance 2.1 stage the scene shot by shot.

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Native 4K, One Credit Pool

Export up to 4K and 30 seconds with native audio. Reuse any output as your next reference — all from one shared credit pool.

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Built for Every Kind of Creator

Post daily without burning out

One photo becomes a week of trend-ready clips. Seedance 2.1 keeps your look consistent — no production grind.

How to Make a Seedance 2.1 Video in 3 Steps

Add an image or a prompt, direct the motion, render a finished 4K shot — up to 30 seconds.

AI video workflow illustration showing upload, prompt, and generated video preview steps

Step 1: Add Your Reference
Drop in a photo, product shot, or clip. Seedance 2.1 reads composition, depth, and motion.
Step 2: Direct the Motion
Describe the camera move, the action, the mood. The model follows shot by shot.
Step 3: Generate & Refine
Render in seconds. Tweak the prompt, download in 4K. Failed renders always refunded.

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What Creators Say

Loved by Creators Worldwide

Rated 5 out of 5
I used Seedance 2.1 to test three openings for a faceless video before editing. The useful part wasn't replacing my editor — it was finding the visual direction faster.
Marcus Lee · YouTube Shorts B-roll
Rated 5 out of 5
Starting from a product image, I created motion concepts without booking a shoot. I could see which angle was worth turning into a paid ad.
Priya Sharma · Product ad concepting
Rated 5 out of 5
I needed a launch clip that explained the product mood, not a full commercial. Seedance 2.1 helped me make a quick visual draft for the announcement.
Daniel Brooks · Product launch teaser
Rated 5 out of 5
For tutorials, I need small visual scenes more than long videos. A short clip gave me something to place between explanations.
Sofia Romano · Lesson support clip
Rated 5 out of 5
Before storyboarding, we dropped a level prompt and got several biome directions in motion. Useful as concept reference, not as final art.
Kevin Park · Concept moodboard
Rated 5 out of 5
We used to ship two ad creatives a week. Generating motion variants from the same product reference with Seedance 2.1 lets us put more directions in front of the algorithm.
Hannah Cole · Ad variant testing
Rated 5 out of 5
Reels, Shorts, and LinkedIn each want a different frame. Generating tailored aspect ratios from the same prompt beats cropping one source clip.
Tom Becker · Vertical & horizontal mix
Rated 5 out of 5
No video team, no agency. I generated the launch teaser and a demo-page motion background in a weekend with Seedance 2.1 — drafts good enough to ship the announcement.
Olivia Grant · Launch & landing visuals

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$19.9

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800 Credits/mo

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800 credits/month
Up to 160 images/month
Up to 26 videos/month
All AI image and video models
Watermark-free exports
Standard processing & support
90-day asset storage
Commercial use license

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90-day asset storage
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7,500 Credits/mo

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Up to 250 videos/month
All AI image and video models
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Fastest processing & priority support
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90-day asset storage
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