~20% higher quality
Seedance 2.1 produces noticeably crisper video than 2.0, with stronger frame-to-frame temporal consistency and more accurate physics simulation.
Coming soon
Seedance 2.1
AI Video Generator
Turn ideas into cinematic video from text, images, video, and audio. Seedance 2.1 delivers sharper motion, steadier physics, and tighter audio sync, with a faster, lower-cost Seedance 2.0 Mini tier for high-volume work.
Free to start. No credit card required.
~20%
Higher quality vs 2.0
$0.073/s
Seedance 2.0 Mini price
1080p
Native audio video
12
Reference files per run
Features
What Seedance 2.1 brings
A refined release built on Seedance 2.0's multimodal pipeline with higher fidelity output, steadier motion, and a more affordable way to scale.
Seedance 2.0 Mini
A faster, lighter tier that outperforms the previous Fast option while costing only about $0.073 per second, ideal for drafts, iteration, and high-volume generation.
Steadier motion
Improved physical accuracy means fewer dropped frames, deformations, and texture glitches, even in fast or complex motion.
Multimodal input
Drive a single generation with text, images, video clips, and audio (up to 12 reference files) and steer them directly with @ mentions in your prompt.
Native audio & lip-sync
Sound is generated alongside the video in one pass (dialogue, effects, and music), with tighter lip-sync and clearer audio across 8+ languages.
Multi-shot storytelling
Generate up to 15-second 1080p clips with multiple shots, smooth transitions, and consistent characters and scenes throughout.
How to use
Generate your first video in three steps
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1
Describe your scene
Write a clear prompt: subject, action, setting, mood, and camera movement. The more specific you are, the better Seedance 2.1 follows your intent.
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2
Add references (optional)
Upload images, video, or audio to lock characters, style, motion, or voice. Reference them inline with @ mentions, for example "@Image1 as first frame."
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3
Set options & generate
Pick aspect ratio, duration, and resolution, choose Seedance 2.1 or the cheaper 2.0 Mini for drafts, then generate and download your clip.
Side-by-side
Seedance 2.0 vs 2.1
What the 2.1 update changes, and what carries over from the 2.0 generation.
| Feature | Seedance 2.0 |
Seedance 2.1 Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Generation quality | Baseline | ~20% better |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Max clip length | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Multimodal input | ✓ Text, image, video, audio | ✓ Same |
| Native audio & lip-sync | ✓ | ✓ Tighter sync |
| Multi-shot storytelling | ✓ | ✓ More consistent |
| Low-cost tier | 2.0 Fast | 2.0 Mini · about $0.073/s |
Start now
Create cinematic video
with Seedance 2.1.
Generate 1080p multi-shot videos with native audio, multimodal input, and consistent characters, and switch to Seedance 2.0 Mini whenever you want faster, cheaper drafts.
1080p video
Native audio sync
Up to 15s clips
Text + image + video + audio
Multi-shot storytelling
Try Seedance 2.0 now →
Free to start. No credit card required.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about Seedance 2.1.
What is Seedance 2.1?
Seedance 2.1 is ByteDance's latest multimodal AI video model. It generates cinematic video from text, images, video, and audio, with about 20% higher quality than Seedance 2.0 thanks to stronger temporal consistency and more accurate physics.
When will Seedance 2.1 be released?
Seedance 2.1 is coming soon. An official launch date has not been confirmed yet, with release expected in the near future. In the meantime, you can start creating with Seedance 2.0 today and switch to 2.1 as soon as it goes live.
What's new in 2.1 compared to 2.0?
Seedance 2.1 delivers roughly 20% higher generation quality with sharper motion, fewer artifacts, and more consistent multi-shot results, while keeping 2.0's multimodal inputs, native audio, and 15-second 1080p output. It also adds Seedance 2.0 Mini, a faster and cheaper tier.
What is Seedance 2.0 Mini and how much does it cost?
Seedance 2.0 Mini is a lighter model that runs faster and outperforms the previous Fast tier while costing less, around $0.073 per second, making high-volume generation more affordable.
How do I use Seedance 2.1?
Write a prompt describing your scene, optionally attach reference images, video, or audio, choose your aspect ratio, duration, and resolution, then generate. You can reference uploaded materials directly in the prompt using @ mentions.
What inputs does Seedance 2.1 support?
It accepts text, images, video clips, and audio, up to 12 reference files in a single generation, and produces video with synchronized native audio.
When should I use 2.1 vs 2.0 Mini?
Use Seedance 2.1 for final, high-quality renders. Use Seedance 2.0 Mini for quick drafts, iteration, and large batches where speed and cost matter most.