Seedance 1.0 API for Developers
Seedance 1.0 API
Generate multi-shot narrative AI videos with Seedance 1.0 via API. Strong prompt following, smooth motion, and cinematic pacing — no GPU setup required.
Free credits on signup
Transparent per-credit pricing
No watermarks on paid plans
Subscription or usage-based
Auto-scaling
Solo shot
Cute kitten
Scenery
Reminiscing
Manga
Stare down
Climber
Tai chi
Runway
Kitten
Robot rocket
Headphones
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Everything You Need to Ship Seedance 1.0
Narrative video generation with strong prompt following and smooth motion.
Strong Prompt Following
Seedance 1.0 follows text instructions closely for predictable, faithful output.
Multi-Shot Narratives
Build short sequences with scene flow and narrative pacing across multiple shots.
Smooth Motion
Natural character and object motion with stable physics and timing.
Cost-Efficient
At 30 credits/sec, Seedance 1.0 offers excellent value for narrative-driven workflows.
Auto-Scaling Infrastructure
Scales compute to match demand automatically. No GPU provisioning or cold starts.
Commercial-Ready
Paid plans support non-watermarked outputs with commercial licensing for production delivery.
Integrate in 3 Steps
Add narrative AI video generation to your app in minutes.
1
Get Your API Key
Sign up free and generate an API key from the Developer dashboard. You get free credits to start.
2
Send Your Request
Pass a text prompt or reference image to the image-to-video endpoint and select the seedance-1 model.
3
Get Results & Scale
Receive the generated video via response or webhook. Deploy to production — infrastructure scales automatically.
Code Examples
Seedance 1.0 in a few lines of code. Install an SDK or use the REST API directly.
from magic_hour import Client
from os import getenv
client = Client(token=getenv("API_TOKEN"))
res = client.v1.image_to_video.generate(
assets={"image_file_path": "/path/to/first-frame.png"},
end_seconds=5,
model="seedance",
name="Seedance 1.0 Video",
resolution="720p",
style={"prompt": "A cinematic dolly zoom through a neon city at night"},
)Estimate Your API Costs
Build with model-specific APIs for video, image generation, and image editing. Compare inputs, examples, and capabilities across Magic Hour's supported models.
Pricing tier options
Seconds of Video Per Month
100 seconds
seconds
Recommended plan
Business Annual
$792
/year
840,000 credits per year
Up to 9.7 hours of video
Up to 84,000 images
BUSINESS ANNUAL is a better fit
- 30,000credits / month
- 25,000credits / month
- 5,000credits / month
Estimated usage
Included
Shortfall
TOTAL BILL
$300
/year
SDKs for Every Stack
Official open-source SDKs with full TypeScript/type support. Install and start building.
Seedance 1.0 API Pricing
Subscription plans for standard usage.
Prefer usage-based pricing?
Email us or message us in Intercom and we will set up your usage-based pricing.
Built for Builders
See how developers use the Seedance 1.0 API to power real products.
Storyboard Prototyping
Bring storyboards to life with faithful prompt following at low cost.
Narrative Social Content
Create story-driven social media clips with multi-shot pacing.
Ad Concept Testing
Rapidly test ad narrative concepts before scaling to premium models.
Animated Content
Generate animated-style sequences with smooth motion and cinematic timing.
Content Pipelines
Power automated video generation with predictable, prompt-faithful results.
Educational Stories
Create narrative educational content with consistent visual storytelling.
Try before integrating
Try Seedance 1.0 Free — No Code Required
Test quality first with the free tool, then plug the same output quality into your app with the API when you are ready.
Seedance 1.0 API — Frequently Asked Questions
Magic Hour's Seedance 1.0 API lets developers generate AI videos using ByteDance's Seedance 1.0 model via REST API with SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and Rust.
Seedance 1.0 is the earlier version — strong at prompt following and narrative pacing. Seedance 2.0 adds reference-to-video, native audio, and stronger multimodal control.
30 credits per second — strong value for narrative-driven video.
480p, 720p, and 1080p in 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ratios.
No. Seedance 1.0 does not generate native audio in the current Magic Hour workflow. Use Seedance 2.0 for native audio.
Use Seedance 1.0 for budget-friendly narrative clips with strong prompt following. Use Seedance 2.0 when you need multimodal references, native audio, or stronger style control.
Official SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and Rust.
Yes. Paid API plans support non-watermarked outputs for production and commercial delivery.
Magic Hour offers subscription plans starting at $15/month (Creator), $39/month (Pro), and $99/month (Business), each including a monthly credit allotment. Credits are consumed per generation based on output length and model. You can also contact us to set up usage-based (pay-as-you-go) pricing. A free tier with credits is available on signup — no credit card required.
Sign up at magichour.ai/developer — no credit card required. You'll receive free credits and an API key immediately. The key works across all Magic Hour API endpoints including Seedance 1.0. Start making API calls in minutes using our Python, Node.js, Go, or Rust SDKs.
Yes. Every new Magic Hour account gets free credits on signup that work across all API endpoints. No credit card is required to get started. Paid plans unlock higher credit limits, higher concurrency, and commercial use rights.