Seedance 2.0 API for Developers

Seedance 2.0 API

Generate cinematic AI videos with Seedance 2.0 via API. Strong continuity, structured reference control, and style-stable short narratives — no GPU setup required.

Free to start
No watermarks on paid plans
Subscription or usage-based
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Joker
Skateboard
Coffee
Starship
Train ride
Classroom

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Everything You Need to Ship Seedance 2.0

Cinematic video generation with multimodal reference control and native audio.

Cinematic Continuity
Generate multi-shot sequences with stable character identity, lighting, and framing across the clip.
Reference-to-Video
Control output by passing text, image, audio, and video references for structured multimodal workflows.
Style Stability
Maintain consistent color palette, mood, and visual language across multiple generations.
Start & End Frames
Pin the first and last frames of your clip for precise control over scene transitions and continuity.
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 cinematic 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-2.0 model.
3
Get Results & Scale
Receive the generated video via response or webhook. Deploy to production — infrastructure scales automatically.
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Code Examples

Seedance 2.0 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=10,
    model="seedance-2.0",
    name="Seedance 2.0 Video",
    resolution="720p",
    style={"prompt": "A cinematic dolly zoom through a neon city"},
)
API Docs

Seedance 2.0 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.

API Calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your API costs.
Tier
Estimated monthly cost

$1.73

Based on 24 FPS

Built for Builders

See how developers use the Seedance 2.0 API to power real products.

Social Media & Short-Form
Create scroll-stopping TikToks, Reels, and Shorts with cinematic continuity and native audio.
Ad Creative & Marketing
Generate campaign videos with consistent branding, style control, and reference-driven visual language.
Film Pre-Visualization
Test narrative beats, camera blocking, and scene pacing before committing to full production.
Music Videos & Audio-Sync
Align motion, cuts, and transitions to audio tracks for beat-matched video content.
Product Demos
Create polished product walkthroughs with stable framing and professional motion.
Content Automation
Power video pipelines for editorial, UGC, and batch content workflows at scale.
Try before integrating

Try Seedance 2.0 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 2.0 API — Frequently Asked Questions

Magic Hour's Seedance 2.0 API lets developers generate cinematic AI videos using ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 model via REST API. It supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-to-video workflows with SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and Rust.

Sign up at magichour.ai, generate an API key from the Developer dashboard, and install an SDK or call the REST API directly. You get free credits on signup to test the Seedance 2.0 model.

Seedance 2.0 supports text prompts, reference images (first frame), and can be combined with audio and video references for multimodal control. Supported formats include JPG, PNG, WebP for images.

Seedance 2.0 generates videos up to 15 seconds per request. Within that duration it can produce multi-shot sequences with natural transitions.

Seedance 2.0 outputs at 720p and 1080p resolution in 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ratios.

Yes. Seedance 2.0 generates audio natively alongside video with synchronized sound. No separate audio pipeline or post-production layering needed.

Pricing is credit-based with subscription plans for predictable usage. Use the calculator on this page for estimates. Usage-based pricing is available for higher-volume teams.

Seedance 2.0 has strict content filters that prevent humans in generated videos. It works best with structured prompts and reference assets for maximum control.

Start Building with the Magic Hour Seedance 2.0 Video API

Free credits on signup. SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and Rust. Production-ready in minutes.