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 credits on signup
Transparent per-credit pricing
No watermarks on paid plans
Subscription or usage-based
Auto-scaling
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.
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"},
)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
Usage-Based Pricing
Your estimated usage exceeds every subscription plan. Choose Usage-Based pricing for the best rate, or use an annual plan with credit top-ups.
PRO ANNUAL doesn't cover your usage
- 144,000credits / month
- 25,000credits / month
- 119,000credits / 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2.0. 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.