Animate one approved hero frame
Start from one image and describe the camera move, subject action and pacing. Add a last frame when the shot has to land on an exact composition.
Seedance 2.5
Create a video from text, first and last frames, or multiple references. Each mode is used on its own. Turn your chosen visual direction into a short motion study.
Grok Imagine Video Generator
112 credits
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Set your options on the left, then start a generation.
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Before you create
Keep the subject, composition and intended use in your brief. Use references you own or have permission to upload. Check the selected mode and its credit quote before submitting; changing resolution or video length can change the cost.
Does the free image offer apply?
The welcome offer covers one GPT Image 2.5 image at 1K. It does not cover every image model or a video generation. Plans and credits apply to Grok Image only.
Compare plans and creditsSeedance 2.5 visual examples
Explore the examples, compare the visual choices, and open a card for a prompt or input guide. Published source records and editorial reference prompts are distinguished below. File dimensions and duration describe the downloaded asset.
Prepare the input
Start with a scene brief. For editing or animation, add the matching reference inputs requested by the generator.
What to compare
Play the clip and inspect the beginning, middle and end. Compare the subject, motion, camera path and sound; a thumbnail cannot establish temporal consistency.
Example boundaries
These are selected external examples, not a promise that a prompt will reproduce the same result. Model versions, references and settings can change the outcome.
Source review: 2026-09-08. Preview dimensions are measured from the original files.
Seedance 2.5 example
Pink-haired traveler exploring Shanghai
Published on the matching model page. Review the result and example record below.
2200 × 1238 · 26.8 s
Open original videoPrompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Film a travel diary following a pink-haired visitor through Shanghai. Alternate street scenes with a restaurant stop. Keep her glasses and face recognizable, with informal handheld framing and natural location sound.
The source pairs this asset with a published prompt or playground settings. The editable brief here is an editorial adaptation; open the source for its complete record.
Creative reference
Dragon wing against the sky
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
1280 × 720 · 12.4 s
Open original videoPrompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing dragon wing against the sky. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Seedance 2.5 example
Spacecraft banking above the Earth
Published on the matching model page. Review the result and example record below.
2200 × 1238 · 10.4 s
Open original videoPrompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Follow a compact spacecraft as it banks above the curved horizon of Earth. Keep the vehicle silhouette readable against space and let the planet establish scale. Use restrained engine light and a smooth tracking camera.
The source pairs this asset with a published prompt or playground settings. The editable brief here is an editorial adaptation; open the source for its complete record.
Cross-version reference
Bones on a dark forest floor
The same clip appears on multiple model-version pages. Its exact generation version is not independently established.
1280 × 720 · 9.1 s
Prompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing bones on a dark forest floor. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
The source pairs this asset with a published prompt or playground settings. The editable brief here is an editorial adaptation; open the source for its complete record.
Input reference
Three figures in a monochrome sword scene
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
1280 × 720
Prompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a composition showing three figures in a monochrome sword scene. Specify the main subject, its placement and the lighting. Keep the background coherent and check small details at the intended output size.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Creative reference
Animated character at a desk
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
1280 × 720 · 15.2 s
Prompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing animated character at a desk. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Creative reference
Athlete on a court at dusk
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
1470 × 630 · 15.1 s
Open original videoPrompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing athlete on a court at dusk. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Input reference
Bones scattered across woodland ground
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
1280 × 720
Prompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a composition showing bones scattered across woodland ground. Specify the main subject, its placement and the lighting. Keep the background coherent and check small details at the intended output size.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Input reference
Helmeted figure looking through a window
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
1280 × 720
Prompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a composition showing helmeted figure looking through a window. Specify the main subject, its placement and the lighting. Keep the background coherent and check small details at the intended output size.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Creative reference
Action scene inside a train carriage
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
2688 × 1512 · 14.4 s
Open original videoPrompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing action scene inside a train carriage. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Input reference
Woman hanging white laundry
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
1280 × 714
Prompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a composition showing woman hanging white laundry. Specify the main subject, its placement and the lighting. Keep the background coherent and check small details at the intended output size.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Creative reference
Woman using a phone in a cafe
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
834 × 1112 · 15.1 s
Open original videoPrompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing woman using a phone in a cafe. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Creative reference
Overhead view of an indoor performer
Seedance 2.0 reference material. It is not an output from Seedance 2.5.
640 × 360 · 14.2 s
Prompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing overhead view of an indoor performer. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
What can you create with Seedance 2.5?
Create videos with optional generated audio from a brief, first/last frames, or a combination of visual and audio references. On Grok Image, start with a design composition or product reference. Keep your source material and intended result together in the generator above.
Prepare your inputs
Reference mode supports up to 30 images, 10 videos and 10 audio files. This uploader accepts images up to 30 MB, videos up to 50 MB, and audio up to 15 MB.
Use one coherent action and a small, consistent reference set first. Extra references can increase input cost and do not guarantee better output.
From brief to result
- Select the mode and describe your intended result in the generator on this page.
- Add references you own or have permission to use, then choose output settings.
- Review the exact credit quote before submitting. Availability and balance checks happen before a generation request.
- When a task completes, review the output before downloading it or starting another variation. A pending task is not a completed result.
Limits to check before generating
Choose a fixed 4-30 second output at 480p, 720p, or 1080p. Reference video and audio totals are each limited to 30 seconds; individual files must be 2-30 seconds.
Do not submit confidential material without the necessary permission. An accepted upload does not guarantee a usable output. If a request fails, keep the task record and check its credit refund rather than repeatedly submitting the same input.
Credits and availability
With reference videos, the quote includes both uploaded video seconds and output seconds, and the task moves onto the lower per-second rate. The audio toggle does not change this rate. Every rate this page applies is listed in the pricing table below. 4K and automatic duration are not offered.
A model marked unavailable cannot start a paid task. It is not a reason to buy credits until generation has been enabled. Plans, balances, and private history apply to Grok Image.
Can I change models without starting over?
Keep the brief, then review the new model's settings. Different models accept different references and durations, so check the required inputs and quote again before submitting.
Model details last checked on September 8, 2026. Upload limits on this website may be narrower than the model's own maximum.
Workflow
How to Generate a Video with Seedance 2.5
Pick one generation mode, set the output, and review the returned clip in three steps.
1
Choose the generation mode
Use text to video for a written scene, image to video for one opening frame or a first-and-last pair, or reference to video for a multimodal reference set. The three modes cannot be combined in a single task.
2
Add references and set the output
Upload only media you own or are allowed to use, then choose an aspect ratio, 480p, 720p or 1080p, and a duration between 4 and 30 seconds. Read the credit quote, which moves with resolution and with any reference video you add.
3
Generate and review the clip
Submit the task, then inspect the beginning, middle and end before downloading, because a thumbnail cannot show temporal consistency. A failed generation is refunded automatically.
Where Seedance 2.5 Fits
Use this model when a single shot has to hold together for longer, or when the result has to follow source material instead of one still frame.
Sustain a longer single take
Ask for one continuous action of up to 30 seconds rather than stitching several short clips together in an external editor.
Hold a character or product consistent
Supply a focused reference set so a face, outfit, packaging shape or palette stays recognisable while the scene changes around it.
Cut with existing footage and audio
Add reference videos and reference audio so the result responds to material you already own instead of ignoring it. Each type has its own upload budget.
Seedance 2.5 Modes, Limits, and Reference Inputs
The controls on this page always show what is available right now. These limits decide whether a task can be submitted at all.
Text to video, image to video, and multimodal reference to video are mutually exclusive. Reference mode accepts up to 30 images, 10 videos and 10 audio files, and it cannot be combined with a first or last frame in the same task.
Reference videos and reference audio each carry their own 30-second total budget, and every individual file has to run between 2 and 30 seconds. Uploaded video seconds are added to the output seconds, and supplying a reference video also moves the task onto the lower per-second rate. Reference audio does neither.
You are charged per billed second. 1080p costs more per second than 720p, and 480p is the cheapest tier, so a longer clip or a higher resolution raises the quote before you submit anything. The pricing table below lists every rate this page applies.
This integration offers 480p, 720p and 1080p, and a fixed duration between 4 and 30 seconds. 4K output and automatic duration selection are not offered on this page, and no task here can request them.
Seedance 2.5 Pricing per Second
This page bills in site credits at a per-second rate, and the rate depends on the resolution you pick and on whether you supply a reference video. Both rates are listed below.
| Resolution | Without a reference video | With a reference video |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | 28 | 17 |
| 720p | 63 | 38 |
| 1080p | 114 | 68.5 |
- Billed seconds are the seconds the task returns plus every second of reference video you supply. Reference images and reference audio add no billed seconds.
- Supplying a reference video switches the task to the lower per-second rate, so billed seconds rise while the rate falls. A short reference can cost less than the same output with no reference at all.
- Reference video and reference audio each total at most 30 seconds, and every individual file has to run 2 to 30 seconds.
- The audio toggle does not change the rate: turning generated audio on or off leaves the quote identical.
- The exact quote for the settings you choose is shown before you submit, and availability and balance are checked before a task is created.
A worked example: 5 seconds at 1080p comes to 570 credits on its own. Add a 3-second reference video and 8 seconds are billed instead, for 548 credits in total.
Seedance 2.5 FAQ
Answers about modes, lengths, references, and how the credit quote is built.
Is this model available to generate with right now?
Yes. Seedance 2.5 runs on this page and it also appears in the model selector on the main video generator. It is a paid model: the welcome credit gift covers one GPT Image 2.5 image at 1K and does not cover a video generation.
How long can one clip be?
A single task can return up to 30 seconds, chosen between 4 and 30 seconds. The quote is charged per second of output, so a longer clip costs more than a short one at the same resolution.
What separates image to video from reference to video?
Image to video starts from one frame, optionally paired with a last frame, which keeps the opening composition exact. Reference to video takes a set of images, videos and audio files so the result follows your source material rather than a single frame. They are separate modes and cannot be mixed in one task.
Can the result include sound?
Yes. The generator exposes an audio toggle, and the reference mode also accepts up to 10 audio files of 2 to 30 seconds each. Turning audio on does not change the per-second rate.
Can I request 4K output here?
No. This integration exposes 480p, 720p and 1080p, which are the three resolutions listed for this model. Any page or tool that advertises 4K for it is describing something this generator cannot submit.
How is the credit quote calculated?
Take the per-second rate for the resolution you picked, then multiply it by the output duration plus every second of reference video you supplied. A reference video also lowers that rate, which is why the pricing table lists two rates for each resolution. The exact figure is shown before submission, and availability and balance are checked before a task is created.
Generate Your First Seedance 2.5 Clip
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