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Seedance 2.5 AI Video Generator in Nightwing AI

Up to 30-second scenes, multimodal references and native video extension.

4–30s480p / 720p / 1080ptext to video · image to video · multi reference

Illustrative preview: an original heroine with blue batons above a city at night

Your next scene starts here.Preview artwork

Your generated video will appear here.

Choose your input for Seedance 2.5.

Write a scene, animate an authorized image, or guide a new scene with a reference video when this model supports it. Review the native settings and full credit quote before submitting.

Text to Video

Describe one subject, a clear action and how the camera moves.

Image to Video

Use a supported image role, then describe the motion after the starting frame.

Video to Video

Choose a compatible model for your reference clip. Native video seconds are included in the quote.

Read the Nightwing AI video guide →

MEET SEEDANCE 2.5

Direct a longer scene. Continue the next moment.

Text to videoImage to videoMulti-reference

Open the Seedance 2.5 generator

What is the Seedance 2.5 AI video generator?

Seedance 2.5 in Nightwing AI supports text, photo references and mixed image, video and audio inputs. Choose a 4–30-second output at 480p, 720p or 1080p; your membership also sets the available duration and output quality. Max unlocks scenes up to 30 seconds.

Every paid order includes the complete workbench. Continue a completed scene using its video as a reference; each continuation is a separate clip with source and output seconds included in its credit quote. Premium take includes one successful 15-second 720p video, including eligible theme character replacement and photo preparation. Additional takes, custom references and scene continuation use separately quoted shared credits.

THE POSSIBILITIES

Seedance 2.5 features, in practice.

Choose the input that fits your idea, then shape the motion. Clips below are local sample footage for the layout.

01 / CREATIVE CONTROL

Shape a 4–30-second scene

Choose a continuous action that fits the selected duration. Pro supports up to 15 seconds and Full HD; Max allows up to 30-second Seedance 2.5 output. Shorter drafts are available when you want to compare directions before spending more credits.

A clear beginning and a restrained movement are easier to judge than a long list of effects.

A river winding between green mountains beneath a blue sky — ILLUSTRATIVE FOOTAGECurated 1080p clip · not a Seedance 2.5 output

02 / CREATIVE CONTROL

Photos as appearance references

Switch to Image to video and upload photos you own or have permission to use. Reference images describe appearance and context; they are not guaranteed opening or ending frames. Explain what each picture contributes to the scene.

This route supports up to nine image references. Premium take includes built-in motion for eligible 15-second 720p themes. Custom video/audio references use separately quoted shared credits.

A woman in a cream jacket raising a silver cup at a party — ILLUSTRATIVE FOOTAGECurated 1080p clip · not a Seedance 2.5 output

03 / CREATIVE CONTROL

Review cost before you submit

The workspace separates a single-video pass from general studio credits. A Premium take pass covers one successful 15-second 720p generation with Seedance 2.5 or 2.0. Studio credit consumption follows the selected model and its fixed credit rules.

Confirmed technical failures restore a pass or release reserved credits once. An uncertain submission remains under review.

A performer in a dark jacket holding a cup in a warmly lit room — ILLUSTRATIVE FOOTAGECurated 1080p clip · not a Seedance 2.5 output

04 / CREATIVE CONTROL

Continue a scene from its ending

Open an available completed creation and choose Continue scene. Nightwing AI attaches your owned clip, selects Seedance 2.5 and adaptive framing, and lets you describe what happens next. Review the quote before submission; the original download deadline stays unchanged.

Available after a verified purchase; each continuation uses its quoted credits. This creates a new continuation clip, rather than automatically merging both files.

A man in a grey shirt raising a silver cup under a chandelier — ILLUSTRATIVE FOOTAGECurated 1080p clip · not a Seedance 2.5 output

FROM IDEA TO A TAKE

How to use Seedance 2.5.

A clear starting point, a focused brief and settings you can review before submitting.

Choose your starting point
Open Seedance 2.5 in the generator above. Choose Text to video for a written scene or Image to video when you have an opening composition. Choose Multi-reference when several files have distinct roles.
Build a focused scene brief
Write the subject, action, camera direction and lighting. In image mode, add a first frame and an optional compatible last frame. If using appearance references, select the reference-image control and assign roles to up to 30 images.
Set the format and review credits
Choose 480p or 720p or 1080p output. Pick a supported duration from 4 to 30 seconds. Set the aspect ratio for the destination. Review the estimate after changing a setting or adding a reference clip.
Generate, review and refine
When generation is enabled, submit after reviewing the brief and content checks. Track the request in Recent takes. Review the full clip for subject details, continuity and sound, then download a useful result or change one part of the brief for the next take.

Try this workflow in the generator

A STARTING POINT, NOT A SCRIPT

Seedance 2.5 example prompts.

Load a brief with supported settings in the full workspace. Review it and add your own images or references where required.

Text to video

A quiet cinematic approach

A traveler walks slowly along a sunlit coastal path, fabric moving gently in the breeze. A smooth lateral tracking shot follows one continuous action, warm natural light, realistic detail.

One continuous scene with a single camera move.

5s720p16:9Audio on

180 credits output + content checkUse this prompt

Image to video

Animate an authorized portrait

Keep the adult subject recognizable from the reference photo. They lift a cup naturally and smile gently. Warm ambient light, subtle background movement, slow camera push-in, one continuous scene.

Upload a photo you have permission to use; review likeness and movement.

5s720padaptiveAudio on

180 credits output + content checkUse this prompt

Your first-frame upload is required. Loading a prompt does not submit a request.

PUT THE SHOT TO WORK

Ways to create with Seedance 2.5.

Start with the job the clip needs to do. Keep final editing and a full review in your workflow.

Social video

Use a portrait and one natural gesture for a short social scene. Review the face, hands and movement across the full result.

A product moment

Describe the product, a simple action and the camera movement. Use authorized product images as visual references.

A cinematic short scene

Keep the setting and lighting consistent while a subject moves through a readable composition.

BEFORE YOUR NEXT TAKE

Keep the brief specific

Name the subject, one action, camera movement and lighting. Avoid conflicting references or unrelated style instructions.

Review the whole take

Check the entire generated video and any sound before publishing. Passing content checks is not permission to publish prohibited material.

Download within 24 hours

Generated video files expire after 24 hours. Download the original result before the displayed deadline.

THE SETUP

Seedance 2.5 settings at a glance.

Every model has its own inputs and credit rules. Changing a setting refreshes your quote.

Duration	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 seconds
Output sizes	480p · 720p · 1080p
Frame inputs	First frame + optional last frame
Additional references	30 images · 10 videos · 10 audio files, where the mode supports them
Audio	Optional generated audio

FIXED CREDIT RULES

Seedance 2.5 generation credits.

A 20-credit content-check allowance is included once per request. Reference videos use the total uploaded duration, rounded up to a second.

Resolution	Input	Rate
720p	Text / supported images	29 credits / output second
480p	Text / supported images	13 credits / output second
480p	Text / supported images	8 credits / output second
720p	Text / supported images	18 credits / output second
1080p	Text / supported images	52 credits / output second
1080p	Text / supported images	31 credits / output second

Rate version v12-image-6-credits-2026-10-15. The final quote appears before submission. Generation requires sign-in and funded production credits.

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BEFORE YOU CREATE

Seedance 2.5 FAQ.

Inputs, output settings and credit rules for this workspace.

Can Seedance 2.5 generate video from text or an image?

Text to video is supported: describe a scene and its movement. First frame + optional last frame are supported in image mode. A separate reference-image control accepts up to 30 images for appearance guidance.

Which duration and resolution can I choose for Seedance 2.5?

480p, 720p, 1080p output is offered with durations from 4 to 30 seconds. The controls above use these same settings. A resolution selection describes the requested output and does not guarantee native detail or readable small text.

Can I upload reference videos or audio?

Multi-reference mode exposes up to 30 image, 10 video and 10 audio references. Explain each file's role in the prompt. Video-reference duration changes the estimate; inspect the quote after uploads are processed.

How are video-generation credits calculated?

The credit table below the controls section lists this model's fixed rates for every supported output size. Some routes charge per request and others by duration. A content-check allowance is included once. Use Review credit estimate in the generator for the actual settings and uploaded reference duration before submitting.

Does Seedance 2.5 include generated sound?

This route has an optional generated-audio control under Audio, seed & camera. Describe relevant ambience or effects in the brief, then listen to the full result. Sound generation does not replace a final voice recording or music mix.

What happens during content checks or a failed request?

Prompts and image references are checked before submission. A rejection or unavailable check stops submission. These checks do not audit reference-video frames or audio tracks. Confirmed failed tasks release reserved credits once; an uncertain submission remains under review to avoid duplicate requests.

Are these videos results from the example prompts?

The current clips are local sample footage used to demonstrate the layout. They are not outputs from the displayed prompts, model benchmarks or evidence of a specific model's quality. Example prompts are editable starting points; image and reference examples require your own uploads.