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ByteDance: Seedance 2.0 Mini

Seedance 2.0 Mini provides a compact option for creating and revising short video with references. It is useful for storyboarding motion and exploring alternate takes when a draft-resolution clip is enough to evaluate the idea.
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seedance-2.0-mini
AvailableByteDanceVideoAsync
Input / Output
$0.00 / $3.50
Modalities
Video

About Seedance 2.0 Mini

Seedance 2.0 Mini is the compact option in ByteDance Seed's Seedance 2.0 video line. It offers the same operations as the other 2.0 models, namely text, image, first and last frame, reference, extension and video-to-video, at 480p and 720p. It fits storyboarding motion and exploring alternate takes when a draft-resolution clip is enough to judge an idea.

Where it works well

  • Short draft clips from text, images or references, enough to judge motion and framing.
  • Extension and video-to-video for trying alternate takes of footage you already have.
  • Ratio choices include 21:9 and 9:16, so draft formats match the final delivery target.
  • Output as mp4 with duration choices from four to fifteen seconds.

When to choose another model

  • Output stops at 720p; a delivery-quality render belongs on Seedance 2.0.
  • Fast is the other draft-tier option; if one underperforms on your prompts, test the other.

Getting started

  1. Create API key

    Create a key in Console, then use it with every model on the platform.

  2. Send your first request

    Copy the example for your language and run it against the endpoint.

    Image to videoReference to videoStart and end frames to videoText to videoVideo extensionVideo to videoTokenLab endpoint
    POST/v1/videos/generations
    curl -X POST "https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/videos/generations" \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-xxx" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{
      "aspect_ratio": "adaptive",
      "duration": 5,
      "operation": "text-to-video",
      "output_audio": true,
      "resolution": "720p",
      "model": "seedance-2.0-mini",
      "prompt": "Cinematic sunrise over a calm lake with gentle camera motion."
    }'

Pricing

The Verified price applies to Verified, which costs less on most models. The Official price is the model maker's published price and applies to the more reliable Official route. Auto bills the route that completes the request.

480p / 720p · No video input

per 1M tokens
Official price
Output $3.50
Verified price
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Discount
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480p / 720p · Includes video input

per 1M tokens
Official price
Output $2.10
Verified price
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Discount
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This table shows per 1M tokens unit prices. Actual video cost also depends on generated token usage, which is affected by resolution, duration, and whether video input is included.

Usage & activity

Success rate is the share of requests that completed. Latency is how long a full response takes; P95 means 95% of requests finished within that time.

Usage & availability

Last 24 hours
Requests
Success rate
P95 latency
Total tokens
Model performance
Metrics appear once privacy and data volume thresholds are met.

Data is based on aggregate user requests, excluding status checks.

Open in Console

Open Seedance 2.0 Mini in Console with a prompt ready to edit or send.

Help me create with seedance-2.0-mini using text-to-video at /v1/videos/generations. Show the result, status, and cost.

Use cases

Best for
  • Text to Video
  • Storyboard motion

    Turn a row of storyboard frames into moving drafts to see how pacing feels before anyone commits to a shoot.

  • Alternate takes

    Run several versions of one action with small prompt changes and pick the angle that reads best.

  • Pipeline testing

    Check that a reference upload and extension workflow works end to end on small clips before scaling up.

Prompt examples

Frame 1 is the opening, frame 2 the ending: a dancer spins, the studio lights change from blue to amber.

Same shot as the uploaded clip, but a heavy snowfall starts halfway and the actor pulls up his collar.

Handheld walk down a hotel corridor, door numbers passing, the camera stops at room 12 and the door opens.

This model has conditional pricing. Monthly token totals alone cannot produce a reliable estimate; use the detailed pricing for the request specification, cache, and applicable time window.

FAQ

What is Seedance 2.0 Mini?

A compact model in the Seedance 2.0 line, listed for creating and revising short video with references. It outputs at 480p and 720p, which suits judging an idea quickly before rendering the final version elsewhere in the family.

What inputs does Mini accept?

Text-to-video, image-to-video, first and last frame, reference-to-video, video extension and video-to-video. That is the same operation set as Seedance 2.0, offered at draft resolution only.

Is Mini or Fast better for drafts?

They are close on paper, both at 480p and 720p. Fast is framed as speed-first, Mini as compact. Run one prompt on both and keep the one that suits your material.

Can I deliver Mini output to clients?

Only if 480p or 720p is enough for the use. For wide-screen delivery or large displays, regenerate the approved shot on Seedance 2.0, which also offers 1080p and 4k.

What aspect ratios and lengths can I request?

Ratios of 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9 and adaptive, and durations from four to fifteen seconds, plus an automatic option. Output is delivered as mp4.

How much does Seedance 2.0 Mini cost?

On TokenLab, Seedance 2.0 Mini costs Input $0.00 / Output $3.50 per 1M tokens. The pricing table above shows the full breakdown. Rates depend on the billing unit, specification, and usage. Compare matching conditions in the model's detailed pricing; a single rate does not determine the total cost.

Which endpoint should Seedance 2.0 Mini use?

Use https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/videos/generations for Seedance 2.0 Mini. The request example below shows the matching code shape.

Which operations does Seedance 2.0 Mini support?

Seedance 2.0 Mini supports Image to video, Reference to video, Start and end frames to video, Text to video, Video extension, Video to video. Select an operation above to see its endpoint and request example.

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Reviewed Oct 2, 2026

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