SeeVideo is a web-based AI video generator that runs the ByteDance Seedance 2.5 model, turning text prompts and reference media into videos up to 30 seconds long with consistent characters and scenes.
What is SeeVideo?
SeeVideo is a web application that generates AI videos using the Seedance 2.5 and Seedance 2.0 models from ByteDance Seed. It accepts text prompts, still images, video clips, and audio as inputs, and outputs MP4 or MOV files at resolutions from 480p to 4K. The platform also offers a template library and a credit-based system for usage across different model tiers.
Key Features
- Text to video: Describe a scene with subject, action, setting, and camera movement; the generator produces a clip (e.g., 16:9, 5 seconds, 720p as shown on the page).
- Image to video: Use a product photo or character image as the visual anchor; specify what moves and how the camera travels.
- Reference control: Attach image, video, and audio references to communicate look, framing, motion, and sound direction. The model reads reference videos more precisely, including intent and framing.
- Audio-video joint generation: Seedance 2.5 is designed to generate sound and visuals together rather than adding audio afterward.
- 30-second storytelling: Generate a complete narrative scene up to 30 seconds in one request, with two extension opportunities described by the official model page.
- Editing and extension: Edit a clip with a written instruction when only part needs changing, or extend the ending; frame-based workflows support opening and ending image control.
- Model choices: Seedance 2.5, 2.0 Standard (up to 4K), 2.0 Fast, and 2.0 Mini (480p/720p) let you trade off resolution, speed, and cost.
- Template library: Hover to preview fixed examples like POV Perfume Unbox, UGC Skincare Hook, and others; load their prompts and references with one click.
Who is it for?
- Marketing teams: Draft product stories, campaign concepts, and short cutdowns before committing to a full shoot.
- Ecommerce sellers: Turn product images into motion demos with feature callouts and environment direction.
- Social media managers: Generate short vertical scenes, test the first few seconds, and revise prompts for platform-specific cuts.
- Film pre-visualization: Convert written treatments into camera and blocking references for pre-production discussions.
Use cases
- Ecommerce demos: Use a product photo as the anchor, then direct motion, angle, environment, and a feature reveal to create an engaging product video.
- Creative storytelling: Map a beginning, a turn, and an ending inside one 30-second scene, keeping character, place, and camera intention explicit.
- Training and education: Build visual examples for lessons, onboarding, or process explanations when a filmed example is not available.
- Video editing and extension: Edit an existing clip by describing the change, or extend the ending when the last shot ends too early.
How does SeeVideo work?
The workflow starts with choosing a request type: generate, reference, frame, edit, or extend. Then set the prompt, optionally attach reference images/videos/audio, choose the model (Seedance 2.5 or one of the 2.0 variants), resolution, aspect ratio, and duration. After submission, credits are held, the task runs asynchronously, and the final output is settled based on actual provider usage.
Pricing
SeeVideo uses a freemium credit model. New users get a 25-credit welcome balance. Monthly subscription plans are available (Spark, Creator, Pro) with credits that roll over for at most one grant period. One-time credit packs (Trial Refill, Creator Boost, Power Pack, Full Reserve) are valid for 12 months and do not unlock subscription benefits. Usage-based credit rates vary by model and resolution; for example, Seedance 2.0 Mini at 480p costs 4 credits per second without video input, and a 5-second clip at that rate costs 20 credits.
Alternatives
- Sora
- Runway
- Kling
FAQ
Is there a free trial for SeeVideo?
New accounts receive a 25-credit welcome balance. A 5-second, 480p Seedance 2.0 Mini video costs 20 credits, so you can generate at least one free clip with the trial balance. Subscription plans are paid.
What output formats and resolutions does SeeVideo support?
Seedance 2.5 supports MP4 and MOV containers, and in this workspace outputs at 480p or 720p. Seedance 2.0 Standard supports up to 4K, while Fast and Mini support 480p or 720p. Aspect ratios include 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 21:9, 4:5, and 4:3.
How does credit billing work?
Credits are held before generation based on estimated cost, then adjusted after the task completes: unused credits are returned and any shortfall is charged. Video input is billed from the combined input and output duration. The estimate is shown before you submit.
Can I use SeeVideo for commercial work?
Commercial use depends on the provider's content and usage rules. The platform notes that model documentation does not grant rights to every input, voice, logo, likeness, or final output; you should review current commercial-use and content terms.
What are the differences between Seedance 2.5 and 2.0?
Seedance 2.5 focuses on 30-second narratives, precise reference control, audio-video joint generation, and editing/extension workflows. Seedance 2.0 Standard offers a wider resolution range up to 4K for short requests; Fast and Mini are lighter, faster options for iteration.
