Is Seedance 2.5 available on First Take Lab?
Yes. The tool exposes 480p and 720p text-to-video, 720p thirty-second generation, and 480p image-to-video.
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Facts checked August 12, 2026
Seedance 2.5: choose the shortest test that answers the question
Seedance 2.5 is available here for 480p and 720p text-to-video, a 30-second 720p mode, and 480p image-to-video. The expensive option is not the default: test the shot at five seconds before asking the model to hold it for thirty.
Lowest 2.5 text tier
111 credits
480p · 5 seconds
720p short test
237 credits
5 seconds
720p long mode
1,419 credits
30 seconds; test short first
Image to video
111 credits
480p · 5 seconds
Model choice
What Seedance 2.5 adds to this tool
The practical difference is the product surface: 2.5 gives you a low-resolution draft, a sharper 720p take, a long 30-second option, and photo animation in one model family.
- Use 480p for prompt and motion tests where sharpness is not the question.
- Use 720p only after framing, action and duration are right.
- Use image-to-video when subject identity matters more than scene invention.
- Use 30 seconds only for a selected shot; the cost is six times the five-second 720p run.
When to use it — and when not to
Use 2.5 for a final short take
Choose it when you already know the action and camera move, and the 2.5 look is worth the higher cost.
Start: 480p · 5 seconds
Use 1.0 Lite for prompt debugging
If the question is simply whether the prompt makes sense, an 18-credit draft protects the budget.
See Seedance 1.0Use 2.0 for complex interaction
2.0 has a verified five-second path with native audio and first-party Fast/Standard evidence.
See Seedance 2.0Seedance 2.5 text to video
Describe subject, action, camera, timing, light and constraints in that order. Do not pay for 30 seconds to discover that a five-second action was underspecified.
- 480p / 5s: 111 credits
- 720p / 5s: 237 credits
- 720p / 30s: 1,419 credits
- Available aspect ratios are selected in the tool where supported.
Seedance 2.5 image to video
Start from a clear image when you need the subject and composition to stay recognizable. The prompt should describe what moves, not repeat what the image already shows.
Prepare the source
Use one sharp, rights-cleared image with a readable subject and room for the requested motion.
Describe motion
Specify subject motion, environmental motion, camera motion and an end state.
Test once
The current 2.5 photo path is 480p and five seconds at 111 credits.
Open image-to-video guideWhy the 30-second mode is not the default
| Tier | Credits | What it should answer |
|---|---|---|
| 480p · 5s | 111 | Does the prompt and action work? |
| 720p · 5s | 237 | Is this the selected deliverable take? |
| 720p · 30s | 1,419 | Can the selected scene hold continuity for the full sequence? |
A prompt structure that transfers across 2.5 modes
- Subject and setting: name only visible, controllable details.
- Action and timing: state what changes during the clip.
- Camera: one main move before adding shot changes.
- Light and sound: describe observable cues, not vague quality adjectives.
- Constraints: no captions, logos or extra subjects when they are not wanted.
2.5 vs 2.0 vs 1.0
| Model | Best first question | From |
|---|---|---|
| Seedance 1.0 Lite | Does the basic idea work? | 18 credits |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | Can difficult motion and interaction land? | 121 credits |
| Seedance 2.5 480p | Is the 2.5 output worth finishing? | 111 credits |
Frequently asked questions
Should I start with the 30-second option?
Usually no. The thirty-second 720p run costs 1,419 credits, six times the five-second 720p run. Test the action and framing at five seconds first.
Does Seedance 2.5 support 1080p here?
No. The current First Take Lab 2.5 catalog tops out at 720p. Seedance 1.0 Pro is the listed 1080p Seedance path.
Is Seedance 2.5 free?
No. New accounts receive starter credits, but a 2.5 generation has real hosted inference cost and requires more than the starter balance.
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