Access ByteDance's flagship video generation model through a clean US-based REST API. No BytePlus account. No complex setup. Just API calls and video output.
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Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's second-generation AI video generation model. It represents a significant leap in quality, speed, and controllability over its predecessor. The model produces cinema-quality video with realistic physics, natural motion, and precise camera control — making it one of the most capable video generation models available today.
Seedance 2.0 supports both text-to-video and image-to-video generation. It can handle complex prompts with multiple subjects, environmental effects, and cinematographic direction. The model is particularly strong at temporal consistency (subjects maintain appearance across frames), realistic physics (water, cloth, smoke, light), and camera control (dolly, pan, crane, tracking).
Up to 2048px on the long edge
Per generation request
720p in ~30s, 1080p in ~60–90s
Text, image, multi-reference
Ambient sounds, effects, lip-sync
Up to 12 reference files per request
ByteDance offers Seedance 2.0 directly through BytePlus (their enterprise cloud platform). So why use US Video API instead? Here is the practical difference:
In short: US Video API removes the friction. Same model, same quality, but with a simpler interface, transparent pricing, and US-based engineering support. For teams that need to ship quickly or cannot onboard a foreign vendor, the difference is significant.
How does Seedance 2.0 compare to other leading video generation models?
Every model has strengths. Seedance 2.0 offers the best balance of quality and cost for most commercial use cases. Its physics simulation (water, fabric, smoke, light) is among the best available, and its image-to-video capabilities preserve source material with exceptional fidelity.
Accessing Seedance 2.0 through US Video API takes three steps:
/v1/videos with a prompt and resolution. Receive your video in 30–90 seconds.The full API documentation covers every endpoint, parameter, and error code. If you need help with integration, our Houston-based engineering team is available via Slack, phone, or email.
For teams generating at scale, we offer:
Contact [email protected] to discuss enterprise arrangements.

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