ByteDance AI video model
What is Seedance? A complete guide to ByteDance's AI video generation model
Seedance is a text-to-video and image-to-video AI model developed by ByteDance's Niobotics team. This guide covers Seedance 2.0 features, Seedance 2.5 updates, how it compares to other AI video models, and how to try it on Omni.
What is Seedance?
Seedance is an AI video generation model developed by ByteDance (the company behind TikTok/Douyin) through its Niobotics research team. Unlike general-purpose AI video tools, Seedance is built with a focus on cinematic quality, realistic motion, and strong adherence to the original prompt. Released in early 2026, Seedance 2.0 marked ByteDance's entry into the competitive text-to-video space alongside models like Sora, Kling, and Gemini Omni Flash. The latest iteration, Seedance 2.5, brings further improvements in video quality, motion coherence, and generation speed.
Key capabilities of Seedance
Seedance supports both text-to-video (generating a clip from a prompt alone) and image-to-video (using a reference image as the starting frame). The model handles multiple aspect ratios including 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1, making it suitable for YouTube, TikTok/Reels, and square social formats. Seedance excels at maintaining object consistency across frames, producing smooth motion with minimal flickering, and understanding complex prompts that describe camera movement, lighting, and scene composition. Video durations range from 4 to 12 seconds depending on the model tier, at up to 720p resolution.
Seedance vs other AI video models
Compared to Google's Gemini Omni Flash, Seedance tends to produce more stylized and cinematic results with a distinctive aesthetic that leans toward the polished visual language common in Asian media. Kling (by Kuaishou) is Seedance's closest competitor — both built by Chinese tech companies with similar focus on prompt fidelity — but Seedance generally scores higher on motion smoothness and creative interpretation. Sora (OpenAI) offers longer generations and higher resolution but has stricter access limits. Veo 2 (Google DeepMind) excels at physics simulation but requires more specific prompting. For creators looking for a ByteDance-powered video generation experience, Seedance offers a compelling balance of quality, speed, and creative flexibility.
How to use Seedance on Omni
Omni provides access to Seedance models through the kie.ai API integration. To start using Seedance, create a free account on Omni, choose a plan that fits your credit needs, then select a Seedance model from the generator. Each generation costs credits based on the model tier and duration — Seedance 1.5 Pro and Seedance 2.0 are available at different price points. The workflow is the same as other AI video models on the platform: write your prompt, optionally upload a reference image, pick the duration and aspect ratio, submit, and track the generation status. When the video is ready, you can download it from your history page or publish it to the showcase.