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What's newSeedance 2.5 vs 2.0 at a glanceWhat it means for creatorsFrequently asked questionsByteDance launched Seedance 2.5 on July 31, 2026, after announcing it on June 23 at the Volcano Engine FORCE conference. The update doubles single-pass generation from 15 to 30 seconds, accepts up to 30 images, 10 video clips and 10 audio clips as references, and adds timestamp-level local editing — change a moment in a video without regenerating the whole clip.
Seedance 2.5 is now available in Rekreate at 4–30 seconds in 720p or 1080p.
- Announced June 23, 2026; launched July 31, 2026.
- 30-second single-pass videos with native audio, extendable in multiple rounds.
- Up to 50 multimodal references in one generation.
- Available in Rekreate: 4–30 s, 720p/1080p, up to 50 references.
What's new
- One-take 30-second videos. Enough for a complete Reel or UGC ad in a single coherent generation, instead of stitching 8–15-second clips.
- Multi-round extension. Continue a generation while keeping characters, scenes and sound consistent; ByteDance's apps offer a beta long-video mode.
- 50 references. Mix characters, products, locations, motion references and audio in one brief.
- Local editing with timestamps. Fix a gesture or swap an object between two timestamps.
- Better shot transitions and camera control, plus improved audio consistency across longer videos.
Seedance 2.5 vs 2.0 at a glance
| Seedance 2.0 | Seedance 2.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max length per generation | 15 s | 30 s |
| References | Multiple images, video, audio | Up to 30 images + 10 videos + 10 audio |
| Editing | Reference-based | Timestamp-level local editing |
| Launch | February 10, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
What it means for creators
For short-form video, the biggest change is length without drift. A 20–30-second UGC ad can now keep the same person, product and voice from hook to call to action in one pass, which removes most of the editing work that multi-clip workflows needed.
The larger reference budget also makes brand content more reliable: product packshots, a character sheet and a reference camera move can all be locked at once. Read the full Seedance 2.5 guide for prompting tips, or compare it with other models in Seedance vs Kling vs Veo.
Try Seedance 2.5 in Rekreate
Generate 30-second videos with up to 50 references, then add captions and publish your Reel.
Generate with Seedance 2.5 →Frequently asked questions
When was Seedance 2.5 released?
ByteDance announced Seedance 2.5 on June 23, 2026 and launched it on July 31, 2026.
How long are Seedance 2.5 videos?
Up to 30 seconds per generation, with multi-round extensions for longer stories.
Can I use Seedance 2.5 in Rekreate?
Yes. Rekreate offers Seedance 2.5 at 4–30 seconds in 720p or 1080p with up to 50 references.
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