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Exclusive: Early 30-second AI videos generated by Seedance 2.5

Exclusive: Early 30-second videos generated by Seedance 2.5

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July 11, 2026

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Summary

Seedance 2.5 can generate native 30-second video clips in a single pass. The API release is now targeted for July 16, following delays due to negotiations with rights holders.

Key Takeaways

ByteDance is set to release Seedance 2.5, which generates native 30-second video clips in a single pass, with an API launch targeted for July 16.
The model supports up to 50 reference inputs, including images, video, and audio, and allows for region-level edits without needing to redo the entire clip.
Seedance 2.5 is expected to be available first through Jimeng and Dreamina, followed by CapCut and the Volcano Engine API, targeting advertisers and short-form content creators.
Seedance 2.0 previously led independent video arenas, and Seedance 2.5 aims to surpass competitors like Google's Gemini Omni, which is limited to 10-second clips.

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