What is Seedance 3.0?
Seedance 3.0 is ByteDance's latest AI video generation platform. It converts text and images into professional-quality videos in 2–5 seconds, with 4K broadcast-grade output, support for 16:9, 9:16, 4:3 and other aspect ratios, and 100+ languages. Version 3.0 delivers a redesigned AI engine with up to 50% faster generation, enhanced video styles (cinematic, anime, realistic, abstract), improved motion stability, director-level controls for composition and camera angles, and a refreshed interface. It targets e-commerce sellers, content creators and influencers, and indie makers for product videos, social content, and app demos or landing pages.
Seedance 3.0 features
Seedance 3.0 combines speed with broadcast-grade quality. Key capabilities include:
Text-to-video in 2–5 seconds
Describe your scene in plain English (or 100+ other languages); Seedance 3.0 generates professional video in 2–5 seconds. The 3.0 engine is up to 50% faster than previous versions.
4K and multi-format
Output in 4K for broadcast and web. Choose 16:9, 9:16, 4:3 or other aspect ratios. Paid plans offer watermark-free 4K. Third-party API tiers typically offer 720p, 1080p, or 2K depending on plan.
Director controls and styles
Improved motion stability and director-level controls for composition and camera angles. Multiple styles: cinematic, anime, realistic, abstract. Use image or video references to guide look and consistency.
Synchronized stereo audio
Seedance 3.0 generates stereo audio aligned with cuts and action, so dialogue and sound effects fit the timeline without separate post-production. API Pro/Cinema tiers include native audio generation.
How Seedance 3.0 works
- Write a text prompt describing the scene, action, and style you want.
- Optionally upload one or more reference images or video clips.
- Select aspect ratio and duration; choose 4K if your plan supports it.
- Generate and download; iterate on the prompt or references as needed.
Who is Seedance 3.0 for?
Seedance 3.0 suits teams and creators who need fast, high-quality AI video:
- E-commerce and brands for product videos and ads
- Influencers and social creators for short-form and reels
- Indie makers and startups for app demos and landing pages
- Content studios for short dramas, promos, and concept tests
Frequently asked questions about Seedance 3.0
- What is Seedance 3.0?
- Seedance 3.0 is ByteDance's AI video generation model that creates cinematic videos from text prompts. It supports text-to-video, 4K output, multiple aspect ratios, and 100+ languages.
- What can Seedance 3.0 do?
- Seedance 3.0 generates professional videos from text in seconds, with 4K quality, multi-format support, image and video references, and synchronized stereo audio. It is used for product videos, social content, and creative projects.
- How to use Seedance 3.0?
- Seedance 3.0 is available via ByteDance's Seedance platform and third-party apps. Basic plan from $4.90/month (4,800 credits/year); free trial on signup. Official API expected late February 2026; third-party APIs offer per-minute tiers. Describe your scene, add optional references, generate; paid plans include watermark-free 4K.
Seedance 3.0 pricing and availability
Seedance 3.0 offers tiered subscription plans. The Basic plan starts at $4.90/month (50% promotional discount; regular $9.90) and includes 4,800 credits per year (about $1.23 per 100 credits). Free trial credits are available on signup. ByteDance's official Seedance API is expected in late February 2026; until then, third-party API providers offer access with tiers around $0.10–0.80 per minute (720p to 2K, with or without native audio and multi-shot).
Get started. Check the official Seedance site (seed.bytedance.com) and documentation for pricing, credits, and API or app access.