Explore without credits
Browse the gallery's in-house motion studies and read how the generator works. The sample clips illustrate camera ideas; they are not verified Seedance 2.5 outputs.
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Seedance 2.5 Free
You can explore examples without spending credits. Generating a new Seedance 2.5 video uses the credits shown in the workspace. Here is the exact cost for common five-second settings and what your balance can cover.
Generation uses credits
A new clip, including a 480p draft, has a credit cost. If your available balance is zero, you cannot submit a generation. The workspace calculates the charge before you create it.
No fixed sign-up credit allowance is guaranteed. Check the balance on your account before choosing a setting.
Five-second Seedance 2.5 credit examples
One text-to-video result, five seconds long, with no reference video or audio. The 480p setting can be used for a draft; changing duration, reference media, or batch size changes the quote.
| Resolution | Credits per clip | With a 60-credit pack |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | 10 | 6 |
| 720p | 20 | 3 |
| 1080p | 45 | 1 |
The one-time Plus pack is listed at $9.90 for 60 credits. If spent only on five-second 480p drafts, it covers up to 6 drafts. A zero-credit balance covers zero generations.
One five-second 480p draft uses 10 credits. Requesting a separate 720p final uses 20 more; both requests total 30 credits.
Reference video adds its duration to the calculation. Reference video or audio doubles the calculated cost once. Use the live quote in the generator for your exact inputs.
Check your cost before generating
1. Explore examples
Look at the gallery and decide whether to begin with a text prompt, an image, or reference media. The examples are illustrative motion studies.
2. Check your balance
Sign in and compare your actual available credits with the amount beside the Create button. A new account is not promised a credit grant.
3. Choose a setting
Try a short 480p draft when you have credits, then decide whether the separate final render is worth its additional cost.
Free access FAQ
Does sign-up include free credits?
There is no guaranteed sign-up grant. Check your balance after signing in. If it is zero, you need credits before submitting a new generation.
Is a 480p draft free?
No. A five-second 480p Seedance 2.5 draft uses 10 credits with no video or audio references. A separate five-second 720p final uses another 20 credits.
What happens to credits if generation fails?
A confirmed failed generation returns its charged credits. Check a still-processing result before starting another generation.