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Seedance 2.0 Mini API Is Now Available on Poyo.ai

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Seedance 2.0 Mini API Is Now Available on Poyo.ai

We're excited to announce that Seedance 2.0 Mini API is now live on Poyo.ai. ByteDance's cost-efficient Seedance 2.0 tier is built for fast, high-volume short video generation — text-to-video, image-to-video, and multimodal reference workflows — at 20% below the official baseline.

What Is Seedance 2.0 Mini

Seedance 2.0 Mini is the lower-cost member of ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 video family. It keeps the Seedance camera language and motion quality, but targets 480p and 720p short clips so you can iterate more, test more hooks, and spend production budget only after the direction is clear. Key capabilities include:

  • Text-to-video — Turn a compact prompt into a short cinematic clip
  • Image-to-video — Animate a first-frame, last-frame, or image reference while preserving composition and style
  • Reference-to-video — Guide motion, rhythm, and styling with image, video, and audio references in one request
  • Optional audio — Toggle generate_audio for synced sound, or leave it off for cheaper draft passes
  • Flexible output — 480p and 720p, 4 to 15 second durations, auto default aspect ratio plus 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 21:9, 4:3, and 3:4

Pricing

Seedance 2.0 Mini is billed per second of generated video, and Poyo prices are 20% lower than the official baseline.

SpecPoyo priceCredits/secOfficial comparison
480p, with video input$0.03/sec6$0.0375/sec
480p, no video input$0.05/sec10$0.0625/sec
720p, with video input$0.072/sec14.4$0.09/sec
720p, no video input$0.12/sec24$0.15/sec

Credits never expire, and there's no subscription requirement. For the highest resolution (1080p and 4K) or premium final renders, step up to Seedance 2 — both tiers accept the same text, image, video, and audio reference inputs.

API Usage

Submit a Generation

curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.poyo.ai/api/generate/submit \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
    "model": "seedance-2-mini",
    "input": {
      "prompt": "A premium black smartwatch on a wet reflective surface. The camera slowly orbits as water droplets slide across the glass. Cinematic studio lighting, luxury tech ad style, no text.",
      "resolution": "720p",
      "duration": 5,
      "aspect_ratio": "9:16",
      "generate_audio": false
    }
  }'

Response:

{
  "code": 200,
  "data": {
    "task_id": "seedance-mini-xxxxxxxx",
    "status": "not_started",
    "created_time": "2026-06-25T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Poll for Results

curl --request GET \
  --url https://api.poyo.ai/api/generate/status/seedance-mini-xxxxxxxx \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'

When the task is complete, status becomes "finished" and files[0].file_url contains the downloadable MP4 video URL. You can also pass a callback_url to receive the result via webhook instead of polling.

Image-to-Video

Use image_urls to set the first frame, then animate it with a prompt:

{
  "model": "seedance-2-mini",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "The subject slowly turns toward the camera with a soft smile. Warm afternoon light, shallow depth of field.",
    "image_urls": ["https://your-image-url.jpg"],
    "duration": 5
  }
}

Note: first/last frame inputs (image_urls) and reference inputs (reference_image_urls) should not be combined in the same request. Use one approach per generation.

Parameter Reference

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
modelstringYesseedance-2-mini
input.promptstringYesScene description
input.resolutionstringNo"480p" or "720p". Default: "720p".
input.durationnumberNoVideo length in seconds (4–15). Default: 5.
input.aspect_ratiostringNoauto default, plus 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 21:9, 4:3, 3:4.
input.image_urlsarrayNoFirst/last frame reference image(s) for image-to-video.
input.reference_image_urlsarrayNoReference images for character, style, and scene guidance.
input.reference_video_urlsarrayNoReference video(s) to guide motion and rhythm.
input.reference_audio_urlsarrayNoReference audio to guide timing and beats.
input.generate_audiobooleanNoGenerate synced audio. Default: false.
callback_urlstringNoWebhook URL to receive the result when generation completes.

Best Use Cases

  • Social video drafts — Generate many 5–15 second TikTok, Reels, and Shorts variants before choosing the best concept
  • Ad creative testing — Test hooks, product shots, and UGC-style scenes at low per-second cost
  • E-commerce product motion — Animate product images into rotating shots, lifestyle scenes, and packaging reveals
  • Storyboards and pre-vis — Turn shot lists into motion previews before committing to higher-resolution renders
  • High-volume API generation — Build video features where users can afford to iterate without burning credits

For a deeper walkthrough of prompts, workflows, and limitations, read the Seedance 2.0 Mini Guide 2026.

Getting Started

Step 1: Get Your API Key

Create a Poyo.ai account and generate your API key from the dashboard. No waitlist, no approval required — start generating in under 2 minutes.

Get API Key →

Step 2: Try the Playground

Test Seedance 2.0 Mini interactively in our web playground. Experiment with prompts, resolutions, aspect ratios, reference inputs, duration, and audio settings before integrating the API.

Try Seedance 2.0 Mini →

Step 3: Read the Docs

Full API documentation with request/response schemas, webhook setup, and code examples is available in our developer docs.

View API Docs →

Why Choose Poyo.ai

  • 20% below official Seedance pricing with no monthly commitment
  • Instant access — no waitlist, no enterprise approval
  • Pay-as-you-go — credits are billed per second of generated video
  • One model library — compare Seedance 2.0 Mini with Seedance 2, Kling, Sora, Veo, Wan, and more
  • Async API with polling and optional webhooks

Start generating with Seedance 2.0 Mini today. Get your API key or try the playground to see the model in action.

Browse more AI video models on Poyo.ai or explore our full model catalog.

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