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How to Use Seedance 2.0: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners (2026)

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How to Use Seedance 2.0: Complete Beginner’s Tutorial

How to use Seedance is one of the most common questions from new users. This Seedance 2.0 tutorial walks you through getting access, creating your first text-to-video and image-to-video clips, and using settings so you get the best from Seedance 2.0. Whether you’re on the free tier or Pro, you’ll learn the basics and a few pro tips that work with Seedance 2.0 in 2026.

📅 Last Updated: February 2026 (current Seedance 2.0 interface and options)

What you’ll learnDetails
Getting accessWaitlist, Dreamina, or official Seedance 2.0 signup
Text to videoPrompts and settings for Seedance 2.0
Image to videoUsing stills with Seedance 2.0
Pro tipsBetter results with Seedance 2.0

Step 1: Get Access to Seedance 2.0

  1. Go to the official Seedance or ByteDance Dreamina / Seedance 2.0 product page.
  2. Sign up or join the Seedance 2.0 waitlist for early access.
  3. Verify your account if required. Once approved, you can use the Seedance 2.0 web app or API (Pro/Enterprise).
  4. If you’re using how to use Seedance via API, see our Seedance API Guide for keys and endpoints.

💡 Pro Tip: From experience, joining the Seedance 2.0 waitlist early often gets you access sooner. Check Reddit and community forums for current invite or rollout status.

Step 2: Create Your First Text-to-Video with Seedance 2.0

  1. Open the tool: Log in to the Seedance 2.0 interface (or your API client).
  2. Choose “Text to Video” (or equivalent).
  3. Enter your prompt: Be specific. Example: “A golden retriever running through autumn leaves, slow motion, shallow depth of field, golden hour lighting.”
    For more ideas, see our Seedance Prompt Guide.
  4. Set options (if available): Duration (e.g. 4–8 s), aspect ratio (16:9, 9:16), quality.
  5. Generate: Click Create / Submit. Seedance 2.0 will queue the job and show the result when ready.
  6. Refine: If the clip isn’t right, adjust the prompt (add “cinematic,” “4K,” or style words) and try again.

This is the core of how to use Seedance for text-to-video. Seedance 2.0 responds well to clear, concrete descriptions rather than vague ones.

Step 3: Use Image-to-Video in Seedance 2.0

  1. Select “Image to Video” in the Seedance 2.0 UI.
  2. Upload your image: PNG or JPG, good resolution. Seedance 2.0 will preserve composition and style.
  3. Add a prompt (optional but recommended): Describe the motion you want, e.g. “Camera slowly zooms in; leaves gently moving.”
  4. Choose duration and settings as in Step 2.
  5. Generate and review. For deeper seedance image to video techniques, read Seedance Image to Video Tutorial.

Step 4: Adjust Settings for Better Seedance 2.0 Output

  • Aspect ratio: 16:9 for landscape, 9:16 for stories/reels.
  • Duration: Start with 4–6 seconds; Seedance 2.0 can support longer on higher tiers.
  • Quality: Use the highest your plan allows (720p free, 1080p Pro) for final exports.
  • Style keywords: Add “cinematic,” “film grain,” “soft lighting” to steer Seedance 2.0 toward a film look.

How to Use Seedance 2.0 with the API

If you have Seedance API access (Pro/Enterprise):

  1. Get your API key from the Seedance 2.0 dashboard.
  2. Use the REST endpoints for text-to-video and image-to-video (see Seedance API Guide).
  3. Send prompts (and image URLs for image-to-video); poll or use webhooks for completion.
  4. Optionally integrate Seedance 2.0 into ComfyUI—see Seedance ComfyUI Integration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I get access to Seedance 2.0?

Sign up on the official Seedance or ByteDance Dreamina site, or join the Seedance 2.0 waitlist. Access can be invite-based early on; check the site and community for current status.

Q: Is there a Seedance 2.0 tutorial or PDF?

This article is a full Seedance 2.0 tutorial in text form. Official seedance 2.0 tutorial pdf or video may be available on ByteDance channels—search for “Seedance 2.0 tutorial” or “how to use Seedance” for the latest.

Q: How to use Seedance for image to video?

In Seedance 2.0, choose Image to Video, upload your image, add an optional motion prompt, set duration and aspect ratio, then generate. For advanced seedance image to video tips, see our dedicated tutorial.

Q: Can I use Seedance 2.0 for free?

Yes. Seedance 2.0 has a free tier with limited generations per day. See Is Seedance Free? for details.

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Final Thoughts

How to use Seedance boils down to: get access, write clear prompts for Seedance 2.0, use image-to-video when you have a strong still, and tweak settings to match your goal. This Seedance 2.0 tutorial should be enough to get you started; use the linked guides for prompts, API, and ComfyUI. For pricing and free tier limits, see Is Seedance Free?.


This tutorial was last updated in February 2026. For the latest Seedance 2.0 UI and options, check official ByteDance/Seedance sources.

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