Seedance 2.5
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's AI video generation model, notable for native audio and voice generation in a single pass. Within days of release it became the fastest-adopted video model of mid-2026: Hedra, Leonardo, Higgsfield, Pika, Runway and fal.ai all announced integrations between late July and early August 2026.
Key facts
| Developer | ByteDance |
| Category | video generation |
| Notable for | Adopted by at least 6 major platforms (Hedra, Leonardo, Higgsfield, Pika, Runway, fal.ai) within two weeks of release. |
| Available via | Hedra, fal.ai |
| Tracked announcements | 6 |
Announcement timeline
Seedance 2.5 launches on Hedra API and Create
Seedance 2.5 is now available on Hedra API and Create platform. Hedra has created prompt guides and integrated knowledge into the Hedra Agent to help users maximize the model's capabilities.
Seedance 2.5 now available in Leonardo with native audio
Seedance 2.5 brings native audio generation and extended reference support (up to 50 references) for consistent character and world creation across video frames. The model is now available in Leonardo's platform.
Seedream and Seedance models now available on fal enterprise platform
fal.ai is offering Dreamina's Seedance and Seedream models to select U.S. organizations through its enterprise platform with U.S.-based hosting.
Seedance 2.5 launches with native voice generation
Higgsfield releases Seedance 2.5, touted as the most realistic and production-ready video model with improved shadows, acting performances, physics, and native voice generation. New users get 7 days of unlimited zero-cost access.
Seedance 2.5 coming to Pika
Pika announced that Seedance 2.5, a video generation model, will be arriving soon on their platform.
Seedance 2.5 coming soon to Runway
Runway announces that Seedance 2.5, an upcoming model update, will be available on their platform soon.
FAQ
What is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's AI video generation model, notable for native audio and voice generation in a single pass. Within days of release it became the fastest-adopted video model of mid-2026: Hedra, Leonardo, Higgsfield, Pika, Runway and fal.ai all announced integrations between late July and early August 2026.
Who makes Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is developed by ByteDance. This page tracks its official announcements as they happen.
Where is Seedance 2.5 available?
Based on official announcements tracked here, it is available via: Hedra, fal.ai.
What is the latest Seedance 2.5 news?
Seedance 2.5 launches on Hedra API and Create (August 7, 2026). Seedance 2.5 is now available on Hedra API and Create platform. Hedra has created prompt guides and integrated knowledge into the Hedra Agent to help users maximize the model's capabilities.