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Character Motion
Watch how the character moves through the scene. Compare the order of actions, body position, hand movements, and facial expression. In 1080p, look more closely at hair, clothing, and skin texture.
480p draft → native 1080p final
Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode Online
Test your shot at 480p before you render the final video in 1080p. Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode helps you review the scene, motion, camera work, and timing at a lower cost. When the draft looks right, turn it into a 1080p video on SeeGen AI.
DRAFT MODE
What Is Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode?
Released on September 22, 2026, Draft Mode lets you test a shot at 480p, then generate a native 1080p final from the draft you choose. It is useful when you need several tries to get a shot right.
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Explore
Generate and review one or more 480p drafts.
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Choose
Pick the draft with the best motion, framing, and timing.
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Create
Generate a native 1080p final from that draft.
Both routes charge for the 480p and 1080p generations. Draft Mode saves money mainly when you test several drafts but render only one final.
COST COMPARISON
How Much Can Draft Mode Save?
The more takes you need, the more Draft Mode can save. In this 5-second video example, four attempts cost $11.37 when each video is generated at 1080p. Generating four 480p drafts and one 1080p final costs $4.90, a 57% saving.
57% less in this example
How savings are calculated
1 − (cost of all 480p drafts + one 1080p final) ÷ cost of all attempts at 1080p
Drafts are paid generations. This example assumes no input video. Actual costs and savings depend on your settings, pricing, and the number of attempts.
Example source: BytePlusDRAFT VS FINAL
Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode Examples: 480p vs 1080p
Review a 480p draft before committing to a 1080p final. The final should stay close to the selected draft, though it may not match every frame.
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Camera Movement
Focus on the framing and the path of the camera. Does the subject stay in view at the right moments? Compare the pace of the shot, then check background detail and lighting in the final.
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Product Details
A draft can show whether a product appears at the right time and from the right angle. Inspect the 1080p final for smaller details such as packaging, labels, reflections, and texture.
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Dialogue and Timing
Listen to when the character speaks and how the sound fits the action. Compare the timing of speech, gestures, and camera changes, and check for changes in voice or background sound.
HOW TO USE
How to Use Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode on SeeGen AI
Choose Draft Mode
Open SeeGen AI and select Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode. Enter your prompt and add any supported reference materials.
Generate and Review a 480p Draft
Generate a 480p preview. Check the action, framing, camera movement, and timing. If the shot is not right, adjust your input and try another draft.
Generate the 1080p Final
Choose the draft you like and click Generate Final. SeeGen AI uses that draft to create a native 1080p video.
Using the API? Visit the SeeGen AI API docs.
COMMUNITY BUZZ
Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode's Community Discussions
Explore reviews, video examples, and hands-on demos across YouTube and X. See the prompts people try, the results they share, and the limits they run into.
YouTube Reviews and Tutorials
Introducing Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode
BytePlus
Explore ideas with 480p drafts, then generate the chosen shot in native 1080p.
Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode: 480p Draft, 1080p Final
SeeGen AI
See how to preview a video before turning the selected draft into a final.
Try More Shots with Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode
BytePlus
Try several shots at 480p before selecting one for a final render.
X Examples and First Impressions
@SeeGen_Official
A look at testing ideas and refining videos before the final render.
@BytePlusGlobal
BytePlus introduces the 480p draft and native 1080p final workflow.
@aziz4ai
A first impression of checking whether a scene works at 480p.
@JSFILMZ0412
A side-by-side experiment with Preview Mode and regular 480p.
FAQ
FAQs about Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode
When should you use Draft Mode?+
Use it when a shot may take several tries to get right. Test the framing, action, camera movement, and timing at 480p before choosing one draft for a 1080p final. It also helps when a team or client needs to review the shot first.
When might Draft Mode not be the best fit?+
If a simple shot works on the first try, making both a draft and a final may cost more than generating at 1080p once. If you only need a 720p video, compare the cost of generating it directly.
How is Draft Mode different from upscaling a low-resolution video?+
Upscaling enlarges a video you already made. Draft Mode generates a new video at native 1080p from the selected draft's settings. The shot should stay close to the draft, but fine details can change.
Is Draft Mode a tier-priced feature?+
No. Draft Mode is a two-step workflow, not a subscription tier or a fixed discount. Each 480p draft and the 1080p final has its own generation cost. Check the credits shown on SeeGen AI before generating.
Can I create a 720p or 4K final from a draft?+
The Draft Mode final on SeeGen AI is currently 1080p. You can generate a 720p video directly with regular Seedance 2.5, but it is not the final-render step for a draft.
Will the 1080p final match my draft exactly?+
No. The final reuses the draft's prompt, references, and settings to keep the structure and motion close. Details such as textures, small text, or background people may change.
Can I change the prompt after choosing a draft?+
The final uses the prompt and reference materials linked to that draft. To change them, create a new draft first.
How do I use Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode with the API?+
Create a 480p draft with inputs.draft: true. When it is complete, submit a final request with its SeeGen orderId as inputs.draftSourceOrderId. See the SeeGen AI API docs for the full guide.
START CREATING
Create Your Next Video with Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode
Try your idea at 480p. Review the action, camera movement, and timing. When a draft looks right, generate its 1080p final on SeeGen AI.