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Seedance Release Date & Where to Access
Seedance 2.0 is out now; Seedance 2.5 lands via Volcano Engine in early July 2026. The Seedance release timeline and where to access each version.
What is Seedance 2.5?
ByteDance's next video model brings native 4K, 30-second single-pass clips, and 50 reference inputs. Here's what's new versus Seedance 2.0 — and how to start now.
Seedance 2.5 pricing: is it free?
Is Seedance 2.5 free? Pricing isn't announced yet. Here's how Seedance costs work on PonPon — subscription plans, credits, and the cheaper Fast tier.
Seedance 2.5 prompt guide
How to write Seedance prompts that work, with copy-paste examples. The structure — subject, camera, lighting, style — carries straight over to Seedance 2.5.
Seedance 2.5 API: access and how to use it
Will Seedance 2.5 have an API? Yes, via ByteDance's Volcano Engine at launch. Here's what's known — and how to use Seedance today without writing code.
Seedance 2.5 vs Veo 3, Sora 2 & Kling 3.0
Seedance 2.5 vs Veo 3.1, Sora 2, and Kling 3.0 — how ByteDance's 4K model compares, and which to use for cinematic, social, or reference-heavy work.
How to Make an AI Action Figure
The AI action figure trend turns a selfie into a blister-pack collectible with accessories and a branded label. Here is the full workflow, a reusable prompt, and how to animate the result.
What Is Grok Imagine Video 1.5?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is generally available on the xAI API as of June 16, 2026. Here is what the update adds and how it compares to models you can use today.
How to Do the AI Polaroid Trend
The AI Polaroid trend turns any photo into a candid instant print, complete with white border, flash blur, grain, and a date stamp. Here is the full recipe and the prompt that makes it work.
AI models
View allKling 3.0
Turn a single prompt into broadcast-ready footage with synced dialogue, realistic motion, and multi-shot storytelling. No queue, no paywall to try.
Sora 2
Physically accurate world simulation, native audio, and photoreal detail. Sora 2 turns prompts into scenes that feel filmed, not rendered.
Veo 3.1
Native audio, accurate camera language, and prompt adherence you can direct. Veo 3.1 is the most controllable video model available today.
Seedance 2.0
ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 hits the sweet spot between speed and quality. Expressive motion and reliable character identity at a fraction of the render time.
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance unveiled Seedance 2.5 at Volcano Engine 2026: native 4K, single-pass 30-second clips, and up to 50 reference inputs. Here's what's new versus Seedance 2.0 — and how to start generating Seedance video on PonPon right now.
Nano Banana Pro
The model behind the viral edit trend. Nano Banana Pro nails character consistency, precise object edits, and instruction following that every other image model gets wrong.
Sora 2 Pro
Everything that made Sora 2 the reference for photoreal AI video, now with longer clips, higher output resolution, and priority generation slots.
Veo 3.1 Fast
The full Veo 3.1 look — cinematic camera control, native audio, sharp motion — on a faster render pass. Built for iteration and daily creative output.
Kling O3
Kling O3 is Kuaishou's editing-first model. Restyle, change wardrobe, swap backgrounds, or direct motion — without re-shooting a single frame.
AI tools
View allAI Video Generator
Turn text prompts or images into cinematic video with the world's best AI models — all in one place.
AI Image Generator
Create stunning images from text prompts with the most precise AI image models available. Edit, remix, and iterate — all in one place.
Image to Video AI Generator
Upload any photo and turn it into a cinematic video. AI preserves your composition while adding realistic motion, physics, and audio.
Text to Video AI
Type a prompt, get a video. Cinematic quality from the best AI models in the world — Sora 2, Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, and Seedance 2.0.
PonPon Muse
Upload your photo, choose a style, and Muse generates stunning fashion portraits that preserve your identity. From Y2K street to cinematic couple shots — all in seconds.
AI Agent
Describe what you want in plain language. The AI Agent analyzes your intent, picks the best models, and generates images and videos together — all from a single prompt on Canvas.
Image to Image AI Generator
Upload any photo and describe what you want to change. AI executes precise edits — swap backgrounds, transfer styles, modify outfits — while preserving your identity and composition.
Free AI Face Swap Online
Upload a photo or video, choose a reference face, and get a seamless AI face swap in seconds. Free daily credits, no watermark, no sign-up required.
Remove Background from Video
Remove video backgrounds in seconds with AI-powered frame-by-frame detection. Export transparent, green screen, white, or black backgrounds — no editing skills required.