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Seedream Models

Seedream Models

Seedream integrates image generation and image editing capabilities into a single, unified architecture.

Seedream integrates image generation and image editing capabilities into a single, unified architecture.

All models

15 models
bytedance/seedream-v5.0-pro/edit10% OFF
image-to-image$0.0450$0.0405

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-pro/edit

Seedream V5.0 Pro Edit by ByteDance edits and generates images from single-image or multi-reference inputs, supporting up to 10 reference images, aspect ratio selection, and 1K / 2K output tiers. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-pro10% OFF
text-to-image$0.0450$0.0405

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-pro

Seedream V5.0 Pro Text to Image by ByteDance generates high-quality images from text prompts, with aspect ratio selection, strong prompt following, and 1K / 2K output tiers for flexible image creation. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-pro/layer-decomposition
image-to-image$0.7500

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-pro/layer-decomposition

Seedream V5.0 Pro Layer Decomposition separates a single image into a base image and transparent layers, enabling flexible compositing, image editing, asset extraction, and layered design workflows. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v4.5/edit
image-to-image$0.0400

bytedance/seedream-v4.5/edit

Seedream 4.5 Edit preserves facial features, lighting, and color tone from reference images, delivering professional, high-fidelity edits up to 4K with strong prompt adherence. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v4.5/edit-sequential
image-to-image$0.0400

bytedance/seedream-v4.5/edit-sequential

Seedream 4.5 Edit Sequential performs multi-image editing while locking character and object identity across shots. It detects main subjects, preserves continuity, and applies controlled edits with up to 4K output. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite/edit
image-to-image$0.0350

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite/edit

Seedream 5.0 Lite Edit by is a state-of-the-art image editing model preserving facial features, lighting, and color tones from reference images. Features high-fidelity editing with professional quality, superior prompt adherence, and up to 4K resolution. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite/edit-sequential
image-to-image$0.0350

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite/edit-sequential

Seedream 5.0 Lite Edit Sequential performs multi-image editing while locking character and object identity across shots. It detects main subjects, preserves continuity, and applies controlled edits with up to 4K output. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v4.5
text-to-image$0.0400

bytedance/seedream-v4.5

Seedream 4.5 is a next-gen text-to-image model optimized for typography—crisper text rendering, stronger prompt adherence, and up to 4K output for posters and brand visuals. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v4/edit
image-to-image$0.0270

bytedance/seedream-v4/edit

Seedream V4 Edit is state-of-the-art image editing model that outperforms Nano Banana in fidelity and edit quality. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v4
text-to-image$0.0270

bytedance/seedream-v4

Seedream 4.0 by is a state-of-the-art image generation model delivering high-fidelity outputs and outperforming Nano Banana. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite
text-to-image$0.0350

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite

Seedream 5.0 Lite by is a state-of-the-art text-to-image model with enhanced typography, clear text rendering for posters and brand visuals, superior prompt adherence, and up to 4K resolution. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v4.5/sequential
text-to-image$0.0400

bytedance/seedream-v4.5/sequential

Seedream 4.5 Sequential generates multi-image sets with consistent characters and objects, unifying palette, lighting, and style across all outputs. Supports up to 4K results for campaigns, storyboards, and product lines. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v4/edit-sequential
image-to-image$0.0270

bytedance/seedream-v4/edit-sequential

Seedream 4.0: 4K image generation and editing with character and object consistency and sequential multi-image outputs. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite/sequential
text-to-image$0.0350

bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite/sequential

Seedream 5.0 Lite Sequential generates multi-image sets with consistent characters and objects, unifying palette, lighting, and style across all outputs. Supports up to 4K results for campaigns, storyboards, and product lines. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

bytedance/seedream-v4/sequential
text-to-image$0.0270

bytedance/seedream-v4/sequential

Seedream 4.0 by creates 4K images with editing, character/object consistency and sequential multi-image generation. Ready-to-use REST API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

Seedream Models

Seedream is ByteDance's advanced AI image generation and editing model suite, built for high-quality visual creation, professional image editing, sequential generation, and commercial creative workflows. The collection includes Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite, Seedream 4.5, Seedream 4, Seedream 3, and Seededit models, covering text-to-image generation, image editing, image-to-image transformation, sequential image creation, and multi-step visual refinement.

Seedream 5.0 Pro is the flagship model in the Seedream family, delivering stronger prompt adherence, sharper detail rendering, more stable compositions, and higher-quality visual output for demanding creative and production workflows. It is designed for brand key visuals, advertising creatives, e-commerce product images, posters, concept art, character visuals, fashion imagery, and premium marketing assets.

Fast Mode is now available for Seedream workflows, giving creators and developers a faster option for rapid iteration, preview generation, and high-volume creative production. Users can choose between premium quality and faster turnaround depending on their workflow needs.

Core Model Capabilities

Seedream 5.0 Pro Image Generation:

Create high-quality images from natural-language prompts with stronger visual detail, cleaner composition, improved realism, and production-ready output quality.

Seedream 5.0 Pro Image Editing:

Edit and transform existing images with precise natural-language instructions while preserving subject identity, lighting, structure, and visual consistency.

Fast Mode:

Use prompt-fast-optimized generation and editing workflows for faster previews, prompt testing, creative iteration, and scalable image production.

Text-to-Image Generation:

Generate photorealistic, illustrated, cinematic, or design-focused images from prompts for marketing, product visuals, posters, social media assets, and concept development.

Image Editing and Refinement:

Modify images through prompt-guided edits, including style adjustment, subject refinement, background changes, object-level edits, and creative retouching.

Sequential Image Workflows:

Create or edit images across sequential steps, helping maintain visual direction, character consistency, and creative continuity during multi-step production.

Standard, Lite, and Pro Options:

Use Seedream Lite for faster, more efficient generation; earlier Seedream versions for stable image workflows; and Seedream 5.0 Pro for premium-quality creative output.

Commercial Creative Workflows:

Support advertising, e-commerce, fashion, brand design, entertainment concept art, social media campaigns, poster design, and professional visual production.

Seedream Models on WaveSpeedAI give creators and developers fast access to ByteDance's image generation and editing models with scalable APIs, flexible pricing, Fast Mode support, and production-ready visual quality.

Seedream Models API — pricing & performance

Run any model in the Seedream Models collection through a single REST API. Pay per generation — no subscriptions, no minimums — with industry-leading latency on a 99.9% uptime infrastructure.

Why run Seedream Models on WaveSpeedAI

Transparent pricing

Per-call pricing for every Seedream Models model. The price is listed on each model page — no platform fees on top.

Optimized for low latency

Most Seedream Models image models complete in under 2 seconds. Video and 3D models run several times faster than self-hosted alternatives.

99.9% uptime

Multi-region failover and automatic retries keep your production traffic online — even during provider outages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Seedream Models API cost?+

Each model has its own per-call price listed on the model page. We bill per successful generation, with no subscription fees or minimums.

How fast are Seedream Models models on WaveSpeedAI?+

Image models in this collection typically complete in under 2 seconds. Video and 3D models depend on duration and resolution but are usually several times faster than self-hosted runs.

Can I try the API without a credit card?+

Eligible new accounts may receive $1 in promotional credits to try Seedream Models models without a credit card. Trial credits are not guaranteed for every signup; check your account balance before generating.

Are there rate limits?+

Standard accounts have generous concurrent-job limits. Enterprise plans offer custom RPM, higher concurrency, and dedicated capacity — contact sales for details.