Bytedance Seedream V4
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Try it on WaveSpeedAI!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.
Features
A text-to-image model optimized for multi-panel/tiled posters, concept designs with copy, series KV, and social media assets. It excels at grid-based layouts, whitespace planning, and type readability.
Model Highlights
- Layout-aware: Grids (2×2, triptych, comics), keeps whitespace/safe areas for title/subtitle/CTA.
- Consistent series: Unified palette, lighting, and camera across panels/KV.
- High fidelity: Strong identity/detail retention; clean edges, fewer artifacts.
- High-res: 2K default; custom ratios; up to 8192×8192.
Price
Only $0.027 for one run!!!
Copy-ready Templates
2×2 Grid Poster
2×2 grid poster, clean margins for typography; title top-center: “{TITLE}”; subtitle: “{SUBTITLE}”. Panel 1: {SCENE_A}; Panel 2: {SCENE_B}; Panel 3: {SCENE_C}; Panel 4: {SCENE_D}. Consistent color grading, cinematic lighting, brand color {BRAND_COLOR}, high-legibility background, minimal clutter.
Triptych (Horizontal)
Horizontal triptych, left-to-right narrative: {SCENE_A} → {SCENE_B} → {SCENE_C}. Unified palette {BRAND_COLOR}, soft vignette, clear gutters, strong typographic hierarchy, reserved space for CTA: “{CTA}”.
Comic (4-Panel Strip)
4-panel comic layout with speech-bubble placeholders. Panel 1: {SCENE_A}; Panel 2: {SCENE_B}; Panel 3: {SCENE_C}; Panel 4: {SCENE_D}. Bold line art, flat shading, clear gutters, high readability.
Minimalist Poster
Minimalist poster; large centered title: “{TITLE}”; small subtitle below: “{SUBTITLE}”. Single focal object: {OBJECT}. Monochrome + accent {BRAND_COLOR}. High-legibility background; strict grid; generous whitespace.
How to Use
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Enter your prompt: Describe the subject, layout, text placement (title/subtitle/CTA), and style.
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Set size: Choose width/height. Maximum: 8192×8192.
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Run: Click Run to generate. If needed, tweak the prompt or size and run again.
Recommended Resolutions
| Aspect Ratio | Exact (W×H) | Exact Pixels | Rounded (W×H, ÷64) | Rounded Pixels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 1448 × 1448 | 2,096,704 | 1408 × 1408 | 1,982,464 |
| 3:2 | 1773 × 1182 | 2,095,686 | 1728 × 1152 | 1,990,656 |
| 4:3 | 1672 × 1254 | 2,096,688 | 1664 × 1216 | 2,023,424 |
| 16:9 | 1936 × 1089 | 2,108,304 | 1920 × 1088 | 2,088,960 |
| 21:9 | 2212 × 948 | 2,096,976 | 2176 × 960 | 2,088,960 |
| 1:1 | 1024 × 1024 | 1,048,576 | 1024 × 1024 | 1,048,576 |
| 3:2 | 1254 × 836 | 1,048,344 | 1216 × 832 | 1,011,712 |
| 4:3 | 1182 × 887 | 1,048,434 | 1152 × 896 | 1,032,192 |
| 16:9 | 1365 × 768 | 1,048,320 | 1344 × 768 | 1,032,192 |
| 21:9 | 1564 × 670 | 1,047,880 | 1536 × 640 | 983,040 |
| 1:1 | 323 × 323 | 104,329 | 320 × 320 | 102,400 |
| 3:2 | 397 × 264 | 104,808 | 384 × 256 | 98,304 |
| 4:3 | 374 × 280 | 104,720 | 448 × 320 | 143,360 |
| 16:9 | 432 × 243 | 104,976 | 448 × 256 | 114,688 |
| 21:9 | 495 × 212 | 104,940 | 576 × 256 | 147,456 |
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
set -euo pipefail
export WAVESPEED_API_KEY="your-api-key"
REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
"prompt": "A cinematic ocean wave at sunrise, highly detailed",
"size": "2048*2048"
}
JSON
)
# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
-X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedream-v4" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "${REQUEST_BODY}")
TASK=$(printf '%s' "${SUBMIT_RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.id // empty')
if [ -z "${PREDICTION_ID}" ]; then
printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id
' >&2
exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.urls.get // empty')
if [ -z "${RESULT_URL}" ]; then RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${PREDICTION_ID}/result"; fi
# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while true; do
RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
"${RESULT_URL}" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}")
RESULT=$(printf '%s' "${RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
STATUS=$(printf '%s' "${RESULT}" | jq -r '.status // empty')
case "${STATUS}" in
completed) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
failed|cancelled|timeout) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
created|processing) sleep 2 ;;
*) printf 'Unexpected status: %s
' "${STATUS}" >&2; exit 1 ;;
esac
doneParameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | Yes | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| size | string | No | 2048*2048 | 512 ~ 8192 | The size of the generated media, supporting up to 4K resolution for images. If you need to match the size of an existing image, you must explicitly specify the dimensions, as automatic resizing to match the image is not supported. |
| enable_base64_output | boolean | No | false | - | If set to `true`, the prediction's `output` strings are returned as **naked base64** (no `data:<mime>;base64,` prefix). When `false` (default), outputs are returned as URLs pointing to our CDN. |
| enable_sync_mode | boolean | No | false | - | If set to `true`, the request attempts to wait for the generated result and return outputs in the same response. If the result is not ready within the sync wait window, the API can return a timeout body while the task continues processing. This option is only available via the API and is supported only by some models. |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Output values, usually URL strings; some models return text strings or structured result objects (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array<string | object> | Array of generated outputs (empty when status is not completed). Items are usually URL strings, but may be text strings or structured result objects, depending on the model. |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to poll for the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |