Bytedance Seedream V5.0 Lite
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Try it on WavespeedAI!Seedream 5.0 Lite by ByteDance 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.
Features
Seedream V5.0 Lite Text-to-Image
Seedream V5.0 Lite is ByteDance’s lightweight text-to-image model, generating high-quality images from text descriptions with fast inference speed. With flexible aspect ratios and custom resolution support up to 4K, it delivers stunning visuals at an affordable price.
Why Choose This?
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Lightweight & fast Optimized for speed while maintaining high visual quality.
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Flexible aspect ratios Multiple presets including 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, and 2:3.
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High resolution support Custom width and height from 1440 to 4096 pixels.
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Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your descriptions for better results.
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Affordable pricing Just $0.04 per image for professional-quality output.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the desired image |
| size | No | Aspect ratio preset: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3 |
| width | No | Custom width in pixels (range: 1440–4096) |
| height | No | Custom height in pixels (range: 1440–4096) |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the image in detail, including style, lighting, and composition.
- Choose aspect ratio — select a preset or customize width/height.
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to automatically refine your description.
- Run — submit and download your generated image.
Pricing
| Output | Cost |
|---|---|
| Per image | $0.035 |
Best Use Cases
- Social Media Content — Create eye-catching visuals for Instagram, TikTok, and more.
- Photography Style — Generate photorealistic images with camera and lighting references.
- Marketing & Ads — Produce professional images for campaigns and promotions.
- Concept Art — Visualize ideas and creative concepts quickly.
- Personal Projects — Bring your creative visions to life affordably.
Pro Tips
- Be specific in your prompts — include camera settings, lighting, and style references for best results.
- Use cinematic language like “shot on Leica, golden hour, urban backdrop” for photorealistic output.
- Try the Prompt Enhancer to automatically improve your descriptions.
- Match aspect ratio to your target platform: 9:16 for Stories/Reels, 16:9 for banners, 1:1 for feeds.
- Lite version is great for quick iterations and high-volume generation.
Notes
- Prompt is the only required field.
- Resolution range: 1440–4096 pixels for both width and height.
- Ensure your prompts comply with content guidelines.
Related Models
- Seedream V5.0 Lite Edit — Edit images with text instructions.
- Seedream V4 Text-to-Image — Previous generation model.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
# Submit the task
curl --location --request POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"size": "2048*2048",
"enable_base64_output": false,
"enable_sync_mode": false
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
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 | 1440 ~ 4096 per dimension | Specify the width and height pixel values of the generated image.Total pixel value range: [2560*1440, 4096*4096] |
| enable_base64_output | boolean | No | false | - | If enabled, the output will be encoded into a BASE64 string instead of a URL. This property is only available through the API. |
| enable_sync_mode | boolean | No | false | - | If set to true, the function will wait for the result to be generated and uploaded before returning the response. It allows you to get the result directly in the response. This property is only available through the API. |
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 | Array of URLs to the generated content (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.has_nsfw_contents | array | Array of boolean values indicating NSFW detection for each output |
| 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, the ID of the prediction to get |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | string | Array of URLs to the generated content (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 |