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bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite

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.

Input
width
height
1728 × 2304 px
Range: 1440 - 4096
If enabled, the output will be encoded into a BASE64 string instead of a URL. This property is only available through the API.
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.

Idle

Street style photography, a stylish young woman in an oversized blazer and vintage sunglasses, urban backdrop, golden hour, shot on Leica

Your request will cost $0.035 per run.

For $1 you can run this model approximately 28 times.

One more thing:

ExamplesView all

Street style photography, a stylish young woman in an oversized blazer and vintage sunglasses, urban backdrop, golden hour, shot on Leica
Close-up portrait of an elderly man with deep wrinkles and kind eyes, silver beard, warm directional lighting, shallow depth of field, photorealistic
A young woman with freckles and auburn hair, soft golden hour backlight, wind gently blowing her hair, natural makeup, editorial photography style
Dramatic low-key portrait of a woman with sharp cheekbones, half face in shadow, single light source from the side, black background, fine art photography
High fashion editorial shot, a model in a flowing crimson silk gown standing in a vast desert, wind catching the fabric, dramatic sky, Vogue style

README

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?

  • Lightweight & fast Optimized for speed while maintaining high visual quality.

  • Flexible aspect ratios Multiple presets including 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, and 2:3.

  • High resolution support Custom width and height from 1440 to 4096 pixels.

  • Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your descriptions for better results.

  • Affordable pricing Just $0.04 per image for professional-quality output.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
promptYesText description of the desired image
sizeNoAspect ratio preset: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3
widthNoCustom width in pixels (range: 1440–4096)
heightNoCustom height in pixels (range: 1440–4096)

How to Use

  1. Write your prompt — describe the image in detail, including style, lighting, and composition.
  2. Choose aspect ratio — select a preset or customize width/height.
  3. Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to automatically refine your description.
  4. Run — submit and download your generated image.

Pricing

OutputCost
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.

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