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.
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$0.035za uruchomienie·~28 / $1
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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
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Seedream V5.0 Lite Text-to-Image
Seedream V5.0 Lite is 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 8192 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: 1440–8192) |
| height | No | Custom height in pixels (range: 1440–8192) |
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: 1440–8192 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.
Seedream v5.0 Lite API — Quick start
Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Seedream v5.0 Lite below.
HTTP example
# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"size": "2048*2048",
"output_format": "jpeg",
"enable_base64_output": false,
"enable_sync_mode": false
}'
# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"
# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].Node.js example
// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');
const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env
const result = await client.run("bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite", {
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"size": "2048*2048",
"output_format": "jpeg",
"enable_base64_output": false,
"enable_sync_mode": false
});
console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated outputPython example
# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed
output = wavespeed.run(
"bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite",
{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"size": "2048*2048",
"output_format": "jpeg",
"enable_base64_output": false,
"enable_sync_mode": false
}
)
print(output["outputs"][0]) # → URL of the generated outputSeedream v5.0 Lite API — Frequently asked questions
What is the Seedream v5.0 Lite API?
Seedream v5.0 Lite is a ByteDance model for image generation, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. 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. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.
How do I call the Seedream v5.0 Lite API?
POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/bytedance/bytedance-seedream-v5.0-lite.
How much does Seedream v5.0 Lite cost per run?
Seedream v5.0 Lite starts at $0.035 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.
What inputs does Seedream v5.0 Lite accept?
Key inputs: `prompt`, `size`, `enable_base64_output`, `enable_sync_mode`, `output_format`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/bytedance/bytedance-seedream-v5.0-lite.
How do I get started with the Seedream v5.0 Lite API?
Sign up for a free WaveSpeedAI account to claim starter credits, copy your API key from /accesskey, then call the endpoint shown in the API tab of the playground. The playground also auto-generates a code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for the parameters you've set.
Can I use Seedream v5.0 Lite outputs commercially?
Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (ByteDance). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.