Seedream V5.0 Lite Edit

Seedream V5.0 Lite Edit is lightweight image editing model, enabling creative transformations and style transfers using reference images and text prompts. Upload reference images and describe the desired edit — the model generates stunning results while preserving identity and key features.

Why Choose This?

Multi-image reference Use multiple reference images for complex edits and compositions.
Natural language editing Describe your edit in plain text — reference images by Figure number for precise control.
Style transfer Transform subjects into different aesthetics like cyberpunk, anime, fantasy, and more.
Lightweight & fast Lite version optimized for speed while maintaining quality.
Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your edit descriptions.
Flexible sizing Specify custom output size, or leave blank to match the reference image.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
prompt	Yes	Text description of the desired edit (use "Figure 1", "Figure 2" to reference images)
images	Yes	Reference images for the edit (click "+ Add Item" to add more)
size	No	Output size; if empty, matches the reference image's aspect ratio

How to Use

Upload reference images — add images containing subjects or elements for your edit.
Write your prompt — describe the transformation, using "Figure 1", "Figure 2" to reference specific images.
Set size (optional) — specify output dimensions, or leave blank for default.
Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to automatically refine your description.
Run — submit and download your edited image.

Pricing

Output	Cost
Per image	$0.035

Best Use Cases

Style Transfer — Transform portraits into cyberpunk, anime, fantasy, or artistic styles.
Character Reimagining — Place subjects in new environments or scenarios.
Creative Compositing — Combine elements from multiple references.
Concept Art — Generate stylized versions of existing images.
Social Media Content — Create eye-catching edits for posts and profiles.

Pro Tips

Use "Figure 1", "Figure 2", etc. in your prompt to reference images in upload order.
Be specific about the style you want — include lighting, aesthetic, and mood details.
Clear, front-facing portraits produce the best identity preservation.
Try the Prompt Enhancer for more detailed and effective descriptions.
Lite version is great for quick iterations before using the full model.

Notes

Both prompt and images are required fields.
Ensure uploaded image URLs are publicly accessible.
Output size defaults to reference image's aspect ratio if not specified.

Related Models

Seedream V5.0 Lite Text-to-Image — Generate images from text prompts.
Seedream V4 Text-to-Image — Previous generation text-to-image.

Seedream v5.0 Lite Edit API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite/edit 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 Edit below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite/edit" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "output_format": "jpeg",
    "enable_sync_mode": false,
    "enable_base64_output": 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/edit", {
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "output_format": "jpeg",
        "enable_sync_mode": false,
        "enable_base64_output": false
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "bytedance/seedream-v5.0-lite/edit",
    {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "output_format": "jpeg",
    "enable_sync_mode": false,
    "enable_base64_output": false
}
)

print(output["outputs"][0])  # → URL of the generated output

Seedream v5.0 Lite Edit API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Seedream v5.0 Lite Edit API?

Seedream v5.0 Lite Edit is a ByteDance model for image editing, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. 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. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Seedream v5.0 Lite Edit 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-edit.

How much does Seedream v5.0 Lite Edit cost per run?

Seedream v5.0 Lite Edit 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 Edit accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `images`, `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-edit.

How do I get started with the Seedream v5.0 Lite Edit 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 Edit 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.

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