Seedream 5.0 AI Image Generator
Generate images from a prompt or edit your own pictures with ByteDance's Seedream 5.0, in Pro, Lite and Flash versions.
- Quality
- 1K–2K
- Aspect ratio
- 8
- Reference images
- Up to 14
- Input modes
- Text · Reference
Premium product photo of a bottle of orange skincare serum on a pedestal, soft peach background, studio lighting, minimal luxury ad
Seedream 5.0 Flash
A fresh burger with melting cheese and crispy lettuce on a wooden board, steam rising, dark moody food photography
Seedream 5.0 Flash
Fashion editorial photo of a model wearing a cream knit sweater and denim jacket, urban street at golden hour, shallow depth of field
Seedream 5.0 Flash
A cozy reading nook by a rainy window, warm lamp light, watercolor style
Seedream 5.0 Flash
Keep the model, pose and outfit unchanged, place her on a sunny Mediterranean seaside street with white walls and blue doors, natural daylight, fashion editorial photo
Seedream 5.0 Flash
Turn this watercolor illustration into a photorealistic interior photo, same armchair, lamp, books and rainy window, warm cozy evening light
Seedream 5.0 Flash
What is Seedream 5.0?
Seedream 5.0 is ByteDance's latest image generation model. It creates images from text and can edit existing pictures using one or more reference images, keeping products, faces and styles consistent.
Dola AI Video offers three versions: Seedream 5.0 Pro for the best quality and the highest resolution option, Seedream 5.0 Lite for fast and affordable images, and Seedream 5.0 Flash, the cheapest choice for drafts and quick ideas.
A Seedream image is also a great starting point for video: create a still here, then animate it with Seedance on the image to video page.
What Seedream 5.0 does well
Detailed, realistic images
Natural lighting, accurate materials and fine detail for product, portrait and scene shots.
Editing with references
Upload reference images to change a background, restyle a scene or put a product in a new setting.
Three price points
Pro, Lite and Flash let you balance quality and cost for each job.
Many aspect ratios
From square posts to vertical stories and wide banners.
Clean downloads
No watermark, and every image is stored permanently in My Creations.
Specs and credits
Credits depend on the options you pick. The exact amount is shown on the button before you generate.
| Model | Input modes | Quality | Aspect ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedream 5.0 Pro | Text · Reference | 1K · 7 credits per image2K · 14 credits per image | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 |
| Seedream 5.0 Lite | Text · Reference | 2K · 6 credits per image | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 |
| Seedream 5.0 Flash | Text · Reference | 1K · 4 credits per image1.5K · 4 credits per image2K · 4 credits per image | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 |
Seedream 5.0 Pro
- Input modes
- Text · Reference
- Quality
- 1K · 7 credits per image2K · 14 credits per image
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9
Seedream 5.0 Lite
- Input modes
- Text · Reference
- Quality
- 2K · 6 credits per image
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9
Seedream 5.0 Flash
- Input modes
- Text · Reference
- Quality
- 1K · 4 credits per image1.5K · 4 credits per image2K · 4 credits per image
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9
Seedance and Seedream are AI models developed by ByteDance. Dola AI Video is an independent platform that gives you access to them and is not affiliated with ByteDance.
How to use Seedream 5.0
- 1
Choose Pro, Lite or Flash
Seedream 5.0 Pro is selected above. Switch to Lite or Flash in the model grid to use fewer credits.
- 2
Write a prompt or add references
Describe the image, or switch to Reference and upload the pictures you want to edit or match.
- 3
Generate and download
Your image is ready in moments. Download it, or bring it to life with Seedance image to video.
Ideas for Seedream 5.0
Product photos
Studio-style product shots and lifestyle scenes for online stores and ads.
Social posts and thumbnails
Eye-catching visuals for feeds, stories and video thumbnails.
Concept art
Characters, environments and mood boards for games, films and pitches.
First frames for video
Design the opening frame of a shot, then animate it with image to video.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Seedream 5.0 Pro, Lite and Flash?
Pro gives the best quality and the highest resolution option. Lite is fast and affordable. Flash is the cheapest and works well for drafts. The table above compares their quality options and credits.
Can Seedream 5.0 edit my photos?
Yes. Choose Reference, upload one or more images and describe the change, such as a new background, a different style or another setting.
How is Seedream 5.0 different from Seedream 4.5?
Seedream 5.0 is the newer generation, with a premium Pro version and a low-cost Flash version. Seedream 4.5 is a dependable all-rounder that is good at combining many reference images.
Can I turn a Seedream image into a video?
Yes. Download the image, then switch the generator to Video, choose Frames and upload it as the first frame. Seedance animates it from there.
Are Seedream images watermark-free? Can I use them commercially?
We do not add a watermark, and you can use your images in commercial projects, subject to our Terms of Service and the terms of the model provider.
Is this the official Seedream website?
No. Seedream is developed by ByteDance. Dola AI Video is an independent platform that lets you use Seedream 5.0 and other models in your browser.
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Pay only for what you create
Credits never expire. Choose a monthly plan or a one-time credit pack.