Seedream 5.0Text to Image
Write a prompt, pick one of seven frame shapes, choose PNG or JPEG, and generate a 1K or 2K still with Seedream 5.0.
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Seedream 5.0 — AI Image Generator and Editor
Create a still from a written brief, or upload photos and describe the change. Pick the Pro or Lite tier, then download PNG or JPEG.
This workspace runs Seedream 5.0. Use it for text to image or as an image editor, then download one file per run.
What is new in Seedream 5.0
What you can make here
Two still-image paths: a written brief for a new frame, or uploaded photos plus a change request.
Text to ImageImage Edit
Seedream 5.0
Seedream 5.0Image Edit
Upload up to five photos, describe the change, and restyle a product shot, backdrop, or reference set in one run.
Try Seedream 5.0Seedream 5.0 model specs
Controls on this workspace match what the site actually ships: seven frame shapes, 1K or 2K, PNG or JPEG, and up to five reference images.
Seven Frame Shapes
Size presets
Supports 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, and 2:3 — square, portrait, and landscape stills on this workspace.
PNG or JPEG
Output formats
Every text-to-image and image-edit run can download as PNG or JPEG. This site does not expose WEBP for Seedream 5.0.
1K or 2K Stills
Resolution tiers
Seedream 5.0 on this site returns one still per run at 1K or 2K. It does not expose 4K output.
Edit Up to 5 Images
Multi-image edit
Image edit accepts up to five reference images per request. A sixth upload is rejected.
How to create a still
Pick a path, write a brief, set the output, and generate. This is a short supporting walkthrough.
01
Choose Your Workflow
Open Seedream and pick Text to Image for a new still, or Image Edit to change uploaded photos with Seedream 5.0.
02
Write Your Prompt
Name the subject, layout, on-image text, and style. For a photo change, say what should move and what should stay.
03
Set Shape, Resolution, and Format
Choose one of seven frame shapes, then pick 1K or 2K and PNG or JPEG. Pro and Lite share the same controls.
04
Generate and Download
Start the run and download the file. Adjust the brief, or switch between Pro and Lite, without leaving the page.
Output quality on Seedream
Switch between text-to-image, image edit, and output previews. Seedream 5.0 stills stay on this homepage; video tabs use other models.
Text to Image
Generate campaign stills, product visuals, social assets, and layout-heavy posters. Pick the frame shape that fits the channel and export PNG or JPEG.
Choose Seedream 5 Pro or Seedream 5 Lite
Choose Seedream 5 Pro for finished stills, or Seedream 5 Lite for lower-cost drafts. Same controls, different credit cost.
Seedream 5.0
This workspace runs Seedream 5 Pro and Seedream 5 Lite for stills. Generate a new frame or change uploaded photos, then download PNG or JPEG.
Live Workbench
The homepage is a working generator. Choose Pro or Lite, set the prompt and output controls, and generate without leaving the page.
Creation History
Every result saves to My Creations so you can revisit outputs, retry prompts, and continue production.
Use cases on Seedream
See how marketers, designers, and shop teams can use text-to-image and image edit in real workflows.
Social and content creators
Draft 9:16 or 1:1 social stills from a brief, then refine the frame with image edit.
E-commerce and product teams
Generate a lifestyle shot from a prompt, then change up to five product photos for a listing refresh.
Marketers and ad teams
Produce campaign variants across the seven frame shapes. Export PNG or JPEG for paid and social placements.
Designers and art directors
Draft infographics, posters, and on-image text layouts with Seedream 5.0 Pro, then lock details in a second pass.
Developers and startups
Run Seedream 5.0 in the browser with credits. No separate API setup is required to try Pro or Lite.
Small teams on a budget
Start on Lite for cheaper drafts, then finish on Pro. Credits scale with the tier and 1K versus 2K.
Production jobs Seedream 5.0 can finish
These are example jobs, not customer reviews. They show how marketers, designers, and shop teams can use this workspace.
“Draft a campaign frame from a brief, then lock the product and headline in a second pass.”
A
Campaign stills
Performance marketer
“Upload shop photos and ask for a new backdrop while the item stays consistent.”
B
Listing refresh
Ecommerce visual lead
“Write a dense layout brief, then export a higher-resolution JPEG for a slide or landing block.”
C
Layout-heavy ads
Brand designer
“Create square, portrait, and landscape variants by changing the frame shape.”
D
Social variants
Social creator
Pricing on Seedream
Credits cover each still. The Pro tier costs more than Lite. 2K costs more than 1K.
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Disclaimer: Seedream is an independent AI platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ByteDance.
Disclaimer: Seedream is an independent AI platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ByteDance.
Seedream 5.0 FAQ
What the model is, what this workspace can run, and which limits apply.
What is Seedream 5.0?
It is this site's current image model line. This website uses it as the primary AI image generator for new stills and guided photo changes.
Is Seedream 5.0 only a model name on this page?
No. It is the image product on this homepage. You can generate a still or edit uploaded photos with the Pro or Lite tier here.
What changed in this version?
The Lite tier of Seedream 5.0 arrived in February 2026 and the Pro tier in July 2026. This version is described as stronger on layout work, text rendering, and edit control than earlier Seedream versions.
What can I make here?
On Seedream 5.0 you can create a still from a written brief, or change up to five uploaded photos in one run. Each run returns one PNG or JPEG.
What is the difference between the Pro and Lite tiers?
Seedream 5.0 Pro is the featured production tier. Seedream 5 Lite is the lower-cost draft tier. Both share the same resolution controls.
Which frame shapes are available?
Seedream 5.0 exposes seven shapes: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, and 2:3.
How many photos can I change at once?
A photo change accepts up to 5 uploads per run. A sixth file is rejected.
Can I download 4K files here?
No. This website exposes 1K and 2K stills. It does not expose 4K, layer tools, point or lasso selection, or a web-search toggle.
How do credits work?
Each still uses credits. The charge depends on the Pro versus Lite tier and on the resolution you pick. Failed runs return credits according to site policy.
Do credits expire?
Registration gift credits expire 30 days after signup. Monthly subscription credits expire 30 days after each renewal. Yearly subscription credits are granted in one batch and expire 365 days after they are granted. One-time credit packs do not expire.
Can this model make video?
No. This homepage product is a still-image model. Video tabs use other models such as Seedance.
Does Seedream allow NSFW content?
No. Seedream prohibits NSFW content and applies moderation to written briefs and outputs.
What starter credits can a new account receive?
New accounts can receive registration gift credits. The gift is 50 credits in developed countries such as the United States and 20 credits otherwise. Those gift credits expire after 30 days. There is no free subscription plan.
How are yearly subscription credits delivered?
Yearly subscriptions deliver the entire year's credit allowance in one batch at the start of the billing period. Those credits are valid for 365 days from the grant date.
Open the workspace
Start creating with Seedream 5.0
Make or change a still with the Pro or Lite tier. Write a brief, set the frame shape, and download PNG or JPEG.
New accounts can receive registration gift credits. Paid plans add more credits. There is no free subscription plan.
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