Seedream Image Generator
Seedream is ByteDance's photoreal image model and the engine behind our Photo preset. Use it when the image has to look like a photograph: portraits, product shots, fashion frames. Then animate it, since Seedream frames pair naturally with Seedance video. The composer below is in Image mode with the Photo preset; the spec table is live from the registry.
Last reviewed September 20, 2026
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When Auto selects Seedream
- Photo preset, or Auto with photographic language such as lens and lighting.
- Portrait, product and fashion prompts.
- Frames intended for Seedance image-to-video.
Where Seedream shines
Photoreal portraits
Skin, hair and fabric detail that survives animation.
Products
Clean studio shots as the basis for product videos and ads.
Fashion
Editorial frames ready for a runway or turn animation.
Image-to-video pipeline
Generate the frame here, animate with Seedance or Kling.
Seedream specs from our registry
| Spec | Seedream 5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Status | available |
| Supported modes | text to image, image edit |
| Durations | n/a |
| Resolutions | 1k, 2k |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9 |
| Native audio | No |
| Reference images | up to 2 |
| Plan access | creator, pro |
| Typical cost | 7 credits per image |
Values come from our live registry at render time; the composer quotes the exact cost for your settings.
Prompts
Click one to load it into the composer on this page.
Frequently asked
- Can Seedream edit images?
- Yes, an image-to-image variant is used when you attach an image; the router switches automatically.
- Which is better, Seedream or Nano Banana?
- Seedream for photoreal output; Nano Banana for flexible edits and stylised looks. The Photo and Creative presets map to them.
- Do I have to pick an AI model?
- No. Choose a style preset such as Fast, Cinematic or Story and the router selects the best available model for that intent, aspect ratio, duration and the inputs you attached. If a model is degraded, the router falls back to a comparable one without charging you twice. Advanced users can still pin a specific model.
- How much does a generation cost?
- Every generation is quoted in credits before you confirm, based on the routed model, duration and resolution. Credits are reserved when you start and released automatically if the generation fails, so you only pay for what completes. Plans start at $4.99 a week and include a credit allowance; subscribers can top up with credit packs.
- What happens if a generation fails?
- The reserved credits are released back to your wallet immediately. If the failure was on the provider side and a fallback model can serve the same request, the router retries automatically and you are still charged once.
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