Seedream

Seedream 5.0 Pro AI Image Generator & Reference-Based Editor

Character Consistency · Precise Text · Reference-Based Creative Control

Bring your ideas to life with AI images, reference-based edits, and cinematic video. Build product visuals, posters, and consistent characters in one creative workspace.

Golden-hour cinematic scene on a sunlit balcony
From your first idea to your next creative project
01Image & VideoOne creative workspace
02Free Starter Offer1 guest image · Sign in for 3 total images + 1 video
03Saved CreationsReturn to your tasks anytime
Create with Seedream 5.0 Pro
CREATOR SHOWCASE

Get Inspired

Explore visual examples that demonstrate multimodal creative workflows.

AI-generated cinematic portrait with studio lighting
Seedream product visual with controlled composition
AI fashion campaign image with consistent styling
Reference-guided character image in a cinematic scene
Commercial AI image for a social media campaign
Creative product photography generated from a prompt
AI character concept with detailed materials and lighting
Seedream visual design example with polished art direction
AI-generated advertising concept for a product launch
Cinematic AI visual with dramatic color and depth
Reference-based image generation with a consistent subject
Professional AI image for brand storytelling
AI-generated editorial image with realistic texture
Seedream creative workflow output for a campaign concept
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SEEDREAM 5.0 PRO WORKFLOWS

Create Images for Real Production Tasks

Start with the workflow that matches your deliverable. Each guide includes practical prompts, quality checks, and a direct path to the Seedream image generator.

MULTI-MODEL AI STUDIO

Leading AI Image and Video Models in One Workflow

Choose a model for the job: high-fidelity image generation, reference-based editing, cinematic motion, or synchronized audio.

Model availability and output options depend on the selected provider and generation mode.

POWERFUL BY DESIGN

Creative Video Capabilities in One Studio

Choose compatible models for multimodal references, controlled motion, editing, and generated audio.

Multi-Modal Input

Use up to 30 images, 10 videos, and 10 audio clips with Seedance 2.5. Combine text and media in one generation.

Reference Anything

Reference motion, effects, camera movements, characters, scenes, and sounds from any uploaded content using natural language.

Continuity Controls

Use stable references and explicit anchors to improve continuity for faces, clothing, scenes, and visual styles.

Precise Motion & Camera Replication

Upload a reference video to reproduce choreography, cinematic camera movements, and complex action sequences.

Video Extension & Editing

Extend videos, merge clips, replace characters, and edit specific segments while preserving everything else.

Built-in Audio Generation

Generate context-aware sound effects and background music or sync visuals perfectly to an uploaded audio track.

USE CASES

Endless Possibilities For Every Creator

From viral content to professional productions, bring every multi-modal vision to life.

01

Advertising & Marketing

Create polished, high-impact video content with reference-driven motion and consistent cinematic quality.

Product VideosBrand ContentCommercial Ads
02

Education & Training

Create polished, high-impact video content with reference-driven motion and consistent cinematic quality.

Course ContentTutorialsVisual Lessons
03

Creative Storytelling

Create polished, high-impact video content with reference-driven motion and consistent cinematic quality.

Short FilmsArt ProjectsMusic Videos
04

Social Media Content

Create polished, high-impact video content with reference-driven motion and consistent cinematic quality.

Instagram ReelsTikTok VideosYouTube Shorts
05

Motion & Dance Videos

Create polished, high-impact video content with reference-driven motion and consistent cinematic quality.

Dance CoversMotion CaptureChoreography
06

Video Editing & Extension

Create polished, high-impact video content with reference-driven motion and consistent cinematic quality.

Scene MergingContent EditingClip Connection
07

Film Pre-Visualization

Create polished, high-impact video content with reference-driven motion and consistent cinematic quality.

Shot PlanningConcept FramesCamera Tests
08

Real Estate & Architecture

Create polished, high-impact video content with reference-driven motion and consistent cinematic quality.

Property ToursInterior Concepts3D Walkthroughs
09

Music & Audio Sync

Create polished, high-impact video content with reference-driven motion and consistent cinematic quality.

Music VideosBeat SyncSound Design
SIMPLE WORKFLOW

From an Idea to a Finished Image or Video

01

Choose Your Model

Switch between image and video, then choose a model and workflow for your creative brief.

02

Describe Your Vision

Write a prompt or use a preset. Add reference media, choose your output settings, and review the credit cost.

03

Generate & Review

Start generation and follow progress. Your accepted tasks are saved so you can return later.

04

Download & Iterate

Preview results, download your files, or reuse a saved task’s prompt and settings for your next iteration.

ANNUAL PLAN OFFER

50% OFF

Save 50% per month compared with monthly billing. Annual credits are granted upfront and work across supported image and video models.

Save 50% with annual billing Cancel future renewals anytime
PLANS START AT$14.90/ month, billed annuallyClaim Annual Savings Discount is applied automatically.
PRICING

Choose the Plan That Works for You

All plans include access to core generation features and watermark-free exports.

Basic

$29.90/ month

800 credits/month

  • AI Video Generation
  • Multiple AI video models
  • AI Image Generation
  • Watermark-free generation
Choose Basic

Pro

$99.90/ month

4,000 credits/month

  • AI Video Generation
  • Multiple AI video models
  • AI Image Generation
  • Watermark-free generation
Choose Pro

Max

$199.90/ month

10,000 credits/month

  • AI Video Generation
  • Multiple AI video models
  • AI Image Generation
  • Watermark-free generation
Choose Max
FAQ

Seedream Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about Seedream models, free generations, image editing, API keys, saved tasks, troubleshooting, and commercial use.

What is Seedream and what can I create with it?

Seedream is an independent AI creative platform for generating and editing images and creating videos with supported models. You can make product visuals, social content, infographics, character concepts, image edits, text-to-video clips, image-to-video animations, and reference-driven creative work.

Is this the official Seedream model website?

No. This Seedream website is an independent creative platform and is not the official website of ByteDance, BytePlus, Volcengine, WaveSpeed, Replicate, or another model provider. Model and provider names belong to their respective owners.

What is the latest Seedream image model?

Seedream 5.0 Pro is the newest flagship Seedream image model highlighted on this site. It is designed for multimodal reasoning, information-rich visuals, multilingual text, realistic image quality, and precise reference-based editing. Availability can vary by provider.

How do I use Seedream online?

Open the AI Image Generator, choose an available Seedream model, select text-to-image or image-to-image, add a focused prompt and any reference images, choose the output settings, and generate. You can leave the page and follow the saved task from My Creations.

Can I use Seedream for free?

Yes. Try one text-to-image generation without signing in. Register or sign in with a verified account to unlock three image generations in total, including the guest image, plus one video generation. Free images use the starter model at 1K; the free video is 4 seconds at 480p without audio. No credit card is required. One starter offer per person; browser, network and shared capacity limits apply.

Which Seedream version should I use: 5.0 Pro, 4.5, or 4.0?

Start with Seedream 5.0 Pro for advanced visual reasoning, dense layouts, multilingual text, and precise edits. Use Seedream 4.5 or 4.0 when a provider, price, latency, or existing workflow makes that version a better fit. Compare versions with the same prompt and references before choosing a production route.

Can Seedream edit an existing image?

Yes. Choose image-to-image mode, upload one or more reference images, describe the exact change, and state which subjects, layout, colors, text, or identity details must remain unchanged. Editing controls depend on the selected model and provider.

Where can I find my generated Seedream images and videos?

Open My Creations to find pending, completed, and failed account tasks. Your guest image remains in this browser’s History while its trial cookie is available. Sign in in the same browser to move that task into your account and keep following it later.

Where do I get a Seedream API key?

Sign in and open Settings, then API Keys, to manage a Seedream platform key for documented integrations. A Seedream platform key is not the same as a ByteDance, BytePlus, Volcengine, WaveSpeed, or Replicate provider credential. Keep every secret key on the server and never expose it in browser code.

Why did my Seedream generation fail?

Common causes include an unsupported input format, a prompt or reference blocked by content-safety checks, insufficient credits or free uses, provider capacity, a temporary upstream error, or settings that the selected model does not support. Check the task status, simplify the request, and retry only after confirming the displayed limits.

Can I use Seedream images for commercial projects?

Commercial use depends on your plan, the selected provider terms, the rights to your prompts and reference materials, and applicable law. Review the current terms, avoid protected or misleading content, and perform a human quality and rights review before publishing or selling an asset.

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Generate professional images, make controlled edits, or continue into cinematic video from one creative workspace.

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