Output
1K or 2K
Choose faster drafts or higher-detail final images for commercial creative work.
Controlled Image Creation | Precision Editing | 1K and 2K Output
Use Seedream 5 Pro to generate polished images from prompts, edit uploaded references, combine visual inputs and create product visuals, portraits, infographics and marketing assets with stronger control.
Supports English and Chinese, up to 3000 characters (0/3000)
Complex tasks and advanced reasoning require Nano Banana Pro
Generate 1-6 images per request
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Seedream 5 Pro is ByteDance's advanced image model for controlled generation and precision editing. It is designed for users who need more than a quick draft: product detail graphics, realistic portraits, dense information layouts, localized visuals and reference-led image editing that keeps the important parts of a scene stable.
Output
1K or 2K
Choose faster drafts or higher-detail final images for commercial creative work.
Inputs
Up to 10
Use multiple reference images for products, characters, styles, scenes and materials.
Best fit
Controlled edits
Refine one image area, preserve brand details and guide the final visual with clear instructions.
Formats
8 ratios
Create square, vertical, widescreen, portrait and cinematic images from the same workspace.
Seedream 5 Pro is strongest when an image needs structure, readable details, reference consistency or a polished commercial finish.
Turn product references into clean selling-point visuals with clearer material texture, label areas, callout space and controlled lighting.
Create images that combine icons, labels, short explanations, comparison blocks and visual hierarchy without turning the frame into clutter.
Generate portraits, lifestyle images and character scenes with stronger handling of skin texture, lighting, shadows and photographic tone.
Replace an object, adjust a background, change a color section or polish one detail while keeping the rest of the image coherent.
Build campaign images, launch graphics and social visuals that include localized text, product messages and regional visual context.
Create a strong still image with clear subject placement and readable text space before turning it into a campaign clip or product video.
Compare capability, output size, reference workflow and credit cost before choosing a model for product visuals, image editing or campaign production.
| Comparison area | Seedream 5 Pro | Seedream 5 Lite | Seedream 4 | Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Precision editing, multi-reference product visuals, realistic portraits, dense infographics and commercial-ready creative output. | Faster Seedream-family generation and editing when you want broad 2K/4K output with lower base credits. | Lower-cost Seedream generation and editing for general prompts, style exploration and 1K/2K/4K drafts. | All-around Gemini image creation, character/reference workflows and high-resolution Nano Banana Pro output. |
| Output options | 1K or 2K, optimized for controlled final images. | 2K or 4K quality tiers. | 1K, 2K or 4K resolution tiers. | 1K, 2K or 4K depending on resolution. |
| Credit cost | 13 credits for 1K, 25 credits for 2K, plus 1 credit per reference image. | 7 credits for Basic/2K, 10 credits for High/4K. | 5 credits for 1K, 8 credits for 2K, 10 credits for 4K. | 10 credits for 1K, 12 credits for 2K, 18 credits for 4K; Creative mode adds 3 credits. |
| Reference workflow | Up to 10 reference images for local edits, multi-image fusion and consistency-sensitive production. | Up to 10 reference images for Seedream-style image-to-image editing and larger output exploration. | Up to 10 reference images for general image editing and reference-based generation. | Up to 10 reference images for character, product, style and composition control. |
| Choose it when | You need controlled edits, product polish, readable information structure or portrait realism more than the lowest credit cost. | You want lower base credits than Pro while staying in the newer Seedream family. | You need the most economical Seedream option or want 4K drafts at 10 credits. | You want Gemini/Nano Banana behavior, flexible references and stronger high-resolution creative variety. |
Seedream 5 Pro focuses on controllable image generation, reference-led editing and professional visual production.
Describe the subject, composition, lighting, in-image text, product details and final use case to create a polished image from a prompt.
Upload images and explain what should change or stay fixed. Seedream 5 Pro is useful for product edits, background updates and targeted refinements.
Combine products, characters, materials, styles or scenes from several references into one coherent image for campaigns and design exploration.
Use it for images where lighting, skin texture, material behavior, product surfaces and photographic realism matter.
Create square, portrait, vertical, widescreen and cinematic images for ecommerce, ads, social posts, landing pages and visual design.
Start from a prompt, one reference image or a small reference set, then guide the model toward the exact image you need.
Use text-to-image for a new visual, or switch to image editing when you need reference-based changes, product redraws or multi-image fusion.
Describe the subject, scene, composition, lighting, materials, text requirements and the part of the image that should remain unchanged.
Upload product shots, character images, style references, backgrounds or layout examples when visual consistency matters.
Choose the image shape, then use 1K for faster iteration or 2K when the result is closer to final production.
Download the result, reuse it as a new reference, or make a narrower edit prompt to improve a specific image detail.
Common questions about Seedream 5 Pro image generation, editing, references, credits and commercial use.
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