Build a new picture from a clear brief, or upload a photo and explain an edit. Seedream 5 Lite gives you a place to try scenes, layouts, and details with text or reference images. Choose the frame and output size, then review the credits before you generate. Start with one useful change and judge the draft at Everygen AI.
JPEG, PNG or WebP · Up to 10 images · 10 MB each · 30 MB total
Write the change you want in plain words. These tasks show ways to use Seedream 5 Lite with a subject, a setting, and a clear plan. Name what should stay, add the details that matter, and review the result before using it in a larger project.
This Seedream 5 page uses the Lite model. Pick an available size in the tool, then choose the frame. The base credit estimate is the same for its two size choices here; review the final draft at the size you need.
Create a wide mountain scene with a small wooden bridge over a stream. Keep the bridge near the foreground and leave a clear sky above the peaks.
Describe fabric, wood, glass, or stone with concrete details. Use the light to explain how the surface should appear. A few well-chosen textures often make the scene clearer than a long list of style words.
Show a woven bag on a stone bench beside a linen cloth. Use warm side light to bring out the weave, folds, and rough stone surface.
Set the time of day and the key light source. Keep the palette small so the subject stands out. You can try a new color mood while keeping the same layout in your written brief.
Create a rainy street at dusk with warm shop windows, dark blue shadows, and one person carrying a red umbrella. Keep reflections soft and the view calm.
Choose whether the subject or the environment should lead the image. For a portrait, state the pose and background. For a product, name the form and finish to keep. A reference picture can guide the edit when those details matter.
Create a clean studio portrait with soft window light and a warm grey background. Keep the pose relaxed, colors natural, and the frame uncluttered.
Reference images from Raphael. The briefs here are our own.
Compare other tools for your next image. Each card opens its model page, where you can review examples, output options, and the current credit estimate.
These are the options and base rates used by our workbench. Editing can add a reference charge. Select the model and add your files to check the total before generating.
| Feature | Seedream 5 Pro | Seedream 5.0 Lite | Seedream 5.0 Flash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maker | ByteDance | ByteDance | ByteDance |
| Output sizes | 1K / 2K | 2K / 4K | 1K / 2K |
| Base credits | 1K: 7 2K: 14 | 2K: 10 4K: 10 | 1K: 8 2K: 8 |
| Reference credits | 1 for each extra reference after 1 included | Included in the base estimate | Included in the base estimate |
| Open model | Open model | Open model | Open model |
The Seedream 5 AI image generator uses the same workflow for a new scene and an edit. Set the goal, check the options, then review one result. A small, clear change makes the next draft easier to judge.
Describe the subject, setting, and change you want. Add source photos when they help show what to preserve. Use short, direct instructions and keep each file within the limit shown by the tool.
Choose an available model and its output size. Set the aspect ratio and file format. The total reflects the selected options and any added reference charge; review it before starting the request.
Open the output at full size and check the details that matter. Download the file when it fits your goal. To refine a draft, use it as the source for another edit with a focused new instruction.
Use your existing account credits. The workbench shows the estimate for the chosen model, size, and reference images. Each request creates one output; plan credits also cover other supported tools.
Pricing
Make a few images, bring a scene to life, or create every day. Start with a credit pack, then subscribe when you need more.
Pay once. Use your credits for images or videos whenever you need them.
10 credits
$9.90
≈ 5 videos
50 credits
$29.00
≈ 25 videos
Or about 3–25 images
350 credits
$99.00
≈ 175 videos
Or about 25–175 images
900 credits
$199.00
≈ 450 videos
Or about 64–450 images
3000 credits
$499.00
≈ 1500 videos
Or about 214–1500 images
Images and videos share one balance. Monthly and yearly plan credits are both released each month.
34 credits / month
$8.33mo
≈ 17 videos/month
Or about 2–17 images
Billed annually at $100.00
334 credits / month
$41.67mo
≈ 167 videos/month
Or about 23–167 images
Billed annually at $500.00
500 credits / month
$50.00mo
≈ 250 videos/month
Or about 35–250 images
Billed annually at $600.00
Payments are handled by our payment providers. We do not store full card numbers.
Prices are listed in USD. Confirm the payment method, currency, and final amount at checkout.
Credits per image. Choose a model and resolution; the generator shows the cost before you submit.
| Model | 1K | 2K | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT Image 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 |
| Gemini 3 Pro Image | 8 | 8 | 14 |
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Image | 5 | 8 | 12 |
Credits per clip at the duration shown, from the same rate rules as the generator. Duration changes are prorated and rounded up. A dash means the resolution is unsupported; available settings and modes are shown in the generator.
| Model | Duration | 480P | 720P | 1080P | 2K | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | 8s | — | 80 | 100 | — | 200 |
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 8s | — | 30 | 46 | — | — |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 8s | — | 40 | 50 | — | 150 |
| Veo 3 | 8s | — | 70 | 100 | — | — |
| Veo 3 Fast | 8s | — | 30 | 40 | — | — |
| Seedance 2.5 | 5s | 20 | 40 | 60 | — | 200 |
| Seedance 2.5 Turbo | 5s | — | 25 | 30 | — | — |
| Seedance 2.0 | 5s | 15 | 30 | 75 | — | 150 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 5s | 8 | 15 | 35 | — | 70 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini Turbo | 5s | — | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 5s | 12 | 25 | 60 | — | 120 |
| Seedance 1.5 Pro Fast | 5s | — | 3 | 4 | — | — |
| Kling 3.0 | 5s | — | 15 | 20 | — | 50 |
| Kling 2.6 | 5s | — | 10 | 15 | — | — |
| Wan 3.0 | 5s | 5 | 15 | 20 | — | — |
| Wan 2.7 | 5s | — | 10 | 15 | 30 | 50 |
| Wan 2.2 Ultra Fast | 5s | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Grok Imagine 1.5 | 6s | 12 | 20 | 30 | — | — |
| Grok Imagine | 6s | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
Answers about Seedream 5 Lite prompts, reference files, output options, and the credit estimate at Everygen AI.
Seedream 5 Lite creates an image from text and supports edits guided by pictures. Describe the scene or the change, choose the options shown in the tool, and generate one result. The maker is ByteDance; the workbench displays the models currently enabled for your account.
Start with the main subject and its setting. Add the light, layout, and the exact words that should appear in the image. For edits, name both the change and the details to keep. A focused brief is easier to review than several unrelated goals.
Use JPEG, PNG, or WebP. You can add up to ten pictures, with a limit of 10 MB for each file and 30 MB in total. The source images are added to the request when you choose Generate. Pick files you have permission to use.
The model menu and settings show the choices available for the selected model. The comparison table below this tool lists base sizes and credits. Pick a supported size before generating; actual pixel dimensions vary with the frame you choose.
Check the estimate on the Generate button after choosing the model, size, and files. Some models charge for added references. A reference example only fills the draft; it starts a paid request when you choose Generate. Each request makes one output.
You can read the guide and try the draft controls before signing in. Generation needs an account, enough credits, and an enabled model. Your task result and its download use the same account that created the request.
Bring a clear idea to the Seedream 5 AI image generator. Use a short brief or a source picture, check the frame and credit estimate, and make your next draft.
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