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Text-to-image generation
Give Seedream 5 Pro a concrete brief for your story moment. Specify the subject, framing, light, and details that the image needs to communicate.
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Explore 18 official Seedream 5 Pro examples
Seedream 5 Pro for Visual Story Development
Develop a story through its images on Seedance 3.0. Use Seedream 5 Pro to sketch key moments, explore visual motifs, and refine the stills that explain your creative direction.
A plan or credit pack unlocks this model. Images start at 7 credits each; review the total before generating.
Seedream 5 Pro examples: design, photos, and edits
Explore 18 images from ByteDance’s official showcase, including product pages, typography, portraits, and illustrations. Open each example to inspect the composition and details before planning your own prompt.
Pet shop homepage
Above and below water
Tea flavor infographic
Coffee machine product page
Fashion portrait edit
Sports car blueprint
Crystal dragon transformation
Spanish cultural poster
Poolside portrait
Sketch to website design
Multilingual transit signage
Anime action illustration
An everyday family moment
Carbon footprint infographic
Living room redesign
Fruit wine product page
Riverside sunset
Six-panel manga
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Seedream 5 Pro image generation and editing
Generate an image from a text prompt or use reference images to guide an edit. Control the resolution, aspect ratio, and export format in the same workspace.
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Image editing with up to 10 references
Guide Seedream 5 Pro with references for the subject, setting, or style. For example: shift the observatory scene from blue hour to a cloudy evening while preserving the astronomer, telescope, and warm desk lamp. Describe what should remain fixed while you change one part of the image.
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1K and 2K AI image output
Explore prompts at 1K, then choose 2K when your design needs more resolution. Set the output quality before each generation and inspect the result at full size.
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Eight aspect ratios, PNG or JPEG
Choose 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, or 21:9. Export the result as PNG or JPEG for your next design step.
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Give each story image a reason to exist
Seedream 5 Pro can help you explore the images that explain a narrative: an opening impression, a meaningful object, a setting, or a turning point. Build a direction through deliberate choices.
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Opening-image concepts
Establish the setting and emotional tone in a single frame. Describe what the audience should notice first and what can remain in the background.
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Visual motif studies
Explore a recurring object, shape, or color that supports the story. Keep references focused on the motif and review how clearly it reads in each scene.
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Key-moment illustrations
Use Seedream 5 Pro to picture an encounter, discovery, or change of setting. Communicate the moment through pose, spacing, and light rather than explanatory text.
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Lookbook pages
Collect selected character and environment images into a visual brief. Check style and recurring details before treating the collection as a shared reference.
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From prompt to image
How to use Seedream 5 Pro online
The AI image generator above has this model selected. Follow four steps to write your prompt, add references, choose output settings, and download your result.
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Write the moment and its visual focus
Describe what is happening, which element carries the emotion, and how the frame directs attention. Add only the details that support that purpose.
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Add references when needed
Upload up to 10 JPG, PNG, or WebP images, each up to 30 MB. Explain which image defines the subject, palette, composition, or style.
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Set format and quality
Choose one of eight aspect ratios, 1K or 2K resolution, and PNG or JPEG output. Check the total credits before generating.
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Review the image as part of the story
Compare the mood, focal point, and recurring objects with your brief. Refine a chosen still or download it for a visual development board.
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Seedream 5 Pro pricing and credits
Unlock the model with a plan or credit pack. Image generation starts at 7 credits for 1K or 14 credits for 2K; additional references and multiple outputs change the total.
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1K: 7 credits per image
Text-to-image generation or an edit with one reference costs 7 credits per output at 1K.
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2K: 14 credits per image
Choose 2K for higher-resolution output. Text-to-image generation or an edit with one reference costs 14 credits per output.
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First reference included
The first reference adds no extra cost. Each additional reference adds 1 credit per output, with up to 10 references supported.
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Multiple outputs, one clear total
A 1K image with three references costs 9 credits. Two outputs with those settings cost 18 credits. The workspace shows the total before you generate.
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Seedream 5 Pro FAQ
Answers about online image generation, reference images, 2K output, prompts, and pricing on Seedance 3.0.
01What is Seedream 5 Pro?
Also known as Seedream 5.0 Pro, it is ByteDance’s AI image model for text-to-image generation and reference-based image editing. On Seedance 3.0, it supports 1K and 2K output, eight aspect ratios, and PNG or JPEG export.
02How do I use Seedream 5 Pro online?
Use the image generator at the top of this page. Sign in and purchase a plan or credit pack to unlock the model, then enter a prompt or upload references. Choose your output settings and check the credit total before generating.
03How many reference images can I use for image editing?
You can upload up to 10 reference images for image-to-image editing. Supported formats are JPG, PNG, and WebP, with a maximum size of 30 MB per image. Describe the role of each reference in your prompt.
04Does Seedream 5 Pro support 2K or 4K images?
This workspace offers 1K and 2K image generation, with no 4K or automatic aspect ratio option. Choose from eight ratios: 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, or 21:9. Both resolutions can be exported as PNG or JPEG.
05How much does Seedream 5 Pro cost?
Each output starts at 7 credits for 1K or 14 credits for 2K. The first reference is included; each additional reference adds 1 credit per output. For example, a 2K image with three references costs 16 credits. Multiply the per-image amount by the number of outputs.
06Can I use it for free?
Seedream 5 Pro requires paid access on Seedance 3.0. Purchase a plan or credit pack to unlock the model. Free account credits alone do not unlock it, and each generation still consumes credits.
07How do I write a Seedream 5 Pro prompt for image editing?
For example: shift the observatory scene from blue hour to a cloudy evening while preserving the astronomer, telescope, and warm desk lamp. Explain which reference establishes the character and which establishes the room.
08Does PNG export mean the background is transparent?
PNG is an available export format, but choosing it does not guarantee a transparent background. This workspace has no dedicated transparency control for this model. Inspect the downloaded image before using it in a layered design.
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Develop a story image with Seedream 5 Pro
Choose a meaningful moment, describe its visual focus, and create a still that makes the story direction easier to discuss.
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