ByteDance Seedream image models
ByteDance's image tools cover both creating artwork and increasing the resolution of an approved image. Seedream handles generation and editing, while SeedVR Upscale starts from an existing composition. Separate those jobs before comparing model cost or output size.
4 models available in Starpop. Updated .
Compare ByteDance image models
| Model / best use | Inputs | Output options | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| ByteDanceimageSeedream 4.5 Multi-format campaign systems | Text, Image | Model-defined size | $0.10 USD / image1 credit / image |
| ByteDanceimageSeedream 5 Lite Fast 2K and 4K campaign assets | Text, Image | 2K, 4K | $0.10 USD / image1 credit / image |
| ByteDanceimageSeedream 5 Pro Typography and information-dense campaign layouts | Text, Image | 1K, 2K | $0.15–$0.25 USD / image1.5–2.5 credits / image |
| ByteDanceimageSeedVR Upscale Upscaling selected AI-generated images | Image | Model-defined size | $0.10 USD / image1 credit / image |
Choosing a ByteDance model
Creating multiple campaign formats
Compare Seedream 4.5 and Seedream 5 Lite for generation and reference edits across their supported aspect ratios. Recompose each placement deliberately instead of assuming a wide design will work as a portrait crop.
Directing detailed layouts
Consider Seedream 5 Pro for structured layouts, typography, and edits using several references. Assign each reference a clear role and verify text, faces, and protected product details before publishing.
Increasing resolution after approval
Use SeedVR Upscale when the composition is already right and only the output size needs changing. Review edges and fine patterns afterward; upscaling is not a substitute for fixing incorrect content.