ByteDance’s flagship image model for structured layouts, realistic production artwork, multilingual text, and reference-guided precision editing.

What does the output look like?

A generated portrait from ByteDance’s Seedream 5.0 Pro showcase, with detailed fabrics, soft lighting, and three interacting characters.

A warmly lit family portrait

A generated portrait from ByteDance’s Seedream 5.0 Pro showcase, with detailed fabrics, soft lighting, and three interacting characters.

ByteDance Seed example: Seedream 5.0 Pro official showcase

What can Seedream 5 Pro do?

Flagship image generation and precision editing by ByteDance

Inputs
Text, Image
Aspect ratios
Match source, 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9
Output options
1K, 2K
Typical generation time
About 1 minute
Developer
ByteDance
  • Ten references are supported, but each reference should have an explicit role so competing visual instructions do not weaken control.
  • Proofread rendered copy and verify protected product or identity details before publishing.

How much does Seedream 5 Pro cost?

Base estimate

$0.15–$0.25 USD / image

1.5–2.5 credits / image

Estimated dollar cost uses the Solo monthly plan at $0.10 USD per credit. Your cost per credit depends on your plan.

Prices are per output image. Resolution, quality, reference images, and editing mode can affect the charge. Check the total shown in Starpop before generating.

How to use Seedream 5 Pro

  1. Click “Create with Seedream 5 Pro” and sign in or create an account. After setup, Starpop opens a new image workspace tab with the model selected.
  2. Write the image brief or attach references for a targeted edit. Identify the role of each reference.
  3. Choose the aspect ratio and supported resolution. State the exact wording when the image should contain text.
  4. Review the credit estimate and generate. Check the result in your workspace, then download it or adjust your inputs to try again.

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