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BytePlus ModelArk - Seedream 5.0 Lite

Seedream 5.0 Lite

Use Seedream 5.0 Lite as a standalone image model for text-to-image creation, image-to-image cleanup, batch image sets, and controlled reference stills before animating selected frames in Seedance.

Best for clean still images, image edits, and source frames before Seedance motion.

Text->ImageImage->ImageImage setsMulti-image input2K/3K/4KBytePlus ModelArk
Launch SeedreamOpen the image lab

Pay-as-you-go · Price shown before you generate

Seedream 5.0 Lite AI video example: Seedream 5.0 Lite demo still from MaxVideoAI (hero)
  • Price$0.06/image
  • Resolution options2K / 3K / 4K
  • Formatjpeg / png

Best use cases

Clean reference frames before image-to-video animationProduct stills with controlled backgrounds and lightingCharacter, wardrobe, and prop concepts for storyboardsStoryboard, comic, and brand visual sets with a shared directionImage edits that remove noise before motion tests

Why Seedream fits the Seedance workflow

  • Standalone image model (Use Seedream for still generation and edits even when no video run follows.)
  • Batch image output (Use sequential_image_generation=auto to generate storyboard, comic, product, or brand visual sets when one prompt needs related images.)
  • Multi-image input (Blend subject, style, and scene references from 2-10 source images when the still needs controlled source material.)
  • Reference preparation (Create cleaner, more controlled source images before Seedance animation.)
  • Edit before motion (Refine products, backgrounds, wardrobe, and lighting before image-to-video.)
  • Seedance companion (Send the selected still into Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.0 Fast when motion is the next step.)

Specs

The limits that shape your renders.
Price / image$0.06/image
Text-to-ImageSupported
Image-to-ImageSupported
Resolution options2K / 3K / 4K
Aspect ratiosauto / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 16:9 / 9:16 / 3:2 / 2:3 / 21:9
Output formatjpeg / png

BytePlus workflow support

The official BytePlus ModelArk Seedream 4.0-5.0 tutorial documents Seedream 5.0 Lite for text, single-image, and multi-image inputs.

  • Text-to-image: create a still image from a prompt with 2K, 3K, or 4K output controls.
  • Image-to-image: clean or edit an existing source image while preserving important visual details.
  • Multi-image input: blend subject, style, or scene elements from 2-10 reference images.
  • Batch image output: set sequential_image_generation=auto to create related image sets for storyboards, comics, product visuals, or brand systems.

Limits and billing behavior

  • Reference images plus requested outputs must stay within 15 total images.
  • MaxVideoAI prices Seedream by successfully generated image; failed or missing outputs should not be charged as completed images.
  • Output controls expose base resolution, aspect ratio, file format, and watermark options where supported.

How to write a strong Seedream prompt

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Write the still image as if it were the first frame of a shot: subject, composition, lighting, and constraints first.

Tip: if the image is going into Seedance, mention the future motion goal without asking Seedream to animate it.

Quick prompt (fast iteration)

Use 1–2 sentences when you want variations.

Quick = variations. Use for fast iteration.

Template (copy/paste)

[Style] + [Subject] + [Setting] + [Lighting] + [Mood / palette]

Tips and limits

Treat Seedream as the still-image craft step. It can produce better source material, but it does not replace Seedance prompt and policy checks.

What works best

  • Generate clean product, character, and environment frames before animation.
  • Generate related image sets for storyboards, comics, product variations, and brand systems.
  • Use text, single-image, or multi-image inputs for creation, editing, and image fusion.
  • Use edit mode to reduce visual noise in existing source images.
  • Keep one clear subject per frame when the output will become image-to-video input.
  • Use the same language for subject, lighting, and style when moving from Seedream to Seedance.

Hard limits to keep in mind

  • Still images only.
  • Multi-image requests should use 2-10 references.
  • Batch requests must keep references plus generated outputs within 15 total images.
  • Seedance still evaluates each source image and prompt.
  • A cleaner reference image may improve consistency, but final animation handling and output quality still depend on the Seedance run.
  • Do not use Seedream to prepare content that violates MaxVideoAI or provider safety rules.

Safety and likeness

  • No sexual content or content involving minors.
  • No hateful, harassing, or graphic-violence requests.
  • Do not impersonate real people or public figures without consent.
  • Do not include private personal data or sensitive documents.

FAQ

What is Seedream 5.0 Lite?

Seedream 5.0 Lite is a BytePlus ModelArk image generation and editing model available in MaxVideoAI for still-image creation and reference preparation.

How does Seedream connect to Seedance?

Seedream is a recommended reference-image companion before Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.0 Fast. Create or clean a still image first, then use the selected frame as a stronger starting point for image-to-video.

Can Seedream generate batch image sets?

Yes. When you request more than one image, MaxVideoAI sends BytePlus sequential_image_generation as auto with a max image count. This is useful for storyboards, comics, product series, and brand visuals.

Does Seedream promise Seedance results?

No. Seedream can help create cleaner source images, but Seedance still evaluates each prompt and source image under its own workflow and safety rules.