# Seedream

> Seedream is ByteDance Seed's image generation and editing model family. Seedream 5.0 Pro, announced on 8 July 2026, focuses on information-dense layouts, precise editing, realistic portraits and native input in 10+ languages. On Kenerate, 5.0 Pro costs 13.5 credits (27 at 2K) with up to 10 reference images; 5.0 Lite renders up to 4K for 10.5 credits and 5.0 Flash is 8.1 credits at up to 2K.

URL: https://kenerateai.com/model/seedream
Publisher: Kenerate AI (https://kenerateai.com)
Last updated: 27 September 2026

## Key facts
- Maker: ByteDance Seed
- 5.0 Pro announced: 8 July 2026
- On Kenerate from: 8.1 credits
- References: Up to 10

## Steps
1. Open Seedream in the generator — Pick Seedream 5.0 Pro, Lite or Flash in /app/image — sign in free for 25 credits.
2. Choose resolution and ratio — 1K or 2K on 5.0 Pro (27 credits at 2K); up to 4K on 5.0 Lite for 10.5 credits.
3. Add references if you like — Upload up to 10 images and say what each one contributes.
4. Generate and download — No watermark. Switch on Private to keep it out of the public feed.

## In depth

### What's new in Seedream 5.0 Pro
ByteDance describes four focus areas for 5.0 Pro [1]:
- Complex information visualisation — dense, professional layouts.
- Interactive precision editing — point and lasso selection, material replacement.
- Realistic imagery and portrait textures.
- Native multilingual input and generation in 10+ languages.

### Which Seedream to pick
Use 5.0 Pro for final images, portraits and edits where detail matters. Use 5.0 Lite when you need 4K — wallpapers, prints — at a flat 10.5 credits. Use 5.0 Flash for quick drafts at 8.1 credits. 4.5 and 4 remain good for poster and multi-panel layouts.

### Prompting Seedream
Seedream reads full sentences well. Lead with the medium (photo, oil painting, anime), then subject, setting, light and camera. For edits, say what to change first, then list what must stay the same.

References:
[1] ByteDance Seed — Introducing Seedream 5.0 Pro: https://seed.bytedance.com/en/blog/beyond-generation-it-understands-design-introducing-seedream-5-0-pro

## FAQ
Q: What is Seedream?
A: Seedream is ByteDance Seed's family of image generation and editing models. The latest, Seedream 5.0 Pro, was announced on 8 July 2026.

Q: Is Seedream 5.0 Pro free?
A: No. Seedream isn't on the free plan; any credit pack (from $15 for 1,300 credits) unlocks it at 13.5 credits an image, 27 at 2K. New accounts get 25 credits to try the free-plan models first.

Q: What's the difference between Seedream 5.0 Pro, Lite and Flash?
A: On Kenerate: 5.0 Pro is the flagship (13.5 credits, 27 at 2K), 5.0 Lite renders up to 4K for a flat 10.5 credits, and 5.0 Flash is the fast version at 8.1 credits up to 2K.

Q: Can Seedream edit images?
A: Yes. Upload up to 10 reference images and describe the change — outfit, background, style — and what to keep.

Q: Does Seedream support 4K?
A: Seedream 5.0 Lite, 4.5 and 4 offer 4K sizes on Kenerate. 5.0 Pro renders up to 2K.

Q: Does Seedream allow NSFW?
A: Seedream is closed and keeps ByteDance's content filter, so explicit prompts may be refused. Open models such as Chroma are the better choice for adult art.

## Related pages
- Flux 2: https://kenerateai.com/model/flux-2
- Qwen Image: https://kenerateai.com/model/qwen-image
- All models: https://kenerateai.com/model
- Realistic AI images: https://kenerateai.com/realistic-ai-image-generator

## Sources
- ByteDance Seed — Introducing Seedream 5.0 Pro: https://seed.bytedance.com/en/blog/beyond-generation-it-understands-design-introducing-seedream-5-0-pro