# Seedream 5.0

> Seedream 5.0 is ByteDance Seed's latest image generation and editing family, in three versions: 5.0 Lite (launched February 2026), 5.0 Pro (announced 8 July 2026) and the fast 5.0 Flash. Pro adds point, lasso and sketch editing, layer separation and native text in 10+ languages. On Kenerate AI, Pro costs 13.5 credits at 1K or 27 at 2K, Lite 10.5 at 2K–4K and Flash 8.1, each with up to 10 reference images.

URL: https://kenerateai.com/models/bytedance/seedream-5-0
Publisher: Kenerate AI (https://kenerateai.com)
Last updated: 18 October 2026

## Key facts
- Official name: Seedream 5.0 (Pro · Lite · Flash)
- Maker: ByteDance Seed
- Released: Lite: Feb 2026 · Pro: 8 Jul 2026
- Abilities: Text to image · multi-image editing
- 5.0 Pro on Kenerate: 13.5 credits (1K/1.5K) · 27 (2K)
- 5.0 Lite on Kenerate: 10.5 credits, 2K–4K
- 5.0 Flash on Kenerate: 8.1 credits, 1K–2K
- References: Up to 10 (all three)
- Languages: 10+ for prompts and on-image text (Pro)
- Weights: Closed (API only)

## Steps
1. Open the model — Go to /app/image and pick Seedream 5.0 Pro, Lite or Flash (the button on this page selects Pro). Sign in free to get started.
2. Write the prompt — Lead with the medium, then subject, setting, light and camera in plain sentences. Put on-image words in quotes and say where they go.
3. Pick size and version — Draft in Flash or Pro at 1K, finish in Pro at 2K, or switch to Lite for 2K–4K sizes up to 4096×4096.
4. Edit with references — Upload up to 10 images and describe the change first, then what must stay — face, product, logo or colours.

## In depth

### What's new in Seedream 5.0 Pro
ByteDance announced Seedream 5.0 Pro on 8 July 2026 with four focus areas [1]:
- Complex information visualisation — dense posters, charts and professional layouts.
- Interactive precision editing — point, lasso, box and sketch selection, Hex colour changes, material swaps and multi-image fusion.
- Layer separation — a poster split into more than 10 independent, transparent layers.
- Realistic imagery and portrait textures, plus native input and text in 10+ languages.

### Seedream 5.0 Lite and Flash
Seedream 5.0 Lite came first, in February 2026, as a cheaper 2K–4K model; API providers describe it as the first Seedream with built-in web retrieval [2][3]. Seedream 5.0 Flash is the speed tier: same aspect ratios as Pro, one flat price at every size.

### Which Seedream 5.0 to pick on Kenerate
Use Flash (8.1 credits) or Pro at 1K (13.5) to test prompts, then finish in Pro at 2K (27) for portraits, edits and anything with text. Use Lite (10.5) when you need 4K — wallpapers, prints, large banners — at the lowest price per pixel.

References:
[1] Introducing Seedream 5.0 Pro — ByteDance Seed: https://seed.bytedance.com/en/blog/beyond-generation-it-understands-design-introducing-seedream-5-0-pro
[2] Seedream 5.0 Lite — Hedra model page: https://www.hedra.com/models/image/bytedance/seedream-50-lite
[3] Seedream 5.0 Lite in ComfyUI: https://www.comfyui.org/en/seedream-50-lite-now-available-in

## FAQ
Q: What is Seedream 5.0?
A: Seedream 5.0 is ByteDance Seed's image generation and editing model family and the successor to Seedream 4.5. It comes in three versions: 5.0 Lite (launched in February 2026), 5.0 Pro (announced on 8 July 2026) and 5.0 Flash. All are closed models available through APIs and apps such as Kenerate AI, with no downloadable weights.

Q: What is the difference between Seedream 5.0 Pro, Lite and Flash?
A: Pro is the flagship: the most detail, the best edits, layer separation and point, lasso and sketch editing in ByteDance's own tools. Lite is the cheaper high-resolution version, rendering 2K to 4K. Flash is the fastest and cheapest. On Kenerate, Pro costs 13.5 credits at 1K or 27 at 2K, Lite 10.5 at any size, and Flash 8.1.

Q: How do I use Seedream 5.0 online?
A: Open Kenerate AI's image studio, pick Seedream 5.0 Pro, Lite or Flash, write a prompt and choose a size. It runs in the browser with no API key or install. You can upload up to 10 reference images to edit a photo or keep a character, product or logo consistent.

Q: Is Seedream 5.0 free?
A: Not on Kenerate: all three 5.0 versions are paid, from 8.1 credits per image (Flash) to 27 (Pro at 2K), bought as one-time credit packs with no subscription required. The free plan covers models such as Qwen Image 3.0 and Flux 2 Dev. Third-party APIs list Seedream 5.0 Lite at about 3.6 cents per image.

Q: What resolution does Seedream 5.0 support?
A: On Kenerate, 5.0 Pro and 5.0 Flash render at 1K, 1.5K or 2K in 15 aspect ratios from 1:3 to 3:1. 5.0 Lite renders only at 2K and 4K, with 13 sizes up to 4096×4096. For the sharpest 4K print, use Lite or upscale a 2K Pro image.

Q: Seedream 5.0 or Seedream 4.5 — which is better?
A: For most new work, start with 5.0: Pro gives more detail and better edits, and Lite renders 2K–4K for 10.5 credits, less than 4.5's 12. Seedream 4.5 is still a good pick for type-heavy posters and labels, or to match earlier 4.5 projects.

Q: Can Seedream 5.0 write text in images?
A: Yes. ByteDance says 5.0 Pro accepts prompts and renders text in more than ten languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Arabic. Put the exact words in quotes and say where they go.

Q: Does Seedream 5.0 search the web?
A: ByteDance's API version of 5.0 Lite can pull in live web information while generating. That feature is not switched on in Kenerate's studio, so describe current products, logos or events in the prompt or upload them as reference images.

Q: Can I use Seedream 5.0 images commercially?
A: Images you generate on Kenerate follow Kenerate's terms of service. Seedream 5.0 is a closed ByteDance model with no downloadable weights, so there is no separate model licence to accept. Check trademarks and likeness rights for anything you use in an ad or product.

## Related pages
- Seedream (all versions): https://kenerateai.com/model/seedream
- Seedream 5.0 Pro studio: https://kenerateai.com/seedream-v5-0-pro
- Seedream 4.5: https://kenerateai.com/models/bytedance/seedream-4-5
- Seedance 2.0: https://kenerateai.com/models/bytedance/seedance-2-0
- All models: https://kenerateai.com/model

## Sources
- Introducing Seedream 5.0 Pro — ByteDance Seed: https://seed.bytedance.com/en/blog/beyond-generation-it-understands-design-introducing-seedream-5-0-pro
- Seedream 5.0 Lite — Hedra model page: https://www.hedra.com/models/image/bytedance/seedream-50-lite
- Seedream 5.0 Lite in ComfyUI: https://www.comfyui.org/en/seedream-50-lite-now-available-in