Image model · from 5 credits
Generate images with Seedream 5 Lite
Seedream 5 Lite is the entry point of ByteDance's Seedream family, with two qualities no thumbnail shows: it edits existing images, and it swallows enormous prompts, measured beyond forty thousand characters. You can hand it an entire brief, art direction included, where other models cut off after a few sentences. For the family's maximum output, Seedream 5 Pro takes over in the same spirit.
Capabilities
- Edits existing images and takes visual references
- Resolutions: 2K, 4K
Seedream 5 Lite next to its closest siblings
Figures pulled from the same registry as billing: when a price or a cap changes, this table changes with it.
| Seedream 5 Lite | Flux 2 Pro | Recraft V4.1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | 5 credits / image | 5 credits / image | 5 credits / image |
| Image editing | Yes | No | No |
| Max prompt | 40,000 characters | – | – |
How to use it on Imaginode
- 1Create a project and add an Image node from the toolbar.
- 2Pick Seedream 5 Lite in the selector: the exact price shows on the Generate button.
- 3Write your prompt (the magic wand can enrich it for 1 credit) and generate. Technical failures are refunded automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an image generated with Seedream 5 Lite cost?
5 credits per image, about $0.06 (1 credit = $0.012). The exact cost shows on the Generate button before you click, and any failed generation is refunded automatically within seconds.
Can Seedream 5 Lite edit an existing image?
Yes: Seedream 5 Lite accepts an input image. On the Imaginode canvas, wire an image node or an uploaded photo, describe the change, and the model starts from your visual instead of generating from scratch.
Can I try Seedream 5 Lite for free?
Yes: signing up grants trial credits, no credit card required. Enough to test Seedream 5 Lite in real conditions before deciding on a plan or a top-up.
Do I need to install anything to use Seedream 5 Lite?
No: Seedream 5 Lite runs server-side, in the browser, mobile included. Imaginode's node canvas wires its renders to the other models (references, camera, styles) with nothing to install.
Seedream 5 Lite at the competition
Seedream 5 Lite or its variants are also available at Dreamina (CapCut). Pricing grid recorded on a given date, sources cited: the comparison details what credit-based billing changes.
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