Campaign hero assets
Produce key visuals at 2K when marketing needs crisp detail.
Seedream 5 Pro
ByteDance's flagship image generation and editing model for sharp 1K and 2K outputs.
What it is good for
Flagship generation and editing with Seedream 5 Pro
ByteDance’s flagship Seedream 5 Pro delivers sharp 1K and 2K text-to-image output plus reference-guided editing with up to ten input images.
Create with Seedream 5 ProReference-driven revisions
Combine several uploads when the edit depends on multiple sources.
Production image pipelines
A dependable ByteDance tier for teams that ship images regularly.
Key capabilities
Why creators pick Seedream 5 Pro
Flagship Seedream quality
Pro-tier detail, clean edges, and strong prompt adherence for delivery-ready visuals.
1K and 2K output
Pick ~2MP or ~4MP resolution when the layout needs more pixels.
Multi-reference editing
Upload up to ten images to guide style, subject, or composite edits.
Unified gen and edit
One model for creating from prompts and revising with references.
Flexible framing
Standard and cinematic aspect ratios including 21:9.
How to get a strong result
Tips for better results
Start with the subject, then add lighting, style, and anything that must stay the same. Upload a reference whenever you want a more controlled edit.
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Use 2K for finals
Draft at 1K, then rerun winners at 2K before delivery.
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Assign reference roles
Tell the model which upload supplies style, subject, or background.
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Compare with Seedream 5 Lite
Lite adds reasoning and more refs; Pro stays the sharp flagship.
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Protect unchanged elements
When editing, name faces, logos, or layout that must stay fixed.
Series compare
Compare Seedream versions
From Seedream 3 text-to-image to Seedream 5 Pro flagship editing — compare ByteDance models by speed, resolution, and edit strength.
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Turn your next idea into an image with Seedream 5 Pro
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