Seedream 5.0 Flash AI Image Generator
Lower costs. Faster creation. Give every idea a chance.
Seedream 5.0 Flash is ByteDance Seed’s image generation and editing model for speed- and cost-sensitive workflows. Explore styles, scenes and compositions at a lower cost, with flat-rate high-resolution output and multi-reference editing for everyday creativity, ad concepts and ongoing content production.
Core Strengths of Seedream 5.0 Flash
Make your budget go further and spend more time shaping your ideas.
Lower Costs, More Ideas to Explore
Explore more styles, scenes and compositions around one idea while keeping your creative budget manageable. A practical choice for ad concepts, comparing alternatives and producing content regularly.
Faster Results, Shorter Creative Loops
Flash is designed for faster image generation, helping you move smoothly from an idea to a result and the next revision. Explore directions and make adjustments with less waiting between attempts.
Choose Resolution Without the Price Trade-Off
Higher output resolution does not increase the per-image price. Choose the tier that fits your visual detail and intended use, with the same pricing for exploring concepts and producing high-resolution images.
More References, No Extra Input Cost
Combine subject, product, setting and style references without an extra input-image charge. Keep the flexibility of multi-reference creation and text-guided editing without paying more as you add references.
Explore other models
Switch between top image models in one generator.
Nano Banana 2
Multi-reference edits with fast style control.
Nano Banana 2 Lite
Fast 1K generation and editing for 11 credits.
GPT Image 2.5
Flare: fast creation, reference fidelity and natural detail.
GPT Image 2
Precise prompts, clean text, product shots.
Seedream 5.0 Lite
Cinematic realism and dramatic lighting.
Seedream 5.0 Pro
Professional 1K/2K generation and multi-reference editing.
Compare Seedream Image Models
Choose the Seedream model that fits your creative task, reference workflow and image requirements.
| Feature | Seedream 4.0 | Seedream 4.5 | Seedream 5.0 Lite | Seedream 5.0 Pro | Seedream 5.0 Flash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1K / 2K / 4K | 2K / 4K | 2K / 3K | 1K / 2K | 1K / 1.5K / 2K |
| Max reference images | 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Web search | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Credit cost | 8 credits | 12 credits | 12 credits, search +3 | 14/28 credits, references billed separately | 6 credits, references included |
| Core advantage | 1K–4K at same price | 4K reference-image editing | Photorealism and up-to-date content | Commercial high-fidelity | Low-cost, fast creation |
| Best for | Bulk high-value-for-money output | High-definition marketing assets | Knowledge-driven visuals | Product ads and retouching | Creative iteration and multi-reference composition |
Try other Seedream models and choose the right version by quality, reference control, and budget.
Choose Your Plan
Free images include a watermark. Upgrade for clean outputs, faster generation, and commercial use.
Pro
-50%Unlimited Model Benefits
Seedream 3.5Unlimited- Seedream 3.5 ProUnlimited Not Included
MiniMax H3 TurboUnlimited Not Included- MiniMax H3Unlimited Not Included
- Upgrade to unlock all advanced models and enjoy exclusive discountsMiniMax H3-70%
Gemini
Nano Banana
GPT-50%Seedream-40%Veo
Seedance 2.5
Kling - 2,000 credits per month
- Up to 2,000 fast images
- Up to 200 basic videos
- Priority queue
- No watermarks
- Batch processing with AI tools
- Full privacy
Ultimate
-50%Unlimited Model Benefits
- Seedream 3.5Unlimited
- Seedream 3.5 ProUnlimited
- MiniMax H3 TurboUnlimited Not Included
- MiniMax H3Unlimited Not Included
- Upgrade to unlock all advanced models and enjoy exclusive discountsMiniMax H3-70%GeminiNano BananaGPT-50%Seedream-40%VeoSeedance 2.5Kling
- 5,000 credits per month
- Up to 5,000 fast images
- Up to 500 basic videos
- Highest priority queue
- No watermarks
- Batch processing with AI tools
- Full privacy
Max
-50%Unlimited Model Benefits
- Seedream 3.5Unlimited
- Seedream 3.5 ProUnlimited
- MiniMax H3 TurboUnlimited
- MiniMax H3Unlimited
- Upgrade to unlock all advanced models and enjoy exclusive discountsMiniMax H3-70%GeminiNano BananaGPT-50%Seedream-40%VeoSeedance 2.5Kling
- 10,000 credits per month
- Up to 10,000 fast images
- Up to 1,000 basic videos
- Highest priority queue
- No watermarks
- Batch processing with AI tools
- Full privacy
Seedream 5.0 Flash FAQ
Learn about resolution, credits, references and image editing.
How many credits does each image cost?
1K, 1.5K and 2K currently cost 6 credits per image, compared with the regular price of 10 credits. Reference images have no additional charge.
What can I create with this model?
Use it for product scenes, event posters, social visuals, character concepts and multi-reference editing, or explore different styles and compositions around the same idea.
Do reference images cost extra?
No. You can use up to 10 reference images without an additional credit charge.
Which resolutions are supported?
Flash supports 1K, 1.5K and 2K with landscape, portrait and square aspect ratios.
Can I edit an existing image?
Yes. Upload an image and describe changes such as a different setting, color or material.
Which image formats can I upload?
JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, GIF, HEIC and HEIF are supported, up to 30 MB per image.
How does it compare with Seedream 5.0 Pro?
Flash focuses on fast, affordable creation with flat-rate resolution tiers and free reference inputs. Pro costs 14 credits at 1K or 28 at 2K, plus 1 credit per reference image.
Can I generate an image from text alone?
Yes. Reference images are optional; describe the image you want to create.
