Seedream 5.0 Flash · ByteDance
Seedream 5.0 Flash: Fast AI Images
ByteDance's fastest Seedream model: an image in about 15 seconds, at the same low price for 1K and 2K. Great for drafts, variations and quick edits.
- About 15 seconds
- Lowest price per image
- 1K · 2K
- Up to 10 references
- Free daily image
Made with Seedream
Real results from this site and the prompt behind each one. Use one as a starting point.
“A travel poster for Kyoto in autumn: a red maple tree over a wooden temple bridge, bold headline "KYOTO" at the top, the Japanese line "秋の京都" under it, small text "October – November" at the bottom, clean flat print style.”
Text to image · Seedream 5.0 Pro · 2K
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BeforeAfter“Put the jacket from Image 2 on the woman in Image 1, worn open over her t-shirt. Keep her face, hair, pose and the street exactly the same.”
Image to image · Seedream 5.0 Pro · 2K
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“Product photo of a frosted glass skincare bottle with a bamboo cap on a wet dark stone slab, water droplets, soft morning side light, blurred green leaves in the background, high detail.”
Text to image · Seedream 5.0 Lite · 4K
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BeforeAfter“Make it a rainy night: wet reflective street, warm light inside the cafe, a glowing neon sign that reads "CAFE LUNA" above the door. Keep the buildings and the camera angle.”
Image to image · Seedream 5.0 Flash · 2K
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“Close-up portrait of an elderly fisherman with a gray beard and a knitted cap, soft window light from the left, visible skin texture, shallow depth of field, 85mm film photo.”
Text to image · Seedream 5.0 Pro · 2K
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BeforeAfter“Restyle this living room in a warm Japandi style: light oak floor, linen sofa, low wooden table, paper lamp and a few plants. Keep the window, walls and room layout.”
Image to image · Seedream 5.0 Lite · 2K
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Seedream 5.0 Flash, explained
Seedream 5.0 Flash is the version of Seedream 5.0 that ByteDance built to be faster and cheaper, for work where speed and volume matter. It still does text to image and image editing with up to 10 reference images.
Use it to explore ideas: try several prompts, compositions or styles in a minute, then re-run the one you like on Seedream 5.0 Pro or Lite for the final version.
It's also the model of the free daily check-in image on Seedream 5.5 AI.
Seedream 5.5 AI is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ByteDance or BytePlus. Seedream is a trademark of its owner.
- Model
- Seedream 5.0 Flash
- Resolution
- 1K · 2K
- Reference images
- Up to 10 images
- Credits per image
1K2 credits
2K2 credits
How it works
Three steps, usually under a minute.
- 01
Describe or upload
Write what you want to see, or add JPG, PNG or WebP pictures (up to 10 MB each) to edit them.
- 02
Be specific
Name the subject, setting, style and light, and put any words to show in quotes. For edits, say what to change and what to keep, for example "make it golden hour, keep her face".
- 03
Generate and download
Pick Seedream 5.0 Pro, Lite or Flash, the resolution and shape, see the price on the button, and download the image when it's ready.
Which Seedream model should I use?
Start with Seedream 5.0 Pro. Switch to Lite for 4K, or to Flash for quick drafts at the lowest price.
| Seedream 5.0 Pro | Seedream 5.0 Lite | Seedream 5.0 Flash | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Posters with text, portraits, careful edits | 4K images, dense layouts, product shots | Quick drafts and variations |
| Resolution | 1K / 2K | 2K / 4K | 1K / 2K |
| Reference images | Up to 5 | Up to 10 | Up to 10 |
| Typical wait | About 50 s | About 50 s | About 15 s |
| Price | From 5 credits | From 4 credits | From 2 credits |
More ways to create with Seedream
Seedream 5.5 AI
The home page: every Seedream model, text to image and editing.
Seedream 5.0
The whole Seedream 5.0 family in one place.
Seedream 5.0 Pro
Best quality and the sharpest text.
Seedream 5.0 Lite
2K or 4K at one price.
Text to Image
Turn a prompt into a picture.
Image to Image
Edit your pictures with a prompt.
AI Poster Generator
Posters with text that reads right.
Seedream 5.0 Flash questions
The fastest, lowest-cost model in ByteDance's Seedream 5.0 family, for text to image and image editing at 1K or 2K.
Most images are ready in about 15 seconds, roughly three times faster than Seedream 5.0 Pro here.
1K and 2K, at the same price, from 21:9 to 9:16 or Auto. For 4K, switch to Seedream 5.0 Lite.
Yes: check in once a day for one free Seedream 5.0 Flash 2K image, and new accounts also start with 20 free credits.
2 credits per image at 1K or 2K, reference images included — the cheapest Seedream image on the site.
Yes, the images you make are yours to use, as long as your prompt and uploads don't infringe anyone's rights. See the terms for details.
Make your first Seedream image
Write one sentence, or upload a picture, and see what Seedream does with it.
Start creating