Seedream 5 Pro API Premium Image Generation

Generate premium 1K/2K images with reference image support via a single API call — no subscription, pay per image.

Est. $0.068

Seedream 5 Pro Pricing

Pay per image, no subscription required

1K Resolution

$0.068 /image

2K Resolution

$0.136 /image

1K Less Restriction

$0.085 /image

2K Less Restriction

$0.17 /image

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Seedream 5 Pro Features

Professional-grade Seedream 5.0 image generation with advanced capabilities, available through one simple API.

1K & 2K Resolutions

Generate images at 1K (default) or 2K resolution. 2K renders at roughly twice the pixel dimensions of 1K for higher detail.

Reference Image Support

Use reference images to guide generation. First reference image is free, additional images cost $0.003 each.

Premium Quality Output

The Pro tier of Seedream 5.0 delivers higher quality results than Lite, optimized for professional workflows.

Content Moderation Options

Choose between standard moderation or less-restriction mode for more creative freedom.

Flexible Aspect Ratios

From 1:1 to 21:9 — eight aspect ratios to fit social posts, banners, product shots and more.

Fast Generation

Optimized inference for quick turnaround times on your image generation tasks.

Integrate in Minutes

Create your API key

Top up credits

Add credits on the billing page when you are ready to scale beyond the free tier.

Call the API

POST your first task following the API docs, then poll the task until the result is ready.

Iterate in the playground

Prototype prompts and settings in the the playground above before wiring them into your product.

curl -X POST 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task' \
  -H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "model": "seedream",
    "task_type": "seedream-5-pro",
    "input": {
      "prompt": "A polished product photo with soft studio lighting",
      "size": "1K",
      "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
      "output_format": "png"
    }
  }'

# → { "task_id": "9d5a…", "status": "pending" }

curl 'https://api.piapi.ai/api/v1/task/{task_id}' \
  -H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY'

# poll until status = completed
{
  "data": {
    "status": "completed",
    "output": {
      "image_urls": "https://img.theapi.app/ephemeral/…"
    }
  }
}

$ npm install -g piapi-cli

$ piapi run seedream-5-pro \
    prompt="A polished product photo with soft studio lighting" \
    size=1K \
    aspect_ratio=1:1 \
    output_format=png

✓ Task completed! https://img.theapi.app/ephemeral/…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Seedream 5 Pro and Seedream 5 Lite?

Seedream 5 Pro offers higher quality output with 1K and 2K resolutions, while Lite supports 2K and 3K. Pro has reference image support with the first image free, while Lite has flat pricing with no reference image charges. Pro is optimized for professional workflows requiring premium quality.

How does reference image pricing work?

The first reference image is included free with each generation. Any additional reference images cost $0.003 each. This allows you to guide the generation with visual references at minimal cost.

What resolutions are available?

Seedream 5 Pro supports 1K (default) and 2K resolutions. 2K renders at roughly twice the pixel dimensions of 1K. Note that 3K is only available on the Lite model.

What is the less-restriction model?

The less-restriction variant (-less-restriction) offers more permissive content moderation at a 25% markup over the standard tier. This is useful for creative projects that need more flexibility.

Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?

Yes, we offer refunds for unused credits. Please contact our support team for assistance with refund requests.

How do I get started?

Sign up at piapi.ai, add credits to your account, and you can start generating images immediately via the API or our web workspace.

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