Seedream 5 Lite
Seedream 5.0 API Guide
Learn how to use the Seedream 5.0 API with PiAPI for high-quality image generation and editing, including practical workflows and integration guidance.
2026
Seedream 5.0 API - high quality image generation and image edit model!
Powered by Bytedance, Seedream 5.0 Lite is a powerful image generation model that delivers high image quality up to 3K. Get started with the Seedream 5.0 API today!
Seedream 5 Lite Playground
High-quality text-to-image and image editing with 2K/3K outputs via Seedream 5 Lite on PiAPI.
Configuration
The text prompt describing the image to generate, or edit instructions when used with image URLs.
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Upload Files
Click or drag files (0/10)
Optional reference images for editing. Upload images or paste image URLs; up to 10 will be used as references.
Result
IdleThis shows preset sample previews. Sign in and click 'Generate image' to create your own.
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See Seedream 5 Lite API in action
Seedream 5 Lite delivers high-quality 2K/3K images with strong prompt following and flexible aspect ratios, ideal for production image workflows.
Text-to-Image
Create Seedream images directly from natural language prompts
Prompt:
A tired convenience store worker restocking shelves at 2AM, fluorescent lighting, half-empty aisles, slightly messy shelves, candid photography style, natural skin texture, quiet and mundane atmosphere
Prompt:
A lone man walking through a dimly lit underpass at night, warm street lights casting long shadows, slight fog in the air, wet concrete reflecting light, shot on 35mm film, shallow depth of field, natural motion blur, cinematic realism
Prompt:
A quiet forest trail in the early morning, soft sunlight filtering through tall trees, light mist hovering above the ground, dewdrops on leaves, earthy tones, ultra realistic, shot with a 50mm lens, natural colors
Image Edit
Edit your images with precision
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After
Prompt: Edit the reference photo: keep the same location, change the time to 12:00 and make the store worker happy.
Features
- Visual Reasoning
- Real-time Search
- World Knowledge
- Image editing
- Precise Control
- Multimodal Support
- Enhanced Capabilities
Seedream API uses multistep thinking to produce outputs aligned with physical laws.
Bytedance Seedream API accesses current news and topics to respond to time-sensitive generation needs.
Seedream 5 AI API is equipped with rich world knowledge which includes data across technology and humanities verticals.
Seedream 5 API supports image editing tasks with reasoning based on instructions.
Seedream AI API adheres to prompts with precise control.
Seedream 5.0 Lite supports modal input for image generation task, suitable for all workflows.
Seedream 5 AI preceeds previous models with improvements on MagicBench Benchmark.
Seedream 5 Lite Pricing
Seedream 5 Lite - 2K
$0.028/image
- Per 2K image (default)
- Best balance of quality and cost for most use cases.
- Perfect for web, product listings, and social posts.
Seedream 5 Lite - 3K
$0.042/image
- Per 3K image
- Higher resolution for print and detail-critical workflows.
- Great for hero banners, zoom-ins, and cropping flexibility.
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Want to know more about Seedream 5 Lite API?
- What is Seedream 5.0 Lite?
Released by Bytedance, Seedream 5.0 Lite is a unified image generation model that supports high-quality text-to-image output and image editing using reference images. As the successor of Seedream 4.0, the model has improved capabilities. Through PiAPI, you can generate results in both 2K and 3K resolutions. Start today!
- How do I provide reference images for editing?
The Seedream 5.0 AI allows users to include up to 10 reference image URLs. The prompt should describe the edit you want to apply.
- What aspect ratios are supported?
Seedream 5 AI API supports a diverse format output, 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 4:5, and 5:4.
- What output formats are available?
Seedream 5 Lite supports PNG and JPEG output formats. If you do not specify an output format, PNG is used by default.
- Are there refunds?
No, we do not offer refunds. But when you first sign up for an account on PiAPI's Workspace, you will be given free credits to try our API before making payments!
- How can I get in touch with your team?
Please email us at contact@piapi.ai - we'd love to talk more regarding our product offering!