Official ByteDance Series
Seedream
Seedream is ByteDance’s advanced AI image series built for high-quality, fast 4K generation. Create visuals using text or reference images—all online with Seedream’s unified workflow.
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From multilingual support to 4K generation—find the right Seedream version for your needs
Seedream Key Features
Developed by ByteDance’s Seed team, Seedream offers unmatched speed, resolution, and consistency in a unified AI generation‑editing architecture.
- 1Native 4K Resolution:Produce ultra‑HD 4096×4096 images without any upscaling. Seedream outputs print‑ready visuals directly from generation, backed by peer‑reviewed technical details on arXiv.
- 210x Faster Speed:Generate 2K images in as fast as 1.8 seconds using an optimized Diffusion Transformer and efficient VAE. Ideal for real‑time workflows and rapid iteration.
- 3Advanced Text Rendering:Seedream delivers accurate multilingual text—including clear Chinese characters—making it perfect for posters, ads, and branding. Built on Seedream 2.0’s bilingual foundation.
- 4Multi‑Reference Batch Processing:Upload up to 10 reference images and generate up to 15 consistent outputs with Seedream’s MoE architecture—maintaining character identity, color, and style.
- 5Unified Architecture:Create and edit within the same model. Seedream seamlessly supports text‑to‑image and image‑to‑image editing for frictionless creative iteration.
- 6Knowledge‑Driven Visuals:Generate accurate diagrams, equations, timelines, and structured visuals. Ideal for education, presentations, and technical documentation.
True 4K Native Resolution
Seedream 4.0 produces genuine 4K (4096×4096) imagery without requiring any external upscaling. This means your output is already print‑ready, free from the artifacts and inconsistencies often introduced during post‑processing. According to the official arXiv paper, Seedream’s high‑resolution design significantly outperforms models that depend on separate upscalers. It’s an ideal solution for commercial printing, large displays, advertising materials, and any scenario demanding maximum detail.
10x Faster Performance
Built on an optimized Diffusion Transformer paired with an efficient VAE, Seedream delivers exceptional generation speed. You can create 2K images in around 1.8 seconds—up to 10x faster than prior generations. This acceleration is documented in the Seedream 4.0 technical report and is made possible through sparse MoE activation and deep framework optimizations. The result: fast iteration cycles perfect for prototyping, client reviews, and high‑volume creative pipelines where turnaround time matters.
Superior Text & Typography Rendering
Seedream models handle text with exceptional accuracy, supporting both complex Chinese characters and Latin typography. Building on Seedream 2.0’s bilingual capabilities, it generates aligned, clean, and stylistically coherent text directly inside images. This makes it ideal for posters, packaging, infographic labels, and branded content. For best results, follow the official ByteDance ModelArk guideline: wrap text in double quotes (e.g., 'poster with title "Seedream 4.0"'). This minimizes post‑editing and ensures professional typographic quality.
Batch Processing with Multi-Reference Input
Seedream supports up to 10 reference images and up to 15 generated outputs per request, all with consistent style and character identity. Thanks to its MoE (Mixture‑of‑Experts) architecture, Seedream preserves key visual attributes such as clothing, facial features, product colors, and overall design language. This solves a major pain point in AI generation: style drift across batches. It’s especially valuable for e‑commerce, character sheets, marketing campaigns, and storyboarding where visual uniformity is essential.
Unified Generation & Editing Architecture
Seedream 4.0 merges text‑to‑image generation and advanced image editing into one seamless workflow. You can switch between creating new visuals and editing existing ones without changing tools or models. Supported editing tasks include style transfer, background replacement, color adjustments, texture modifications, object addition/removal, and feature‑preserving refinements. This unified system enhances creative flow, reduces tool friction, and ensures visual coherence across iterations—unlike other models that require separate tools for each step.
Advanced Knowledge Integration & Reasoning
Seedream goes beyond artistic output by integrating structured reasoning capable of generating accurate educational and technical visuals. This includes mathematical equations, historical timelines, architectural comparisons, annotated diagrams, and clean interface mockups. ByteDance’s official examples showcase content such as Qin‑to‑Qing dynasty timelines, equation systems, and architectural analyses. This capability expands Seedream’s use cases into EdTech, business presentations, research materials, and information design—where clarity and correctness are essential.
How to Use Seedream AI Models
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Choose Your Seedream Model
Pick the Seedream version based on your needs. Seedream 4.0 offers the latest tech with 4K output, top speed, and best consistency. Seedream 3.0 balances speed and quality at 2K. Seedream 2.0 focuses on bilingual text rendering. For most users, Seedream 4.0 is the recommended choice.
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Write a Clear, Structured Prompt
Include subject, style, lighting, camera angle, mood, and any text. Seedream understands complex prompts and renders them accurately. For text, use double quotes around your words. Example: 'poster with title "Summer Sale 2025" in bold red font.'
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Set Image Parameters
Choose resolution: 1K for previews, 2K for web, 4K for print. Pick an aspect ratio that matches your platform. Upload up to 10 reference images to maintain visual consistency using MoE. Set how many images you want (up to 15).
4
Generate and Refine
Click generate and get results in seconds—2K images in ~1.8s. Download or adjust prompts and re-run for better results. Use Seedream’s editing mode to tweak backgrounds, colors, or objects without starting over. Iterate faster with fewer tools.
Frequently Asked Questions About Seedream Series
Seedream is ByteDance’s official AI image model series, offering native 4K resolution, lightning-fast generation, and unified editing in one tool. Unlike many models, Seedream handles multilingual text, batch consistency, and reasoning tasks with high accuracy. Technical benchmarks on arXiv show it ranks among the top AI image tools.
Seedream 4.0 is the latest and most powerful—recommended for 4K output, fastest speed, and best editing consistency. Seedream 3.0 balances 2K quality and prompt alignment, while 2.0 is best for bilingual (Chinese-English) text rendering. Pick based on your project needs.
Seedream supports 1K, 2K, and native 4K resolution, with aspect ratios like 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:4, and more. Custom sizes from 1024px to 4096px are available. 'Auto' can auto-adjust dimensions for image-to-image workflows.
Yes. You can upload up to 10 reference images and generate up to 15 consistent outputs at once. Seedream’s MoE architecture ensures characters, styles, and colors stay uniform across the batch—ideal for products, characters, or branding.
Seedream is perfect for product shots, marketing posters, concept art, and educational diagrams. Its 4K quality, fast speed, and batch consistency make it ideal for production assets, storyboards, and commercial visuals with minimal editing needed.
Use double quotes around text in your prompts (e.g., "Summer Sale 2025") and specify placement and font style. Seedream’s bilingual foundation improves accuracy, but for complex layouts, you may refine in design tools after generation.
Seedream delivers native 4K and precise editing, while Midjourney leans more artistic. Compared to Nano Banana, Seedream offers higher resolution and more consistent batch output. It ranks top on text-to-image leaderboards.
Seedream may still show minor text artifacts or pose changes in image edits. Complex scenes may require prompt tuning. For pixel-perfect edits or explicit control, tools like Flux Kontext Pro offer better precision with masks.
Yes. On GetVisual AI, all Seedream images are licensed for commercial use. You can use them in client work, ads, packaging, or digital products. Just follow the terms of service for full usage rights.
Seedream uses a credit-based pricing model. 1K uses fewer credits, 2K is balanced, and 4K consumes more for print quality. Visit our pricing page for details on plans and credit tiers.
Seedream is evolving fast—future versions will improve pose control, spatial understanding, and multimodal AI. Follow GetVisual AI for the latest model updates and new capabilities as they’re released.
Create Stunning 4K AI Images with Seedream
Join thousands of creators using Seedream on GetVisual AI—an official integration of ByteDance’s advanced image models. Generate ultra-detailed visuals in seconds with support for editing, multilingual prompts, and reference images.
Supports both text and image prompts
Native 4K output, no upscaling needed
2K image generation in just 1.8 seconds
Built-in image editing and refinement tools