Versatile image model from ByteDance with T2I and I2I modes. Text rendering, image editing and fast generation at an affordable price
A serene Japanese garden with a stone bridge over a koi pond, cherry blossoms in full bloom, morning mist, zen composition, soft natural lighting, watercolor style
Versatile image generation with text rendering, editing and creative control
Accurate text rendering in images — signs, labels, posters and typography with high readability
Generate high-quality images with good detail and clarity for various use cases
Upload an existing image and describe changes — edit style, add elements, transform composition
From photorealism to illustration, anime to oil painting — handles diverse visual styles confidently
Multi-subject scenes with accurate object placement, spatial relationships and scene coherence
Generate in various aspect ratios for any platform — social media, print, web and more
4 simple steps to create images with Seedream 4.0
Describe the image in detail, or upload an existing image for editing in I2I mode.
Choose aspect ratio and mode — text-to-image for new images, image-to-image for editing.
Seedream 4.0 generates or edits your image with accurate text rendering and style control.
Download the finished image. Use it as a base for further iterations in I2I mode.
How to get the best results with Seedream 4.0
What Seedream 4.0 is perfect for
Rapid concept exploration for games, films and creative projects with versatile style control
Product images for e-commerce and catalogs with text labels and branding elements
Eye-catching posts and stories with text overlays and consistent branding
Interior and architectural visualization with material and lighting control
Fashion concepts, lookbooks and lifestyle imagery with style transfer via I2I
Marketing visuals, ad creatives and promotional materials with text and branding
Versatile generation and editing at an affordable price
Resolution: up to 2K
2 credits per image, both T2I and I2I
Cost depends on selected plan View plans
Why Seedream 4.0 is great value for image generation and editing
| Parameter | Seedream 4.0 | FLUX 2 Pro | Imagen 4 | Nano Banana Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max resolution | 2K | 2K | 2K | 4K |
| Reference images | No | — | 4 | Up to 10 |
| Price | 2 credits | 4 | 3 | 1 credit |
| Image editing (I2I) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Generation speed | ~10 sec | ~10 sec | ~15 sec | ~20 sec |
| Aspect ratios | Multiple | 5 options | 5 options | 11 options |
Answers to popular questions about Seedream 4.0
Seedream 4.0 is an image generation model by ByteDance with T2I and I2I modes. It supports text rendering, image editing and generates high-quality images at an affordable price.
Seedream 4.5 offers improved detail rendering and scene understanding. Seedream 4.0 is a cost-effective option with I2I editing, text rendering and fast generation — ideal for high-volume workflows.
Seedream 4.0 generates images up to 2K resolution with multiple aspect ratio options.
Upload an existing image and describe the changes in the prompt. Seedream 4.0 will modify the image while preserving the base composition — change styles, add elements or transform the scene.
2 credits per image for both T2I and I2I modes. See the pricing page for details.
Seedream 4.0 handles diverse styles: photorealism, digital art, watercolor, anime, oil painting and more.
Seedream 4.0 generates images in approximately 10 seconds.
Be specific about subject, style and lighting. For text: put exact text in quotes. For I2I: describe desired changes clearly. Use detailed prompts for complex compositions.
