Reference Composition
Upload your images before generating.
Use @image1 as the product and @image2 as the background. Place the product in the foreground with realistic scale and grounded shadows. Keep its color and recognizable details.
Seedream 5.0 Pro
Seedream 5.0 Pro AI Image Generator
Create
Start with an idea
Describe what you want to create. Add a reference if you need one, then adjust the options below.
About this model
Create editorial imagery and product compositions with Seedream 5.0 Pro, using text or multiple references.
See What a Prompt Can Become
Find a visual direction, then make the prompt your own.
Give an Editorial Brief a Visual Direction
Specify fabrics, color, lighting and composition together. A clear fashion direction gives you more control than a request for a beautiful image.
Example prompt
Vibrant editorial of a model in contemporary fashion fused with West African textile patterns and beadwork, Campbell Addy bold aesthetic, saturated palette, dramatic studio lighting, celebratory cultural richness, striking contemporary portraiture
Start with a Practical Brief
Fashion Direction
Swap in your subject and keep the structure.
An editorial portrait in a minimal concrete studio. One person wearing an emerald coat, centered framing, soft directional light, natural fabric texture and a quiet background.
Tips for Reviewing Your Image
- Check what each reference contributes.
- Review scale and light between objects.
- Remove conflicting references.
Model Specifications
Credit costs depend on the selected settings and reference inputs.
- Resolution tiers
- 1K / 2K
- Reference images
- Up to 4
- Base credits
- 54 credits
- Images per generation
- 1
Credits by Settings and References
Each cell is the total for one image, not an additional reference charge. Reference counts within the same band have the same price.
| Settings | Generate · no references | Edit · 1 reference images | Edit · 2–4 reference images |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1K | 27 credits | 27 credits | 33 credits |
| Settings | Generate · no references | Edit · 1 reference images | Edit · 2–4 reference images |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2K | 54 credits | 54 credits | 60 credits |
Set Up a Focused Production Draft
Choose 1K or 2K and the aspect ratio for your layout. Up to four references can inform the composition. Review the result before using it in a campaign or product listing.
Compare Model Specifications
Compare the settings available for your next image.
| Settings | Seedream 5.0 ProCurrent model | Flux.2 Pro | Flux.2 Max | Flux.2 Flex | Flux.2 Klein | Flux 3 | Seedream 5.0 Lite | Nano Banana 2 | Nano Banana 2.1 | MiniMax H3 Image | GPT Image 2.6 | GPT Image 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution tiers | 1K / 2K | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 1K | 2K / 3K / 4K | 0.5K / 1K / 2K / 4K | 1K / 2K / 4K | Source size when editing | Source size when editing | Source size when editing |
| Quality levels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Low / Medium / High | Low / Medium / High | Low / Medium / High |
| Reference images | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 |
| Images per generation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Base credits | 54 credits | 17 credits | 38 credits | 38 credits | 10 credits | 20 credits | 14 credits | 32 credits | 24 credits | 30 credits | 30 credits | 16 credits |
| Base credits by tier | 1K: 27 / 2K: 54 | Standard output: 17 | Standard output: 38 | Standard output: 38 | Standard output: 10 | 1K: 20 | 2K: 14 / 3K: 14 / 4K: 14 | 0.5K: 24 / 1K: 32 / 2K: 48 / 4K: 63 | 1K: 24 / 2K: 32 / 4K: 63 | Low quality: 25 / Medium quality: 30 / High quality: 60 | Low quality: 25 / Medium quality: 30 / High quality: 60 | Low quality: 8 / Medium quality: 16 / High quality: 32 |
Credit costs depend on the selected settings and reference inputs.
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Questions About Seedream 5.0 Pro
Inputs, editing, and credits—before you start.
What Can I Create with Seedream 5.0 Pro?
Seedream 5.0 Pro is built for 1k/2k creation and up to 4 references. You can generate images from text briefs, edit uploaded photos with natural language, or guide composition with up to 4 reference images. All creations can also be used as starting frames for AI video generation.
How Many Reference Images Can I Use?
FluxContext supports up to 4 reference images for Seedream 5.0 Pro. You can assign roles (Subject, Background, Style) and upload JPG, PNG, or WebP files up to 4MB each.
Which Settings Can I Change?
Available settings: 1K / 2K. Choose your preferred aspect ratio, framing, and quality tier. Adding references helps guide identity, background, and style.
How Many Credits Does an Image Use?
Generation starts from 54 credits for standard aspect ratios. Pricing adjusts transparently based on your resolution, quality tier, and reference inputs. See the pricing information on this page for model credit costs.
Can I Keep Editing a Result?
Yes. Click Edit on any delivered image to continue refining with natural language while preserving earlier versions in your history. You can also click Generate video to turn it into an animated clip.
Do I Need an Account to Use Seedream 5.0 Pro?
Yes. Seedream 5.0 Pro is a premium production model that requires signing in and credits. New accounts receive 10 free credits to test models upon sign-up, or you can try our free FLUX.2 model without an account.
Will It Preserve Every Detail When Editing?
AI image editing interprets your prompt within the visual context rather than locking exact pixels. To maximize detail preservation, clearly specify which elements must remain untouched and describe only the changes you need.
Create Your Next Image with Seedream 5.0 Pro
Describe your idea and start creating.