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Seedream 4.0

Next-generation image generation model optimized for fast, high-quality text-to-image workflows

Image Generation

Model Guide

About Seedream 4

Next-generation image generation model optimized for fast, high-quality text-to-image workflows

Overview

Seedream 4 is ByteDance's advanced image generation model, designed for fast and high-quality image creation. It offers excellent prompt adherence and supports both text-to-image and image-to-image workflows.

Key Features

  • Fast Generation: Optimized for quick turnaround without sacrificing quality
  • Strong Prompt Adherence: Accurately interprets and renders complex prompts
  • Style Versatility: Supports a wide range of artistic styles and aesthetics
  • Image Conditioning: Use reference images to guide style and composition

Use Cases

Digital Art Creation

Generate stunning digital artwork in various styles from photorealistic to abstract.

Concept Art

Quickly visualize ideas for games, films, and creative projects.

Marketing Materials

Create professional visuals for campaigns and promotional content.

Design Exploration

Explore different visual directions rapidly during the design process.

Best Practices

  1. Detailed Prompts: Include style, lighting, composition, and mood details
  2. Use Negative Prompts: Specify what you don't want in the image
  3. Experiment with Seeds: Use fixed seeds to create variations of successful outputs
  4. Reference Images: Leverage image-to-image for style transfer and editing

Example Prompts

"Cyberpunk cityscape at night, neon lights reflecting on wet streets, flying cars, cinematic composition, 8k quality"

"Portrait of a warrior queen, golden armor, dramatic lighting, oil painting style, intricate details"

Technical Specifications

SpecificationValue
Max Resolution2048x2048
Generation Time~10 seconds
Output FormatPNG, JPEG
Aspect RatiosMultiple supported

Comparison: Seedream 4 vs 4.5

FeatureSeedream 4Seedream 4.5
SpeedFasterSlightly slower
Detail LevelHighHigher
Text in ImagesGoodBetter
Best Use CaseQuick iterationsFinal production

Sources

Backend pricing

Rates published by the API.

Model identity, billing unit and every price tier below are read from the backend catalog.

Per generated image

30

credits / image

= $0.03 USD / image

Official: $0.03514%

1 credit = $0.001 USD. The final deduction returned by the API is authoritative.

按 batch_size(默认 1)预扣,成功后按实际可交付图片数结算并退回差额;输入图不计费

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