Seedream 5.0 Lite

Multimodal image generation with visual reasoning and real-time web search

About model

Seedream 5.0 Lite is ByteDance's unified multimodal image generation model with built-in visual reasoning and real-time web search integration. It supports text-to-image and image-to-image generation at resolutions up to 4K with consistent multi-image outputs that maintain character identity across batches. The model excels at detailed scene construction, precise object placement, and typographic rendering for posters, UI mockups, and branded assets.

Max Resolution

High-fidelity output for professional visual workflows

Integration

Web Search

Generate images reflecting current events and trends

Character Identity

Consistent

Maintained across multi-image batches

Model key capabilities

Visual Reasoning: Built-in understanding of complex scene construction with precise object placement, layout control, and visual hierarchy
Real-Time Web Search: Integrated search capability generates images reflecting current events, trending topics, and real-world data
Character Consistency: Multi-image outputs maintain character identity across batches for campaign and storytelling workflows
4K Output: Generation up to 4K resolution with flexible aspect ratios and up to 4 images per request

API usage

cURL
Python
Typescript

Endpoint:

ByteDance-Seed/Seedream-5.0-lite

curl -X POST "https://api.together.xyz/v1/images/generations" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOGETHER_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "ByteDance-Seed/Seedream-5.0-lite",
    "prompt": "Draw an anime style version of this image.",
    "width": 1024,
    "height": 768,
    "steps": 28,
    "n": 1,
    "response_format": "url",
    "image_url": "https://huggingface.co/datasets/patrickvonplaten/random_img/resolve/main/yosemite.png"
  }'

from together import Together

client = Together()

imageCompletion = client.images.generate(
    model="ByteDance-Seed/Seedream-5.0-lite",
    width=1024,
    height=768,
    steps=28,
    prompt="Draw an anime style version of this image.",
    image_url="https://huggingface.co/datasets/patrickvonplaten/random_img/resolve/main/yosemite.png",
)

print(imageCompletion.data[0].url)

import Together from "together-ai";

const together = new Together();

async function main() {
  const response = await together.images.create({
    model: "ByteDance-Seed/Seedream-5.0-lite",
    width: 1024,
    height: 1024,
    steps: 28,
    prompt: "Draw an anime style version of this image.",
    image_url: "https://huggingface.co/datasets/patrickvonplaten/random_img/resolve/main/yosemite.png",
  });

  console.log(response.data[0].url);
}

main();

Model card
Architecture Overview:
• Unified multimodal image generation model with built-in visual reasoning capabilities
• Integrated real-time web search for generating images that reflect current events and trending topics
• Text-to-image and image-to-image generation at resolutions up to 4K
• Consistent multi-image outputs maintaining character identity across batches
• Default resolution of 2048x2048 with flexible aspect ratio control

Training Methodology:
• Trained for deep understanding of complex scene construction with precise object placement
• Optimized for typographic rendering in posters, UI mockups, and branded assets
• Visual reasoning enables the model to interpret and execute complex compositional instructions

Performance Characteristics:
• Character consistency maintained across multiple generated images in a single batch
• Precise control over scene layout, object placement, and visual hierarchy
• Strong text rendering for posters, UI elements, and branded content
• Up to 4 output images per request with seed-based reproducibility
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Together AI API Access:
• Access Seedream 5.0 Lite via Together AI APIs using the endpoint ByteDance-Seed/Seedream-5.0-lite
• Authenticate using your Together AI API key in request headers
• Control output dimensions with height/width parameters up to 4K resolution
• Use reference_images array for image-to-image generation workflows
• Supports seed for reproducibility and up to 4 outputs per request
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Applications & use cases
Marketing & Brand Content:
• Posters, banners, and social media assets with accurate text rendering
• Brand-consistent character and mascot generation across campaign materials
• Trend-aware content generation using real-time web search integration

Design & Production:
• UI mockups and app interface designs with typographic precision
• Product visualization and ecommerce assets at up to 4K resolution
• Presentation slides and infographics with complex layouts

Creative Workflows:
• Multi-image generation with consistent character identity
• Reference-based image editing and style transfer
• Detailed scene construction with precise object placement and visual hierarchy
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Model specifications

Model data

Model provider
ByteDance
Type
Image
Main use cases
Image Generation
Resolution/Duration
1920x1920 to 4K
Deployment
Serverless
Endpoint
ByteDance-Seed/Seedream-5.0-lite
Price
$0.04 / image
Input modalities
Text
Image
Output modalities
Image

Category
Image

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