Seedream
5 Pro

Create images that stay ready for the next edit.

Now available on DreamAPI. Seedream 5.0 Pro is a multimodal image generation model built for advanced reasoning, efficient content creation, and professional-grade visual production.

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Capabilities

Built for complex,
iterative work.

One multimodal model for generation, precise editing and multilingual visual layout — with a path to the next revision built in.

Interactive editing

Seedream 5 Pro is built for complex, iterative visual work: understand the request, organize the composition, and preserve a path to the next revision.

Layered assets for editing

Produce 10+ transparent PNG layers and reconstruct occluded background areas — giving design teams usable parts for Figma and Photoshop workflows.

High-density infographics

Create dense information graphics and multilingual campaign layouts across 14 languages. Generates text-rich images for educational, professional, and other specialized use cases.

Showcase

See Seedream 5 Pro
in action.

A look at the workflow, from creative brief to finished, editable asset.

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Interactive editing

Understand the request, organize the composition, and keep a path to the next revision.

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Layered assets

Export 10+ transparent PNG layers with background reconstruction for Figma and Photoshop.

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Multilingual layout

Dense information graphics and campaign layouts across 14 languages.

Layered assets

Export parts,
not just pixels.

Produce 10+ transparent PNG layers and reconstruct occluded background areas — giving design teams usable parts for Figma and Photoshop workflows.

Layer export10+ transparent PNG layers with reconstructed backgrounds
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10+ PNG layersBackground reconstruction
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Layered assetsEditable output
High-density infographics

Text-rich visuals.
14 languages.

Create dense information graphics and multilingual campaign layouts across 14 languages. Generates text-rich images for educational, professional, and other specialized use cases.

LayoutMultilingual campaign layouts across 14 languages
High-density infographic generated with Seedream 5 Pro
14 languagesText-rich
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High-density infographicsMultilingual layout
Comparison

Seedream 5 Pro
vs other models.

How Seedream 5 Pro stacks up against other image engines across the dimensions that matter for production.

Seedream 5 Pro vs other models

DimensionSeedream 5 ProNano Banana ProGPT Image 2
PositioningControllable, iterative, cost-efficient production enginePhotoreal, balanced, fast creative enginePrecise text and reasoning engine
Native resolutionNative 2K; 4K typically enhancedNative 4K, up to 4096×4096Native 4K with 1K / 2K / 4K tiers
Text accuracyApprox. 89–90%; strong 14-language layoutApprox. 94–96%Approx. 98.5–99%
Layer separation10+ transparent PNG layers with background reconstructionNo layered exportNo layered export
Local editingPoint, box, lasso and sketch editingRegion editing with broader granularityMulti-turn editing with contextual continuity
ReasoningDeep thinking plus reported real-time web groundingGemini reasoning for lighting and compositionPre-generation planning and constraint checking
PhotorealismStrong composition, spatial logic and complex refractionLeading skin, fabric and material realismSolid realism with reduced artificial texture
SpeedModerate; about 8–15 secondsFast; about 1.8 seconds, with longer 4K outputSlower at high quality and reasoning settings
Reference imagesApprox. 5–14 depending on providerUp to 14 imagesSupported, with added reference cost
ProvenanceNo clear standard reportedSynthID and C2PAC2PA metadata
Reference priceApprox. $0.03–0.054 per imageApprox. $0.08–0.24 per imageApprox. $0.21–0.28 at high quality
EcosystemByteDance ecosystem and Seedance workflowGoogle Gemini ecosystemOpenAI and ChatGPT ecosystem
Developer API

API now
available.

Start with Seedream 5 Pro in DreamAPI for image generation and editing workflows. The live workspace provides the current request schema and delivery flow.

Text → ImageReference → ImageImage → Edit
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Choose model

Select seedream-5.0-pro in the DreamAPI workspace for image generation and editing.

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Submit creative brief

Send the prompt plus any reference images in a single JSON request.

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Retrieve result

Download the finished image asset, ready for the next edit.

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generate
const asset = await dreamapi.image.generate({
  model: "seedream-5.0-pro",
  prompt: "Premium campaign still life...",
  output: {
    tier: "2K",
    format: "PNG"
  }
});
curl https://api.newportai.com/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DREAMAPI_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "seedream-5.0-pro",
    "prompt": "Premium campaign still life...",
    "output": { "tier": "2K", "format": "PNG" }
  }'
Pricing plans

Top up credits.
Pay as you generate.

One credit pool for every model on DreamAPI — video, image, avatar and editing. Buy a pack, then spend credits at the per-model rates below.

Credit packs are purchased on the DreamAPI pricing page.

Pricing

Seedream 5 Pro
pricing.

Credits are charged per generated image according to total pixel count.

Seedream 5 Pro — per generated image

ModelImage sizeCredits / image
seedream-5.0-pro≤ 2,360,000 px (1K)12
seedream-5.0-pro> 2,360,000 px (2K)24
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All plans start with free generations. No card required to try.

Models

More Seedream
models.

Other Seedream generation models available through the DreamAPI workspace.

Seedream 5 Lite model
MODEL

Seedream 5 Lite

A lighter option for fast, high-volume image work. 9 credits per image.

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Seedream 4.5 model
MODEL

Seedream 4.5

A versatile production model at 10 credits per image.

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Seedream 4.0 model
MODEL

Seedream 4.0

Reliable image generation at 8 credits per image.

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Seedream 1.5 Pro model
MODEL

Seedream 1.5 Pro

Access the earlier Pro model for compatible image workflows.

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FAQ

Before your
first generation.

What is Seedream 5 Pro?+

Seedream 5 Pro is a flagship AI image model focused on generation, precise editing and production-ready creative workflows.

What makes it useful for design teams?+

Its reported strengths include layer separation, localized editing, multilingual visual layouts and complex prompt planning.

What output sizes are priced in DreamAPI?+

DreamAPI lists a 1K tier at or below 2,360,000 pixels and a 2K tier above that threshold.

How many credits does it use?+

12 credits per image for the 1K tier and 24 credits per image for the 2K tier.

Can I use reference images?+

The research material reports support for up to five reference images, though the live API workspace should be treated as the source of truth for current request limits.

Where can I access other Seedream models?+

Seedream 5 Lite, Seedream 4.5, Seedream 4.0 and Seedream 1.5 Pro are all linked through the DreamAPI API workspace.

Make the image.
Keep the control.

Build a faster path from creative direction to polished, editable visual work through DreamAPI.

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