Seedream 5.0
2 modes on this page
Seedream 5.0 turns a text prompt into an image. Pick a mode, write the prompt, run it in the studio.
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Prompt*
Image Size
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Result
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Generated with Seedream 5.0
Credits·~10s
What Seedream 5.0 is for
Seedream 5.0 from ByteDance is a text-to-image model. You describe the frame and it returns a still image in about 10 seconds, billed at Credits. This page groups 2 modes (Image Editing (Lite) and Text to Image (Lite)) so you are not hunting separate URLs for the same family.
Seedream 5.0 is cheap enough that a generation usually fits the free Knowlify plan's credits. A typical run is about 10 seconds.
Pick Seedream 5.0 for text to image at Credits and ~10s. Compare it with Bytedance Image, Bytedance Omnihuman on the related cards below if you need a different look, speed, or input type.
How to use Seedream 5.0
- 1. Write a still prompt for Seedream 5.0. Be specific about subject, style, and lens.
- 2. Run it. The prompt opens in the Knowlify studio, where Seedream 5.0 generates.
- 3. Stay in the studio to turn a document or a longer prompt into a narrated video.
What you need
- A prompt that names the subject, style, and framing.
- Image Size (square_hd, square, portrait_4_3, portrait_16_9, and more).
- Optional toggles on this model, such as audio or quality flags.
Example prompt
a snow leopard on a ridge at blue hour, breath visible, macro, extreme detail, f/1.4, no text, no watermark, no logo
Frequently asked questions
How do I run Seedream 5.0?
Run Seedream 5.0 on Knowlify at /generate/seedream-5-0. This page has 2 modes in one dropdown. Write the prompt on this page and it opens in the studio, where Seedream 5.0 generates a still image. The same studio also turns documents into full narrated videos.
Where can I use Seedream 5.0 online?
On Knowlify (ByteDance's model, knowlify.com/generate/seedream-5-0). You do not need a separate playground. Seedream 5.0 runs in the studio next to document-to-video.
Can I make a longer video with Seedream 5.0?
Seedream 5.0 itself produces a still image. On Knowlify you can take that output, or skip it and upload a document, and generate a full narrated video with a script you can edit.
What do I need to run Seedream 5.0?
A text prompt is enough. Seedream 5.0 generates the image from that description in the studio.
How long does Seedream 5.0 take?
Plan on about 10 seconds for a typical run, then whatever queue time the studio has. Video models sit at the high end of that range.
Does Seedream 5.0 have more than one mode?
Yes. This page has 2 modes: Image Editing (Lite) and Text to Image (Lite). Switch them in the Mode dropdown instead of opening a new URL.
What does Seedream cost?
Knowlify charges this as credits, at the compute cost.
What is Seedream best for?
Text to Image endpoint for the fast Lite version of Seedream 5.0, supporting high quality intelligent text-to-image generation. It turns a text prompt into an image.
Do I need an account to use Seedream?
You need a Knowlify account to run Seedream, and signing up is free. Your prompt carries across.