Seedream 5.0 Lite
Seedream 5.0 Lite is a ByteDance image generation model that accepts source images and custom dimensions at $0.035 per image.
ByteDance
WaveSpeedLightweight image generation with source image input
Seedream 5.0 Lite is an image generation model developed by ByteDance and released in February 2026. It is the lite variant of the Seedream 5.0 series, designed to generate images from text prompts and optionally from reference source images, with configurable output dimensions. The model is served through WaveSpeed and is available on MindStudio at a flat rate of $0.035 per generated image.
Seedream 5.0 Lite supports a context window of up to 10,000 tokens, allowing for detailed text prompts to guide image generation. Its support for image URL arrays as input makes it suitable for workflows that involve image-to-image generation or style reference tasks. The lite designation indicates a balance between output quality and cost efficiency, making it a practical choice for developers building image generation pipelines at scale.
What Seedream 5.0 Lite supports
Source Image Input
Accepts an array of image URLs as reference inputs, enabling image-to-image generation or style-guided synthesis alongside text prompts.
Custom Output Dimensions
Allows developers to specify exact pixel width and height for generated images, giving precise control over output resolution and aspect ratio.
Long Prompt Support
Supports a context window of up to 10,000 tokens, enabling detailed and nuanced text prompts to guide image generation.
Flat-Rate Pricing
Generates images at a fixed cost of $0.035 per image, making it straightforward to estimate costs for high-volume generation workflows.
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How much does Seedream 5.0 Lite cost to use?
Seedream 5.0 Lite is priced at $0.035 per generated image, with no variable cost based on resolution or prompt length.
What is the context window for Seedream 5.0 Lite?
The model supports a context window of up to 10,000 tokens, which applies to the text prompt used to guide image generation.
Can I use a reference image as input?
Yes. Seedream 5.0 Lite accepts an array of image URLs as input, allowing you to provide source images for reference or image-to-image generation tasks.
Can I control the size of the generated image?
Yes. The model accepts numeric width and height parameters, so you can specify the exact pixel dimensions of the output image.
Who developed Seedream 5.0 Lite and when was it released?
Seedream 5.0 Lite was developed by ByteDance and released in February 2026. It is served on MindStudio through the WaveSpeed provider.
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