Seedream 5.0
ByteDance's latest image generation model, available in your browser — 2K output, multilingual prompt understanding, pay-per-image pricing.
2K native output
Up to 2048×2048 native resolution with clean details — ready for e-commerce, social and print.
Multilingual prompts
Prompt in English, Chinese, Japanese or 10+ more languages with accurate cultural understanding.
From $0.16 per image
No subscription required to start. 100 free credits on signup, then pay-as-you-go credit packs.
Seedream 5.0
| Max resolution | 2048 × 2048 (2K) |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratios | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 3:4 |
| Average speed | about 10 seconds |
| Price | from $0.16 / image |
About Seedream 5.0
Seedream 5.0 is ByteDance's flagship text-to-image model family, and it has quickly become one of the strongest all-round generators of 2026. Its two headline strengths are native 2K output — real 2048×2048 pixels straight from the model, not an upscaled afterthought — and genuinely multilingual prompting: write in English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish or a dozen more languages and the model understands idioms and cultural references, not just translated keywords. On Slloy, Seedream 5.0 runs at 20 credits per image (about $0.16 on paid plans), renders in roughly ten seconds, and supports the four ratios creators actually need: 1:1 for feed posts, 16:9 and 9:16 for video-first platforms, and 3:4 for print-leaning layouts. Text-in-image is a quiet strength — short headlines, signage and packaging mockups come out readable — and multi-reference editing lets you lock a face, a product or an art style across a whole series. If you are evaluating image models this year, this is the one to test first.
Choose Seedream 5.0 if you want one default model that handles product shots, multilingual prompts, readable text and series consistency without babysitting. Pick z-image-turbo (10 credits) for quick drafts, and step up to Seedream 5.0 Pro when a project needs heavier composition control.
How to create images with Seedream 5.0
- Sign up free — Create an account and get 100 free credits — no card required. That's about 5 images to test Seedream 5.0 with your own prompts.
- Write your prompt — Describe subject, style, lighting and mood. Seedream 5.0 accepts prompts in 20+ languages and handles text-in-image requests.
- Generate and download — Pick an aspect ratio, hit generate, and your 2K image is ready in seconds. Download it or keep it in your permanent gallery.
Prompt tips that work with Seedream 5.0
- Be specific about light and lens: “golden-hour backlight, 85mm portrait” beats “nice photo” every time.
- Put text requests in quotes — “a poster that reads GRAND OPENING” — and keep the text short for clean rendering.
- Iterate: regenerate with small changes instead of rewriting the whole prompt, or edit the result with natural-language instructions.
What creators use Seedream 5.0 for
- E-commerce: product shots, lifestyle scenes and model imagery without a studio.
- Social content: scroll-stopping visuals with readable captions baked in.
- Marketing: ad variants, posters and banners in every aspect ratio you need.
- Concept art: fast style exploration across consistent characters and scenes.
FAQ
What is Seedream 5.0?
Seedream 5.0 is ByteDance's latest text-to-image model family. Slloy AI provides official API access through multiple licensed channels including Volcano Engine, with zero local setup.
How is Slloy different from calling the API myself?
No API keys, no billing setup, no servers. Register, type a prompt and download — we handle hosting, permanent storage and the gallery.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every new account gets 100 free credits — 5 images with no credit card required.
How does Seedream 5.0 compare to Seedream 5.0 Pro?
Both run on the same Slloy workbench at the same 20 credits per image. Pro is tuned for harder jobs: in-image text that must be pixel-perfect, dense multi-subject compositions, and fine material detail for print. Start with standard Seedream 5.0; move to Pro when a specific brief demands it.
Do I own the images I generate?
Yes — you can download, store and share everything you create. On paid plans the license extends to commercial use, and images saved to your gallery are kept permanently rather than expiring.
Can I use the images commercially?
Paid plans include a commercial-use license for everything you generate. Free-plan outputs are limited to personal use — upgrade when a project goes live.
What if a generation fails?
Failed jobs are refunded automatically — credits return to your balance without a support ticket. You only pay for images that actually deliver.