Seedream is ByteDance's image-generation and editing family, now available through one Muapi API key. The flagship 5.0 Pro model adds deeper visual reasoning, precise typography, multi-subject composition, and up to 2K output.Use the full family from Seedream 3.0 through 5.0 Lite and 5.0 Pro, with text-to-image and image-to-image endpoints priced from $0.03 per image.
ByteDance's flagship next-generation text-to-image model. Extends Seedream 5.0 Lite with higher-fidelity rendering, deeper visual reasoning, and finer typography control for professional creative workflows.
ByteDance's flagship image-editing model. Extends Seedream 5.0 Lite Edit with higher-fidelity rendering, deeper visual reasoning, and finer typography control, from one or more reference images.
ByteDance's next-generation text-to-image model with advanced visual reasoning and precise typography. Excels at complex scene construction, consistent character generation, and up to 4K resolution.
Precise, controllable image edits using natural language. Specializes in high-fidelity style transfer, background swaps, and object modification while preserving lighting, color, and character consistency.
Advanced text-to-image diffusion model for high-detail, high-contrast, cinematic and stylized images. Excels at surreal fantasy, sci-fi worlds, product visuals, and photoreal scenes with strong prompt adherence.
Transform an existing image using natural-language instructions. Preserves composition, lighting, and style while modifying only the requested elements — ideal for object replacement and stylistic reworks.
Generates stunning, high-fidelity images from text prompts. Designed for creativity with strong support for realism, fantasy, and artistic styles.
Refines or transforms existing images based on a prompt and a reference — no masking required. Adjust style, details, or replace elements while keeping the subject consistent.
Generates visually rich and artistic images from text prompts. Excels at fantasy, anime, surrealism, and vibrant color compositions — ideal for creative visuals, storyboards, and concept art.
The Seedream API is Muapi's unified REST interface to ByteDance's image generation and editing models. It gives production teams one authentication flow, one asynchronous task lifecycle, and one result format across every Seedream generation.
Seedream 5.0 Pro is the flagship choice for deep visual reasoning, multi-subject scenes, and precise in-image typography. Seedream 5.0 Lite provides the current generation at up to 4K, while 4.5, 4.0, and 3.0 cover cinematic, budget-conscious, and artistic workflows.
All variants support pay-as-you-go usage, so you can use the right quality tier for each image instead of maintaining separate provider integrations.
Generate up to 2K with 5.0 Pro and up to 4K with 5.0 Lite, with lower tiers for cost-efficient iteration.
Build complex scenes with stronger spatial relationships, multi-subject composition, and prompt understanding.
Render readable, intentional text inside posters, packaging, signs, interfaces, and other creative assets.
Keep people and recurring subjects visually stable across edits and related generations.
Change backgrounds, objects, materials, and styles without manual masks or a separate editing workflow.
Move between Seedream 3.0, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 Lite, and 5.0 Pro using the same Muapi credentials and request lifecycle.
Create or revise polished product scenes, packaging mockups, and catalog variations.
Generate on-brand visuals with readable headlines and consistent subjects across a campaign.
Explore fantasy, anime, cinematic, and stylized directions quickly at the appropriate price tier.
Edit backgrounds, text, props, and visual styles from natural-language instructions.
Maintain a recognizable person or mascot while changing scenes, poses, and wardrobe.
| Tier | Output | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 Pro | Up to 2K | $0.045/image at 1K; $0.09/image at 2K | Reasoning, typography, and complex scenes |
| 5.0 Lite | Up to 4K | $0.0325/image | Current-generation general production |
| 4.5 | High detail | $0.05/image | Cinematic and stylized rendering |
| 4.0 | Standard | $0.04/image | High-fidelity budget workflows |
| 3.0 | Standard | $0.03/image | Fantasy, anime, and artistic iteration |
Submit an image prompt or edit request, receive a request ID immediately, and poll the standard prediction result endpoint for the generated image URL.
curl -X POST https://api.muapi.ai/api/v1/bytedance-seedream-5.0-pro \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt":"A premium skincare bottle on a sunlit stone pedestal","resolution":"2K"}'
# Response: {"request_id":"REQUEST_ID"}Start with the 5.0 Pro text-to-image endpoint, then switch the model slug for other Seedream tiers or edit workflows.
curl https://api.muapi.ai/api/v1/predictions/REQUEST_ID/result \ -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" # Read the generated image URL from the completed response.
Poll until the task is completed, then read the generated image URL from the response.
The Seedream API is Muapi's unified REST interface to ByteDance's Seedream image models, including 3.0, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 Lite, and 5.0 Pro. One API key and one task lifecycle cover text-to-image and image-to-image generation.
Seedream 5.0 Pro is ByteDance's flagship image model for deeper visual reasoning, complex multi-subject composition, precise typography, and professional image generation up to 2K.
Yes. Both the Seedream 5.0 Pro text-to-image and edit endpoints are live on Muapi.
Seedream 5.0 Pro starts at $0.045 per image at 1K resolution and costs $0.09 per image at 2K. The full family starts at $0.03 per image with Seedream 3.0.
Pro focuses on flagship visual reasoning, complex scenes, typography, and up to 2K output. 5.0 Lite is the current-generation workhorse with up to 4K output at $0.0325 per image.
Yes. The Edit variants accept reference images and natural-language instructions for background swaps, object changes, style transfer, and other controlled revisions.
Create a Muapi account, generate an API key, and call the Seedream endpoint that matches your workflow. The same key works across the entire family.
Get one API key and start generating or editing ByteDance images today.