2K image
$0.06
Single generated still
REFERENCE IMAGE PREP MODEL
Seedream 5.0 Lite
Clean still references, product frames, and video reference prep before you animate in a separate model.
Use Seedream as an image generation and editing workspace for source stills: create product frames, character references, ad visuals and controlled image sets before sending the strongest assets to a video model.
Image modelUp to 10 refs2K-4K
Seedream reference example
Still reference prepared for later animation
Still reference prep
Create clean source images before handing assets to a video route.
Text or image input
Start from a prompt or edit with uploaded reference images.
Up to 10 references
Guide edits with multiple source images when details need tighter control.
2K, 3K or 4K images
Prepare higher-resolution stills for product, character and layout review.
Up to 15 images total
Generated and reference images share the exposed Seedream total.
Per-image pricing
Image presets use the shared pricing helper, not video seconds.
Seedream image pricing at a glance
Per-image preset totals - see the exact live price in the image workspace before you generate.
4K image
$0.06
Most popularHigh-resolution still
Reference batch
$0.24
4 generated images · $0.06/image
All prices are MaxVideoAI display prices in USD credits for preset image scenarios.
Seedream 5.0 Lite examples
Explore real community outputs and see how Seedream 5.0 Lite performs inside MaxVideoAI workflows.
Still image examples
Prompt patterns tailored to Seedream 5.0 Lite.
Typography control
Exact copy, hierarchy and placement stay explicit.
Reference edits
Keep product identity, palette, layout or style.
4K finals
Validate at 2K, then finish at 4K.
Production-aware
Owned references and built-in guardrails.
When should you choose Seedream?
Choose Seedream when the next video pass needs cleaner product, character, style or composition references first.
Preparing product frames?
Generate stills with readable labels, clean backgrounds and stable framing before using them as source assets elsewhere.
Need motion next?
Seedream prepares the stills. Pick a video model after the reference set is ready.
How to write a strong Seedream prompt
Write the still image as if it were the first frame of a shot: subject, composition, lighting, and constraints first.
Tip: if the image is going into Seedance, mention the future motion goal without asking Seedream to animate it.
How Seedream prepares references
Prompted still
Describe the exact product, character, scene, surface, lens and lighting for a clean source frame.
Reference edit
Upload source images when the output must preserve identity, product geometry or brand details.
Reference set
Create multiple stills for front, side, detail and lifestyle views before the video step.
Size choice
Use 2K for fast prep, 3K for review, or 4K when the still needs extra detail.
Video handoff
Send only the strongest stills into the chosen motion model once the visual direction is clear.
Global principles
- Use one clean visual goal per image.
- For image sets, name the sequence, count, and shared visual rules.
- For edits, say what to preserve before what to change.
- Keep the background simple when the still will become a video reference.
Engine quirks / what to watch for
- Controlled stills give image-to-video models clearer starting material.
- Product and character references are easier to animate when silhouette, lighting, and props are already stable.
- Drafting the still first helps separate image quality decisions from motion decisions.
Seedream 5.0 Lite image prompt examples
Seedream prompts for product stills, character reference sheets, image edits and storyboard batches.
Product reference still
2K still2K product still of an amber perfume bottle on white acrylic, soft studio light, clean shadow, readable label, minimal background ready for reference use.
Character reference sheet
2-10 refsCharacter reference sheet with the same face, outfit and palette across four clean views, neutral background, consistent jacket details and accessories.
Image edit cleanup
Image editUsing this product image, preserve shape, logo and proportions. Clean dust and unwanted reflections, simplify the environment and keep natural lighting.
Storyboard batch
4 imagesCreate four coherent launch storyboard images: product hero, material detail, lifestyle context and final frame. Same palette, same lighting, distinct compositions.
Tips and limits
Treat Seedream as the still-image craft step. It can produce better source material, but it does not replace Seedance prompt and policy checks.
What works best
- Generate clean product, character, and environment frames before animation.
- Generate related image sets for storyboards, comics, product variations, and brand systems.
- Use text, single-image, or multi-image inputs for creation, editing, and image fusion.
- Use edit mode to reduce visual noise in existing source images.
- Keep one clear subject per frame when the output will become image-to-video input.
- Use the same language for subject, lighting, and style when moving from Seedream to Seedance.
Hard limits to keep in mind
- Still images only.
- Multi-image requests should use 2-10 references.
- Batch requests must keep references plus generated outputs within 15 total images.
- Seedance still evaluates each source image and prompt.
- A cleaner reference image may improve consistency, but final animation handling and output quality still depend on the Seedance run.
- Do not use Seedream to prepare content that violates MaxVideoAI safety rules.
Specs
The limits that shape your renders.
Price / image
$0.06/image
Text-to-Image
Supported
Image-to-Image
Supported
Resolution options
2K / 3K / 4K
Aspect ratios
auto / 1:1 / 4:3 / 3:4 / 16:9 / 9:16 / 3:2 / 2:3 / 21:9
Output format
jpeg / png
Seedream image workflows
Use Seedream 5.0 Lite for text, single-image, and multi-image workflows inside the MaxVideoAI Image Lab.
Details
Seedream image workflows
Use Seedream 5.0 Lite for text, single-image, and multi-image workflows inside the MaxVideoAI Image Lab.
- Text-to-image: create a still image from a prompt with 2K, 3K, or 4K output controls.
- Image-to-image: clean or edit an existing source image while preserving important visual details.
- Multi-image input: blend subject, style, or scene elements from 2-10 reference images.
- Batch image output: create related image sets for storyboards, comics, product visuals, or brand systems.
Limits and billing behavior
Details
Limits and billing behavior
- Reference images plus requested outputs must stay within 15 total images.
- MaxVideoAI prices Seedream by successfully generated image; failed or missing outputs should not be charged as completed images.
- Output controls expose base resolution, aspect ratio, file format, and watermark options where supported.
- The $0.24 batch preset is an example of 4 generated images at $0.06 per generated image, not a 15-image price.
- Output format: choose jpeg or png in the active Image Lab route.
Safety and likeness
Built-in safeguards and best practices for responsible creation with Seedream 5.0 Lite.
- Use original characters and owned references.
- Avoid real people, celebrities and protected characters.
- Do not use someone's likeness without consent.
- Avoid copyrighted franchises, logos and protected IP.
FAQ
What is Seedream 5.0 Lite?
Seedream 5.0 Lite is an image generation and editing model available in MaxVideoAI for still-image creation and reference preparation.
How does Seedream connect to Seedance?
Seedream is a recommended reference-image companion before Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.0 Fast. Create or clean a still image first, then use the selected frame as a stronger starting point for image-to-video.
Can Seedream generate batch image sets?
Yes. When you request more than one image, MaxVideoAI can create related image sets from one brief. This is useful for storyboards, comics, product series, and brand visuals.
Does Seedream promise Seedance results?
No. Seedream can help create cleaner source images, but Seedance still evaluates each prompt and source image under its own workflow and safety rules.