Seedream 4.0 AI image generator
Seedream 4.0 is ByteDance's image model for sharp, high-resolution pictures at a low price, with reference images to guide or edit a result.
- Price, 4 images
- 40credits
- Per image
- 10credits
- Edit a photo
- Yes
- Aspect ratios
- 6
40credits for 4 images · packs from $9 for 500 credits · Pricing
Seedream 4.0 samples, with their prompts
Same prompts on every model page, so you can compare models side by side.
“Product still of a matte ceramic perfume bottle on a travertine block, soft morning shadows of palm leaves across the scene, beige and terracotta palette, studio lighting, high detail”
“Typographic poster that reads "SLOW MORNINGS" in bold serif letters above a minimalist illustration of a coffee cup with rising steam, cream background, risograph print texture”
“A cozy reading nook by a rain-streaked window at dusk, warm lamp light, stacks of books, a sleeping orange cat curled on a knitted blanket, cinematic, highly detailed”
“Aerial view of emerald rice terraces at sunrise with low mist drifting through the valleys, golden light, a single farmer's hut, documentary photography style”
Every sample on this page was generated with Seedream 4.0 from the prompt shown, unedited. Hero prompt: “Editorial portrait of an elderly fisherman with a weathered face and a knitted wool cap, soft window light, shallow depth of field, 85mm lens, warm muted tones, fine film grain”
How to use Seedream 4.0
- 1
Describe the image
Write what you want to see (subject, light, style), or add a reference photo and describe the change you want.
- 2
Pick shape and how many
Choose an aspect ratio (1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2) and up to 4 images per run. The price updates before you generate.
- 3
Generate and download
4 images cost 40 credits. Results land in your Library, ready to download.
Strong at
- High resolution for the price.
- Reference images to guide a result.
- Clean product and lifestyle shots.
Weaker at
- Newer Seedream versions render text more reliably. Seedream 4.5
Who it’s for
Brands and e-commerce
Product stills, lifestyle scenes and campaign visuals without booking a shoot.
Designers
Posters, covers and mood boards: explore a direction in minutes, then refine.
Creators
Thumbnails, social posts and illustrations in the exact shape each platform wants.
Seedream 4.0 settings and prices
| Starts from | Text · a reference photo (up to 10) |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratios | 1:1 · 4:5 · 9:16 · 16:9 · 4:3 · 3:2 |
| Images per run | Up to 4 |
| Price per image | 10 credits |
| Made by | ByteDance |
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Questions
How much does Seedream 4.0 cost?
Generating 4 images costs 40 credits. You only spend credits when you generate, and if a generation fails, the credits come back.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Buy a credit pack and pay per generation. Pack credits last 12 months. Monthly plans are there if you create regularly and want credits at a lower price.
Is this the official Seedream 4.0 app?
No. Seedream 4.0 is made by ByteDance; monodrom is an independent studio that runs it alongside other models. We're not affiliated with ByteDance.