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Seedream 5: Image Prompts, Settings and Examples

Explore Seedream 5 image generation on FluxoKit: write a useful prompt, choose output settings, inspect examples and understand credits before running.

Updated September 2026

Seedream 5.0 is a ByteDance image-generation model available in FluxoKit. This page focuses on the text-to-image integration: describe a scene, choose the output settings and inspect the generated result. Editing an existing photo and using another Seedream variant are different tasks with their own inputs.

For a U.S. campaign, start with the actual placement and message rather than a vague request for an ad. A website hero, a square product concept and a vertical social frame need different compositions. Seedream does not establish that a pictured product exists, that a claim is true or that a particular creative will perform well.

Build a scene brief with a clear purpose

Describe the main subject, its action or position, the setting, lighting and space needed for the finished layout. If a product must remain identical to a real SKU, use an editing workflow with an authorized source photograph instead of expecting text alone to reproduce it.

Illustrative prompt to adapt, not a reported generated result:

A ceramic coffee mug on a small oak desk beside a closed notebook, warm morning window light, eye-level camera. Keep the mug on the left and leave clean wall space on the right for an English headline. Natural materials, no lettering, no visible brand marks.

The prompt gives you specific things to judge: mug placement, usable headline area and consistent light. If the empty area is missing, revise the composition instruction. If the mug has an extra handle, reject the result; increasing resolution does not by itself correct an object error.

Choose the output before generating

Use the current parameters below for supported size, format and output-count options. Decide whether the deliverable needs a single image or a set. A sequential-image setting does not replace review of every frame, nor does it guarantee identical objects across a set.

Keep an approved prompt with the selected output. For a fair comparison against FLUX 2 or GPT Image, use the same task and review criteria. Compare the result, not a model-family label or an assumed quality ranking.

Inspect the example and the final crop

Read a gallery example's prompt before judging its image. Look for the requested subject and framing, then inspect hands, reflections, text and object edges. A selected example demonstrates one result, not a success rate for your brief.

Check both the full image and the crop used on a phone. Keep key details away from the edges if the destination crops the image. Add exact prices, dates and offer language in an editable design layer; confirm those facts with the business owner before publication.

For an image that will feed Seedance, choose a still with a clear subject and room for the intended movement. Approve the still before spending on motion. The video model has separate duration, audio and resolution choices, and must be reviewed separately.

Credits, access and next action

FluxoKit shows a configured credit estimate before generation and the settled charge in history. Image count and selected settings matter; this guide does not promise a fixed dollar cost per image or a completion time. Review current plans for the subscription allocation and billing options.

The ByteDance Seed model catalog distinguishes the wider model family. This guide describes the Seedream 5.0 integration shown in FluxoKit's parameter section, not every capability advertised for a newer Pro release. FluxoKit is the workspace used here, not ByteDance's official website.

Examples

Inspect each available example with its own prompt, inputs and provenance. Selected outputs do not establish a success rate or guarantee the same result.

Real generations with Seedream 5.0

Seedream output of a Lúmen serum bottle on wet stone in morning light
PromptProduct hero of a frosted-glass "Lúmen" serum bottle on wet river stone, soft morning light, dewy droplets, muted sage-and-cream palette, editorial skincare still, 4:5
Seedream output of a coach swinging a kettlebell in a sunlit gym
PromptAn athletic coach mid kettlebell-swing in a sunlit concrete gym, frozen motion, bold high-contrast lighting, energetic fitness cover, 9:16
Seedream output of an isometric Fluxo dashboard above a desk
PromptClean isometric mockup of the "Fluxo" productivity dashboard floating over a minimalist desk, brand-blue accents, soft studio gradient, SaaS hero, 16:9

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Seedream output of a burger and fries photographed from above
PromptOverhead flat-lay of an artisan smash burger with melted cheese and rustic fries on slate, warm appetizing light, rich saturation, menu shot, 1:1
Seedream streetwear output with an oversized hoodie beside a painted wall
PromptStreetwear lookbook: a model in an oversized graphic hoodie against a painted concrete wall, golden-hour rim light, subtle film grain, apparel campaign, 3:4
Seedream output of a bright living room with a city view
PromptArchitectural interior of a bright modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a city view, natural light, wide angle, listing hero, 16:9
Seedream output of an educator at a laptop in a home office
PromptA friendly educator smiling at a laptop in a warm home office, soft bokeh bookshelf, approachable, course thumbnail, 4:5
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Capabilities

Output type

Image

Batch processing

Yes

Sequential image generation

Yes

Streaming

Yes

Limits

Max outputs per run

14

Generation credits

Depends on the configured run. Review the estimate before generating and the settled charge in history.

Parameters and inputs

Each field below shows what the model accepts and the limits to apply.

8 parameters

Parameters

Size

size

Select
Required
No
Default
2K

Options

  • 2 K (2K)
  • 3 K (3K)

Output Format

output_format

Select
Required
No
Default
png

Options

  • Png (png)
  • Jpeg (jpeg)

Response Format

response_format

Select
Required
No
Default
url

Options

  • URL (url)
  • B64 JSON (b64_json)

Max Images

max_images

slider
Required
No
Default
1
Min
1
Max
14
Step
1

Sequential Image Generation

sequential_image_generation

Select
Required
No
Default
disabled

Options

  • Disabled (disabled)
  • Auto (auto)

Stream

stream

checkbox
Required
No
Default
false

Watermark

watermark

checkbox
Required
No
Default
false

Prompt

prompt

Long text
Required
Yes
Default
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Frequently asked questions

What does this Seedream page cover?

This guide covers the Seedream 5.0 text-to-image integration on FluxoKit. Seedream editing and Pro variants are separate model choices; do not assume every family feature is available in this route.

Can I use a photograph as an editing input?

Choose a Seedream image-editing model for an existing photograph. The text-to-image model documented here starts from a prompt rather than preserving a supplied product photo.

How do output settings affect credits?

Review the configured estimate after choosing the output settings and image count. Plan credits are an allocation, not a fixed price for every image. The final charge is recorded in generation history.

Does Seedream guarantee readable text or an exact product match?

No. Inspect spelling, product details and composition before using a result. Add exact offer text separately when it must remain editable and precise.

Can a Seedream image become a video?

You can use a suitable generated image as input to an image-to-video model. Review the still first, then select a video model and its own supported settings and credit estimate.

Next step

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