Moodboard development
turn selected visual references into a new composition.
Image generation & editing
Seedream 5 Lite
Build a visual direction from prompts and a collection of references.
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Your prompt, settings, and references stay together in a new Canvas.
01 / Meet the model
What can Seedream 5 Lite do?
Seedream 5 Lite is an image-generation and editing option for developing several visual directions from one brief. Reference images can communicate a subject, palette, or composition while the text explains how they should be combined. Keep each reference purposeful so the desired result remains clear.
02 / Choose it for
Where Seedream 5 Lite fits best
Concept alternatives
change one element at a time to compare distinct directions.
Guided refinement
use negative instructions where available to describe details you want to avoid.
03 / Before you create
Seedream 5 Lite specifications
Model settings. Availability, input mode, and references can narrow the choices offered in Canvas.
- Inputs on this page
- Text prompt · optional reference images
- Aspect ratios
- 2:3 · 3:2 · 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4
- Resolution
- 2K
- Duration
- Still image; no clip duration
- Audio
- Not applicable to still images
- Reference images
- 0–10
04 / A closer look
Questions about Seedream 5 Lite
Should I add every image from my moodboard?
Use the smallest set that explains your idea. Identify the role of each reference and remove conflicting examples. More references provide more input, but do not guarantee better consistency.
What can I use as input for Seedream 5 Lite?
Text prompt · optional reference images. The input controls above show the options available for your selected mode.
Which formats does Seedream 5 Lite support?
2:3 · 3:2 · 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4. 2K.
How do I choose settings for Seedream 5 Lite?
Start with the format you intend to publish, then choose the available output settings. Changing inputs can change the choices. Review the current Gem estimate before Generate; availability and cost can vary.