Targeted image editing
ByteDance highlights better preservation of areas outside an edit. In practice, give one change at a time and explicitly name what should stay: framing, label text, face, or lighting.
BYTEDANCE SEED · IMAGE GENERATION & EDITING
Seedream 5.5 AI Image Generator
Make the details work together.
Turn a visual brief into product photography, posters, and reference-based edits. Start with Seedream 5.5 selected, then choose your composition, resolution, and output format.
- Text to image + image editing
- 1K · 1.5K · 2K
- Up to 10 references
Product photography · light, texture, and legible packaging
Try the Seedream 5.5 generator online
Write a new brief or choose an example. For editing, upload your own JPEG, PNG, or WebP references, up to 5 MB each. Generation requires sign-in and available credits; selecting an example only fills the prompt.
What is Seedream 5.5?
Seedream 5.5 is ByteDance Seed’s multimodal image model for creating pictures from text and editing existing images. Released on November 9, 2026, it focuses on repeated edits, natural-looking materials and lighting, and more accurate text. Image3 provides an independent online workflow through KIE AI, with model controls and credit costs shown on this page.
A model built for images you keep refining
Photography with material detail
Describe the surfaces and the light that reveals them: frosted glass, brushed metal, woven fabric, or matte paper. A useful product brief specifies both the subject and its contact shadows.
Text with a clear hierarchy
Write the exact headline in quotation marks, then specify its placement and size relative to supporting text. Proofread every line before publishing, especially labels, numbers, and small print.
Transparent assets in the model family
The official release includes native RGBA generation. This page currently exposes PNG/JPEG generation and reference editing, without a dedicated transparency or layer-decomposition control. PNG alone does not guarantee an alpha channel.
Seedream 5.5 prompt ideas with a practical brief
Begin with a concrete deliverable. These original examples illustrate two useful directions: controlled product lighting and a poster with precise typography. Adapt the subject, text, and composition to your project.
Product photography for a launch
For a real product, switch to image editing and attach the product photo. Specify which label, shape, and color must remain recognizable.
Prompt
Create a premium product photograph of a pale moss-green frosted glass serum bottle on a cream travertine plinth. Use a brushed silver cap, one clear glass shape, and a small green leaf. Label text: "MOSS" and "DAILY SERUM". Soft window daylight from the upper left, fine condensation, realistic refraction, gentle contact shadows. Restrained ivory and sage palette. Landscape composition, no extra text.Use this prompt
A poster with readable type
Keep the first version to a short headline and footer. Check spelling at full size, then add longer copy in a later revision or your layout editor.
Prompt
Design a portrait botanical exhibition poster on warm ivory paper. Feature a sculptural purple iris, green stems, and a clean editorial grid. Exact text only: "BOTANICAL" at the top, "AFTER HOURS" directly below, and "FORM / LIGHT / TEXTURE" in a small footer. Use deep violet typography, generous margins, crisp lettering, and detailed petals. No frame, watermark, or additional words.Use this prompt
Illustrative artwork created for this page, not a Seedream 5.5 output. Use the prompts to explore your own results.
How to use Seedream 5.5 on Image3
- 01
Define the deliverable
Name the subject, intended use, composition, materials, lighting, and exact text. Keep the prompt between 5 and 5,000 characters.
- 02
Choose a new image or an edit
Use text to image for a fresh composition. Use image editing with up to 10 references when a product, person, or existing layout should guide the result.
- 03
Set the frame and resolution
Choose 1K, 1.5K, or 2K and a supported aspect ratio. Pick PNG or JPEG. Start with a draft before spending credits on a more detailed version.
- 04
Review, then refine one change
Inspect lettering, product proportions, hands, and edges. For another edit, upload the previous result and describe one specific change together with the details to preserve.
A better editing brief says what stays
For a campaign team or store owner, consistency often matters as much as a new style. Keep a copy of the best version, use it as the next reference, and compare details after each revision.
Change only the backdrop to a pale lavender studio wall. Keep the bottle shape, cap, label text, camera angle, and stone plinth unchanged. Match the existing soft light and retain a realistic contact shadow.
Each revision is a separate generation. The official multi-turn editing demonstrations describe model behavior; they do not mean this page provides an automatic 100-step editing session.
Seedream 5.5 pricing and credits
The table uses the same credit calculator as the generator. Each task requests one output image. Editing adds a charge for every reference image, so the final cost depends on both resolution and reference count.
| Resolution | Text to image | Edit with 1 reference | Best starting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1K | 20 credits | 30 credits | Concepts and first drafts |
| 1.5K | 20 credits | 30 credits | Layout and text exploration |
| 2K | 35 credits | 45 credits | Detailed product visuals |
Additional reference image: +10 credits
Example: a 2K edit with 3 reference images: 65 credits
Choose an Image3 credit plan
Use your Image3 credits across supported tools. Plan prices, billing periods, and included credits are shown below; the model’s per-image costs are listed above.
Cancel Anytime
Flexible plans you can switch anytime.
Bank-Level Security
Encrypted checkout for every payment.
Long-Lasting Credits
One-time credits stay valid for 12 months.
Buy On Demand, Create Flexibly
Use credits instantly, top up anytime, no subscription required.
Starter Pick
Starter Pack
Original $39.9 one-time
$29.9 one-time
Promo about $0.15 / image
Use it instantly and start creating right away. Top up only when you need more.
4,000 credits · ~$0.75 per 100 credits
No subscription • Use anytime in 12 months • 25% off todaySecure checkout · credits are added instantly · no recurring charge
Perfect For Testing
- Create up to ~200 Standard 1K text-to-image results during the promo
- Test prompts and quality risk-free
- Text-to-image and image-to-image
- Valid for 1 full year
- Watermark-free downloads included
- Commercial-ready image creation included
High Frequency
Creator Pack
Original $79.9 one-time
$59.9 one-time
Promo about $0.13 / image
A flexible top-up option for creators who generate and edit images more often.
9,000 credits · ~$0.67 per 100 credits
Most popular top-up • 25% off today • No expiry pressureSecure checkout · credits are added instantly · no recurring charge
More Credits, Better Price
- Create up to ~450 Standard 1K text-to-image results during the promo
- 33% better value per credit
- Great for weekly creation
- Valid for 1 full year
- Watermark-free downloads included
- Commercial-ready image creation included
Lowest Unit Cost
Pro Pack
Original $129.9 one-time
$99.9 one-time
Promo about $0.12 / image
A flagship credit pack built for heavy creators and batch work.
16,000 credits · ~$0.62 per 100 credits
Lowest per-credit cost • 23% off today • Stock up and saveSecure checkout · credits are added instantly · no recurring charge
Maximum Value
- Create up to ~800 Standard 1K text-to-image results during the promo
- Best price per credit
- Perfect for batch creation
- Valid for 1 full year
- Watermark-free downloads included
- Commercial-ready image creation included
Pro Plans
Unlock more image output with lower long-term creation costs.
Annual Best Seller
Pro Annual Plan
$12.9 / month
Limited paid-user promo: GPT Image 2 Standard 1K text-to-image at half price
Promo about $0.06 / image
During the limited promo, paid users get GPT Image 2 Standard 1K text-to-image at half price.
48,000 credits · ~$0.32 per 100 credits
Secure checkout · credits are added instantly · subscriptions can be canceled anytime
Pro annual benefits
- 48,000 image credits per year
- Limited 50% off GPT Image 2 Standard 1K text-to-image
- Faster generation priority, less waiting
- Commercial-grade privacy, visible only to you
- Distraction-free workflow, no ads
- Watermark-free exports ready to deliver
- Pro-grade detail enhancement and image polish
- Early access to new features
- Batch generation support (coming soon)
- Optimized workflows for ecommerce, game assets, and ads (coming soon)
- Cloud asset library (6-month storage)
- Priority premium support
Best Unit Price
Studio Flagship Plan
$19.9 / month
Limited paid-user promo: GPT Image 2 Standard 1K text-to-image at half price
Promo about $0.05 / image
A flagship plan for high-frequency teams, with GPT Image 2 Standard 1K text-to-image at half price during the promo.
96,000 credits · ~$0.25 per 100 credits
Secure checkout · credits are added instantly · subscriptions can be canceled anytime
Studio flagship benefits
- 96,000 image credits per year
- Limited 50% off GPT Image 2 Standard 1K text-to-image
- Faster generation priority, less waiting
- Commercial-grade privacy, visible only to you
- Distraction-free workflow, no ads
- Watermark-free exports ready to deliver
- Pro-grade detail enhancement and image polish
- Early access to new features
- Batch generation support (coming soon)
- Optimized workflows for ecommerce, game assets, and ads (coming soon)
- Unlimited history for finished work
- Priority premium support
- Higher upload limits for large projects
How Image Credits Work
Credit usage depends on model, resolution, generation mode, and optional search features.
1K / text-to-image / paid promo
20 credits
1K / text-to-image / free user
40 credits
1K / image-to-image / standard
50 credits
Multi-idea mode / 4 images / 1K
200 credits
High-detail studio / 2K / medium
180 credits
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Seedream 5.5 vs Seedream 5.0 Pro on Image3
Compare the options available in this integration. Choose by the task and the cost of your next revision; this is a workflow comparison, not an independent quality benchmark.
| Control | Seedream 5.5 | Seedream 5.0 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Output resolution | 1K, 1.5K, 2K | 1K, 2K |
| Reference images | Up to 10 | Up to 10 |
| Output formats | PNG, JPEG | PNG, JPEG |
| Editing charge | Per reference image | Fixed editing surcharge |
| A useful brief | Targeted revisions, material detail, typography | Structured layouts and reference-guided compositions |
For stores, designers, and content teams
E-commerce teams
Explore a backdrop or composition from a product reference. Check that the result preserves real packaging, proportions, and product attributes before using it in a listing.
Plan product detail imagesBrand and editorial designers
Develop poster concepts with a defined headline, clear spacing, and a limited palette. Keep a separate editable copy of important text for the final layout.
Explore GPT Image 2Creators working from references
Turn a visual reference into a more explicit brief before generating. Describe the structure you need, then decide which details to preserve and which to change.
Build a prompt from an imageSeedream 5.5 FAQ
Can I use Seedream 5.5 online here?
Yes. The embedded generator selects the Seedream 5.5 text-to-image model by default. Switch to image editing to use its corresponding editing model. Sign in and check your credits before generating.
Is Seedream 5.5 free?
Image3 uses credits for generation. Any available account credits are shown after sign-in; this page does not promise unlimited free use. Selecting a prompt example does not create a task or spend credits.
What does image editing cost?
The output-resolution price plus the per-reference charge shown in the pricing table. For example, uploading three references adds three reference charges. The generator calculates the selected task cost before submission.
Does this generator offer 4K output?
This integration exposes 1K, 1.5K, and 2K for Seedream 5.5. It does not offer a native 4K option on this page.
Can I create transparent PNGs or separate layers?
ByteDance documents native RGBA capability for the model. This page has no dedicated transparent-background or layer-decomposition control. Choosing PNG selects a file format; it does not promise transparency.
How do I keep text and product details consistent?
Use a clear reference, quote the text verbatim, and name what must remain unchanged. Request one edit at a time, keep earlier versions, and proofread the final image. Preservation and spelling are not guaranteed for every output.
Are the pictures on this page actual Seedream outputs?
The product and poster artwork are illustrative assets created for this page with a separate image tool. They illustrate the supplied briefs and are not benchmark results or verified Seedream 5.5 outputs.
Is Image3 an official ByteDance site?
Image3 is an independent service and accesses the model through KIE AI. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by ByteDance. Use images you have permission to upload, and review generated content before publication.
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