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Seedream 5 AI Image Generator

Create structured 2K or 4K images and focused edits using up to four reference images with Seedream 5.0 Lite.

20 credits
Prompt ideas

Key Features of Seedream 5

Reference gallery examples from Zanta illustrate visual directions. They are not results verified on this site.

Multilingual Graphics

Combine a clear illustration with short text in the language needed for your audience.

  • Quote each line exactly and check every character after generation.
  • Check text, proportions, and the final crop at full size.
  • Use a focused brief and change one visible variable when refining the result.
Reference image: Information poster
Reference image: Bilingual night market
Reference gallery examples · Zanta

Photographic Light and Materials

Describe how light falls across resin, linen, skin, ceramic, metal, or other visible surfaces.

  • Name the light direction and the material behavior you want.
  • Check text, proportions, and the final crop at full size.
  • Use a focused brief and change one visible variable when refining the result.
Reference image: Material study
Reference image: Photographic ceramicist
Reference gallery examples · Zanta

Image-to-Image Editing

Guide a new framing, finish, or background with up to four source images and a precise edit brief.

  • Separate the part to change from the source details to preserve.
  • Check text, proportions, and the final crop at full size.
  • Use a focused brief and change one visible variable when refining the result.
Reference image: Camera shift
Reference image: Material variant
Reference gallery examples · Zanta

Combine References and Keep Identity

Give each reference a role such as object geometry, character appearance, material, or setting.

  • Remove conflicting angles and explain which source controls each detail.
  • Check text, proportions, and the final crop at full size.
  • Use a focused brief and change one visible variable when refining the result.
Reference image: Character consistency
Reference image: Reference fusion
Reference gallery examples · Zanta

Seedream 5 Prompt Examples

New starting briefs for the visual directions shown below. The images are reference gallery examples from Zanta, not verified outputs of these prompts.

Modular Lamp Campaign

Create a landscape product campaign image for a fictional modular desk lamp with an ivory base and a charcoal stem. Warm side light, soft shadow, pale stone desk, precise material texture, and generous copy space. Exact visible words only: ORBIT L1, LIGHT THAT MOVES. No additional copy or logos.

Reference image: Campaign hero
Reference gallery example · Zanta

Coastal Research Library

Create a wide cinematic architectural image of a research library carved into terracotta coastal cliffs. Layered reading terraces, narrow windows, pale concrete paths, calm blue water, and warm late-afternoon light. Keep the scale believable and the composition clear. No text or watermark.

Reference image: Ultra wide library
Reference gallery example · Zanta

Foldable Drone Blueprint

Create a three-view technical concept board for a fictional foldable rescue drone. Show one exploded view, one folded view, and one deployed view with the same body proportions. Exact labels only: KITE R4, FOLDED, DEPLOYED. Use clear blue-gray lines on ivory paper; treat it as a design concept, not a verified engineering drawing.

Reference image: Blueprint drone
Reference gallery example · Zanta

Rescue Robot Storyboard

Create a six-panel wordless storyboard of one compact rescue robot with a cream body, orange trim, and two round lamps. Show it locating a path, crossing a bridge, reaching a person, opening a light, guiding the person, and returning. Keep its geometry, colors, and the environment consistent across the sequence.

Reference image: Continuity storyboard
Reference gallery example · Zanta

Seedream 5 Prompt Tips

Write a production brief that makes the result easy to inspect, compare, and refine.

01 · DELIVERABLE

Name the asset first

Start with the poster, product still, character sheet, diagram, or campaign image you actually need.

02 · LAYOUT

Describe hierarchy and placement

Explain where the subject, copy space, supporting objects, and focal point belong in the frame.

03 · MATERIAL

Use concrete visual evidence

Name surfaces, light direction, lens feel, texture, environment, and the intended finish.

04 · TEXT

Keep visible words short

Quote the required words exactly and review spelling, casing, punctuation, and invented copy.

05 · QA

State the reject conditions

Call out fake logos, extra subjects, source drift, broken anatomy, or an unsafe crop before generating.

Seedream 5 Use Cases

Choose the model by the job and review the visible failure mode before you publish.

Campaign-ready stills

Good fit
Product heroes, posters, social images, thumbnails, and landing-page visuals with an inspectable art direction.
Watch for
Review text, logos, product geometry, crop safety, and whether the result actually fits the channel.

Reference-guided edits

Good fit
Carry product shape, character identity, wardrobe, room layout, or material cues into a new visual.
Watch for
A reference guides generation; it does not guarantee pixel-perfect preservation of every source detail.

Concept exploration

Good fit
Compare several controlled visual directions before investing in a polished final or production shoot.
Watch for
Keep prompts and settings comparable so the batch produces a useful decision rather than unrelated images.

Explainers and layouts

Good fit
Create labeled scenes, simple diagrams, boards, packaging concepts, and multi-panel compositions.
Watch for
Plausible-looking labels and structures still require a human accuracy review before publication.

Seedream 5 vs Other Image Models

Compare the controls available in Dola AI before opening another workspace. Each model keeps its own identity, settings, and credit estimate.

ModelInputsOutput settingsWorkspace
GPT Image 2.5Prompt + up to 4 images1K / 2K / 4KOpen model
Nano BananaPrompt + up to 4 images1KOpen model
GPT Image 2Prompt + up to 4 images1K / 2K / 4KOpen model
Seedream 5Prompt + up to 4 images2K / 4KOpen model
Grok Image 2.0Written prompt1K / 2KOpen model
HOW IT WORKS

How to Use Seedream 5

Keep the first pass comparable, then spend more only after the direction is working.

1

Start with the job

Define the asset, audience, format, and one visible outcome.

2

Write a checkable brief

Describe the subject, composition, material, light, motion, and reject conditions.

3

Choose the real model settings

Select only the ratios, sizes, quality tiers, and references supported by this route.

4

Review before export

Inspect the complete result, then change one variable for the next attempt.

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Seedream 5 FAQ

Practical answers about access, settings, references, review, and output use.

How do I start an image?

Sign in, write a concrete visual brief, choose the available output settings, and check the credit estimate before generating. Your completed images appear in Assets.

Can I try it with free credits?

Eligible accounts can use the credits currently available in their balance. Daily check-in may add credits when enabled. Each generation uses the amount shown in the generator; access is not an unlimited free offer.

Can I upload reference images?

Add up to 4 JPG, PNG, or WebP images. Describe what each image should guide and what needs to remain recognizable. Review the output rather than assuming exact preservation.

Which output sizes and ratios can I choose?

The generator offers 2K, 4K output and 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 framing. Choose from the controls shown and check the updated credit estimate.

How can I improve visible text?

Quote the exact words, keep them short, describe their placement and hierarchy, and review spelling and punctuation at full size. A visually convincing layout may still contain text mistakes.

Why did the image miss part of my brief?

Long or conflicting instructions make a result harder to control. Keep one main subject, state the protected details, and change one visible variable at a time when refining the image.

Are the samples results tested on this site?

These are examples from the reference website, reused for visual comparison. The prompt examples are newly written starting briefs, not the original prompts or a claim that this site reproduced the displayed images.

What should I check before publishing?

Check text, anatomy, product geometry, factual labels, and the final crop. Review the current site terms and make sure you have permission to use any supplied references or recognizable material.

Which Seedream version is available here?

The generator offers Seedream 5.0 Lite with 2K and 4K output options. It does not label this model as Seedream 5.0 Pro.

Can I combine more than one reference?

Yes. You can add up to four images. Give each one a role, such as object geometry, material, character identity, or environment, and keep conflicting details out of the brief.

Can I create multilingual graphics?

You can request short visible text in the languages your design needs. Quote each line and check every character, reading order, and spacing before using the image.

What do the image-quality choices mean?

Auto, Low, Medium, and High are the available quality selections. Resolution is a separate 2K or 4K choice; check the updated credit estimate before generating.

Start with Seedream 5 in Dola AI

Create structured 2K or 4K images and focused edits using up to four reference images with Seedream 5.0 Lite.

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