Seedream 5.0 Edit
doubao/seedream-5.0-lite/image-to-image
Seedream 5.0 Lite Edit by is a state-of-the-art image editing model preserving facial features, lighting, and color tones from reference images. Features high-fidelity editing with professional quality, superior prompt adherence, and up to 4K resolution. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Examples
Parameters
| Name | Type | Default | Constraints | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| images *Images | image_upload | — | image/* · 1–10 items | The images to edit. A maximum of 10 reference images can be uploaded. |
| prompt *Prompt | textarea | — | ≤ 5000 chars | The positive prompt for the generation. |
| sizeSize | text | 2048x2048 | ≤ 500 chars | Specify the width and height pixel values of the generated image. |
| output_formatOutput Format | select | — | jpeg | png | The format of the output image. |
API
Call this model through one unified REST API. Get a key on the API Keys page.
cURL
# 1) Submit — returns { "task_uuid": "..." }
curl -X POST "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/doubao/seedream-5.0-lite/image-to-image" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"input": {
"images": [
"https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-04-21/fb08b5a532e1.png",
"https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-04-21/47b6ac92ee74.png",
"https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-04-21/b9e854af97c0.png"
],
"prompt": "Generate a high-fidelity edited image retaining the natural lighting and facial features of the reference image while enhancing skin tone and sharpness.",
"size": "2048x2048",
"output_format": "png"
}
}'
# 2) Poll until status is "completed", then read the output URLs
curl "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/TASK_UUID" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Python
import time, requests
API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY"
HEADERS = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"}
# 1) Submit
resp = requests.post(
"https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/doubao/seedream-5.0-lite/image-to-image",
headers=HEADERS,
json={
"input": {
"images": [
"https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-04-21/fb08b5a532e1.png",
"https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-04-21/47b6ac92ee74.png",
"https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-04-21/b9e854af97c0.png"
],
"prompt": "Generate a high-fidelity edited image retaining the natural lighting and facial features of the reference image while enhancing skin tone and sharpness.",
"size": "2048x2048",
"output_format": "png"
}
},
)
resp.raise_for_status() # 401/402/429/5xx stop here instead of polling a bad task
task = resp.json()
# 2) Poll until a terminal state (completed / failed / cancelled).
# This model is allowed up to 300s server-side.
deadline = time.time() + 360
while task.get("status") not in ("completed", "failed", "cancelled"):
if time.time() > deadline:
raise TimeoutError(f"still {task.get('status')} — keep the task_uuid and poll later")
time.sleep(3)
poll = requests.get(f"https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/{task['task_uuid']}", headers=HEADERS)
poll.raise_for_status()
task = poll.json()
print(task["status"], task.get("output"))JavaScript
const API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY";
const HEADERS = { Authorization: `Bearer ${API_KEY}` };
// 1) Submit
const resp = await fetch("https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/doubao/seedream-5.0-lite/image-to-image", {
method: "POST",
headers: { ...HEADERS, "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({
"input": {
"images": [
"https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-04-21/fb08b5a532e1.png",
"https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-04-21/47b6ac92ee74.png",
"https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-04-21/b9e854af97c0.png"
],
"prompt": "Generate a high-fidelity edited image retaining the natural lighting and facial features of the reference image while enhancing skin tone and sharpness.",
"size": "2048x2048",
"output_format": "png"
}
}),
});
if (!resp.ok) throw new Error(`submit failed: ${resp.status} ${await resp.text()}`);
let task = await resp.json();
// 2) Poll until a terminal state (completed / failed / cancelled).
// This model is allowed up to 300s server-side.
const deadline = Date.now() + 360 * 1000;
while (!["completed", "failed", "cancelled"].includes(task.status)) {
if (Date.now() > deadline) throw new Error(`still ${task.status} — keep the task_uuid and poll later`);
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 3000));
const poll = await fetch(`https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/${task.task_uuid}`, { headers: HEADERS });
if (!poll.ok) throw new Error(`poll failed: ${poll.status}`);
task = await poll.json();
}
console.log(task.status, task.output);Documentation
Seedream 5.0 Lite Edit
High-fidelity image editing with professional quality and up to 4K resolution
Seedream 5.0 Lite Edit is a cutting-edge text-to-image model designed for precise image editing while preserving facial features, lighting, and color tones from reference images. With superior prompt adherence, flexible output sizing, and affordable pricing, this lightweight model is optimized for speed and quality. It offers seamless integration through a ready-to-use REST inference API with no cold starts.
🚀 Key Features
- Multi-image reference support: Edit using up to 10 reference images for complex compositions and transformations.
- Natural language editing: Describe edits in plain text for intuitive and precise control.
- Style transfer: Transform subjects into various aesthetics, such as cyberpunk, anime, fantasy, and more.
- Flexible output sizing: Specify custom dimensions or default to the reference image’s aspect ratio.
- Prompt Enhancer: Automatically refine and optimize your edit descriptions for better results.
- Lightweight and fast: Optimized for quick iterations while maintaining high-quality output.
🛠️ Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Architecture | Proprietary Bytedance Seedream V5.0 Lite Edit |
| Task Type | Text-to-image editing |
| Input Formats | Reference images (array, max 10), prompt (string) |
| Output Formats | JPEG, PNG |
| Resolution | Customizable (512 x 512 to 8192 x 8192 pixels) |
| Pricing | $0.035 per image |
| API Integration | REST API with no cold starts |
Sample Prompts
- "Transform Figure 1 into a cyberpunk aesthetic with neon lighting."
- "Apply a fantasy style to Figure 2, keeping the original color tones."
- "Combine Figure 1 and Figure 3 into a surreal composition."
💰 Pricing
| Output | Cost |
|---|---|
| Per image | $0.035 |
💡 Best Use Cases
- Style Transfer: Transform portraits into artistic styles like cyberpunk, anime, or fantasy.
- Character Reimagining: Place subjects in new environments or scenarios.
- Creative Compositing: Combine elements from multiple reference images for unique edits.
- Concept Art: Generate stylized versions of existing images for creative projects.
- Social Media Content: Create visually compelling edits for posts and profiles.
🔗 Related Models
- Seedream V5.0 Lite Text-to-Image: Generate images directly from text prompts.
- Seedream V4 Text-to-Image: Previous generation model for text-to-image tasks.
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