Original model creator
ByteDance
Seedream 5 Lite
ByteDance Seedream 5 Lite stills and edits via fal. Aspect maps to a 2K-band size.
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Direct answer
When should you use Seedream 5 Lite?
ByteDance Seedream 5 Lite stills and edits via fal. Aspect maps to a 2K-band size.
Best for
Fast ByteDance stills and image-to-image edits.
Technical readout
The supported still envelope.
- Modes
- Text to image · Image to image
- Aspect ratio
- 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16
- Output
- Still
- Provider
- ByteDance
Questions, answered
Seedream 5 Lite FAQ
Does Seedream 5 Lite support image-to-image?
Yes. Attach a source still to run image-to-image. Prompt-only jobs stay text-to-image.
How does Seedream 5 Lite pick size?
Image Lab maps the listed aspect ratio to a 2K-band width and height that fal accepts. You pick the aspect; the lab sends the matching size.
Is Seedream 5 Lite free?
No. Seedream 5 Lite runs in Image Lab, which is included in every Clip Studio plan, and every plan opens every Image Lab model. Eligible new accounts get one free Topic Short, which is a separate studio. Each Seedream 5 Lite still is quoted before you generate, so you see what it uses first.
How much does Seedream 5 Lite cost?
There is no separate Seedream 5 Lite subscription. Plans are Clip Pro at $19, Studio Elite at $39, and Studio Scale at $99 a month (Clip Pro is $9 for the first month if you have never subscribed, and annual billing is about 20% less). Each plan includes a monthly generation allowance shared across every studio. Each Seedream 5 Lite still uses part of it. The model, the aspect ratio, and whether you attach a source still can change how much, and Image Lab shows the quote before you generate. Plan details are on the pricing page.
How do I use Seedream 5 Lite online?
Open Seedream 5 Lite in Image Lab from this page (it opens with Seedream 5 Lite selected) and sign in. Write a prompt, pick an aspect ratio Seedream 5 Lite accepts, and attach a source still if you want an edit. Check the quote, then generate. The finished still lands in your Clip Studio Library to download. Nothing to install.
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Direct your first Seedream 5 Lite still.
Write the prompt, choose a supported aspect, and generate.
Open Seedream 5 Lite in Image Lab