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P-Image Edit PrunaAI Seedream 4.5 ByteDance

Settled by community votes across 7 shared challenges, with an AI judge weighing in on each.

P-Image Edit

9.5 arena score

#29 of 32 in Image Editing

Skill signature · Image Editing

Seedream 4.5

26.1 arena score

#9 of 62 in Text-to-Image

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Shared challenges 7

Challenge by challenge

The strongest take from each model on every shared challenge, with the AI judge's read.

Man and Car in California

Editing
Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Source
P-Image Edit
Seedream 4.5

AI Judge Analysis

P-Image Edit

  • + Excellent preservation of the source car's exterior design and perspective.
  • + Creative use of motion blur to convey the feeling of driving.
  • + Perfectly captures the 'California coastline' requirement with iconic scenery.
  • The man is very small and lacks detail compared to the source image.
  • The man is positioned on the wrong side of the car for a left-hand drive vehicle.

Seedream 4.5

  • + Exceptional preservation of the man's identity, clothing, and even his specific boots.
  • + High level of detail in the car interior and interaction between the man and the vehicle.
  • + Clear and consistent lighting across the subject and background.
  • The car door is missing its exterior paneling, showing an impossible 'hollow' structure.
  • The steering wheel placement and interior geometry are slightly distorted.

Verdict: Seedream 4.5 is the winner because it successfully combines the two source images with high fidelity, maintaining the man's specific outfit and appearance perfectly. While P-Image Edit creates a more cinematic wide shot, it loses the specific details of the man, whereas Seedream 4.5 makes it look like the actual person from the source image is in the car.

Pose & Character Mashup

Editing
Edit instruction

“Use Image 1 as the exact pose reference and Image 2 as the character reference. Recreate the person/character from Image 2 in the exact dynamic pose and body position from Image 1. Keep the exact face, hair, clothing style/details, and expression from Image 2. Match the lighting and environment of Image 1. The final image must show the character from Image 2 performing the precise action/pose from Image 1 with perfect anatomy and natural integration.”

Source
P-Image Edit
Seedream 4.5

AI Judge Analysis

P-Image Edit

  • + Successfully replicates the specific cross-legged pose from Image 1.
  • + Incorporates the scarf and sunglasses from Image 2.
  • + Matches the hair length and texture from the original pose image while changing the face.
  • Major anatomical errors including a foot growing out of the raised hand.
  • The clothing is a messy hybrid of red and black that lacks coherence.
  • The face looks like a caricature rather than a photorealistic transfer.

Seedream 4.5

  • + Excellent character facial recognition and high visual fidelity to Image 2.
  • + Perfect integration of the clothing and accessories (scarf, sweatshirt) onto the figure.
  • + Clean, professional composition with no major anatomical artifacts.
  • Fails to replicate the specific dynamic cross-legged pose of Image 1, opting for a simpler standing crouch.
  • The raised arm angle is slightly different from the source pose.

Verdict: P-Image Edit followed the pose instructions more literally by including the cross-legged leg position, but the result includes horrifying anatomical artifacts like a foot-hand hybrid. Seedream 4.5 failed the specific leg pose but produced a much higher quality, believable image that perfectly captures the character's identity and clothing style from Image 2.

Outfit Transfer Challenge

Editing
Edit instruction

“Use Image 1 as the base person. Dress them in the exact elaborate outfit from Image 2 (including all layers, accessories, jewelry, and shoes). Carefully adapt the clothing to the body shape and pose in Image 1 while maintaining realistic fabric behavior, correct proportions, and perfect lighting/shadow matching. Keep the person’s exact face, hair, and background completely unchanged.”

Source
P-Image Edit
Seedream 4.5

AI Judge Analysis

P-Image Edit

  • + Successfully integrated full outfit including jeans and shoes.
  • + Maintained the subject's posture and pose naturally.
  • Significantly altered the facial features and hair of the subject.
  • Added a large gold chain that was not present in Image 2.

Seedream 4.5

  • + Preserved the face and hair detail much more accurately than the competitor.
  • + High-quality texture on the coat and scarf.
  • + Correctly matched lighting and shadows on the face.
  • Failed to add the coat over the torso, leaving the chest exposed.
  • Did not include the full-body edit requested.

Verdict: P-Image Edit followed the instruction to provide a full-body outfit swap more closely, but it failed to preserve the subject's face, making them look like a different person. Seedream 4.5 preserved the subject's identity and background perfectly, but it failed to dress the model correctly, leaving the chest bare and missing the lower half of the attire. Seedream 4.5 is the preferred winner because it maintained image quality and identity, whereas P-Image Edit's change to the face violates the primary constraint of keep the person's face unchanged.

Bald man challenge

Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

Before After
P-Image Edit
Before After
Seedream 4.5

AI Judge Analysis

P-Image Edit

  • + Successfully adds a very dense and full head of hair as requested.
  • + Preserves the original facial features and environment accurately.
  • + High texture detail in the individual curls.
  • The hairline looks slightly artificial where the curls meet the forehead.
  • The volume of the hair is somewhat exaggerated, appearing like a wig.

Seedream 4.5

  • + Extremely realistic and natural-looking hairline.
  • + The hair texture and density perfectly match the existing beard.
  • + Excellent preservation of the original image's lighting and background.
  • The hair is slightly thinner than 'full, thick' might imply compared to Model A.

Verdict: Both models followed the instructions well, but Seedream 4.5 is the clear winner due to the seamless integration of the hair. While P-Image Edit provided more volume, the result looked like an overlay; in contrast, Seedream 4.5 created a replacement that looks like it was part of the original photograph, with a much more convincing hairline and realistic proportions.

Over-the-top cartoon caricature

Editing
Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Source
P-Image Edit
Seedream 4.5

AI Judge Analysis

P-Image Edit

  • + Expertly weaves all three themes (TV show, hockey, and dogs) into a cohesive illustration.
  • + Captures the user's likeness well in a classic caricature drawing style.
  • + Includes creative background details like the hockey rink stadium and TV monitors.
  • The style shifts completely away from the photographic source into a 2D illustration.
  • Some text on the background screens is nonsensical.

Seedream 4.5

  • + Maintains a 3D photographic caricature style that feels more connected to the source image.
  • + Includes clear, high-quality rendered props for the hockey and anchor themes.
  • + Preserves the original background setting while modifying the subject.
  • The dog is a standard small dog rather than an exaggerated caricature version.
  • The hands are significantly undersized and look unnatural even for a bobble-head style caricature.

Verdict: Both models followed the instructions well, with P-Image Edit opting for a 2D comic-style illustration and Seedream 4.5 choosing a 3D 'big head' photographic style. P-Image Edit was more successful at integrating the three distinct themes into one scene, whereas Seedream 4.5 felt more like a photo of a person with some props. P-Image Edit is the likely winner for its more creative and humorous interpretation of a caricature.

Studio Ghibli Anime Style

Editing
Edit instruction

“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

Source
P-Image Edit
Seedream 4.5

AI Judge Analysis

P-Image Edit

  • + Maintains strong likeness to the original subjects' faces
  • + Captures the exact poses and expressions from the source image
  • + High level of detail in the brushwork and clothing textures
  • The art style leans more towards modern digital manhwa/webtoon than Studio Ghibli
  • The background is completely replaced with generic trees and clouds instead of transforming the urban scene

Seedream 4.5

  • + Perfectly captures the Studio Ghibli 'line and wash' watercolor art style
  • + Preserves the original urban background architecture while stylizing it
  • + Excellent use of soft pastel colors and hand-painted paper textures
  • Loses some of the distinct facial features of the original people in favor of generic anime faces

Verdict: While P-Image Edit does an excellent job of preserving the identity of the subjects, Seedream 4.5 is the clear winner for Ghibli-inspired stylization. Seedream 4.5 authentically captures the hand-painted watercolor aesthetic and nostalgic mood requested, whereas P-Image Edit feels more like a standard digital illustration.

Golden Hour Stroll

Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Before After
P-Image Edit
Before After
Seedream 4.5

AI Judge Analysis

P-Image Edit

  • + Excellent preservation of the subject's face and body features
  • + Faithfully keeps the original dog's appearance and the specific background details
  • Hair edit looks somewhat symmetrical and unnatural
  • Flying leaves are small and feel like a static overlay rather than part of the scene

Seedream 4.5

  • + Successfully adds a dynamic sense of motion with blurred leaves and light flares
  • + The wind-blown hair looks more natural and integrated with the environment
  • Significantly altered the woman's face and changed her body proportions
  • Lost the likeness of the original golden retriever

Verdict: P-Image Edit succeeded as an editing tool by perfectly preserving the original identities of the woman and her dog while adding the requested elements. Seedream 4.5 creates a much more 'dynamic and lively' image that feels like a professional photograph, but it failed the editing task by fundamentally changing the subjects' faces and features.

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