ByteDance

Seedream 4.5

AI Image Editing Model

Image Featured #6 Text-to-Image #8 Image-to-Image

ByteDance's latest image generation model unifying text-to-image and image editing in a single architecture, with improved text rendering and 30-40% faster generation than v4.0

Gallery

22 items

The Seedream 4.5 gallery contains 21 high-resolution images, featuring 5 curated examples and 16 direct arena competition results that highlight its superior photorealistic texture.

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5 — prompt: A grand, cinematic wide shot of a master calligrapher’s studio floating in a celestial void, where massive, glowing 3D letters made of liquid gold and stardust are being sculpted in mid-air to spell out "Seedream 4.5". The typography is the breathtaking centerpiece, radiating a soft warmth and illuminating the intricate scrolls and ink bottles scattered across a heavy oak table. The right side of the frame is a deep, misty atmosphere of nebulae, providing perfect breathing room for text overlay. In the lower-left corner, sitting quietly on a stack of ancient parchment by the calligrapher’s stool, a small capybara rests peacefully with a tiny ink brush tucked behind its ear, a subtle spectator to the cosmic creation. 16:9 aspect ratio, ultra-high definition, flagship quality, epic lighting.

A grand, cinematic wide shot of a master calligrapher’s studio floating in a ...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5 — prompt: A cinematic, wide 16:9 shot of a high-end coastal boutique hotel at dusk. The building features warm, amber interior lighting glowing through large glass windows. Centered above the elegant mahogany entrance, the name "Seedream 4.5" is rendered in a sophisticated, backlit brushed-gold serif typography. The scene is bathed in the deep blues of the golden hour, with professional color grading, lush Mediterranean greenery in the foreground, and a calm ocean horizon in the distance. Clear composition with ample breathing room around the edges.

A cinematic, wide 16:9 shot of a high-end coastal boutique hotel at dusk. The...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5 — prompt: A hyper-realistic close-up portrait of an elderly artisan woodworker in a sun-drenched workshop. Detailed textures show deep wrinkles, silver stubble, and sawdust on his weathered skin. Behind him, soft-focus shelves hold antique hand tools and jars of amber resin. 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, warm cinematic lighting, motes of dust dancing in the light beams, 8k resolution.

A hyper-realistic close-up portrait of an elderly artisan woodworker in a sun...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5 — prompt: A hyper-realistic close-up of an elderly artisan’s weathered hands meticulously carving a delicate floral pattern into a block of dark walnut wood. Fine wood shavings and sawdust are scattered across a rustic workbench, illuminated by warm, directional light from a nearby window. Tiny dust motes dance in the light beams, creating a shallow depth of field that keeps the focus on the texture of the grain and the precision of the silver carving tool. 4:3 aspect ratio, cinematic lighting, 8k resolution.

A hyper-realistic close-up of an elderly artisan’s weathered hands meticulous...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5 — prompt: A vibrant, hand-painted wooden sign for a "SUNSET BAKERY" hanging over a cozy storefront. The typography is elegant gold leaf script. In the soft-focus background, a capybara sits peacefully on the sidewalk, nibbling on a stray baguette.

A vibrant, hand-painted wooden sign for a "SUNSET BAKERY" hanging over a cozy...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #1 of 21 in the "Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes" arena challenge — prompt: Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.

Arena challenge: Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's ...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #2 of 13 in the "Golden Hour Stroll" arena challenge — prompt: Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.

Arena challenge: Golden Hour Stroll

Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flyi...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #4 of 21 in the "Heroic Super Hero Portrait" arena challenge — prompt: Hyper-photorealistic full-body portrait of a female superhero standing triumphantly on a New York skyscraper rooftop at golden sunset, wearing a classic modest superhero costume with flowing cape, chest emblem, gloves, and boots in red and blue colors, practical design, short hair, strong determined heroic expression looking into the distance, powerful confident stance with hands on hips and cape billowing dramatically in the wind, detailed urban cityscape background, warm natural sunlight with sharp shadows and fabric highlights, ultra-sharp textures on suit, hair, and concrete, 8K masterpiece, empowering family-friendly style.

Arena challenge: Heroic Super Hero Portrait

Hyper-photorealistic full-body portrait of a female superhero standing triump...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #4 of 14 in the "Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile" arena challenge — prompt: {
"action": "image_edit",
"reference": "uploaded neutral portrait",
"change": "Warm genuine Duchenne smile: lips curved up, slight natural teeth, soft eye crinkles, subtle cheek raise",
"details": "Realistic smiling skin (dimples if present, soft cheek shadows), slightly brighter eyes; keep exact eye shape/color/iris",
"preserve_exact": "Face identity/structure, eyes/nose/lips/eyebrows, hair, skin texture/pores/freckles, makeup, clothing, head pose, background, lighting, shadows, framing",
"no_changes": "No face shape change, no new features, no gaze shift, no hair/clothing/lighting/background edits",
"style": "Ultra-photorealistic 8K portrait, sharp face focus, natural soft lighting, realistic skin glow"
}

Arena challenge: Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile

{ "action": "image_edit", "reference": "uploaded neutral portrait", ...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #4 of 14 in the "Studio Ghibli Anime Style" arena challenge — prompt: 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

Arena challenge: Studio Ghibli Anime Style

Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pas...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #2 of 24 in the "Candid Street Photography" arena challenge — prompt: A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.

Arena challenge: Candid Street Photography

A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in l...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #10 of 13 in the "Man and Car in California" arena challenge — prompt: Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline

Arena challenge: Man and Car in California

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #5 of 19 in the "Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility" arena challenge — prompt: Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only.
Steps (stop at landing):
1. Launch (Saturn Vicon)
2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon)
3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon)
4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon)
5. Descent (lunar module descending icon)
6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon)
Small supporting elements (minimal text):
• Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names:
Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins.
• Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only.
Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.

Arena challenge: Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission....

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #9 of 15 in the "Bald man challenge" arena challenge — prompt: Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.

Arena challenge: Bald man challenge

Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, de...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #7 of 13 in the "Over-the-top cartoon caricature" arena challenge — prompt: 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.

Arena challenge: Over-the-top cartoon caricature

Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incor...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #8 of 15 in the "Intricate Floral Mandala" arena challenge — prompt: Perfectly symmetrical mandala made entirely of real flowers, petals, leaves, fruits, and seeds in vibrant natural colors, intricate layered patterns with radial symmetry, top-down view on a soft neutral background, hyper-detailed organic textures and subtle shadows, photorealistic, 8K masterpiece.

Arena challenge: Intricate Floral Mandala

Perfectly symmetrical mandala made entirely of real flowers, petals, leaves, ...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #11 of 19 in the "Modern Clean Menu" arena challenge — prompt: Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.

Arena challenge: Modern Clean Menu

Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food...

Arena challenge: Vintage Cafe Logo

Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome wit...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #15 of 17 in the "Victorian Greenhouse Oasis" arena challenge — prompt: Hyper-photorealistic interior of a lush Victorian glass greenhouse filled with exotic tropical plants, vibrant blooming orchids, tall ferns, colorful butterflies in flight, sunlight filtering through ornate glass roof creating realistic caustics and dew on leaves, intricate iron framework visible, misty atmosphere, 8K masterpiece.

Arena challenge: Victorian Greenhouse Oasis

Hyper-photorealistic interior of a lush Victorian glass greenhouse filled wit...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #14 of 16 in the "Night Sky Transformation" arena challenge — prompt: Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.

Arena challenge: Night Sky Transformation

Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars vis...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #17 of 25 in the "Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow" arena challenge — prompt: Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.

Arena challenge: Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, t...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.5, ranked #22 of 22 in the "Geometric Composition" arena challenge — prompt: A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.

Arena challenge: Geometric Composition

A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On to...