Seedream 4.0

AI Image Editing Model

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ByteDance's image generation model with integrated text-to-image and image editing capabilities in a unified architecture, supporting up to 4K resolution

Gallery

22 images

The Seedream 4.0 gallery features 22 total images, including 18 direct competition results and 4 curated high-resolution examples showcasing its 4K generation capabilities. These samples demonstrate the model's performance in real-world arena matchups across various artistic styles.

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0 — prompt: Cinematic wide shot of a high-end, boutique camera store at twilight. The shop window features a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with warm golden light spilling onto the cobblestone street. Centered in the glass pane is a sophisticated etched logo that reads "Seedream 4.0" in elegant, modern typography. Inside, professional camera lenses are artfully displayed on velvet pedestals. Rich amber and deep navy color grading, shallow depth of field, 16:9 aspect ratio.

Cinematic wide shot of a high-end, boutique camera store at twilight. The sho...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0 — prompt: A hyper-realistic close-up of an artisan watchmaker's desk, scattered with intricate brass gears, tiny springs, and delicate silver hands. A magnifying loupe sits next to a vintage mechanical movement. Soft, natural morning light filters through a dusty window, creating a shallow depth of field with creamy bokeh. Incredible macro detail, polished metal textures, professional studio photography, 4:3 landscape composition.

A hyper-realistic close-up of an artisan watchmaker's desk, scattered with in...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0 — prompt: A hyper-realistic close-up of an artisan watchmaker's workbench, shallow depth of field focusing on a skeletonized mechanical watch movement with intricate gold gears and tiny ruby bearings, soft natural morning light streaming through a dusty studio window, macro photography, 8k resolution, polished brass textures and weathered wooden table surface.

A hyper-realistic close-up of an artisan watchmaker's workbench, shallow dept...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0 — prompt: A sunlit, minimalist florist shop with a large chalkboard sign that reads "BLOOMS & BEYOND" in elegant cursive. A variety of colorful tulips are in the foreground. In the blurry background, a capybara calmly rests on a terracotta floor tile.

A sunlit, minimalist florist shop with a large chalkboard sign that reads "BL...

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #3 of 13 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
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Arena challenge: Studio Ghibli Anime Style

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #4 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.
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Arena challenge: Victorian Greenhouse Oasis

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #6 of 19 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.
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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 4.0, ranked #7 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.
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Arena challenge: Intricate Floral Mandala

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, 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.
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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 4.0, ranked #7 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.
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Arena challenge: Geometric Composition

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #11 of 22 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.
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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 4.0, ranked #10 of 23 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.
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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 4.0, ranked #8 of 19 in the "Vintage Cafe Logo" arena challenge — prompt: Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.
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Arena challenge: Vintage Cafe Logo

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #9 of 15 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.
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Arena challenge: Night Sky Transformation

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #13 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
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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 4.0, ranked #13 of 19 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.
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Arena challenge: Heroic Super Hero Portrait

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #19 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.
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Arena challenge: Modern Clean Menu

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #13 of 14 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.
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Arena challenge: Bald man challenge

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #13 of 13 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"
}
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Arena challenge: Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #15 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.
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Arena challenge: Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

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

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #4 of 12 in the "Selective Object Swap" arena challenge — prompt: Swap the positions of the blue and yellow blocks
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Arena challenge: Selective Object Swap

Swap the positions of the blue and yellow blocks

AI image generated by Seedream 4.0, ranked #12 of 12 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.
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Arena challenge: Golden Hour Stroll

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