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Seedream 5.0 Lite

Seedream 5.0 Lite is an image generation model that introduces web-connected retrieval to the Seedream line. It fuses real-time online information with multimodal generation, helping the model produce images aligned with current facts at $0.035 per image.

Image Gen
index.ts
import { experimental_generateImage as generateImage } from 'ai';


const result = await generateImage({
  model: 'bytedance/seedream-5.0-lite',
  prompt: 'A red balloon on a wooden table.'
});
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does web-connected retrieval do in Seedream 5.0 Lite?

    It lets the model fetch real-time information from the web during generation and fuse that information with its multimodal output. This grounds image generation in current context rather than relying only on what the model learned at training time.

  • How does Seedream 5.0 Lite compare to Seedream 4.5?

    Seedream 4.5 focuses on editing consistency, stylization, and prompt adherence. Seedream 5.0 Lite introduces web-connected retrieval and emphasizes upgraded reasoning, broader knowledge coverage, and professional scene generation. Pick based on whether retrieval grounding or editing fidelity matters more for your workflow.

  • Does Seedream 5.0 Lite accept reference images?

    Yes. Seedream 5.0 Lite supports multimodal inputs, so you can combine a text prompt with reference images. The retrieval system layers on top of those inputs rather than replacing them.

  • How do I call Seedream 5.0 Lite through AI Gateway?

    Set the model to bytedance/seedream-5.0-lite and call it through the AI SDK's generateImage function. AI Gateway routes the request through bytedance using your API key or OIDC token.

  • What does Seedream 5.0 Lite cost per image?

    Seedream 5.0 Lite is listed at $0.035 per image. See N/A for the full pricing breakdown.

  • Does Vercel AI Gateway support Zero Data Retention for Seedream 5.0 Lite?

    Zero Data Retention is not currently available for this model. Zero Data Retention is offered on a per-provider basis. See https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/capabilities/zdr for details.