Seedream 4
Seedream 4 from ByteDance delivers stunning image generation with support for up to 4K resolution and unique sequential generation capabilities.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | ByteDance |
| Cost | 60 credits |
| Modality | Image |
| Reference Images | 1-10 |
| Prompt Required | Yes |
What It's Best For
- 4K resolution — Ultra-high-resolution output
- Sequential generation — Create related image series
- Precise editing — Single-sentence image modifications
- Story scenes — Generate connected narrative images
- Character variations — Multiple versions of characters
Inputs
Prompt (Required)
Describe the image or series you want to generate.
Connection Color: 🟡 Yellow
Input Images (Optional)
1-10 reference images for image-to-image generation.
Connection Color: 🟢 Green
Configuration
Size
Type: Select
Default: 2K
| Option | Resolution |
|---|---|
| 1K | ~1024px |
| 2K | ~2048px |
| 4K | ~4096px |
| Custom | Use width/height |
Width / Height (Custom)
Type: Slider
Range: 1024 - 4096
Step: 64
Aspect Ratio
Type: Select
Default: 1:1
Standard ratios plus "Match Input Image".
Sequential Generation
Type: Select
Default: Disabled
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Disabled | Single image output |
| Auto | Multiple related images |
Max Images
Type: Slider
Range: 1 - 15
Default: 1
Maximum images when sequential generation is "Auto".
Enhance Prompt
Type: Toggle
Default: On
Automatically enhance prompts for better quality (takes longer).
Output
Type: Image (or multiple images)
Connection Color: 🟢 Green
Use Cases
4K Hero Image
Breathtaking mountain landscape at sunrise, dramatic clouds,
golden light, professional nature photography, 4K quality.
Sequential Story Scenes
With Sequential Generation: Auto
A day in the life of a barista: opening the shop,
making coffee, serving customers, closing up.
Character Variations
With Sequential Generation: Auto
Fashion model in different poses: standing, sitting,
walking, looking over shoulder.
Product Series
Smartphone from multiple angles: front, back, side,
detail of camera, in-hand shot.
Tips for Best Results
- Use 2K for balance — 4K is slower and costs more
- Enable prompt enhancement — Better quality results
- Leverage sequential generation — Great for series
- Be specific for 4K — High resolution shows more detail
- Use references for consistency — Up to 10 images
Comparison with Seedream 4.5
| Feature | Seedream 4 | Seedream 4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 60 credits | 70 credits |
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max References | 10 | 14 |
| Spatial Understanding | Good | Enhanced |
| World Knowledge | Good | Enhanced |
Related Models
- Seedream 4.5 — Enhanced version
- Nano Banana Pro — Similar capabilities
- Flux 2 Pro — Different style