Image model

Seedream by ByteDance — 4K frames out of the box

Q: Which Seedream models are available in GPTunneL?

The current list is always visible in the «Every Seedream model» block above — it is built straight from the platform catalogue.

Q: Which languages does the prompt work in?

The model understands dozens of languages and there is no need to translate the request into English or Chinese — it does not change the result.

Q: What resolution does the image come back at?

The larger models in the family return a frame at up to 4K, so a separate upscaling pass is usually unnecessary. The lighter versions work at a smaller resolution and cost less.

Q: Can Seedream edit an existing image?

Yes: attach a frame and write what to change. Generation from scratch and editing live in the same model, with no switching between services.

Q: How is Seedream different from Seedance?

They are neighbouring families from the same company: Seedream draws images, Seedance generates video. Both are available in GPTunneL.

Q: How much does one image cost?

Billing is per frame and depends on the model and the resolution. Exact figures per model are on the Pricing page.

Q: Who owns the generated images?

The rights to the result stay with you. Individual model licences may impose limits — those terms are published by the developer.

ByteDance Seedream models in GPTunneL: 4K output out of the box, generation and editing in one model, legible captions. Pay per image, no VPN.

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What the Seedream family is good at

Traits ByteDance keeps from one generation to the next — you can count on them whichever model you pick.

High resolution out of the box

The family returns a frame at up to 4K with no separate upscaling pass — the image can go to print or a large screen as it is.

Generation and editing in one model

No switching between services: the same model draws from scratch from a description and edits a finished frame from a written request.

Captions in the frame

The model writes on the image legibly — which is why it is used for banners, product cards and covers, where text has to read rather than merely look like letters.

Fast rendering

A frame arrives in seconds even at high resolution, so you can run through dozens of takes on the same description.

Which model to pick

The family has three tiers — for different tasks and budgets.

	Seedream 4.5The proven generation	Seedream 5 LiteVolume and drafts	Seedream 5 ProThe all-round choice
Best for	Familiar workflows where the result is already dialled in	Exploring ideas, draft frames, large batches	Finished images for a site, advertising and print
Detail	High	Medium	Maximum
Resolution	Up to 4K	Up to 2K	Up to 4K
Speed	High	Highest	High
Price per image	Moderate	Lowest	Above average

The tiers differ in detail, resolution and price per image. Exact prices for every model are on the Pricing

Every Seedream model

Release dates follow ByteDance's official announcements.

2026

Seedream 5 Pro Seedream 5 Lite

The current generation: it follows the description of a complex scene more precisely and holds composition more carefully. Alongside it comes the lighter Lite tier — the same character of image for noticeably less.

Early 2026

Seedream 4.5

An interim update to the fourth generation — text in the frame and fine detail improved the most.

September 2025

Seedream 4

The generation where generation and editing merged into one model, and the frame started arriving at 4K straight away.

2025

Seedream 3.0

The generation that got the family compared seriously with Western generators — above all for resolution and for text on the image.

2024

Seedream 1.0Seedream 2.0

ByteDance's early generators, where the company worked out its own image engine.

How billing works

There is no subscription: you top up one balance and spend it on any model on the platform.

Pay per image

You are charged for the generated image and its resolution. Not using it costs nothing: no limits, no monthly fee.

One balance for every model

Seedream, ChatGPT, Claude, video and music generation — all out of the same wallet. No separate subscription per service.

Top up the way you prefer

International cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto. The minimum top-up is $5.

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Sample generations

Every frame was generated in Seedream from an ordinary written description. There are no tags to hand-pick — the more detail in the request, the closer the result.

How to get started with Seedream

One account for every model on the platform.

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A huge glowing whale drifts above a neon street at night, drones around it, wet asphalt reflecting the lights

Seedream 5 Pro

A frame generated in Seedream from a text description

The model switches right inside the input — you can change it between frames.

The finished frame arrives at full resolution.

Try Seedream in GPTunneL

Signing up takes a minute, and $5 on the balance is enough to see whether the model fits your task.

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Frequently asked questions

/01Do I need a VPN to use Seedream through GPTunneL?

No. Requests go through GPTunneL's infrastructure, so ByteDance models open like any ordinary website — no VPN and no proxy. You need neither a Chinese account nor a phone number.

/02Which Seedream models are available in GPTunneL?

/03Which languages does the prompt work in?

/04What resolution does the image come back at?

/05Can Seedream edit an existing image?

/06How is Seedream different from Seedance?

/07How much does one image cost?

/08Who owns the generated images?

Seedream is the family of image generators from ByteDance, the company behind TikTok. The model builds a picture from a written description and edits one you already have: generation and editing live in a single model here rather than in two separate services.

The family is chosen for resolution and speed. A frame arrives at up to 4K and in a matter of seconds, so you can run through dozens of takes on one description and send the result to print without a separate upscaling pass. The family is also strong with captions: text in the frame comes out legible, and Seedream is used for banners, product cards and covers.

Seedream models are available in GPTunneL — worldwide, without a VPN and without a Chinese account, with one balance and billing for every frame you generate.