Seedream 5.0 Lite API
imageUnified multimodal image model with deep reasoning and online search, delivering strong prompt alignment and precise generation/editing control.
Integrate Seedream 5.0 Lite image generation into your product with a single API call. No GPUs to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
Start generating in minutes
A single API call is all you need to generate images with Seedream 5.0 Lite.
curl -X POST https://api.getimg.ai/v2/images/generations \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GETIMG_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "seedream-5-lite",
"prompt": "3D orchid human figure made out of tiny dust-like voxels, looking to the left, smoothly desintegrating into background, medium portrait shot, purple monochrome",
"aspect_ratio": "1:1",
"resolution": "2K",
"output_format": "jpeg"
}'How Seedream 5.0 Lite API works
Send a prompt, receive a generated image — all in a single request.
Send a request
Make a POST request with your prompt and desired output format. Use any HTTP client.
Get your image
The response includes your generated image URL and a usage object showing the exact cost.
What you can build with Seedream 5.0 Lite
Add AI image generation to any product or workflow.
Design tools
Embed AI image generation in design, writing, or chat applications. Let users create visuals from text without leaving your product.
Marketing automation
Generate ad creatives, social media graphics, and campaign visuals at scale. Produce hundreds of variations without a design team.
E-commerce
Create product images, lifestyle shots, and listing visuals automatically. Turn product descriptions into professional imagery.
Rapid prototyping
Turn rough ideas into tangible visuals instantly. Generate mockups, concept art, and visual references in seconds instead of hours.
Seedream 5.0 Lite pricing
Pay per image. No subscriptions, no idle costs.
Seedream 5.0 Lite
$0.035 /image
/v2/images/generationsUnified multimodal image model with deep reasoning and online search, delivering strong prompt alignment and precise generation/editing control.
| Resolution | Price | Images for $10 |
|---|---|---|
| 3K | $0.035 /image | 285 |
| 2K | $0.035 /image | 285 |
Seedream 5.0 Lite API — frequently asked questions
How do I use the Seedream 5.0 Lite API?
Make a POST request to the /v2/images/generations endpoint with your API key and a JSON body containing the model ID (seedream-5-lite) and a prompt. The response includes the generated image URL.
Check the API documentation for the full parameter reference.
What resolutions does Seedream 5.0 Lite support?
Seedream 5.0 Lite supports the following resolutions: 2K, 3K across 8 aspect ratios (1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9).
How much does Seedream 5.0 Lite cost?
Seedream 5.0 Lite uses pay-per-image pricing with no subscriptions or minimum commitments. Rates vary by resolution. See the pricing table above for exact rates per image.
Does Seedream 5.0 Lite support reference images?
Yes. Seedream 5.0 Lite accepts up to 10 reference images. Reference images let you guide the generation towards a specific style, composition, or subject.
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Get your API key and start generating images in minutes.
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