Guide to Using Seedream References
Learn how to use Seedream References. Upload up to 3 images to guide style, colors, or layout and generate fresh visuals with our AI Image Generator.
What Are Seedream References?
Seedream 4.0 doesn’t just respond to text prompts, it can also use images you upload as references. You can add up to three at a time, and the model will look at them for things like style, colors, layout, or specific details, then combine that with your prompt.
For example, you could:
- use two fashion lookbook photos as references and ask Seedream to design a new outfit in the same aesthetic.
- take a brand graphic as a reference and make a completely new one, but with matching aesthetic
- blend multiple references: borrow the pose of a character from one illustration and blend it with the style of another.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Have this model hold this bag up on an elegant, subtle floral background. Fashion photography, high-powered editorial.
It’s a simple way to reuse, remix, or expand on images you already have.
If you just want to make one or more edits to an existing image, instead of generating something completely new, we recommend using our Image Editor.
Step-by-Step Guide to Seedream References
Step 1. Open Image Generator and Select Seedream 4
Head to getimg.ai and choose ByteDance Seedream 4 from the model dropdown (or simply click here).
Step 2. Write Your Prompt
Be clear about what you want. For example:
- “Use this portrait’s lighting and pose, but draw the subject in a cyberpunk anime style.”
- “Take the composition of this infographic and update it with the title ‘RENEWABLE ENERGY 2030’ and four sections: Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal.”
- “Combine the brushstroke style of this painting with the subject matter of this city photo.”
Step 3. Upload Your Reference Images
In the Reference Images section, upload up to three images (press "Add reference" for a new upload box to appear):
- From your device: drag and drop or click to select.
- From past generations: hover over any image in Image Generator and click ‘Use as reference’.
Seedream will read each one, looking at style, layout, and elements.
Step 4. Generate
Click Create images and let Seedream do its work. Review the result, and if it’s not quite right, don't worry. Just tweak either the references or the wording of your prompt until you're happy with the output!