Seedream 5.5 · Create with words and references

Seedream 5.5 AI Image Generator & Editor

Turn a portrait into a character, a sketch into a space, or an idea into a world. Explore distinct creative directions and prepare your next image in one workspace.

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Prompt tools

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Start with a usable brief

Original recipes. Adapt the details and check the model name before generating.

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Creative directions

Start with an idea

Pick a world, a photograph, an illustration or an advertisement. Every example starts a different brief.

Explore a visual direction and make the prompt your own. Selecting an example does not spend credits.

Prompt inspiration

Watch the collection move from right to left. Hover or focus any image to pause and take a closer look.

Browse prompt library
  • 3D figurines
  • Fashion portraits
  • Interior concepts
  • Pet characters
  • Comics
  • Brand visuals

What would you like to create?

Bring a portrait, a pet photo, a room sketch or an original logo. Start with a specific transformation, tell the model what to preserve, and shape a result for your own project.

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What it does

Make something you have not made before

Three transformations worth starting with your own photo or sketch.

Turn your portrait into a collectible character.

Use an adult portrait as the identity reference. Describe the outfit, materials and display style for a full-body 3D figurine that feels personal.

Make my figurine
Adult man in a navy jacket beside a stylized full-body collectible figurine with matching hair, glasses and clothes

Give your portrait a leading-role look.

Explore an elegant adult fashion editorial. Define the gown, styling, expression and city-night lighting while naming the facial features you want to keep.

Create a fashion portrait
Casual adult woman in a white blouse beside a glamorous crimson-gown city-night fashion portrait

See the room inside your sketch.

Bring a perspective sketch and specify the materials, furniture and light. Keep the main arrangement while exploring a finished interior concept.

Render my room sketch
Pencil living-room sketch beside a photoreal walnut-and-olive interior following the same layout

How to create with Seedream 5.5

Describe the idea, add references, choose your settings, and review the result.

  1. 01

    Describe the image

    Start with the subject, then add the setting, lighting and style. Put exact words in quotes and say where they belong.

  2. 02

    Bring your references

    Switch to Image to image and choose your photos. Name each reference in the prompt so the model knows what to preserve.

  3. 03

    Choose your settings

    Choose an available model and output shape. Review the live status and credit quote before submitting your request.

  4. 04

    Review and download

    Inspect the finished image beside your prompt. Check faces, product details and spelling, then download or continue editing.

Find your place in the Seedream family

Compare creative directions, then check the selected model’s supported settings and quote in the generator.

Best for
Seedream 5.5
Seedream 5.5

Image creation and reference editing

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Seedream 5.0 Pro

Detailed design and complex layouts

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Seedream 5.0 Lite

Reasoning-led image creation

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Seedream 4.5

Reference detail and typography

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Best forExplore portraits, materials and visual concepts with a clear brief.Explore information-rich compositions and precise editing briefs.Explore a scene through context, relationships and reference details.Explore reference-based editing and poster composition.
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Choose a Seedream model for your next creation

Start with the task: a reference portrait, a material study, an edit or a text-heavy layout. Compare supported settings and review the actual quote before submitting.

Explore the Seedream family

Try an unexpected creative direction

A pet becomes a character. A character becomes a story. A flat mark becomes a material.

  • Send your pet into space

    Keep the markings and expression that make your pet recognizable, then describe a new costume and world.

    Orange tabby cat beside an astronaut character with matching green eyes and coat markings
    Creative directions
    Pet referenceCharacter direction
  • Give one character a four-panel story

    Choose a character reference and four connected moments. Name the face, outfit and details to carry through the sequence.

    Original adult explorer reference and four comic panels following a jungle adventure
    Creative directions
  • See your logo in real materials

    Explore embossed metal and debossed leather while preserving the geometry of your original mark.

    Original swallow emblem shown flat, embossed on a cobalt box and debossed in brown leather
    Creative directions
  • Design for more than one language

    Prepare exact wording and a clear reading order for English and Chinese event posters. Inspect each version at its final size.

    English NIGHT FREQUENCY and Chinese 夜色频率 music posters in purple, magenta and blue
    Creative directions

Seedream workspace plans

Choose a monthly plan or one-time credit pack. Pay securely with Stripe and use your credits in the generator.

Credit packs · one-time

Mini Pack

$2.99

A small one-time top-up

  • 100 credits
  • Task cost shown before generation
  • One-time payment · no auto-renewal
  • Credits are valid for 365 days
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Flex

$10.99

Extra room for active projects

  • 600 credits
  • Task cost shown before generation
  • One-time payment · no auto-renewal
  • Credits are valid for 365 days
Best value

Power

$25.99

The best-value one-time top-up

  • 1,500 credits
  • Task cost shown before generation
  • One-time payment · no auto-renewal
  • Credits are valid for 365 days

Card · Auto-renew

Starter

$7.99/mo

For hobbyists

Card payment · Renews automatically every month

  • 400 credits
  • Task cost shown before generation
  • Private generations
  • Verified AI Image access
  • Generation and credit history
  • Email support
Popular

Creator

$18.99/mo

Best for consistent creators

Card payment · Renews automatically every month

  • 1,100 credits
  • Task cost shown before generation
  • Everything in Starter
  • More monthly generations
  • Lower cost per credit
  • Email billing support
Best value

Pro

$44.99/mo

For production workflows

Card payment · Renews automatically every month

  • 2,800 credits
  • Task cost shown before generation
  • Everything in Creator
  • Highest monthly credit allowance
  • Lowest cost per credit
  • Generation and credit history

Credits fund generation and editing tasks. Model, settings and output count determine the quote; a balance does not guarantee a fixed number of finished images. Review validity and renewal terms before checkout. Refund Policy · Manage or cancel renewal

A practical starting point for Seedream 5.5

A useful image starts with a clear brief. State the subject, composition, lighting and exact wording; for edits, separate what should change from what should remain. This is an independent Seedream 5.5 workspace. The selected model and live quote identify each submitted task.

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FAQ

Seedream questions

How do I start creating with Seedream 5.5?

Write a prompt or choose a creative direction, add references when needed, and review the selected model and quote. Sign in to submit an available generation task.

How are image requests charged?

Check the live quote for the selected model, operation and output settings. The website does not promise unlimited free generation.

Does Seedream 5.5 replace other models?

Other models keep their original names and settings. A request is sent only to the model selected for that task; an older model is not relabeled as Seedream 5.5.

How do I request text in an image?

Put the exact words in quotes, describe their position and use a clear reading order. Review spelling and alignment in the result.

Can I use reference photos?

Choose reference editing when the selected model supports it, upload authorized images and state what to change and preserve. Supported limits appear with the actual model.

What happens if a task fails?

Check the task status and error message. Provider failures follow the existing credit-reversal workflow. A completed image that needs creative changes is a separate case.

Ready when you are

Your next image starts with an idea

Explore prompts, prepare a reference and bring your next visual brief into the workspace.

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