Seedream 5.0 APIs

About Seedream 5.0 APIs

Seedream 5.0 on EmpirioLabs brings together 2 image generation model APIs from ByteDance, including Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite. Each model keeps its own dedicated page with live pricing, parameters, docs, and playground access.

Use the same EmpirioLabs API key and endpoint pattern across the family, then switch behavior by changing the model id in your request.

Seedream 5.0 models (2)

Seedream 5.0 Pro

Premium Seedream image model that splits one image into editable layers, edits by coordinate or sketch marker, and fuses up to 10 references.

Seedream 5.0 Lite

Unified multimodal image model that reasons through prompts before rendering, producing high-resolution and consistent edits and brand visuals.

Seedream 5.0 API pricing

Compare the family at a glance, then open a model page for the complete live rate card and parameters.

How to call Seedream 5.0 models

Seedream 5.0 Pro runs through POST /v1/images/generations. The request returns a job_id right away; poll GET /v1/jobs/{job_id} until the job completes and read the output URLs from the result. Or add "sync": true to skip polling: the request stays open and returns the finished OpenAI-style image response directly, so OpenAI SDKs work as-is. For this family, swap the model value for any supported id: seedream-5-0-pro seedream-5-0-lite. Get an API key from the EmpirioLabs dashboard.

curl https://api.empiriolabs.ai/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EMPIRIOLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "seedream-5-0-pro",
    "prompt": "Describe what you want Seedream 5.0 Pro to generate."
  }'

Seedream 5.0 examples and comparisons

See prompt tests, output notes, and comparison runs that mention this model family.

API AccessHow to Use the Seedream 5.0 Pro APISeedream 5.0 Pro is available on EmpirioLabs for text-to-image generation, single-image edits, and multi-reference image...TemplatesHow to Make Backrooms AI Videos (Found Footage Style)The backrooms found-footage look in one click: endless yellow rooms, buzzing fluorescents, VHS tape grain, and a handheld...GuidesHappyHorse 1.1 vs Seedance 2.0 vs Grok Imagine: AI Video Models ComparedWe gave four image to video models, HappyHorse 1.1, Seedance 2.0 Mini, Seedance 2.0 Pro at 4K, and Grok Imagine Video...

Seedream 5.0 APIs: common questions

What is the Seedream 5.0 API?

Seedream 5.0 on EmpirioLabs is a family of 2 Image Generation model APIs from ByteDance: Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite. You use one EmpirioLabs API key and choose the model id that fits the request.

Which Seedream 5.0 model should I use?

Start with the model whose dedicated page matches your speed, quality, and pricing needs, then test it in the EmpirioLabs playground. The comparison cards above link to each model's live rate card and quickstart.

Can I switch between Seedream 5.0 models without rebuilding my integration?

Yes. The family is designed around the same EmpirioLabs API pattern, so most integrations switch by changing the model value. Check the model page before shipping if you rely on a model-specific parameter.

How is Seedream 5.0 pricing shown?

Pricing is pay as you go. The cards on this page show a short live-catalog summary, and each model page shows the complete rate card that matches API billing.

Can I try Seedream 5.0 in the browser?

Yes. Open any model page in this family and use its playground link to test prompts and parameters in the browser before integrating the API.