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Seedream AI : Seedream Image Generator

Seedream is ByteDance’s next-generation AI image generation and editing model that creates high-quality, bilingual visuals with remarkable speed, realism, and consistency.

How to Write Prompts for Seedream

Clear, structured prompts help you get better, consistent visual results.

Prompt Elements

Scene / Subject Description

Briefly describe the primary subject or scene you want (e.g. a futuristic cityscape at dusk).

Example: A cyberpunk street lit by neon, rain reflections, pedestrians walking

Style / Aesthetic Cues

Add style, medium, mood, or reference (watercolor, cinematic, digital art) to guide visual tone.

Example: in cinematic style, moody lighting, high contrast

Composition & Layout Hint

Optionally mention layout hints (e.g. center subject, symmetrical, leading lines) to guide framing.

Example: main subject in center, background architecture receding

Reference Image / Variation Request

You may provide a reference image or request variation (like this but changed background) to guide consistency.

Example: use my uploaded image as reference, change sky to sunset

Pro Tips for Better Results

Start Simple, Then Refine

Begin with a shorter prompt and iterate by adding details or constraints rather than overloading at once.

Use Keywords for Text Elements

If you need text (titles, signage) inside image, mention clear typography, legible text, or headline style to improve text rendering.

Basic vs Enhanced

Basic Prompt

"A fantasy castle on a hill at sunset"

Enhanced Prompt

"A fantasy castle on a hill at golden hour, with warm lighting, mist in valleys, dramatic clouds, birds flying, cinematic style"

How to Use Seedream on story321.com

Follow these steps to try Seedream, adjust settings, and retrieve the generated images.

1

Select Seedream

On the Seedream model page, choose the version (v4 / v3) and mode (generation or editing).

2

Input Prompt & Settings

Enter your prompt, upload reference images if any, select resolution, aspect ratio, and other optional settings (e.g. style, layout).

3

Submit & Wait

Click 'Generate' or 'Edit' and wait for the inference process to complete (may take a few seconds).

4

Review & Iterate

Inspect output; if needed, refine your prompt or use editing mode for adjustments and re-generate.

Tips for Better Use

  • Use fewer ambiguity words (avoid beautiful, nice) and emphasize concrete visual attributes (e.g. golden light, reflective surfaces).
  • If you upload references, mask or annotate areas you want to keep vs change to guide the model.

For heavy usage, refer to rate limits, API quotas, and prompt usage guidelines documented on the model's detail page.

FAQ

Seedream FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Seedream model features, limitations, and usage.

Try Seedream Now

Start creating or editing images with Seedream and explore its full capabilities.

You may refine your prompt or toggle editing mode after seeing the first output.