Seedream 4.0 Image Generator

Unlock the power of Seedream 4.0, ByteDance's advanced AI image generator. Learn to create high-quality, photorealistic images with our expert guide. Start now!

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A photorealistic portrait of a young woman with dewy skin and freckles, illuminated by neon city lights at night. Hyper-detailed facial texture, cinematic lighting, and bokeh skyline in the background.

Generate Images With Seedream 4.0 Image Model With Ease

ByteDance's state-of-the-art Seedream 4.0 model generates high-quality, photorealistic images from text, empowering creators to master everything from complex characters to diverse visual styles.

Ultra-Fast, High-Resolution Generation

Seedream 4.0 supports up to 4K resolution. For many common use-cases the default / practical outputs are 2K. In “text-to-image” mode, roughly 1.8 seconds per 2K image in some benchmarks.

A dramatic rear view of a motorcycle speeding through a neon-lit city street at night in the rain, with sparks flying overhead and a digital countdown timer glowing in the background.

Multimodal Consistency

Unlike earlier models, Seedream 4.0 maintains character, setting, and style across multiple shots, perfect for narrative-driven projects.

Four-panel cartoon featuring the same elderly East Asian man with a gray bun and a red cardigan across different scenes: sipping tea on a balcony at sunset, playing with a mini goldendoodle in a cherry blossom park, walking through a vibrant Japanese market, and strolling down a lantern-lit village path with the dog. Ghibli meets Pixar animation style showcasing consistent character design.

Batch Generation with Multi-Reference

A key feature is its ability to generate up to nine consistent images in a single batch from one prompt and six references, perfect for creating product series, storyboards, and design variants.

How To Use the Seedream 4.0 on Carat

Unleash your creativity with Seedream 4.0 in a few simple steps.

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Pick a model — or just say “Use Seedream 4.0”

Click Carat at the top center and select Seedream 4.0 from the model list. Or simply type: “Hey Carat, use Seedream 4.0 and [your request]”

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Prompt / Add References

Describe your desired image in a detailed prompt. You can also upload up to six reference images to guide the style, character, and composition.

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Set Your Output

Choose how many image variations you want to generate. You can create up to nine related images from a single prompt.

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Generate and refine

Click "Generate" to create your image or batch of images. From there, use text prompts to make precise edits until every detail is perfect.

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Save and share

Once you are satisfied with your creation, save your high-resolution images and share them directly from the Carat platform.

How To Get The Best Results With Seedream 4.0

Unlock the full potential of Seedream 4.0 with these expert tips.

Leverage Reference Images

To ensure consistency, use the multi-reference feature. Upload images of a specific character, style, or color palette to guide the model's output.

Use Batch Generation for Series

When creating a sequence or exploring variations on a theme, use the batch generation feature to produce a full set of cohesive images simultaneously.

Lock styles early

Seedream 4.0’s style-locking ensures consistency across longer outputs.

Experiment with motion seeds

Unique “motion seeds” help vary scene pacing for cinematic results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seedream 4.0 and how is it different from other image models?

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Seedream 4.0 is a ByteDance AI model that uniquely combines image generation with advanced editing. It differs from other models with its high-speed 4K support, its ability to batch-generate up to nine consistent images, and its advanced multi-reference and character consistency features.

Can I generate both images and videos?

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Can I use the images I create with Seedream 4.0 for commercial purposes?

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