Seedream 5 Pro
Seedream 5 Pro is ByteDance's image flagship, strongest here on fine detail and material texture. Reach for it when the picture has to survive being looked at closely.
Added July 2026. Included on every plan.
Why this one
What makes Seedream 5 Pro different
- Detail holds up closeFabric, skin, metal and type keep their texture at full size instead of turning to mush.
- References supportedUp to 4 stills for identity and for matching an existing look.
- Eight aspect ratiosSquare through ultrawide, with both portrait and landscape crops.
- Eight images per runBatch the set and choose the frame that works.
- Very low entry priceThe lower resolution tier is among the cheapest images on Dolly.
- Predictable styleIt has a consistent house look, which is useful when a set has to feel like a set.
Use cases
Best for
- Product close ups
- Material studies
- Fashion and texture
- Editorial stills
- Packaging mockups
- Detail crops
Technique
Prompt tips
- Name the materialsSay what things are made of. This is the model that will actually render the difference.
- Describe the surface, not just the objectBrushed, matte, worn, polished. Texture words pay off here.
- Use references to match an existing setUp to 4 stills is enough to pull a new image into an established look.
- Draft at the lower tierResolution is a real price axis here, and composition reads fine at the cheaper tier.
- Keep the frame unclutteredDetail models reward a simple composition with one clear subject.
Mechanism
How Seedream 5 Pro works
It generates stills from a prompt and up to 4 references, with a pipeline tuned toward micro detail rather than toward broad scene composition. In practice that means it is the model to pick when someone will look at the image closely, and not the one to pick for a busy scene with many competing subjects.
Getting started
How to use it on Dolly
- Pick Seedream 5 ProChoose it in the image studio, or just ask the agent for it by name.
- Write the promptDescribe what you want, and add your reference images or frames where they help.
- GenerateThe exact credit cost sits on the button before you press it, and a failed run refunds automatically.
Pricing
What it costs
Every generation shows its exact credit cost on the button before you run it.
- 1K
- 6 credits
- 2K
- 12 credits
One run is about 1/208 of a Starter month.
Failed generations refund automatically. See plans
Capabilities
Specs
- Resolutions
- 1K, 2K
- Aspect ratios
- 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9
- Reference images
- Up to 4
- Max per run
- 8
Questions
Seedream 5 Pro FAQ
What is it best at?
How many images per run?
How many references?
Should I draft at the lower resolution?
Seedream 5 Pro or Seedream 4.5?
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GPT Image 2GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's image model and the best here at following a complicated written instruction exactly.
Nano Banana 2Nano Banana 2 is Google's fast image model, with the same wide aspect menu and 4K ceiling as the Pro tier at a lower price.Ready to make with Seedream 5 Pro?
Every model is included on every plan. The price sits on the button before you run it.