Seedream 4 generation and editing
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What is Seedream 4?
Seedream 4 extends generation flexibility with both prompt-only and media-conditioned workflows, suitable for iterative editing and controlled output.
Why use Seedream 4
Dual mode workflow
Switch between text-to-image and image-to-image based on creative intent.
- Prompt-only generation
- Reference image editing
- Mode-aware validation
Custom size controls
Use presets or custom dimensions to match target placement and asset specs.
- Preset resolution tiers
- Custom width/height
- Ratio compatibility
Batch and sequence options
Configure max image count and sequential behavior for practical generation loops.
- Max image control
- Sequence behavior
- Workflow throughput tuning
Prompt enhancement controls
Enable or disable automatic enhancement depending on your prompt strategy.
- Explicit prompt handling
- Controllable enhancement
- Predictable outcomes
Seedream 4 use cases
Choose Seedream 4 when this model tier matches the balance of speed, control, and output quality the brief actually needs.
Use Seedream 4 when the team wants one Seedream page that can handle fresh prompts and reference-guided edits without extra complexity.
Choose preset or custom dimensions early when the output needs to match campaign slots, product cards, or social placements.
Generate several images or use sequence behavior when the job involves practical throughput, not just one-off exploration.
How to use Seedream 4
Choose the right mode, add prompt and references, then compare results against sibling tiers.
Choose text-to-image or image-to-image first
Start with the workflow in Seedream 4 that matches the job: fresh generation for new ideas or reference-guided editing when an existing image should anchor the result.
Add the prompt, references, and output settings
Keep the prompt specific, upload only the references that matter, and set aspect ratio, sizing, or output controls before you generate.
Generate, refine, and compare sibling tiers
Review the output, iterate on one variable at a time, and compare Seedream 4 with nearby sibling tiers when speed, quality, or control priorities change.
How Seedream 4 fits its family
Seedream 4 is the balanced middle option in this family. It is a strong default when you want both text-to-image and image-to-image support, but do not yet need the extra polish of Seedream 4.5 or the reasoning-aware positioning of Seedream 5 Lite.
Use it when the brief mixes fresh generation with controlled editing. Decide on the mode first, then set dimensions and image count around the actual delivery target so the output is judged in the right context.
If the main goal becomes spatial quality or multi-image production polish, Seedream 4.5 is the cleaner comparison. If the prompt requires stronger contextual understanding, Seedream 5 Lite is the more relevant sibling.
Seedream 4 FAQs
How to choose modes, dimensions, and option settings effectively.
Seedream 4 comparisons and related workflows
Use these links to compare Seedream 4 with nearby sibling tiers and the shared image workspace.
Compare Seedream 4 with Seedream 4.5 to choose between the balanced Seedream tier for both fresh generation and image-conditioned edits and the sharper Seedream upgrade for stronger spatial coherence and batch-style workflows.
Compare Seedream 4 with Seedream 3 to choose between the balanced Seedream tier for both fresh generation and image-conditioned edits and the prompt-first Seedream baseline for high-resolution text-to-image generation.
Compare Seedream 4 with Seedream 5 Lite to choose between the balanced Seedream tier for both fresh generation and image-conditioned edits and the reasoning-aware Seedream tier for balanced speed, control, and editing flexibility.
Open the shared AI Image Generator to compare image models in one workspace.