Seedream 4.5 is the dependable all-rounder: solid quality across every style, up to 4K, at one low flat price per image.
Seedream 4.5 is the value pick of the image catalog. One flat price per image regardless of size (up to 4MP output, with auto-2K and auto-4K sizing), and consistently good results across photoreal, illustration and design styles.
It is the sensible default when you do not need the 5.0 Pro flagship. Most b-roll stills, mood frames and video seed images start here.
At a glance
Type: Text-to-image
Resolution: Up to 4K (auto-2K / auto-4K sizing)
Pricing: Flat per image
Best for: Everyday stills, video seed frames, mood boards
What it is best at
Flat, low per-image price at any size
Consistent across photoreal and stylised prompts
A good default seed-frame generator for video models
What it costs
From 8 tokens ($0.08) per image.
Settings
Tokens
Price
Per image
8
$0.08
Prices come from the live catalog at $0.0100 per token, the pay-as-you-go rate; subscriptions include tokens at a lower rate. The exact price is shown before you generate, and a failed generation is refunded.
Questions
How does Seedream 4.5 compare with Seedream 5.0 Pro?
4.5 for everyday generation at the best price; 5.0 Pro when you need top photorealism or multi-reference editing. Same prompt style, one click apart.
Does the Seedream 4.5 price change with resolution?
No. It is flat per image up to the 4MP ceiling, which makes it the predictable choice for volume work.
Can I edit Seedream 4.5 output?
Pair it with an edit-focused model: generate on 4.5, then refine with Nano Banana 2 or GPT Image 2 instructions.