As of November 5, 2026, the newest image model on ByteDance Seed's site is Seedream 5.0 Pro, released on July 8. Seedream 5.5 is not listed.
ByteDance Seed · Image model
Seedream 5.5
Available here on the day Seedream 5.5 opens. Until then, make the same kind of images with Seedream 5.0 Pro using the same credits.
Live on release day5.0 Pro from 7 credits
Generate with Seedream 5.0 Pro
Opens the generator with Seedream 5.0 Pro selected. Failed images are refunded.
As of November 5, 2026, ByteDance Seed has not announced an official release of Seedream 5.5. See ByteDance Seed
Example · made with Seedream 5.0 Pro1 / 4
These images were made with Seedream 5.0 Pro, not Seedream 5.5.
What we know about Seedream 5.5
Dreamina, ByteDance's creative app, has published a Seedream 5.5 page.
At least one API provider has published a seedream-5.5 page listing up to 2K output and 10 reference images, with no price and no confirmation that it can be called.
Seedream 5.5 vs Seedream 5.0 Pro
| Feature | Seedream 5.0 Pro | Seedream 5.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Jul 8, 2026 | Not announced |
| On this site | Yes | On release day |
| Resolution here | 1K, 2K | Not announced |
| Reference images | Up to 10 | Not announced |
| Credits per image | from 7 | Not announced |
Seedream 5.0 Pro shows this site's current settings. Seedream 5.5 will be filled in once ByteDance publishes details.
Make it with Seedream 5.0 Pro while you wait
Seedream 5.0 Pro handles text-to-image and multi-reference edits: combining people and products, Chinese posters, realistic portraits and interior renders. Credits carry over to 5.5.
Combine references (image to image)
Put the model from image 1 together with the bag from image 2, walking down a city street holding it in one hand, natural light, fashion magazine style
Use this promptChinese poster
Chinese-style tea poster, jade green palette, large vertical headline "山野春茶", small side text "New harvest", lots of empty space, 3:4
Use this promptRealistic portrait
A woman around 30 reading by a café window, afternoon daylight, shallow depth of field, natural skin texture, portrait orientation
Use this promptInterior render
Scandinavian living room, light gray fabric sofa, natural wood coffee table, large window and plants, daytime, interior design render, 16:9
Use this promptFrequently asked questions
When can I use Seedream 5.5?
ByteDance has not announced a date. Once the API is released and passes our tests, it goes live here the same day.
What can I use now?
Seedream 5.0 Pro, for text-to-image and multi-reference edits, from 7 credits per image.
Will the credits I buy now work with Seedream 5.5?
Yes. Every model on this site uses the same credits.
Isn't Seedream 5.5 already on Dreamina?
Dreamina has a Seedream 5.5 page, but as of November 5, 2026 the model is not on ByteDance Seed's site or in its API documentation. We can offer it once the API opens.
Some sites say Seedream 5.5 is already available. Is that true?
We could not find an official API release. Check whether a site cites a source before paying.
Can it make transparent backgrounds?
Not on this site yet. We'll test transparency after 5.5 is released and decide then.
What if a generation fails?
The credits go back to your account automatically.
Can I use the images commercially?
Yes, for your own projects. Don't create content that infringes on others' likeness, trademarks or copyrights.
Seedream is a trademark of ByteDance. This site accesses Seedream models through a third-party API and is not affiliated with ByteDance. All images on this page were made with Seedream 5.0 Pro. Official information about Seedream 5.5 comes from ByteDance.