Seedream 5.0 from ByteDance is an advanced image generation model with several standout capabilities: deep photographic and domain knowledge, example-based editing (show a before/after pair to teach transformations), multi-step logical reasoning, precise instruction following for complex compositions, strong text rendering (use double quotes for best results), and multi-image generation for cohesive sets. The post walks through each capability with detailed example prompts and results, and includes JavaScript and Python code snippets for using the model via the Replicate API. Key prompting tips include using natural language over keyword lists, specifying what to keep during edits, and using visual markers like bounding boxes for complex spatial instructions.
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AestheticsExample-based editingLogical reasoningPrecise instruction followingDomain knowledgeText renderingMulti-image generationGetting started with the APIPrompting tipsSort: