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# Seedream 4.0 model guide
A unified hosted model for generation, editing, multiple references, and output up to 4K.
Reviewed by Offlair product team / Updated August 22, 2026 / Official-source review
Developer ByteDance Seed Introduced 2025 Modes Text-to-image generation · Image-to-image editing

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## What is Seedream 4.0 ?
Seedream 4.0 accepts text, images, or both for generation, editing, and image composition.

## Verified image examples
No rights-verified sample is available for this guide. Review the official source for current examples.

## Seedream 4.0 capabilities
Unified workflow Multiple references Up to 4K output

## Seedream 4.0 inputs and controls
These controls come from the linked official source. A host or local runtime can expose a smaller set.

Field Type What it controls

Prompt Text Describes the generation or edit.
Reference images Images Provide one or more visual inputs.
Aspect ratio or size Selection Uses adaptive or custom sizing.
Output resolution Selection Supports output up to 4K.

## Best uses for Seedream 4.0

- Product imagery
- Campaign versions
- Creative editing

## Limits to consider

- It requires supported ByteDance or partner access.
- 4K output can use more time and service resources.
- Knowledge-based images and rendered text need review.

## Availability and license context
Availability: Available through ByteDance platforms and supported API services.
License context: Use follows the terms of the selected ByteDance or partner service. The official page does not publish open weights.

## Seedream 4.0 questions

### What is Seedream 4.0?

### When was Seedream 4.0 introduced?
Seedream 4.0 was introduced or documented in 2025.

### What can Seedream 4.0 do?
Seedream 4.0 supports text-to-image generation and image-to-image editing.

### What is Seedream 4.0 best for?
It is useful for product imagery, campaign versions, creative editing.

### Where is Seedream 4.0 available?
Available through ByteDance platforms and supported API services.

### What license applies to Seedream 4.0?
Use follows the terms of the selected ByteDance or partner service. The official page does not publish open weights.

## Source and review note
Capabilities can change. Review the official documentation before production or commercial use.
[Official Seedream 4.0 model page](https://seed.bytedance.com/en/seedream4_0)

## Related models
[BS Seedream 4.5](/models/seedream-4-5)[GD Nano Banana 2](/models/nano-banana-2)[GD Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-pro)[O GPT Image 2](/models/gpt-image-2)[BF FLUX 2 Max](/models/flux-2-max)[x Grok Imagine Image](/models/grok-imagine-image)
## Related guides
[All model guides](/models)[Choose a local model](/blog/local-ai-image-models)[Compare generator workflows](/best-ai-image-generators)

Source: https://offlair.diffwise.app/models/seedream-4