Seedream V5 Lite API

Seedream V5 Lite is an image generation and image editing model by ByteDance Seed, available on the Venice API as seedream-v5-lite. Requests are anonymized, so the provider never sees your identity.

Seedream V5 Lite API pricing

Model ID	Variant	Privacy	Price
`seedream-v5-lite`	Generate	Anonymized	$0.05 per image
`seedream-v5-lite-edit`	Edit	Anonymized	$0.05 per edit

Seedream V5 Lite specifications

Spec	Value
Provider	ByteDance Seed
Released	Feb 23, 2026
Privacy	Anonymized
Aspect ratios	1:1, 3:2, 16:9, 21:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 4:3
Prompt limit	10,000 characters

How to use the Seedream V5 Lite API

Send requests to POST https://api.venice.ai/api/v1/image/generate with "model": "seedream-v5-lite" and your API key.

curl https://api.venice.ai/api/v1/image/generate \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $VENICE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "seedream-v5-lite",
    "prompt": "A retro travel poster with the bold headline \"VENICE\" in large condensed serif type, sunset color palette",
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1"
  }'

Seedream V5 Lite API FAQ

How much does the Seedream V5 Lite API cost?

0.05 per image. Editing costs

0.05 per edit. Prices are in USD and can be paid in DIEM at parity.

What is the Seedream V5 Lite model ID?

Use seedream-v5-lite as the model parameter. Other variants: seedream-v5-lite-edit (Edit).

Is the Seedream V5 Lite API private?

Seedream V5 Lite is anonymized: Venice forwards requests to the provider without your identity, but the provider may retain prompt data, so use a private model for sensitive work.

What resolutions does Seedream V5 Lite support?

Aspect ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 16:9, 21:9, 9:16, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 4:3. Prompts up to 10,000 characters.

Which endpoint does the Seedream V5 Lite API use?

Call POST /image/generate. /images/generations is also supported.

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