Seedream 4.5: Photorealistic AI Image Generation

Seedream 4.5 produces lifelike skin tones, accurate lighting, and convincing material rendering by default — the output looks like a photograph, not an illustration, which is useful when you want realism without prompt engineering tricks.

After GPT Image 2, Seedream 4.5 is the next most reliable model for rendering readable text inside images (product labels, signs, posters). Less polished than GPT Image 2 but much faster and cheaper.

Priced between our fast budget model and our premium tier, a middle ground that keeps photoreal output affordable. Flat rate with no quality tiers to choose; the cost is the same regardless of aspect ratio or scene complexity. See the pricing page for current rates.

1:1 (square_hd, 2048×2048), 16:9 / 4:3 landscape and 9:16 / 3:4 portrait. Larger native output than Z-Image Turbo by default, useful for print and high-DPI uses without separate upscaling.

Image-to-image edit endpoint accepts an array of up to 10 source images. Useful for style blending, combine the lighting from one reference with the subject of another, or use multiple angles of the same product.

A content safety filter runs on every generation and can't be disabled by the client. Policy-violating outputs are blocked and credits are auto-refunded.

Realistic product shots that look like they came from a photo studio — natural lighting, proper material reflectivity, and convincing backgrounds. The right choice when your listing or ad needs professional photographic quality.

People using products, ambient brand moments, in-the-wild product shots. Seedream 4.5 produces images that feel like brand photography from a stock library, but customized to your needs.

Food shots are notoriously hard for AI. Many models produce uncanny-valley results. Seedream 4.5 handles food texture, plating, and overhead/45-degree shots noticeably better than other models in the lineup.

Realistic portraits with natural skin tones and lighting. Strong on environmental portraits (subject in a meaningful location), corporate headshots, and editorial-style photography.

When you need a graphic with a tagline or product name visible in the image, Seedream 4.5 is the right balance, cheaper and faster than GPT Image 2, more reliable than diffusion models that can't render text.

Upload several reference images (up to 10) to combine styles. Useful when you have a moodboard and want to generate something that captures multiple visual references at once.