# Seedream 4.5

Make images from a text prompt or one reference image with Seedream 4.5 by ByteDance, at 74 credits per image. See its settings, limits and exact prices.

Seedream 4.5 is an earlier ByteDance Seedream model, listed for detailed editorial images. It takes a text prompt or one reference image. The price is flat at 74 credits per image, higher than Seedream 5 (65).

## At a glance

- **Maker:** ByteDance
- **Type:** Image model
- **Modes:** Text to image and image to image
- **Aspect ratios:** 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16. The Studio starts on 4:3.
- **Outputs per run:** 1 to 4, set with **Count**
- **Reference image:** One reference image (JPEG, PNG or WEBP, up to 20 MB). A run with a reference image makes 1 image.
- **Resolution:** No resolution choice

## What it costs

These are credits per image, as of 2026-10-10. The Studio shows the live quote for your settings before you generate, and the total it charges is that quote multiplied by **Count**.

| Setting | Credits per image |
| --- | --- |
| Any aspect ratio | 74 |

The price is the same at every aspect ratio.

## Use it in Studio

1. **Open Create Image** In Studio, open **Create Image**. Sign in when the Studio asks, because every generation needs an account.
2. **Choose Seedream 4.5** Open the model picker, which groups models by maker, and choose Seedream 4.5.
3. **Write your prompt** Describe the image. To start from a picture, attach one reference image (JPEG, PNG or WEBP, up to 20 MB).
4. **Set the output** Choose an aspect ratio and **Count** from 1 to 4.
5. **Check the price and generate** The Studio shows the credit price for your settings. It is the same price the server charges. Results appear as cards and are saved to your **Library**.

## Limits

- You need to be signed in to generate. Seedream 4.5 is available on every plan, including Free; credits are the limit.
- One reference image only, and a run with a reference image makes 1 image, not 1 to 4.
- If a generation fails, the credits are refunded. The Studio does not run a different model in its place.

## Common questions

**Is Seedream 4.5 cheaper than Seedream 5?**

No. Seedream 4.5 costs 74 credits per image and Seedream 5 costs 65. Both accept one reference image.

**Can I use my own image with Seedream 4.5?**

Yes. Attach one reference image (JPEG, PNG or WEBP, up to 20 MB) before you generate. A run with a reference image makes one image.

**Similar models**

- [Seedream 5](https://www.uova.com/help/models/image/seedream-5): Photorealism at 2K. Default credits: 65.
- [Seedream 5 Pro](https://www.uova.com/help/models/image/seedream-5-pro): Editorial imagery. Default credits: 65.

Source: https://www.uova.com/help/models/image/seedream-4-5