Seedream 4.5 API
Generate and edit detailed images from prompts and reference images.
- Text to image
- Image editing
Seedream 4.5 playground
Input
Text description for image generation
Reference images as complete HTTP(S) URLs or base64 data:image URIs for image-to-image mode
Runs are charged to your balance.
Output

Output will appear here.
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Seedream 4.5 API pricing
| Option | Price per generation | fal.ai | Your savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $0.036 | $0.04 | −10% |
Quick start
Full API reference →1curl -X POST https://api.api-stock.com/api/v1/generation/create \2 -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_STOCK_KEY" \3 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \4 -d '{5 "model": "seedream-4-5",6 "input": {7 "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at dusk",8 "size": "1:1",9 "resolution": "2K",10 "outputFormat": "jpeg",11 "promptOptimizeMode": "standard"12 }13 }'
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
prompt | string | Yes | — | Text description for image generation |
urls | string[] | No | — | Reference images as complete HTTP(S) URLs or base64 data:image URIs for image-to-image mode |
size | string | No | 1:1 | Image aspect ratioOne of: 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9, 9:21, auto |
resolution | string | No | 2K | Image resolutionOne of: 2K, 4K |
outputFormat | string | No | jpeg | Output image format (Seedream 5.0 Lite / Pro / Flash only; ignored by other models)One of: jpeg, png |
promptOptimizeMode | string | No | standard | Prompt optimization mode (seedream-4-5 only; ignored by other models)One of: standard, fast |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Seedream 4.5 cost?
Seedream 4.5 starts at $0.036 per generation on API Stock. The final charge depends on the selected settings.
When was Seedream 4.5 released?
Seedream 4.5 was released on December 3, 2025 and is available through API Stock.
How do I get an API key for Seedream 4.5?
Create an account and API key on API Stock, then fund your balance. The same key works with Seedream 4.5 and other catalog models.
How do I call the Seedream 4.5 API?
POST to https://api.api-stock.com/api/v1/generation/create with your API key and model "seedream-4-5". Use the returned task id for polling or receive a webhook.
What input parameters does Seedream 4.5 accept?
Seedream 4.5 accepts 6 input parameters, including the required field(s) prompt. See their types, defaults and allowed values above.
What happens if a Seedream 4.5 request fails?
API Stock automatically retries the request on a reserve provider. If every provider fails, the charge is refunded to your balance.
Can I use Seedream 4.5 with the same API key as other models?
Yes. Use your API Stock API key and balance for Seedream 4.5 and other catalog models.
Other Image models
- Nano Banana 2Google$0.018/ generation
- Seedream 5.0 FlashByteDance$0.02/ generation
- Grok Imagine 1.5 ImagexAI$0.021/ generation
- Grok Imagine 2.0 ImagexAI$0.021/ generation
- Wan 2.7 ImageAlibaba$0.029/ generation
- Nano Banana ProGoogle$0.029/ generation
- Seedream 5.0 LiteByteDance$0.033/ generation
- Seedream 5.0 ProByteDance$0.04/ generation
- FLUX 3 ImageBlack Forest Labs$0.06/ generation
Guides
- Image generationWhich image model to use for the picture you need, prompts that produce it, batching for variants, and the API run from prompt to file URL.8 min read
- Image editingEditing photos with references instead of prompts — background swaps, product composites, style matching, and the Midjourney action chain from imagine to inpaint.8 min read
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