AI models on Craze
Every video, image, voice, music and sound model Craze can direct, with what each one makes and what it costs.
Every video, image, voice, music and sound model Craze can direct, with what each one makes and what it costs.
Starts at$0.037 per image
ByteDance's fast model for high-resolution generation and editing. Use Lite for images at 2K and 4K resolutions.
Seedream 5 Lite generates at 2K and 4K resolution quickly, perfect for print assets, large displays, and detailed work including edits with source images.
Both 2K and 4K cost the same on Craze, so upgrade to 4K without worrying about price.
Lite handles text prompts consistently, turning descriptions into images without requiring detailed references.
Generate quickly enough to explore variations.
Craze creatively jams, researches and plans with you.
Craze generates anything imaginable. Video, audio, music, motion graphics and more.
Craze watches your footage and builds a final cut. With a real editor if you need it.
Every model here runs on every Craze plan, including Free, and Craze can use a different one for each shot.
| Seedream 5 LiteByteDance | GPT Image 2.5 SunburstOpenAI | Nano Banana 2.1Google | Nano Banana 2Google | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makes | Text + Image to image | Text + Image to image | Text + Image to image | Text + Image to image |
| Quality | Up to 4K | Up to 1K | Up to 4K | Up to 4K |
| From | $0.037 per image | $0.135 per image | $0.036 per image | $0.071 per image |
| Task | Inputs | Resolution | Aspect ratios | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text to image | Text prompt | 2k, 3k, 4k | 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9 | None |
| Image editing | Image | 2k, 3k, 4k | 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9 | None |
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$59/ month
$199/ month
Seedream 5 Lite is ByteDance's fast, affordable image generator built for high-resolution output. It excels at quick turnarounds at 2K and 4K resolution without the overhead of reference-heavy models. Where Seedream 5 Pro focuses on multi-reference guidance, Lite strips away that complexity in exchange for speed and the ability to generate at higher resolutions.
Seedream 5 Lite also edits with up to ten input images at 2K or 4K. It's the pick when you want high-quality, high-resolution output fast and affordably. This model is designed for creators who know what they want to generate and don't need the reference-guidance machinery: you describe it, Lite makes it happen.
Seedream 5 Lite generates at 2K and 4K resolution quickly, perfect for print assets, large displays, and detailed work including edits with source images. Speed multiplies the value of each generation because you can iterate through concepts faster and move from ideation to final assets in a single session without context-switching between models.
Both 2K and 4K cost the same on Craze, so upgrade to 4K without worrying about price. That makes Lite ideal for building premium asset libraries affordably. This pricing parity removes a common decision burden: you can generate at the highest resolution your output needs without calculating whether the extra fidelity justifies the cost.
Lite handles text prompts consistently, turning descriptions into images without requiring detailed references. Be specific in your brief and it delivers. Prompt quality drives output quality. Well-written prompts that include detail about lighting, style, and composition yield better results than vague direction, making this model rewarding for creators who enjoy crafting precise briefs.
Generate quickly enough to explore variations. Edit generated images by describing the change and Lite applies it cleanly. Speed enables exploration. You can generate five variations, pick the strongest three, edit them for refinement, and finalize all within the time other models would take to produce a single image.
Lite is one of the most affordable models on Craze, making it ideal for projects where you're generating in volume. Build large asset libraries without exhausting your budget.
Be specific in your description. "Bright, clean studio product shot with white backdrop and warm key light" guides Lite better than "professional product photo."
You pay $0.037 per image at both 2K and 4K resolution. Upgrading to 4K doesn't increase the cost. Use the cost calculator on this page to estimate your spend.
Generate at 2K for quick web graphics, social posts, and digital assets. Lite is fast enough to fuel fast-moving campaigns. Generate multiple variations and find what works for your timeline.
4K output is print-ready on most formats. Use Lite to build a print asset library affordably, including edits with source images. Generate at the highest resolution.
Generate at 4K for billboards, retail displays, and large format signage. Lite maintains quality at size without the overhead of reference management.
Both are ByteDance models for image generation and editing, with up to ten source images for an edit. Seedream 5 Pro supports 1K and 2K; Seedream 5 Lite supports 2K and 4K. Choose by resolution and price for your task.
See also: Seedream 5 Pro, Z-Image Turbo
Describe what you want the way you would brief an editor, and Craze writes the Seedream 5 Lite prompts for you. Every Craze plan, including Free, runs Seedream 5 Lite and every other media model, and Craze can use a different one for each job. Each image lands in your project, ready to place on the timeline of a video you export as MP4. Generations come out of your plan's monthly credits, from $0.037 per image, with top-ups when you need more.
Web and social media assets: Generate at 2K for quick web graphics, social posts, and digital assets. Print-ready assets and large format: 4K output is print-ready on most formats. Large format displays and signage: Generate at 4K for billboards, retail displays, and large format signage.
Seedream 5 Lite is ByteDance's fast, affordable image model released August 13, 2026. It generates images up to 4K resolution from text prompts and supports basic image editing.
ByteDance released Seedream 5 Lite on August 13, 2026.
Seedream 5 Lite generates at 2K or 4K resolution on Craze. Use 2K for everyday web and print assets, 4K for large displays and demanding detail work.
You pay $0.037 per image, regardless of whether you're generating at 2K or 4K. Use the cost calculator on this page to estimate your spend.
every Craze plan, including Free. Seedream 5 Lite generations draw from your available credits.
Seedream 5 Lite supports square 1:1, landscape 3:2 and 4:3, ultra-wide 16:9 and 21:9, and portrait 2:3, 3:4, and tall 9:16.
Yes. Upload an image and describe the change you want. You can add elements, remove objects, adjust colors, or refine details. Lite handles both text-to-image and image editing.
Both generate and edit images with up to ten source images for editing. Lite supports 2K and 4K; Pro supports 1K and 2K. Choose the resolution and price that fit your task.
Choose Lite when you want high-resolution output fast or want to edit with up to ten images. Choose Pro when reference consistency is critical and you're managing detailed edits.
