Seedream 4.5
by ByteDance
The cheapest way to a 2K image in Canvas — and it looks photoreal.
Seedream 4.5 is ByteDance's image model tuned for photorealism at a low cost. It outputs 2K images natively and 4K at twice the price, handles product photography and lifestyle scenes convincingly, and takes reference images so a real product carries into the render.
It is the workhorse for volume: catalogue-style shots, lifestyle scenes for a range of products, and quick variations for ad testing where a 2K image is all the channel needs.
Seedream 4.5 pricing on Zalify
Seedream 4.5 is billed per produced image. The rate depends on the quality or output resolution you choose — aspect ratio and prompt length don't change the price.
| Quality / resolution | Price per image |
|---|---|
| 2K | $0.06 |
| 4K | $0.12 |
What a typical render costs
One image at 2K
$0.06
Ten images at 2K
$0.60
One image at 4K
$0.12
Ten images at 4K
$1.20
Specifications
Provider
ByteDance
Resolution tiers
2K · 4K
Max output
4K
Aspect ratios
1:1 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4
Image editing
Yes
Reference images
Yes
Where Seedream 4.5 shines
Lowest price per 2K image in Canvas
Photoreal products, materials and lighting
Reference images keep the real product in frame
Native 4K output for print and PDP zoom
Best for
Frequently asked questions
Seedream 4.5 starts at $0.06 per image on Zalify, rising to $0.12 per image at 4K. The price is deducted from your workspace usage balance in US dollars; there is no per-model subscription.
No. Every Zalify workspace with usage balance can generate with Seedream 4.5 in Zalify Canvas. Paid plans include a monthly usage allowance; you can also add balance at any time, and purchased balance never expires.
Yes. The generate button in Zalify Canvas shows an estimate for the exact model, resolution and length you selected — for example "Generate video · est. $0.24" — before you commit.
No. You are only charged for renders the provider actually completes. If a generation errors out, nothing is deducted from your balance.
Every model in Zalify Canvas is priced on the same USD basis, so you can compare directly on the AI models overview. Cheaper tiers are ideal for iterating on a concept; switch to the model or resolution you want for the final render.
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Try Seedream 4.5 in Zalify Canvas
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