Seedream 4.0: Guide to Creating & Editing 4K images

No native video generation: Like Seedream 3.0, it focuses on image creation and editing. Video tasks still rely on models like Seedance or Kling.
Stylized or abstract prompts may need refinement: While accuracy has improved, highly experimental or surreal prompts may still require iteration.
Resource-heavy at 4K: Although faster than before, generating at 4K consumes more credits and system resources.
Preview release: As a new model, some features are still being tested and may evolve over time

Strengths	Limitations
✅ Up to 6 multi-image references (vs. 4 in Seedream 3.0)	❌ No native video generation
✅ Native 2K and 4K resolution (vs. 2K in Seedream 3.0)	❌ Stylized or abstract prompts may still need tuning
✅ One-shot accuracy for complex edits	❌ 4K output consumes more credits/resources
✅ Stronger consistency across outputs
✅ Multilingual, layout-aware typography
✅ Faster, near real-time generation
✅ Integrated into the Freepik AI Suite

Open the AI Image Generator.
From the model dropdown, select Seedream 4.0.
Enter your text prompt or upload up to 6 reference images.
Configure advanced settings:
- Aspect ratio (choose from multiple presets).
- Seed (for repeatable results).
- You can use features like Style, Effects, Character, Objects, and color.
For edits, open the Image Editor, upload your base image, and select Seedream 4.0.
Use visual prompts (annotations or overlays) to add, replace, or remove elements.

Be specific: Define subject, environment, and style in detail.
Use multiple references: Upload characters, backgrounds, and products together to achieve coherent results.
Guide mood and style: Add cues like “cinematic lighting,” “flat lay,” or “ink illustration”.
Combine text with edits: Use prompts for text-to-image and visual prompts for image editing.
Leverage high resolution: Use 4K mode for campaigns or print-ready visuals.

Commercial design and advertising: Generate sharp, high-resolution 2K/4K visuals for posters, brand elements, packaging, and promotional materials with minimal edits.
Product mockups and e-commerce imagery: Quickly produce lifelike product visuals, background replacements, or styling variations, with consistent quality and lighting across assets.
Storyboarding and concept art: Harness its support for multiple image references and batch generation to craft consistent, cinematic frames perfect for narrative planning or visual storytelling.
Portraits and character graphics: Leverage intelligent expression adjustments and exceptional detail control to produce natural, emotionally nuanced portraits and character imagery.
Marketing campaigns and batch visuals: Its fast generation and visual coherence make it ideal for creating cohesive image sets (like social posts or ad series) in real time, streamlining ideation and iteration.

Feature	Seedream 4.0	Google Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image)
Developer	ByteDance (TikTok, Douyin)	Google DeepMind
Model type	Multimodal text-to-image & editing	Multimodal text-to-image & editing
Image editing	Precise edits, annotations, multi-image overlays	Clean edits, reliable one-shot transformations
Multi-image coherence	Up to 6 references, consistent subjects & styles	Up to 4 references, strong subject consistency
Resolution	2K and 4K	Up to 2K
Speed	Near real-time	Near real-time
Accuracy	One-shot complex edits	One-shot complex edits
Typography	Strong, multilingual	Strong for English and Chinese
Integration	Fully integrated into Freepik	Fully integrated into Freepik
Best for	Complex campaigns, branding visuals, multilingual markets, high-res assets	Quick edits, storytelling sequences, fashion try-ons, product swaps
Limitations	No video, abstract prompts weaker	No video, abstract prompts weaker