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POST
  • Seedream 4.0 high-quality image generation model
  • Use model parameter to select doubao-seedream-4-0 model
  • Supports text-to-image generation
  • Async task management, query results by task ID
Important Change: For better performance and cost control, we no longer support passing base64 image data directly in image_urls. Please use the Upload Image API first to upload images and get URLs, then call this endpoint.

Authorizations

string
required
All endpoints require Bearer Token authenticationGet your API Key from the API Key Management PageAdd to request header:

Body

string
default:"doubao-seedream-4-0"
required
Image generation model nameExample: "doubao-seedream-4-0"
string
required
Text description for image generationMaximum 1000 characters
string
default:"1:1"
Image aspect ratioSupported aspect ratios:
  • 1:1 - Square (default)
  • 4:3 - Landscape 4:3
  • 3:4 - Portrait 3:4
  • 16:9 - Landscape widescreen
  • 9:16 - Portrait vertical
  • 3:2 - Landscape 3:2
  • 2:3 - Portrait 2:3
  • 21:9 - Ultra-wide
  • 9:21 - Ultra-tall
  • auto - Auto-match reference image ratio (requires image_urls)
integer
default:1
Number of images to generateRange: 1-15 (minimum 1, maximum 15)Default: 1Note:
  • The actual number of images that can be generated is affected by both this parameter and the number of input reference images. The total of reference images + generated images must be ≤ 15
  • Must enter a plain number (e.g., 1), do not use quotes or it will cause an error
Charges will be pre-deducted based on the number
string[]
Reference image URL list for image-to-image or image editing⚠️ URL format only (base64 no longer supported)
  • Publicly accessible image URL (http:// or https://)
  • Example: https://example.com/image.jpg
  • You can use the Upload Image API to upload local images and get URLs
Limitations:
  • Maximum 10 images
  • Image formats: jpeg, png
  • Aspect ratio (width/height) range: [1/3, 3]
  • Width and height (px) > 14
  • Single image size: not exceeding 10MB
  • Total pixels: not exceeding 6000×6000 px
object
Channel-specific parameters for Seedream 4.0 model advanced configuration

Response

string
Unique task identifier for status queries
string
Object type, always generation.task
string
Model name used
string
Task status
  • queued - Queued for processing
  • in_progress - Processing
  • completed - Successfully completed
  • failed - Failed
integer
Task progress percentage (0-100)
integer
Task creation timestamp (Unix timestamp)
object
Task metadata