Lately, I've seen a lot of people comparing Seedream 4 to Nano Banana. But it's not really a fair test to compare them without knowing how to get the most out of Seedream 4. After reading this guide, perhaps you'll be able to draw a more informed conclusion.
This guide will break down the core principles, showcase practical use cases, and give you a toolbox of specific prompts to test its potential.
<aside>
đź’ˇ
A quick note: This guide is based on the official ByteDance documentation, but I've also added and removed a lot of things based on my own experience to make it as practical as possible. Every prompt is tested and every image is generated by myself.
Where to try Seedream 4.0: free trial for 4 times
If you find it helpful, please share it with people who would be interested!❤️
</aside>
Table of Contents
The General Guide: A Simple Formula
A great image editing prompt is clear, descriptive, and follows a simple structure. Think of it as a basic formula: Action + Subject + Details.
- Action: Start with what you want to do. Words like remove, add, replace, change, or transform
- Subject: Clearly identify the target of your action. This could be a person, the background, a specific object, or even the text in an image.
- Details: This is where you refine your vision. Specify colors, textures, styles, or lighting. The more specific you are, the better the result.
Example: Change (Action) the woman's T-shirt (Subject) to black (Detail).
When working with multiple reference images, be explicit about which elements come from where. For instance: "Place the woman from Image 1 into the background of Image 2."
Vague prompts example
| Vague Prompt |
Specific Prompt |
| Make him disappear. |
Remove the man with glasses in the bottom left corner. |
| Enhance the image. |
Increase the contrast, add studio lighting. |
| Change the text to Seedream. |
Change the text “ByteDance” to “Seedream”. |
Practical Applications: From Business to Fun
Here’s how you can apply these principles in real-world scenarios.
For Commercial Design
-
Mockup
Prompt: Using this logo as a reference, create a visual identity for a pet brand named "Furiend." Include designs for a packaging bag, a hat, a cardboard box, a business card, a wristband, and a lanyard. The style should be cute, minimalist, and modern.
-
Virtual Try-On
Prompt: Dress the woman from Image 1, with the clothes from image 2 and image 3.
-
Product Photos
Prompt: Create a main e-commerce photo for this cat bed. Place it in the corner of a cozy, brightly lit living room with a cat resting on it.
