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POST
/
v1
/
ai
/
text-to-image
/
seedream-v5-lite-edit
Seedream V5 Lite - Edit image
curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.freepik.com/v1/ai/text-to-image/seedream-v5-lite-edit \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'x-freepik-api-key: <api-key>' \
  --data '
{
  "prompt": "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with neon lights",
  "reference_images": [
    "https://example.com/reference-image-1.jpg",
    "https://example.com/reference-image-2.jpg"
  ],
  "webhook_url": "https://www.example.com/webhook",
  "aspect_ratio": "square_1_1",
  "seed": 12345,
  "enable_safety_checker": true
}
'
{
  "data": {
    "generated": [],
    "task_id": "046b6c7f-0b8a-43b9-b35d-6489e6daee91",
    "status": "IN_PROGRESS"
  }
}

Authorizations

​
x-freepik-api-key
string
header
required

Your Freepik API key. Required for authentication. Learn how to obtain an API key

Body

application/json
​
prompt
string
required

Text description of the image you want to generate.

Tips:

  • Be specific about visual details, composition, and style
  • Seedream V5 Lite excels at high-quality image generation with improved detail and composition
  • Describe lighting, atmosphere, and camera angles for best results

Examples:

  • Simple: "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with neon lights"
  • Detailed: "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with neon lights, detailed architecture, volumetric lighting, cinematic composition"
Maximum string length: 4096
Example:

"A futuristic cityscape at sunset with neon lights"

​
reference_images
string[]
required

Array of reference images for image editing. Seedream V5 Lite preserves subject details, lighting, and color tone when editing.

Supported formats:

  • Base64-encoded image strings
  • Publicly accessible image URLs

Image requirements:

  • Minimum resolution: 256x256 pixels
  • Maximum file size: 10MB per image
  • Supported formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG
Required array length: 1 - 5 elements

Image as Base64 encoded string or publicly accessible URL

Example:
[
  "https://example.com/reference-image-1.jpg",
  "https://example.com/reference-image-2.jpg"
]
​
webhook_url
string<uri>

Optional callback URL that will receive asynchronous notifications whenever the task changes status. The payload sent to this URL is the same as the corresponding GET endpoint response, but without the data field.

Example:

"https://www.example.com/webhook"

​
aspect_ratio
enum<string>
default:square_1_1

The aspect ratio of the generated image. Seedream V5 Lite supports up to 4MP resolution.

Available options:

  • square_1_1: Square format (2048x2048) - Instagram feed, profile pictures
  • widescreen_16_9: Landscape (2730x1536) - YouTube thumbnails, presentations
  • social_story_9_16: Portrait (1536x2730) - TikTok, Instagram Stories
  • portrait_2_3: Tall portrait (1672x2508) - Pinterest pins
  • traditional_3_4: Classic photo (1774x2364) - Traditional photography
  • standard_3_2: Photo print (2508x1672) - Standard prints
  • classic_4_3: Monitor ratio (2364x1774) - Classic displays
  • cinematic_21_9: Ultra-wide (3062x1312) - Cinematic banners
Available options:
square_1_1,
widescreen_16_9,
social_story_9_16,
portrait_2_3,
traditional_3_4,
standard_3_2,
classic_4_3,
cinematic_21_9
Example:

"square_1_1"

​
seed
integer

Random seed for reproducibility. Using the same seed with identical parameters produces similar results. Useful for iterating on a design or creating variations.

Required range: 0 <= x <= 4294967295
Example:

12345

​
enable_safety_checker
boolean
default:true

Whether to enable the content safety checker. When enabled, the model filters potentially unsafe content.

Response

OK - The request has succeeded and the Seedream V5 Lite edit process has started.

​
data
object
required
Example:
{
  "task_id": "046b6c7f-0b8a-43b9-b35d-6489e6daee91",
  "status": "CREATED",
  "generated": [
    "https://openapi-generator.tech",
    "https://openapi-generator.tech"
  ]
}