ByteDance Seed Models
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Seed 1.6

by ByteDance Seed

Seed 1.6 is a general-purpose model released by the ByteDance Seed team. It incorporates multimodal capabilities and adaptive deep thinking with a 256K context window.

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Input Price$0.25/1M tokens
Output Price$2.00/1M tokens
Context Window262,144 tokens
Modalitiesimage, text, video

Specifications

Technical details and pricing.

ProviderByteDance Seed
Context Window262,144 tokens
Release DateDec 23, 2025
ModalitiesImage, Text, Video → Text
CapabilitiesVision

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seed 1.6 good for?

Use Seed 1.6 for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.

How much does Seed 1.6 cost?

Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $0.25/1M tokens for input and $2.00/1M tokens for output.

Can I try Seed 1.6 for free?

Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.

Does Seed 1.6 support images or audio?

Seed 1.6 can understand images.

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