FlagshipByteDance

Seed 1.6

Seed 1.6 is ByteDance's flagship multimodal model supporting text, image, and video inputs with a 262K token context window.

Context 262K
Tier Flagship
Modalities text, image, video
Input from
$0.250 / 1M tokens
across 1 provider
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$0.250$2.004/14/2026

Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/14/2026

Model Details

General

Creator
ByteDance
Family
Seed
Tier
Flagship
Context Window
262K
Modalities
Text, Image, Video

Capabilities

Tool Calling
No
Open Source
No

Strengths & Limitations

  • Supports text, image, and video input modalities
  • Large 262K token context window for processing extensive content
  • Flagship-tier capabilities from ByteDance
  • Video understanding capabilities for dynamic content analysis
  • Multimodal reasoning across different content types
  • Substantial context length enables comprehensive document processing
  • No tool calling or function execution support
  • Proprietary model with no open source availability
  • Limited ecosystem compared to more established model families
  • Newer entrant with less proven track record than competitors

Key Features

•262K token context window
•Text input and generation
•Image input processing
•Video input understanding
•Multimodal content analysis
•Cross-modal reasoning capabilities
•Extended context processing
•Streaming responses

About Seed 1.6

Seed 1.6 is ByteDance's flagship model in the Seed family, representing the company's most capable multimodal AI offering. As a proprietary model from the creators of TikTok, it positions ByteDance as a significant player in the competitive landscape alongside other major AI providers. The model supports text, image, and video inputs with a substantial 262,144 token context window, enabling it to process lengthy documents and extended video content in a single session. This multimodal capability allows Seed 1.6 to understand and reason across different media types, making it suitable for applications requiring comprehensive content analysis and generation. Seed 1.6 targets enterprise and developer use cases requiring sophisticated multimodal understanding, particularly where video processing capabilities are essential. While it lacks tool calling functionality, its strength lies in content comprehension and generation across multiple formats.

Common Use Cases

Seed 1.6 excels in applications requiring comprehensive multimodal content analysis, particularly where video understanding is crucial. Its large context window makes it suitable for processing lengthy documents, analyzing extended video content, and handling complex multimedia workflows. The model is well-positioned for content moderation, video summarization, educational content analysis, and media production workflows where understanding across text, images, and video is essential. Organizations in entertainment, education, and content creation can leverage its video processing capabilities for automated analysis and content generation tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Seed 1.6 cost per million tokens?

Seed 1.6 pricing varies by provider and usage patterns. Check the pricing table above for current rates across all available providers offering this model.

What is Seed 1.6 best used for?

Seed 1.6 is optimized for multimodal applications requiring text, image, and video understanding. It excels at video analysis, content moderation, multimedia content creation, and any workflow requiring comprehensive understanding across multiple content formats.

Does Seed 1.6 support function calling or tool use?

No, Seed 1.6 does not support tool calling or function execution capabilities. It focuses on multimodal content understanding and generation rather than agentic workflows requiring external tool integration.