ByteDance Seed: Seed 1.6 Flash
Provided by OpenRouter
Seed 1.6 Flash is an ultra-fast multimodal deep thinking model by ByteDance Seed, supporting both text and visual understanding. It features a 256k context window and can generate outputs of up to 16k tokens.
Specifications
262,144 tokens$0.075/M$0.300/MAbout ByteDance Seed: Seed 1.6 Flash
Seed 1.6 Flash is an ultra-fast multimodal deep thinking model by ByteDance Seed, supporting both text and visual understanding. It features a 256k context window and can generate outputs of up to 16k tokens.
Strengths
- •Multimodal understanding - can process text and images
- •Large context window (262k tokens) for long conversations
- •Fast response times for real-time interactions
Use Cases
- •Image and document understanding
- •Content creation and writing assistance
- •General conversations and Q&A
Limitations
Performance may vary based on query complexity, context length, and task type. Consider using higher-tier models for production-critical applications.
Sample Prompts
Try these prompts to explore ByteDance Seed: Seed 1.6 Flash's capabilities:
Analyze this image and describe what you see in detail
Extract the key information from this screenshot
Compare the two images and explain the differences
Tip: Customize these prompts to fit your specific needs and use cases.
Premium Model
This model requires credits to use. ByteDance Seed: Seed 1.6 Flash offers advanced capabilities and high-performance features for production-grade applications.
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