A seed is the number that initializes the randomness behind a generation. Same prompt, same model, same seed — same (or near-identical) output. That makes seeds the tool for two things: reproducing a result exactly, and making a controlled change while holding everything else constant.
Using a seed
By default, seeds are random — every generation produces a unique result. To pin one down:
Find a result you like
Locate the asset in your gallery.
Copy its seed
Check the seed in the Lightbox metadata.
Reuse it
Enter that seed in the settings panel, then adjust your prompt while keeping the seed. The output stays close to the original but reflects your changes.
You can also set a seed range for batch generation — each variation in the batch draws a different seed from the range.
Provider seed support
Confirmed support on providers currently in Create:
| Provider | Seeds |
|---|---|
| Gemini | Yes |
| Flux | Yes |
| Qwen | Yes |
| Wan | Yes |
| Seedream | Yes |
| Krea | Yes |
| Veo | Yes |
| Imagen | No |
| Recraft | No |
| Kling | No |
| Grok (xAI) | No |
| Microsoft (MAI) | No |
| Ideogram | No |
Tips
- Keep the seed, tweak the prompt — that’s the fastest way to iterate on a result you already like
- Batch generation with different seeds is the fastest way to explore variations from one prompt
- Even with the same seed, results can drift slightly between model versions or quality settings
- Share a seed alongside a prompt when you want someone else to reproduce your result