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AI Image Generator

Describe an image you want to create, or start with a reference picture. Explore image models and develop your idea through composition, color, light, and detail.

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Finished images will be delivered privately to your account.

Visual inspiration

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Explore original studio studies in composition, color, light, and material. Use them as inspiration for your own idea.

A compact blue projector casting a glowing topographic map onto paper
Text to image · Nano Banana ProA text-led image study with a clear subject, palette, light source, and setting.
Creative paths

Create from a prompt or a reference

Begin with words when you want to invent an image. Add references when you have a visual direction to work from.

  • Build an image from an idea

    Describe the main subject, the setting, and the look you want. Include details that affect the result, such as the viewpoint, lighting, colors, or space around the subject. A focused description makes it easier to decide what to change after your first result. Use this path to explore an illustration, a still life, or a visual concept before committing to a direction.

  • Develop a direction from reference images

    Add a reference and describe what you want to keep or change. You might explore a different background, material, or overall style. When using several references, explain how they relate to the image you want to make. References guide a new result; they do not guarantee that every detail will stay identical. Check important shapes, text, and subject details after generation.

Three steps

Create your first image

  1. 01

    Describe your idea

    Write what you want to see. Add reference images if you are starting from an existing visual direction.

  2. 02

    Choose your model and settings

    Select an image model, then review the available aspect ratio, resolution, and other output options.

  3. 03

    Generate and refine

    Check the credit amount before generating. Review the image, then adjust one part of your description at a time to explore another result.

An exploded diagram of a hand-crank seed sorter with labeled parts
Text to image · Seedream 5.0A wide technical composition that reserves space for readable labels and separated parts.
Uses and creative decisions

Shape the image around its purpose

Choose the format and level of detail around what the finished image needs to communicate.

  • Explore a product or material direction

    An image can help you explore how an object might look in a different setting or finish. Begin with a clear description or a reference you are allowed to use, then identify the visual change you want. Check the result for changes to the object's shape and construction. Treat it as a concept to review rather than an exact representation of an existing product.

  • Develop an illustration or visual world

    Start with the subject and the relationship between the main elements. Then describe the atmosphere, palette, and level of detail. For a quiet illustration, you might want one focal point and open space; a busy scene needs a clearer description of what belongs in the foreground and background. Decide which details are essential and which the model can interpret more freely.

  • Compose for a layout

    Consider the space the image will occupy: a tall cover, a square post, or a wide presentation slide. Choose the aspect ratio before refining smaller details. If you plan to add a headline or other exact copy later, describe an area of open space. Check the composition at the size where people will actually see it, not only in the enlarged preview.

A folding trail brewer with an amber cup standing among dark rocks and mist
Reference-led image · Nano Banana ProA reference-led result to check for object shape, material, lettering, and composition before use.
Review and refine

Review the details that matter

First check whether the image communicates your idea. Is the main subject easy to identify? Does the lighting support the mood? Are there distracting objects or awkward overlaps? Then inspect details such as hands, repeated shapes, edges, and any visible lettering. A polished overall appearance can still contain small errors that need another version or a separate editing step.

  • Inspect the image at full size

    For reference-based work, compare the result with the original and decide which changes are acceptable. If a particular feature must remain exact, do not assume it survived just because the general resemblance is strong. Keep your next request focused: adjust the background, simplify the composition, or clarify one important detail. A specific revision gives you a clearer basis for judging the next result.

  • Prepare a useful reference

    Choose an image where the subject and relevant details are easy to see. A tightly cropped picture may leave the model guessing about missing parts. When several references show conflicting colors or viewpoints, explain which direction you want to follow. More references are not automatically more helpful: select the images that contribute something specific to the result, and stay within the chosen model's upload limit.

Plans for image and video

Pricing

Annual plans are billed upfront. The same plan credits refresh every 30 days and expire at the end of that window; unused subscription credits do not roll over.

Free
$0/ month

Explore the workspace and prepare a first request before choosing a paid plan.

10
signup credits · valid for 30 days
Build a free draft
  • 10 signup credits with a 30-day expiry
  • Prepare an image and prompt locally before sign-in
  • See the final credit cost before generation
Starter
$34.99/ month

For occasional image and video experiments with a predictable monthly ceiling.

2,400
credits every 30 days
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Subscriptions renew automatically at the selected monthly or yearly rate until canceled. Cancel future renewals in your account.

  • 2,400 credits refresh every 30 days
  • Subscription credits expire at each refresh
  • Private results and generation history
CoreMost popular
$69.99/ month

For creators who iterate every week and need room for several directions.

6,000
credits every 30 days
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Subscriptions renew automatically at the selected monthly or yearly rate until canceled. Cancel future renewals in your account.

  • 6,000 credits refresh every 30 days
  • A larger credit buffer for repeated iterations
  • Private results and generation history
Max
$174.99/ month

For sustained, high-volume creation and access to the highest available output quality.

18,000
credits every 30 days
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Subscriptions renew automatically at the selected monthly or yearly rate until canceled. Cancel future renewals in your account.

  • 18,000 credits refresh every 30 days
  • Access to the highest available output quality
  • Private results and generation history

Prices are in USD. Subscriptions renew automatically; credit packs are one-time purchases.

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FAQ

Image generation questions

01Can I create an image without uploading a reference?

Yes. Start with a text prompt describing the image you want. References are useful when you already have a subject, composition, or visual direction to work from.

02How many reference images can I add?

The limit depends on the selected model and mode. Use the upload control to check the allowed number before adding your images. Changing models can change that limit.

03Will the result preserve everything in my reference?

Not necessarily. Describe the details you want to preserve and the changes you want to explore. Review the result carefully, especially when exact shapes, lettering, or identity matter.

04Can I choose the image size and format?

Choose from the output options shown for your selected model. Aspect ratio, resolution, format, and image count vary by model and mode; not every combination is available.

05How do I choose an image model?

Start with your task: creating a new image, working from references, or exploring a particular kind of output. Check the model page and the options available in the generator. Try to keep your brief focused so you can judge whether the result suits your needs.

06Can I revise an image I have generated?

Yes. Open your available image result and choose Continue editing to start a new reference edit with that image. Describe the change you want and what should stay recognizable, then check the model and credits before generating. You can also upload an image from your device. The original result stays in your history.

07How much does image generation cost?

The credit amount depends on the selected model and settings. Check the amount shown before generating, particularly after changing resolution or the number of images.

08Can I turn an image into a video?

Yes. Open your available image result and choose Animate image to bring it into an image to video draft. Describe what should move, choose a supported model, and check the credits before generating. You can also upload a picture from your device. The video is a separate result; your original image stays in history.

Next idea

Give your next image a starting point

Write a new idea or bring a reference. Choose the direction you want to explore next.