> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.imagine.art/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Image

> Experience the next frontier of AI artistry. Choose from Imagine 1.0, Flux, Seedream 4.0, and more to create stunning visuals from text prompts with unmatched details.

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### **What is Text to Image?**

**ImagineArt's Text-to-Image** is the bridge between your vocabulary and a visual masterpiece. By translating natural language into high-fidelity pixels, this feature allows you to bypass complex software and manual rendering.

With ImagineArt’s advanced style controls, you can fine-tune the "soul" of your image; perfect for high-impact social media assets, professional marketing campaigns, or personal passion projects. If you can describe it, ImagineArt can build it.

<Info>
  ImagineArt features the latest AI models alongside our proprietary options. See the model comparison at the end of this page for more details.
</Info>

## Generating your first image

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Image mode">
    Go to [imagine.art/image](https://www.imagine.art/image). This opens the Image Studio, where all generation controls are available in the left-hand settings panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a model">
    Choose the AI model you want to generate with. Each model has different strengths. See the [model comparison](#available-models) below. 

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    <Tip>
      Hover over any model name for about 3 seconds to see its credit cost and a short description before committing to it.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write your prompt">
    Type your description in the prompt box. The more specific and detailed your prompt, the more accurately the AI will match your intent.

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    **Example prompts to try:**

    * `A cinematic portrait of a woman in a neon-lit Tokyo alley, rain-soaked streets, shallow depth of field, 35mm film`
    * `Architectural visualization of a minimalist beach house at golden hour, aerial view, photorealistic`
    * `A whimsical children's book illustration of a fox wearing a red scarf, soft watercolor style`
    * `Product shot of a matte black coffee mug on a marble surface, studio lighting, commercial photography`

    <Tip>
      Include descriptive details about lighting, mood, style, camera angle, and subject matter. Prompts like "a dog" will produce generic results; "a golden retriever puppy sitting in autumn leaves, soft natural light, bokeh background, portrait photography" will produce something specific and polished.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust settings">
    Configure your generation settings in the panel:

    * **Aspect ratio** — Choose from standard ratios like 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, and more depending on the model. Select the ratio that matches your intended output format (e.g., 9:16 for mobile, 16:9 for widescreen, 1:1 for social media).
    * **Number of images** — Generate between 1 and 4 images per run. Generating more images per batch lets you compare results and pick the best one.
    * **Resolution** — Some models support higher resolution outputs (2K or 4K). Higher resolutions cost more credits.
    * **Prompt enhancer** — When enabled, ImagineArt automatically expands and refines your prompt before sending it to the model.

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    <Note>
      Your total credit cost updates dynamically as you change settings. Hover over the **Create** button to see the exact cost before generating.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create">
    Click the **Create** button to start generation. Most models complete within a few seconds to a minute depending on the model, resolution, and number of images requested. Your results appear directly in the canvas area.

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    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and iterate">
    Review your generated images. From here you can:

    * Use **Quick Actions** (Animate, Variate, Edit, Upscale) directly from the gallery
    * Adjust your prompt and regenerate
    * Download your favorite result
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Available models

Different models suit different creative goals. Here is a summary of what each model is designed for:

| Model | Best for |
| - | - |
| **Flux Dev** | Fast, high-detail generation with bold artistic diversity. Good default for most prompts. |
| **Flux 2 Pro** | High-quality artistic visuals with flexible creative control. |
| **Flux 2 Max** | High-resolution photorealistic rendering for detailed outputs. |
| **Flux 1.1 Ultra** | Fine-grained texture fidelity, ideal for product visualizations and architectural mock-ups. |
| **ImagineArt 1.0 / 1.5** | Versatile generation for creative and professional projects. |
| **ImagineArt 1.5 Pro** | Higher resolution version of ImagineArt 1.5, up to 4K. |
| **Nano Banana** | High-fidelity textures, complex illustrations, and stylized designs. |
| **Nano Banana 2** | Upgraded version supporting up to 4K output. |
| **ChatGPT Image** | Prompt-accurate visuals, especially strong at incorporating readable text into images. |
| **Imagen 3** | Photorealistic images with accurate lighting, textures, and object relationships. |
| **Imagen 4** | High-resolution photorealistic images with fine detail. |
| **Ideogram v3** | Advanced typography—generates images with crisp, correctly spelled text in complex layouts. |
| **Ideogram Character** | One-shot character consistency model. |
| **Minimax Image** | Realistic portraits, product images, and architectural structures. |
| **Seedream v3** | Cinematic, dream-like scenes with rich lighting and atmospheric depth. |
| **Seedream v4 / v4.5** | Captures cinematic visuals with lush lighting and creative depth, up to 4K. |
| **Seedream v5 Lite** | Balanced quality and speed, up to 3K output. |
| **Dreamina 3.1** | Mood, design, worldbuilding, and storytelling visuals. |
| **Qwen Image** | Highly detailed and stylized images with enhanced lighting and texture control. |
| **Recraft v4** | Clean, high-quality stylized outputs. |
| **Recraft v4 Pro** | Professional-grade stylized rendering. |
| **xAI Grok Imagine** | Fast generation at an accessible credit cost. |
| **Z Image Turbo** | Budget-friendly rapid generation. |

<Note>
  The model list evolves as new models are added. For the latest details, visit [Image mode](https://www.imagine.art/image) and hover any model name to see its current description and credit cost.
</Note>


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