An image generation model by xAI designed to generate highly aesthetic images from text descriptions.
grok-imagine-image
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See all providersFastest generation through xai at 7,683ms median latency with 62.6% success rate.
Aggregated from real API requests over the last 30 days.
| # | Provider | p50 Gen Time | p95 Gen Time | Success Rate | TTFB (p50) |
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| 1 | xai | 7,683ms | 11,909ms | 62.6% | 7,068ms |
| 2 | fal | 7,792ms | 25,311ms | 90.7% | 7,793ms |
Grok Imagine Image is available from 2 providers, with per-image pricing starting at $0.02 through fal.ai.
fal/grok-imagine-image
xai/grok-imagine-image
Integrate Grok Imagine Image into your workflow via the Lumenfall OpenAI-compatible API to programmatically generate high-fidelity images and perform precise image edits. Use a single endpoint to access xAI's image generation technology using standard text-to-image parameters.
https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1
grok-imagine-image
curl -X POST \ https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1/images/generations \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $LUMENFALL_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "model": "grok-imagine-image", "prompt": "", "size": "1024x1024" }'# Response:# { "created": 1234567890, "data": [{ "url": "https://...", "revised_prompt": "..." }] }import OpenAI from 'openai';const client = new OpenAI({ apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY', baseURL: 'https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1'});const response = await client.images.generate({ model: 'grok-imagine-image', prompt: '', size: '1024x1024'});// { created: 1234567890, data: [{ url: "https://...", revised_prompt: "..." }] }console.log(response.data[0].url);from openai import OpenAIclient = OpenAI( api_key="YOUR_API_KEY", base_url="https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1")response = client.images.generate( model="grok-imagine-image", prompt="", size="1024x1024")# { created: 1234567890, data: [{ url: "https://...", revised_prompt: "..." }] }print(response.data[0].url)| Parameter | Type | Description | Modes |
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prompt
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string | Required. Text prompt for image generation |
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size
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string |
Image dimensions as WxH pixels (e.g. "1024x1024") or aspect ratio (e.g. "16:9")
WxH determines both shape and scale (aspect_ratio and resolution are ignored when size is provided). W:H format is equivalent to aspect_ratio.
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aspect_ratio
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string |
Aspect ratio of the output image (e.g. "16:9", "1:1")
Controls shape independently of scale. Use with resolution to control both. If size is also provided, size takes precedence. Any ratio is accepted and mapped to the nearest supported value.
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resolution
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string |
Output resolution tier (e.g. "1K", "4K")
auto
1k
1K
2k
2K
Controls scale independently of shape. Higher tiers produce larger images and cost more. If size is also provided, size takes precedence for scale. Any tier is accepted and mapped to the nearest supported value.
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| Auto | "auto" |
— | Model chooses optimal dimensions |
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size
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aspect_ratio
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resolution
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| 1508 × 696 | "1508x696" |
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"19.5:9"
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"1K"
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| 1183 × 887 | "1183x887" |
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"4:3"
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"1K"
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| 1527 × 687 | "1527x687" |
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"20:9"
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"1K"
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| 696 × 1507 | "696x1507" |
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"9:19.5"
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"1K"
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| 1024 × 1024 | "1024x1024" |
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"1:1"
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"1K"
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| 887 × 1182 | "887x1182" |
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"3:4"
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"1K"
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| 687 × 1526 | "687x1526" |
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"9:20"
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"1K"
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| 724 × 1448 | "724x1448" |
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"1:2"
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"1K"
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| 1448 × 724 | "1448x724" |
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"2:1"
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"1K"
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| 836 × 1254 | "836x1254" |
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"2:3"
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"1K"
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| 1254 × 836 | "1254x836" |
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"3:2"
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"1K"
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| 768 × 1365 | "768x1365" |
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"9:16"
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"1K"
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| 1365 × 768 | "1365x768" |
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"16:9"
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"1K"
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size
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aspect_ratio
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resolution
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| 1392 × 3015 | "1392x3015" |
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"9:19.5"
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"2K"
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| 1774 × 2365 | "1774x2365" |
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"3:4"
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"2K"
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| 2365 × 1774 | "2365x1774" |
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"4:3"
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"2K"
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| 1374 × 3053 | "1374x3053" |
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"9:20"
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"2K"
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| 3053 × 1374 | "3053x1374" |
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"20:9"
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"2K"
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| 1536 × 2731 | "1536x2731" |
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"9:16"
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"2K"
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| 2731 × 1536 | "2731x1536" |
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"16:9"
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"2K"
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| 2048 × 2048 | "2048x2048" |
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"1:1"
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"2K"
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| 1448 × 2896 | "1448x2896" |
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"1:2"
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"2K"
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| 2896 × 1448 | "2896x1448" |
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"2:1"
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"2K"
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| 1672 × 2508 | "1672x2508" |
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"2:3"
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"2K"
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| 2508 × 1672 | "2508x1672" |
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"3:2"
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"2K"
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| 3014 × 1391 | "3014x1391" |
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"19.5:9"
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"2K"
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size
Exact pixel dimensions
"1920x1080"
aspect_ratio
Shape only, default scale
"16:9"
resolution
Scale tier, preserves shape
"1K"
size is most specific and always wins. aspect_ratio and resolution control shape and scale independently.
7:1 on a model with
4:1 and 8:1,
you get 8:1.
0.5K 1K 2K 4K)
or megapixel tiers (0.25 1).
If the exact tier isn't available, you get the nearest one.
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response_format
xai
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string |
Response format for generated images. If omitted, xAI returns URLs.
b64_json
url
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output_format
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string |
Output image format
png
jpeg
gif
webp
avif
Gateway converts to requested format if provider doesn't support it natively.
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output_compression
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integer | Compression level for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP, AVIF) |
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n
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integer |
Number of images to generate
Default:
1Gateway generates multiple images in parallel even if provider only supports 1.
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Provider-specific passthrough fields, available only when the request is routed to the listed provider.
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sync_mode
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boolean | If `True`, the media will be returned as a data URI and the output data won't be available in the request history. |
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storage_options
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object | Options for storing generated output in the xAI Files API. |
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user
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["string", "null"] | Unique end-user identifier that can help xAI monitor and detect abuse. |
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How we handle parameters across different providers
Not every provider speaks the same language. When you send a parameter, we handle it in one of four ways depending on what the model supports:
| Behavior | What happens | Example |
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passthrough |
Sent as-is to the provider | style, quality |
renamed |
Same value, mapped to the field name the provider expects | prompt |
converted |
Transformed to the provider's native format | size |
emulated |
Works even if the provider has no concept of it | n, response_format |
Parameters we don't recognize pass straight through to the upstream API, so provider-specific options still work.
Grok Imagine Image currently holds an Elo rating of 1227 for text-to-image generation and an Elo of 1200 for image editing. It ranks 11th globally for image editing capabilities and 19th for general image generation performance.
“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”
“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”
“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”
“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”
“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”
“A candid street photo of an elderly Japanese man repairing a red bicycle in light rain, reflections on wet pavement, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, natural skin texture, imperfect framing, motion blur from passing cars, cinematic but realistic, no stylization.”
“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”
“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”
“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”
“Ad for 'Magic Burger'. Dynamic, exploded burger with all components (bun, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce) suspended in mid-air. Emphasize photorealistic detail and a sense of motion. Dark, fiery background with glowing embers. Integrate text: 'MAGIC BURGER' as a prominent title, 'LIMITED TIME ONLY' as a secondary message, and '€6.99' in a starburst, all rendered with a fiery, glowing effect.”
“Close portrait of a battle-worn paladin in ornate engraved plate armor, hair braided with small beads, faint scars and dirt on the skin, warm torchlight reflecting off metal, shallow depth of field, bokeh sparks, lifelike eyes, highly detailed texture on leather straps and cloth underlayer.”
“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”
“A glass cube on a wooden table. Inside the cube is a small blue sphere. On top of the cube sits a red book. A green plant is behind the cube, partially visible through the glass. Soft window light from the left.”
“Hyper-photorealistic scene of fluffy baby animals—a golden retriever puppy, tabby kitten, baby bunny, and red fox kit—with big expressive eyes and ultra-detailed soft fur, playfully chasing butterflies and tumbling together in a lush wildflower meadow, warm golden sunrise light with god rays and dew sparkles, joyful wholesome vibe, 8K masterpiece.”
“Hyper-photorealistic full-body portrait of a female superhero standing triumphantly on a New York skyscraper rooftop at golden sunset, wearing a classic modest superhero costume with flowing cape, chest emblem, gloves, and boots in red and blue colors, practical design, short hair, strong determined heroic expression looking into the distance, powerful confident stance with hands on hips and cape billowing dramatically in the wind, detailed urban cityscape background, warm natural sunlight with sharp shadows and fabric highlights, ultra-sharp textures on suit, hair, and concrete, 8K masterpiece, empowering family-friendly style.”
“Perfectly symmetrical mandala made entirely of real flowers, petals, leaves, fruits, and seeds in vibrant natural colors, intricate layered patterns with radial symmetry, top-down view on a soft neutral background, hyper-detailed organic textures and subtle shadows, photorealistic, 8K masterpiece.”
“Hyper-photorealistic interior of a lush Victorian glass greenhouse filled with exotic tropical plants, vibrant blooming orchids, tall ferns, colorful butterflies in flight, sunlight filtering through ornate glass roof creating realistic caustics and dew on leaves, intricate iron framework visible, misty atmosphere, 8K masterpiece.”
See how Grok Imagine Image performs head-to-head against other AI models, ranked by community votes in blind comparisons.
vs Wan 2.6
Challenge: Golden Hour Stroll
0% W · 100% L
vs FLUX.2 [max]
Challenge: Studio Ghibli Anime Style
75% W · 25% L
vs Nano Banana
Challenge: Bald man challenge
0% W · 67% L · 33% T
vs GPT Image 1.5
Challenge: Vintage Cafe Logo
100% W · 0% L
vs GPT Image 1.5
Challenge: Modern Clean Menu
50% W · 50% L
The model performs strongest in digital portraiture and text rendering, securing a 56.4% win rate in portraits and ranking 7th for text accuracy. Performance is more limited in anime and commercial branding categories, where win rates sit between 32% and 37.5%.
Grok Imagine Image starts at $0.02 per image through Lumenfall. Pricing varies by provider. Lumenfall does not add any markup to provider pricing.
You can use Grok Imagine Image through Lumenfall's OpenAI-compatible API. Send requests to the unified endpoint with model ID "grok-imagine-image". Code examples are available in Python, JavaScript, and cURL.
Grok Imagine Image is available through xAI and fal.ai on Lumenfall. Lumenfall automatically routes requests to the best available provider.
Grok Imagine Image supports images up to 2048x2048 resolution.
Grok Imagine Image is a high-fidelity text-to-image generation model developed by xAI. It is engineered to transform complex natural language prompts into visually striking, aesthetic imagery with a particular focus on realism and detailed composition. The model is distinctive for its adherence to user intent and its ability to render high-resolution outputs suitable for both creative exploration and commercial applications.
Grok Imagine Image is built upon a concentrated diffusion architecture designed by xAI, leveraging massive datasets to bridge the gap between semantic understanding and visual synthesis. Its training approach emphasizes “alignment” between the latent visual space and conversational language patterns, allowing it to understand prompts that are phrased naturally rather than as a string of keywords.
This model is ideal for creating marketing collateral, concept art, and high-quality social media assets where visual impact is the primary goal. It is also well-suited for rapid prototyping in UI/UX design and architectural visualization. Grok Imagine Image is available through Lumenfall’s unified API and playground, allowing developers to integrate high-end image generation into their applications with minimal overhead.
Generate images with custom prompts — no API key needed.
