Generate images
These models generate images from text prompts. Here, you can find the latest state-of-the-art image models that fit your use case.
Models we recommend
Best overall
GPT Image 1.5 from OpenAI is the strongest all-around image generation model right now. It follows complex prompts accurately, renders readable text, and handles everything from photorealistic scenes to infographics and UI mockups. It also works as an image editor — make targeted changes while preserving everything else. Requires an OpenAI API key.
Nano Banana Pro from Google is close behind — it reasons about your prompt using Gemini 3 Pro, renders multilingual text accurately, and can blend up to 14 input images into a single composition. It connects to Google Search for real-time information, which makes it especially good for data-driven visuals and infographics. Supports up to 4K output.
For photorealism and cinematic quality
FLUX.2 Max from Black Forest Labs delivers the highest fidelity in the FLUX family. It excels at product photography, character consistency across batches (up to 8 reference images), and precise color control via hex codes. Great for e-commerce, fashion, and any workflow where consistency matters.
FLUX.2 Pro offers similar capabilities at a lower price. It supports structured JSON prompting for precise control over camera angle, lighting, and composition, and handles up to 8 reference images. A good choice for high-volume production work.
Seedream 4 from ByteDance combines generation and editing in one model. It produces images at up to 4K resolution with fast inference, and supports batch outputs and multi-reference input. Strong at style transfer — watercolor, cyberpunk, architectural, and more.
Seedream 4.5 upgrades Seedream 4 with cinematic aesthetics, stronger spatial understanding, and richer world knowledge. It produces film-like visuals with refined lighting and shading, and is particularly good at realistic proportions and structured environments.
For typography and design work
FLUX.2 Flex is the typography specialist in the FLUX family. It reliably renders clean text, captions, and complex layouts — perfect for memes, posters, infographics, and UI mockups. You can adjust the quality-speed trade-off by changing the number of steps, making it great for rapid iteration. Supports up to 10 reference images.
Ideogram v3 is built for graphic design and branding. It generates precise text, supports style references (upload up to 3 images or use 4.3 billion style presets), and produces clean layouts for logos, posters, and marketing materials. Available in Turbo, Balanced, and Quality tiers.
Recraft V4 takes a design-first approach — every output feels art-directed rather than generic. Strong integrated text rendering, intentional composition, and refined color relationships. Good for brand assets, editorial photography, and print-ready work.
For vector graphics (SVG)
Recraft V4 SVG generates native, editable SVG vector files — not traced rasters. Output opens directly in Illustrator, Figma, or Sketch with clean paths and structured layers. The only image generation model that produces true vector output. Use it for logos, icons, illustrations, and any asset that needs to scale.
For speed and cost
Imagen 4 Fast and FLUX Schnell are built for quick iteration — use them when you need fast results at lower cost.
Ideogram v3 Turbo gives you solid image quality with good text rendering at $0.03 per image.
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Featured models
black-forest-labs/flux-2-proHigh-quality image generation and editing with support for eight reference images
Updated 1Â day, 7Â hours ago
4.4M runs
black-forest-labs/flux-2-flexMax-quality image generation and editing with support for ten reference images
Updated 1Â week, 1Â day ago
196.8K runs
black-forest-labs/flux-2-maxThe highest fidelity image model from Black Forest Labs
Updated 1Â week, 1Â day ago
1.2M runs
google/nano-banana-proGoogle's state of the art image generation and editing model 🍌🍌
Updated 3Â weeks, 6Â days ago
18.2M runs
openai/gpt-image-1.5OpenAI's latest image generation model with better instruction following and adherence to prompts
Updated 2Â months ago
6.3M runs
bytedance/seedream-4Unified text-to-image generation and precise single-sentence editing at up to 4K resolution
Updated 4Â months ago
30.5M runs
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest model for generating images?
Speed depends on the model’s architecture and how it’s optimized for the hardware it runs on. If you want quick results, models like google/imagen-4-fast and black-forest-labs/flux-schnell are built to return outputs fast, which is great for rapid iteration.
Which model gives the best balance of cost and quality?
Smaller or “fast” variants usually cost less to run. bytedance/seedream-4.5 and ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3-turbo are good picks if you want solid image quality without spending a lot.
What’s the difference between text-to-image and image-to-image?
Text-to-image models create a new image from scratch based on your text prompt. Image-to-image models take an existing image and use your prompt to change or build on it. Think of it as “paint something new” vs. “edit what’s already there.”
Which model makes the most realistic images?
bytedance/seedream-4.5 and ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3-turbo are great for realistic lighting, textures, and faces. They’re popular for lifelike portraits, product shots, and scenery.
Which model is best for artistic or stylistic work?
If you’re aiming for a specific look, black-forest-labs/flux-1.1-pro and black-forest-labs/flux-schnell give you more control over style, lighting, and composition. They’re good for illustrations, concept art, or anything with a creative twist.
Can I edit images with a text prompt?
Yes. Use text-guided editing models like black-forest-labs/flux-kontext-pro or bytedance/seedream-4.5 to add or change details in an existing image. For example, you can tell it to “add sunglasses” or “turn it into a painting.”
What resolution do these models support?
Most models output images between 512Ă—512 and 4K. Check the model card for the exact dimensions supported. Higher resolutions can cost more and take a bit longer to run.
How do I make consistent characters or scenes?
Use a reference image or a fixed seed. Models like black-forest-labs/flux-kontext-pro and ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3-turbo support both, so you can keep the same look across multiple runs.
Can I fine-tune a model with my own data?
Some models support fine-tuning. Look for the fine-tune tag on the model page or check the README for training details.
Can I host my own model on Replicate?
Yes. Push a model from GitHub with a replicate.yaml file. Once it’s built, it runs on the same infrastructure as other models.
Can I use these models for commercial work?
Check the “License” section on the model page. Some licenses allow commercial use, others don’t. Always make sure before using outputs in anything public or commercial.
