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Image generation model
Grok Imagine Image Quality
Grok Imagine Image Quality is SpaceXAI's fast, high-fidelity image generation and editing model.
At a glance
- Per image
- $0.05
- Output / 1M
- $11.98
- Image Elo
- Not available
- Editing Elo
- Not available
- Max prompt
- 66K
- Released
- May 2026
Pricing
Grok Imagine Image Quality price per image
What one image costs, the underlying API rates, and what bigger batches add up to.
| Cost per imageEstimated, ~1 megapixel (1024×1024) | $0.05 |
|---|---|
| Image outputPer 1M image tokens | $11.98 |
| Tokens per imageFor one ~1MP image | 4,175 |
| Prompt textPer 1M input tokens | Included |
| Reference imagesPer 1M input image tokens | $10000 |
Single image
1 image
$0.05
Social media batch
50 images
$2.50
Product catalog
1,000 images
$50
Specs
Inputs, outputs, and creative controls
What it accepts, what it gives back, and which controls you get.
- Accepts
- Image, Text
- Produces
- Image
- Max prompt length
- 66K tokens
- Reasoning step
- No
- Release date
- May 18, 2026
- Image editingAccepts reference or source images
- Text alongside imagesCan explain or caption what it made
- Thinks before drawingPlans the image with a reasoning step
- Reproducible seedsSame seed, same image
- Temperature controlTrade consistency for variety
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Alternatives
Grok Imagine Image Quality alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
Nano Banana 2
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Grok Imagine Image Quality cost per image?
A standard ~1 megapixel image from Grok Imagine Image Quality costs about $0.05, so 1,000 images come to roughly $50. Larger sizes cost more.
Can Grok Imagine Image Quality edit existing images?
Yes. Grok Imagine Image Quality accepts reference images, so you can upload a photo and ask for changes like a new background, a different style, or added text.
What is the best alternative to Grok Imagine Image Quality?
Nano Banana 2 from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: better at image generation, better at graphic design, better at logos.
Can I use Grok Imagine Image Quality alongside other image models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Grok Imagine Image Quality and any other image models you pick at the same time, so you can compare results side by side.
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