Grok Imagine
xAI's image generation model — highly aesthetic output with text-to-image, image editing with up to 3 reference images, six style transfers, and 1K/2K resolution. $0.02 per image at the Standard tier, $0.055 at Quality. Launched January 28, 2026 as part of xAI's creative API bundle.
Model Specs
- Released
- Jan 2026
- Aspect ratios
- 3 options
- Modalities
- textvision
About this model
Grok Imagine is xAI's image generation model, launched January 28, 2026 as the image variant in xAI's broader Grok Imagine creative API bundle (which also includes video generation). The model targets highly aesthetic output — photoreal portraits, art-direction-friendly compositions, and brand-quality marketing creative — at a competitive $0.02 per image for the Standard tier.
Three generation modes ship: (1) **Text-to-image** at Standard ($0.02) or Quality ($0.055) tier; (2) **Image-to-image editing** at $0.022 per image, accepting up to 3 reference images for composition guidance, style matching, or character continuity; (3) **Six built-in style transfers** for one-click aesthetic adjustment. Output resolutions span 1K and 2K, with aspect ratios for square, portrait, and landscape compositions (Renas exposes 1024×1024, 1024×1536, and 1536×1024). Commercial use is supported at the platform level.
On Renas AI, Grok Imagine is available in the AI Image tool. Reach for it when (a) you want xAI's aesthetic sensibility — Grok models lean toward bold, photographic, character-driven output; (b) you need image editing with multiple reference images (up to 3 in a single request); (c) you're already in the xAI ecosystem (Grok 3 text + Grok Imagine image, single workflow); or (d) you want the cheapest professional-grade image generation on Renas at $0.02/image Standard. For photorealism leadership, FLUX.2 Pro is still the open-weight benchmark; for text-in-image rendering and 4K output, Nano Banana Pro; for design-and-vector workflows, Recraft V3.
Key Strengths
Aesthetic-first generation
Grok Imagine prioritizes visual appeal over strict literal interpretation — useful for marketing creative, social media art, and editorial illustration where 'looks great' matters as much as 'matches every word'.
Three-reference image editing
Image-to-image editing accepts up to 3 reference images per request — combine a subject photo, a style reference, and a composition reference for guided generation. Costs $0.022 per edit (vs $0.02 for generation).
Six built-in style transfers
One-click style application across six curated aesthetics. Faster than crafting elaborate style prompts; consistent across runs for branded content.
Standard + Quality tier pricing
$0.02/image at Standard for high-volume production; $0.055/image at Quality for hero shots. Pay for the tier you need per generation.
1K and 2K output resolutions
Square (1024×1024), portrait (1024×1536), or landscape (1536×1024) at 1K; 2K available for higher-fidelity output. Covers social, web, and print-ready scenarios.
xAI ecosystem integration
Same provider as Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini — single API surface for text + image workflows in xAI-aligned tooling. Useful for teams already using Grok for chat or research.
Image generation capabilities
Aspect ratios, output formats, and style options supported by this model.
How it compares
Grok Imagine sits in the photorealistic image generation tier on Renas. Compare against alternatives based on aesthetic preference, ecosystem alignment, and feature requirements.
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Pros
- Aesthetic-first generation tuned for marketing and editorial use
- Cheap Standard tier ($0.02/image) for high-volume iteration
- Up to 3 reference images per image-to-image edit
- Six built-in style transfers for quick aesthetic switches
- 1K and 2K output resolutions cover most use cases
- Commercial use supported
- Single-provider workflow with Grok 3 text models
Things to consider
- No 4K output (Nano Banana Pro covers that tier)
- Text-in-image rendering not as accurate as GPT Image 1.5
- AA Arena ELO not yet published (model is brand new — Jan 2026)
- Watermark and output format (PNG/JPEG/WEBP) not explicitly documented on fal.ai page
- Style transfer list (6 styles) not enumerated on the fal.ai integration page
Best use cases
Marketing visual production
Hero images for landing pages, social media banners, ad creatives. Aesthetic-first output reduces post-edit time for marketing teams.
Editorial illustration
Article header images, blog post visuals, newsletter banners. Six style transfers help maintain editorial consistency across pieces.
Reference-guided generation
Use up to 3 reference images per edit — subject reference, style reference, composition reference. Produces directed output without needing perfect prompt engineering.
Quick concept art
Standard tier at $0.02 keeps iteration cheap. Generate 50 concepts on a 10K-credit Spark plan for early-stage creative exploration.
Brand-aesthetic content series
Use the same style transfer across a series of generations to maintain visual cohesion. Useful for Instagram carousels, blog series headers, and campaign sets.
xAI-stack workflows
If your team already uses Grok 3 for research and Grok 3 Mini for fast queries, adding Grok Imagine completes a single-provider creative + analysis stack.
How to use it on Renas AI
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Step 1
Open the AI Image tool
Navigate to AI Image in the Renas dashboard. Pick Grok Imagine from the model selector — it's marked with the 'new' badge.
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Step 2
Pick tier and aspect ratio
Choose Standard ($0.02/image) for high-volume work or Quality ($0.055) for hero shots. Pick Square (1024×1024), Portrait (1024×1536), or Landscape (1536×1024).
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Step 3
Write your prompt or attach references
For text-to-image, describe the scene with the aesthetic you want — Grok Imagine leans into bold, photographic direction. For image editing, attach up to 3 reference images and describe the desired edit.
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Step 4
Generate, review, iterate
Output goes to your asset library. Cheap iteration at $0.02/image makes A/B exploration affordable; switch to Quality for the final hero shot.
Pricing
Pricing on Renas AI
Pay-as-you-go credits, no API keys, no rate limits.
Frequently asked questions
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