---
title: "AI Image Generator"
method: POST
path: "/v1/ai-image-generator"
tags: ["Image Projects"]
---

# AI Image Generator

`POST /v1/ai-image-generator`

Create an AI image with advanced model selection and quality controls.

## Request body

- object
  - `name` string — Give your image a custom name for easy identification.
  - `image_count` integer, required — Number of images to generate. Maximum varies by model.
  - `model` 'default' | 'nano-banana-2' | 'gpt-image-2' | 'z-image-turbo' | 'flux-2-klein' | 'nano-banana-2-lite' | 'seedream-v4' | 'seedream-v5-pro' | 'nano-banana' | 'nano-banana-pro' | 'flux-schnell' | 'seedream' — The AI model to use for image generation. Each model has different capabilities and costs. **Models:** - `default` - Use the model we recommend, which will change over time. This is recommended unless you need a specific model. This is the default behavior. - `flux-2-klein` - from 5 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k - Available for tiers: free, creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1 - `flux-schnell` - from 5 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k - Available for tiers: free, creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4 - `gpt-image-2` - from 50 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4 - `nano-banana` - from 50 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4 - `nano-banana-2` - from 100 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1, 4, 9, 16 - `nano-banana-2-lite` - from 50 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4 - `nano-banana-pro` - from 150 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 1k, 2k, 4k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1, 4, 9, 16 - `seedream-v4` - from 40 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4 - `seedream-v5-pro` - from 75 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k - Available for tiers: creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4 - `z-image-turbo` - from 5 credits/image - Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k - Available for tiers: free, creator, pro, business - Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4 **Deprecated Enum Values:** - `seedream` - Use `seedream-v4` instead.
  - `aspect_ratio` '1:1' | '16:9' | '9:16' — The aspect ratio of the output image(s). If not specified, defaults to `1:1` (square).
  - `resolution` 'auto' | '640px' | '1k' | '2k' | '4k' — Maximum resolution (longest edge) for the output image. **Options:** - `640px` — up to 640px - `1k` — up to 1024px - `2k` — up to 2048px - `4k` — up to 4096px - `auto` — **Deprecated.** Mapped server-side from your subscription tier to the best matching resolution the model supports **Per-model support:** - `flux-2-klein` - 640px, 1k, 2k - `flux-schnell` - 640px, 1k, 2k - `gpt-image-2` - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - `nano-banana` - 640px, 1k - `nano-banana-2` - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - `nano-banana-2-lite` - 640px, 1k - `nano-banana-pro` - 1k, 2k, 4k - `seedream-v4` - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k - `seedream-v5-pro` - 640px, 1k, 2k - `z-image-turbo` - 640px, 1k, 2k Note: Resolution availability depends on the model and your subscription tier.
  - `style` object, required — The art style to use for image generation.
    - `prompt` string, required — The prompt used for the image(s).
    - `tool` 'ai-anime-generator' | 'ai-art-generator' | 'ai-background-generator' | 'ai-character-generator' | 'ai-face-generator' | 'ai-fashion-generator' | 'ai-icon-generator' | 'ai-illustration-generator' | 'ai-interior-design-generator' | 'ai-landscape-generator' | 'ai-logo-generator' | 'ai-manga-generator' | 'ai-outfit-generator' | 'ai-pattern-generator' | 'ai-photo-generator' | 'ai-sketch-generator' | 'ai-tattoo-generator' | 'album-cover-generator' | 'animated-characters-generator' | 'architecture-generator' | 'book-cover-generator' | 'comic-book-generator' | 'dark-fantasy-ai' | 'disney-ai-generator' | 'dnd-ai-art-generator' | 'emoji-generator' | 'fantasy-map-generator' | 'graffiti-generator' | 'movie-poster-generator' | 'optical-illusion-generator' | 'pokemon-generator' | 'south-park-character-generator' | 'superhero-generator' | 'thumbnail-maker' | 'general' — The art style to use for image generation. Defaults to 'general' if not provided.

## Response `200`

Success

- object — Success
  - `id` string, required — Unique ID of the image. Use it with the [Get image Project API](https://docs.magichour.ai/api-reference/image-projects/get-image-details) to fetch status and downloads.
  - `credits_charged` integer, required — The amount of credits deducted from your account to generate the image. We charge credits right when the request is made. If an error occurred while generating the image(s), credits will be refunded and this field will be updated to include the refund.

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid Request
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `402` — Payment Required
- `404` — Not Found
- `422` — Unprocessable Entity

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