GPT-Image
Premium image generation with text rendering
Strong prompt adherence, accurate text rendering, and high-quality details. 4 credits per image (~$0.29 at Starter plan). Perfect for branded content, posters, and complex visual compositions.
What it's good at
- Text in images
Render text legibly and accurately. Posters, book covers, marketing graphics, and anywhere text must be crisp and readable.
- Branded content
Strong prompt adherence means your visual specifications are respected. Colors, composition, and style match your brand exactly.
- Complex compositions
Multi-element scenes, specific spatial layouts, and detailed requests render more reliably with GPT-Image's superior prompt understanding.
- Professional visuals
Higher visual quality for client work, campaigns, and high-stakes creative projects where visual fidelity matters.
Quickstart
Claude Desktop (MCP)
Specify model in your prompt when using Claude Desktop:
Tell Claude:
"Generate a poster image with the text 'SHIP IT' in bold, using model: 'gpt-image-2'"
REST API
POST request to queue an image generation job:
{
"type": "image",
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"inputParams": {
"prompt": "A minimalist poster with bold white lettering reading 'SHIP IT', deep blue background, modern sans-serif font, no other text",
"aspect_ratio": "1:1"
}
}Authorization: Bearer <your_api_key>
GPT-Image responds to detailed prompts. The more specific your text and composition requirements, the better the output.
Example output
Generated with GPT-Image through the MediaEngine API. The prompt asked for the exact words "SHIP IT" — clean, unmangled typography is what you pay the premium for.
Pricing
Credits
Per image
Higher quality, more processing.
Cost per Image
Starter plan
$29 top-up = 400 credits
Example: Branded campaign
Generate 20 branded poster images for a campaign:20 images × 4 credits = 80 credits80 credits ÷ 400 credits per $29 = $5.80
FAQ
What makes GPT-Image better than Nano Banana?
GPT-Image excels at strong prompt adherence and text rendering in images. Use GPT-Image when you need text to appear correctly, complex compositions, or when the visual must match exact specifications. Nano Banana is faster and cheaper for general-purpose visuals.
Can GPT-Image render text accurately?
Yes. GPT-Image is designed to render text clearly and accurately within generated images. Specify the text in your prompt (e.g., 'a poster with bold lettering reading "SHIP IT"') and GPT-Image will render it legibly.
How much does GPT-Image cost?
GPT-Image costs 4 credits per image. At the Starter plan ($29 = 400 credits), each image costs ~$0.29. At the Pro plan ($99 = 1400 credits), the per-image cost is identical.
What aspect ratios does GPT-Image support?
GPT-Image supports all standard aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9, 9:21, 3:2, 2:3, 5:4, 4:5, 4:3, 3:4. Specify aspect_ratio in your request.
How fast is GPT-Image?
GPT-Image typically generates images in 15–25 seconds due to its more sophisticated processing. Plan for slightly longer generation times compared to Nano Banana, but the quality trade-off is worth it for complex, text-heavy visuals.
What happens when a newer model comes out?
New models land in the MediaEngine catalog without breaking your code. Simply swap model: 'gpt-image-2' for the new model id when you're ready to upgrade. Your API endpoint and request format stay identical—zero migration work required.
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