Grok Imagine Image 2.0 AI Image Generator & Editor

Generate or edit photos with xAI Grok Imagine Image 2.0. Create cinematic images from text, or restyle owned photos at 1K or 2K with Low or Medium, including 2:1 and 1:2. Credits shown before you run.

Up to 3 photo refs
1K or 2K · Low / Medium
Generate + edit
xAI · Grok Imagine Image 2.0 docs ↗

Made with Grok Imagine Image 2.0

Red mountain train crossing a stone viaduct in morning fog

Mountain train in fog

Prompt

A red mountain train crossing a stone viaduct in morning fog. Pine ridges recede, cool color grade, cinematic 16:9.

Key Features of Grok Imagine Image 2.0

Precise scene briefs, keep-and-change photo edits, any-ratio frames, and photography-grade detail. Prefill any row; nothing runs until you generate.

Precise image generation

Write the subject, light, and details you need. Grok Imagine Image 2.0 follows a scene brief closely so night streets, interiors, and storefront signs land as a finished photo—not a flat illustration.

Rain-slick night street with lime and pink neon shop signs and a pedestrian under a clear umbrella

How to Use Grok Imagine Image 2.0

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1. Start from text or references
Open Grok Imagine Image 2.0 with a text brief, or add one to three owned photos for the image-edit route. Prefill from a Key Feature or Example if you want—nothing runs until you generate. Generate stays disabled on edit until a reference is attached.
Open Grok Imagine Image 2.0 with a text brief, or add one to three owned photos for the image-edit route. Prefill from a Key Feature or Example if you want—nothing runs until you generate. Generate stays disabled on edit until a reference is attached.
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2. Write the scene, or the one change that must stay
For generate, name the subject, light, and details you need. For edit, name the one change and what must stay—identity and background.
For generate, name the subject, light, and details you need. For edit, name the one change and what must stay—identity and background.
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3. Choose ratio and quality, then generate
Select a ratio—including 2:1 or 1:2 on generate, or Auto on edit to keep the first image—then Low or Medium at 1K or 2K. Confirm the credit estimate and generate. Review identity, light, and framing, then download or continue on image-edit. MixVio does not expose Magic Wand, masks, or 4K.
Select a ratio—including 2:1 or 1:2 on generate, or Auto on edit to keep the first image—then Low or Medium at 1K or 2K. Confirm the credit estimate and generate. Review identity, light, and framing, then download or continue on image-edit. MixVio does not expose Magic Wand, masks, or 4K.

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Grok Imagine Image 2.0 Pricing

Estimates below use the default 5-credit 1K Medium image. The range is 3–6 credits; generate and edit share that MixVio rate. Confirm the exact reservation before you generate.

Compare Grok Imagine Image 2.0How Grok Imagine Image 2.0 compares to other models

Pick by the job: cinematic 1K/2K photos and prompt-led edits, 4K keep-and-change with Flare or Sunburst, the High-only GPT Image 2 path, or a cheaper balanced loop. Specs below are the live MixVio routes.

Grok Imagine Image 2.0

This model

Cinematic photoreal photos and prompt-led edits at 1K or 2K

1K–2K PNG3–6 credits per output

GPT Image 2.5 →OpenAI

Keep-and-change edits, reference fidelity, and Flare or Sunburst

1K–4K PNG1–8 credits per output

GPT Image 2 →OpenAI

Strict prompts, premium edits, high-resolution finals

1K–4K PNG4–9 credits per output

Attribute	This modelGrok Imagine Image 2.0	OpenAIGPT Image 2.5 →	OpenAIGPT Image 2 →	GoogleNano Banana 2 →
Best for	Cinematic photoreal photos and prompt-led edits at 1K or 2K	Keep-and-change edits, reference fidelity, and Flare or Sunburst	Strict prompts, premium edits, high-resolution finals	Fast balanced generation and editing with strong general knowledge
Text rendering	Medium	Strong	Strong	Strong
Image editing	Strong	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Multi-image references	Medium	Strong	Strong	Strong
Photorealism	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Strong
Speed	Excellent	Excellent	Medium	Excellent
Max resolution	1K–2K	1K–4K	1K–4K	1K–4K
Credits	3–6 credits per output	1–8 credits per output	4–9 credits per output	5–7 credits per output

Stay on Grok Imagine Image 2.0 for cinematic photoreal images and prompt-led edits at 1K or 2K with Low or Medium. Stay on GPT Image 2.5 for Flare or Sunburst, 4K, and up to 16 references. Stay on GPT Image 2 for the High-only 4–9 credit path. Prefer Nano Banana 2 for lower-credit balanced loops. Magic Wand, templates, Spicy mode, and 4K are not MixVio controls on this family. Speed is the MixVio catalog tier, not a MixVio latency benchmark.

Grok Imagine Image 2.0GPT Image 2.5GPT Image 2Nano Banana 2

Grok Imagine Image 2.0 FAQs

What is Grok Imagine Image 2.0?

Grok Imagine Image 2.0 is xAI’s image generation and editing model. On MixVio you start from a text brief or up to three owned photos, then generate or edit privately at 1K or 2K with Low or Medium—credits shown before you run.

What is Grok Imagine Image 2.0 best for?

Use it for cinematic photoreal images and prompt-led restyles when 1K or 2K is enough. Stay on GPT Image 2.5 when you need 4K, Flare or Sunburst, or more than three references. This page is not Grok Imagine video.

What can I make with Grok Imagine Image 2.0 on MixVio?

Photoreal photos, product and layout frames, and prompt-led keep-and-change edits. Start from text, or attach owned photos. MixVio shows the credit estimate before you generate.

Can I edit an existing image with Grok Imagine Image 2.0?

Yes. Upload one to three owned photos (JPEG, PNG, or WebP), then name the one change and what must not change. MixVio routes to the Grok Imagine Image 2.0 edit path. Region tools, masks, Magic Wand, and transparent-background controls are not exposed. Unrequested details can still shift, so review before publishing.

How many reference images can I use?

The MixVio edit route accepts one to three owned photos. Official docs mention up to five; MixVio caps this family at three. Generate stays text-only until you attach a reference.

Which resolutions, qualities, and ratios does MixVio support?

1K or 2K with Low or Medium. Generate ratios are 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 2:1, and 1:2. Edit adds Auto to keep the first image. MixVio does not expose 4K, official auto quality, or phone-only extras such as 19.5:9.

How many credits does Grok Imagine Image 2.0 use?

From 3 credits at 1K Low to 6 credits at 2K Medium. Default 1K Medium is 5 credits. Generate and edit share this table. MixVio shows the exact estimate before submission. Failed runs cost no credits.

Is Grok Imagine Image 2.0 free?

Yes on the Free plan when you have credits. Free images are watermarked and capped at 1K. Paid plans unlock 2K without the MixVio watermark. Failed runs cost no credits.

How does Grok Imagine Image 2.0 compare with GPT Image 2.5, GPT Image 2, or Nano Banana 2?

Choose Grok Imagine Image 2.0 for cinematic 1K/2K images and prompt-led edits with up to three references. Stay on GPT Image 2.5 for Flare or Sunburst, 4K, and up to 16 references. Stay on GPT Image 2 for the High-only 4–9 credit path. Prefer Nano Banana 2 for lower-credit balanced loops. Use the comparison table for live Best for, grades, and credits.

Can I use Grok Imagine Image 2.0 outputs commercially?

Paid-plan outputs may be used commercially, subject to the Terms of Service and current xAI terms. You must have rights to every prompt, reference, face, and brand. Free-plan outputs are for evaluation and are not for commercial publishing. MixVio does not guarantee exclusivity or trademark clearance.

Does MixVio include Magic Wand, templates, or 4K?

No. grok.com Magic Wand, segmentation, official templates, Spicy mode, and 4K are not MixVio routes. This family is image-only. Use MixVio Background Remover for cutouts. One JPEG per run.

Are my prompts and outputs private on MixVio?

Yes. Prompts are routed server-side, and final media is archived privately to your workspace—not exposed in public URLs or client logs. Keep private prompts and asset IDs out of shared links.

Create cinematic images with Grok Imagine Image 2.0.
Private. Credits shown first.

Start from text or up to three owned photos, choose 1K or 2K and Low or Medium, then generate with Grok Imagine Image 2.0 selected.