Grok Imagine Image 2.0: AI Image Generator

Grok Imagine Image 2.0 is xAI's next-generation image model for precise generation and editing. It follows detailed instructions, renders sharp typography, and supports multi-reference editing with up to 5 input images.

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Overview

About this model

Grok Imagine Image 2.0 is xAI's next-generation image model, built for precise generation and editing rather than one-shot novelty. It follows instructions closely down to fine detail, plans typography and layout the way a designer would so dense, multi-part visuals hold together, and renders small text sharply. The model preserves what you put in — subjects, style, and composition — across successive generations and edits.

Editing is treated as a first-class capability, not an add-on. Optional reference images let you target precise edits or combine up to 5 inputs in a single generation, removing the need for manual compositing when building a character, a location, and its props from separate sources while holding one consistent style. The model supports a wide range of aspect ratios, from tall banners to wide cinematic frames, so a single composition can be recomposed to fit any placement.

1Generating dense, text-heavy visuals like infographics, posters, and title screens with sharp, legible typography
2Multi-reference edits that combine a character, location, and props into one consistent scene
3Precise, targeted edits that change only the intended region while preserving the rest of the image
4Recomposing a single image into multiple aspect ratios for different placements (banners, social posts, portraits)
5Product photography, mockups, and marketing visuals that need to stay faithful to reference inputs
6Iterative creative workflows where style and subject must persist across several generations
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Pricing & Value

Cost analysis

muapiapp$0.05

muapiapp offers cost-effective access to Grok Imagine Image 2.0 once live, in line with muapiapp's typical 20-50% savings over calling providers directly.

OpenAI (gpt-image-2)Varies

OpenAI's competing image model ranks closely with Image 2.0 on public leaderboards but is typically priced higher per generation for comparable quality.

ByteDance (Seedream 5.0 Pro)Varies

Seedream 5.0 Pro is a comparable high-end image model; muapiapp aims to undercut direct provider pricing while matching output quality.

* Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.

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Technical Details

Configuration schema

Promptstring

Text prompt describing the image, or the edit to apply when reference images are provided.

Default ValueA high-contrast halftone portrait of a young man rendered entirely in fine white dots on a black background, sharp facial detail, editorial poster style.
Image URLsarray

Optional list of reference image URLs for multi-reference editing (e.g. combining a subject with a location or prop). Up to 5 images.

Default Valuehttps://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/webassets/videomodels/grok-imagine1.png
Aspect RatioEnum (9 options)

Aspect ratio of the output image.

Default Value1:1
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Implementation Guide

Developer documentation

How to Use Grok Imagine Image 2.0

  1. Prepare Your Prompt

    • Write a detailed instruction describing the image or the edit you want. Image 2.0 follows detailed instructions closely, including layout and typography, so specificity pays off.
  2. Add Reference Images (Optional)

    • To edit an existing image or combine multiple sources (e.g. a character with a location or prop), provide up to 5 image URLs in images_list. Omit this field for pure text-to-image generation.
  3. Choose an Aspect Ratio

    • Select the ratio that matches your target placement, from tall banners (1:2) to wide cinematic frames (2:1). The default is 1:1.
  4. Submit and Generate

    • Send your request to the grok-imagine-image-2 endpoint. The model returns a generated or edited image consistent with your prompt and any reference inputs.
  5. Iterate

    • Refine your prompt or swap reference images and resubmit — Image 2.0 is built for iterative, multi-step creative work.

Common Questions

Frequently asked

What's new in Grok Imagine Image 2.0 compared to the original Grok Imagine?

Image 2.0 focuses on precise instruction-following, sharp typography and layout for dense visuals, and multi-reference editing that accepts up to 5 input images in one generation — capabilities aimed at real creative work rather than single-shot images.

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

Yes. Provide one or more reference image URLs in `images_list` along with a prompt describing the edit, and the model will apply targeted changes while preserving the rest of the image.

How many reference images can I combine in one generation?

Up to 5 reference images can be supplied in a single request, useful for combining a subject, a location, and props into one consistent scene.

What aspect ratios are supported?

Image 2.0 supports a wide range of ratios including 1:1, 1:2, 2:1, 9:16, 16:9, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, and 4:3, so the same composition can be recomposed for different placements.

Is Grok Imagine Image 2.0 available yet?

This model page is live ahead of API availability. You can request access now and it will be enabled as soon as the endpoint goes live.