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Grok Imagine 1.5 AI Image Generator

3 credits flat. Grok Imagine 1.5 is xAI's image model — fast, punchy renders with a distinctive look — with edits that take up to five references for the same 3 credits.

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A tiny lighthouse on a floating island with waterfalls under a pastel sky — generated with Grok Imagine 1.5

01 · Overview

What is Grok Imagine 1.5?

Grok Imagine 1.5 is xAI's image model, and it renders with personality: bold colour, strong contrast, a slight irreverence. It is the model to reach for when the brief wants character, not just correctness.

Every job costs 3 credits — text-to-image or edit — and edits take up to five references. Answers are fast, typically 10–30 seconds. New accounts start with 20 free credits: six Grok images.

3 credits flatUp to 5 referencesFast answersBold, punchy look

Specs & capabilities

InputsText to image · Image editing · Multi-reference (up to 5 in the studio)
ResolutionAutomatic — the model picks the size
Aspect ratios5 ratios in the studio, from 1:1 square to 16:9 wide
Output formatsJPEG
Pricing shapeFlat $0.015 per image upstream — priced here at exactly 3 credits, generation and edits alike.

Good to know: Grok picks its own output resolution — there are no tiers to choose, and sizes vary by subject. Reference images are uploaded automatically when you attach them; the upload is free and the link expires in three days.

02 · Features

Why creators pick Grok Imagine 1.5

The floating-island lighthouse re-rendered under a warm sunset sky — edited with Grok Imagine 1.5

Edits with character

The sunset edit above didn't just warm the sky — it gave the whole frame Grok's punchy contrast. Edits cost the same 3 credits as generations, with up to five references.

03 · Create

What you can create with Grok Imagine 1.5

Real outputs from this studio, with the exact prompts that made them. Load one into the tool and make it yours.

A tiny lighthouse on a floating island with waterfalls under a pastel sky — generated with Grok Imagine 1.5

Bold storybook scenes

“A tiny lighthouse on a floating island with waterfalls, pastel sky, storybook style”

The floating lighthouse, rendered bold and bright for 3 credits.

04 · Guide

How to use Grok Imagine 1.5

1

Describe or edit

Type a prompt, or switch to Image to Image and drop in up to five references — edits cost the same 3 credits.

2

Pick the shape

Five aspect ratios; the model picks its own output resolution.

3

Generate & download

3 credits, charged only on success. Most jobs finish in 10–30 seconds.

Prompt guide

05 · Pricing

Grok Imagine 1.5 pricing

Every image is 3 credits ($0.03) — generation and edits alike, with up to five references included. One-time credit packs, no subscription, credits never expire.

Mini pack

Best for a first top-up

$5

One-time · ≈ $0.01 per credit

500 credits

≈ 83 Seedream images
≈ 100 GPT Image 2.6 drafts

  • Full ownership & commercial rights
  • Credits never expire
  • Charged only on success

Buy 500 credits

Studio pack

Best for high-volume projects

$50

One-time · ≈ $0.01 per credit

5,200 credits

≈ 866 Seedream images
≈ 1,040 GPT Image 2.6 drafts

  • Full ownership & commercial rights
  • Credits never expire
  • Charged only on success

Buy 5,200 credits

Max pack

Best for the heaviest workloads

$100

One-time · ≈ $0.01 per credit

10,800 credits

≈ 1,800 Seedream images
≈ 450 Nano Banana Pro 2K finals

  • Full ownership & commercial rights
  • Credits never expire
  • Charged only on success

Buy 10,800 credits

06 · FAQ

Grok Imagine 1.5 FAQ

How much does Grok Imagine 1.5 cost?

Exactly 3 credits ($0.03 at the standard credit rate) per image — generation and edits alike, with up to five references included. A new account's 20 free credits make six images.

What is Grok Imagine 1.5?

Grok Imagine 1.5 is xAI's image generation model, served on Pizyn via APImart. It sits between the original Grok Imagine Image and the newer 2.0 in the family.

How many reference images can an edit use?

Up to five in the studio, all included in the same 3-credit price. References are uploaded automatically and the links expire in three days.

What size are the outputs?

Grok picks its own resolution automatically — there are no tiers to choose. Outputs are typically around 1–1.5K on the long edge.

1.5, 2.0 or the original?

The original is the cheapest Grok (4 credits). 1.5 is the middle child at 3 credits with a bolder look. 2.0 is the strongest and newest at 9 credits. Pick 1.5 for fast, characterful renders.

When should I use a different model?

For the lowest price (Muse Image at 1 credit), the most references (GPT Image 2.5 takes 16), or 4K output (HY Image 3.5 Preview at 5 credits).

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