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Grok Imagine Image — The Original Fast Grok Imagine Image Model

Grok Imagine launched in August 2025 inside the Grok app, where xAI pitched it as a very fast image and video generator. This is the original Grok Imagine image model; the newer Grok Imagine Image 2.0 has its own page.

  • xAI Grok Imagine (Aug 2025)
  • Built for speed
  • Single-image edits
  • 5 aspect ratios
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Why Grok Imagine Image Is a Great AI Image Generator

Pick the original Grok Imagine when you want the classic Grok look quickly and at a low, flat price.

  • Fast

    xAI built Imagine for near-instant results.

  • Expressive styles

    Bold, cinematic and anime looks.

  • Simple edits

    Restyle or change one image.

  • Flat price

    One low credit cost per image.

What Grok Imagine Image can do

  • Text to image

    1K images in 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2 and 2:3.

  • Image edits

    One reference image plus instructions.

  • Pairs with video

    Animate results with Grok Imagine Video.

  • 1K output

    Choose 1K in 5 aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2 and 2:3.

  • Reference inputs

    Besides a text prompt you can add up to 1 reference image.

  • Up to 4 images per run

    Generate 1–4 variations at once and keep the best; each image is billed and refunded on its own.

Use cases

Starting points you can copy into the generator above.

Use caseGood forExample prompt
Anime artExpressive characters.

An anime girl with silver hair standing on a rooftop at sunset, wind in her coat, vibrant colors

Cinematic stillsMovie-like frames.

A lone astronaut walking across red desert dunes, two moons in the sky, 16:9 cinematic

Meme imagesFun social content.

A cat in sunglasses DJing at a beach party, colorful lights, fun cartoon style

Quick restylesChange the look of a photo.

Make this selfie look like a comic book panel, keep the face recognizable

Grok Imagine Image in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Write a prompt or add references

    Describe subject, style, light and any text in quotes. To edit, upload reference images and say exactly what should change.

  2. 2

    Pick size, aspect ratio and count

    Choose the resolution, aspect ratio and 1–4 images. The credit cost is shown before you submit.

  3. 3

    Generate and keep your results

    Images appear in the generator and are saved to My works. Anything that fails is refunded automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

This is the original 2025 model. Image 2.0 is newer, with more resolutions and higher quality.

Ready to Get Bold with Grok Imagine?

xAI’s first image model: striking, stylized 1K images and single-reference edits.

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  • Up to 1K output
  • Free credits on sign-up
  • Failed outputs refunded