Grok Imagine Image Pro
Grok Imagine Image Pro is xAI's premium image generation model. It produces higher-fidelity images with enhanced detail, lighting, and composition compared to the standard Grok Imagine model, designed for professional creative workflows.
import { experimental_generateImage as generateImage } from 'ai';
const result = await generateImage({ model: 'xai/grok-imagine-image-pro', prompt: 'A red balloon on a wooden table.'});Playground
Try out Grok Imagine Image Pro by xAI. Usage is billed to your team at API rates. Free users (those who haven't made a payment) get $5 of credits every 30 days.
About Grok Imagine Image Pro
Grok Imagine Image Pro is xAI's premium image generation model, released January 28, 2026 as part of the Grok Imagine API. It builds on the standard Grok Imagine Image model with enhanced generation quality, producing images with finer detail, better composition, more accurate lighting, and higher overall fidelity.
The Pro variant targets professional creative workflows where image quality directly impacts the final product. It handles complex scenes with multiple subjects, intricate textures, and nuanced artistic direction more reliably than the standard model. The enhanced quality comes at higher generation cost, making it a deliberate upgrade for use cases where visual fidelity justifies the premium.
Teams can use both the standard and Pro variants within the same application, routing simple or draft generation to the standard model and final or client-facing output to Pro.
Providers
Route requests across multiple providers. Copy a provider slug to set your preference. Visit the docs for more info. Using a provider means you agree to their terms, listed under Legal.
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| 2M | 0.8s | 114tps | $1.25/M | $2.50/M | Read: $0.2/M Write: — | $5/K + input costs | — | | 03/11/2026 | ||||
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| 256K | 0.3s | 89tps | $0.20/M | $1.50/M | Read:$0.02/M Write:— | — | — | | 08/28/2025 | ||||
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What To Consider When Choosing a Provider
- Configuration: Grok Imagine Image Pro costs more per generation than the standard model. Generate sample outputs with both variants on your specific use cases to determine whether the quality improvement justifies the cost difference.
- Configuration: Higher-fidelity output may require slightly longer generation time. Factor this into workflows with strict latency requirements.
- Zero Data Retention: AI Gateway does not currently support Zero Data Retention for this model. See the documentation for models that support ZDR.
- Authentication: AI Gateway authenticates requests using an API key or OIDC token. You do not need to manage provider credentials directly.
When to Use Grok Imagine Image Pro
Best For
- Professional marketing and advertising: Image quality directly represents the brand
- Client-facing creative deliverables: Presentations, reports, and published content
- Complex scene generation: With multiple subjects, detailed environments, and specific artistic direction
- Print and high-resolution applications: Fine detail and texture quality are visible and important
- Product visualization: For e-commerce, catalogs, and promotional materials where quality drives conversion
Consider Alternatives When
- Draft and prototyping workflows: The standard Grok Imagine Image model provides sufficient quality at lower cost
- High-volume batch generation: The per-image cost of Pro makes large-scale generation expensive
- Video content: Grok Imagine Video handles motion and temporal content
- Simple graphics and placeholders: The standard model or even basic tools suffice
Conclusion
Grok Imagine Image Pro is the quality-first option in xAI's image generation lineup. It produces the highest-fidelity images available through the Grok Imagine API, targeting professional workflows where visual quality is a differentiator. Teams can use it selectively for final output while using the standard variant for iteration and drafting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What improvements does Grok Imagine Image Pro offer over the standard model?
Grok Imagine Image Pro produces images with finer detail, better composition, more accurate lighting, and higher overall fidelity. It handles complex scenes and artistic direction more reliably.
When should I use Grok Imagine Image Pro versus the standard Grok Imagine Image?
Use Pro for final, client-facing, or published output where quality matters. Use the standard model for drafts, prototypes, and high-volume generation where speed and cost are priorities.
Can I use both standard and Pro models in the same application?
Yes. Route draft generation to the standard model and final output to Pro. Both are available through Vercel AI Gateway with different model identifiers.
How do I call Grok Imagine Image Pro through Vercel AI Gateway?
Use your Vercel AI Gateway API key with
xai/grok-imagine-image-proas the model identifier. Integrate through the AI SDK'sgenerateImagefunction or other API formats. AI Gateway handles provider routing automatically.What styles does Grok Imagine Image Pro support?
Grok Imagine Image Pro supports a range of styles from photorealistic to artistic and illustrative. Specify your desired style in the text prompt for best results.
Does Grok Imagine Image Pro support image editing?
The Grok Imagine API is primarily text-to-image generation. Check the current API documentation for any supported editing capabilities.
Does Vercel AI Gateway support Zero Data Retention for Grok Imagine Image Pro?
Zero Data Retention is not currently available for this model. ZDR on AI Gateway applies to direct gateway requests; BYOK flows aren't covered. See https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/capabilities/zdr for details.