Grok Imagine

Grok Imagine is xAI's advanced image generation model that creates highly aesthetic images. It supports both text-to-image generation and image editing, automatically routing to the appropriate mode based on whether you attach an input image.

Overview

What It's Best For

• Aesthetic imagery — Creates visually stunning, artistic images
• Dual-mode flexibility — Text-to-image OR image editing in one model
• Multiple aspect ratios — 13 different aspect ratio options
• Budget-friendly — Only 22 credits per generation

Inputs

Prompt (Required)

Describe the image you want to generate or the edits you want to make.

Connection Color: Yellow

Input Image (Optional)

When an image is connected, the model switches to edit mode and modifies your image based on the prompt.

Connection Color: Blue

Configuration

Aspect Ratio Options

Note: Aspect ratio is ignored in edit mode — the output matches your input image.

Output

Type: Image
Connection Color: Blue

Automatic Mode Selection

Grok Imagine intelligently routes your request:

Use Cases

Text-to-Image: Aesthetic Art

Abstract human silhouette, golden particles ready to burst 
outward representing joy, data visualization style, 
emotional expression through particles, artistic scientific

Text-to-Image: Product Visualization

Luxury perfume bottle on marble surface, soft bokeh lights, 
elegant minimalist composition, warm golden hour lighting

Image Edit: Style Enhancement

Make this scene more cinematic, add dramatic lighting 
and color grading, keep the composition

Image Edit: Scene Modification

Transform this daytime photo into a moody nighttime scene, 
add city lights and atmospheric fog

Tips for Best Results

Text-to-Image Mode

1. Use descriptive language — Grok responds well to detailed, evocative prompts
2. Include style references — "artistic", "cinematic", "editorial", "dreamy"
3. Specify mood — "serene", "energetic", "mysterious", "joyful"
4. Add lighting cues — "golden hour", "soft diffused light", "dramatic shadows"

Edit Mode

1. Be specific about changes — State exactly what you want modified
2. Reference original elements — "Keep the subject but change..."
3. Use comparative language — "Make it more...", "Transform this into..."
4. Preserve intent — Mention what should stay the same

Comparison

When to Choose Grok Imagine

Choose when:

• You want aesthetic, artistic results
• You need both generation and editing in one workflow
• You want extensive aspect ratio options
• Budget matters (cheaper than Grok 2 Image)

Consider alternatives when:

• You need multiple reference images (use Flux 2 Flex)
• You want advanced editing features (use Flux Kontext)
• Ultra-low cost is priority (use Nano Banana)

Example Workflow

1. Generate base image — Use text-to-image with aspect ratio 16:9
2. Refine with edit — Connect output to a new Grok Imagine node
3. Enhance details — Prompt: "Enhance details, add subtle grain, more dramatic"
4. Final adjustments — Connect to tools for upscaling if needed

Related Models

• Grok 2 Image — Simpler, no edit mode
• Flux 2 Flex — Multi-reference support
• Nano Banana — Google's dual-mode model
• Flux Kontext Pro — Advanced context-aware editing