AI Models and Selection
Image Studio includes a catalog of generation models with different strengths. Some are best for typography, some for photorealism, some for logos and vectors, and some for fast drafts.
Select a Model
Section titled “Select a Model”Open Image Studio
Section titled “Open Image Studio”Select Image Studio from the sidebar.
Open Model
Section titled “Open Model”Use the Model dropdown in the left panel.
Review Descriptions
Section titled “Review Descriptions”Each model includes a short description. Models that support image-to-image editing show an Edit Image badge.
Choose the Model
Section titled “Choose the Model”Select the model that best matches the output you need, then choose a style, aspect ratio, prompt, and generation count.
Access by Plan
Section titled “Access by Plan”Free users can use a limited set of Studio models. Premium models show a Premium badge and open the upgrade prompt when selected.
Free-access models currently include:
- Flux 2 Dev
- Flux Schnell 1.0
- Flux Dev 1.0
- Flux Pro Kontext
- Nano Banana 2
- Stable Diffusion XL 1.0
- Imagen 3
Paid plans can access the full model catalog.
Current Model Catalog
Section titled “Current Model Catalog”| Model | Best for | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-Image 2 | Fine detail, typography, posters, design | Slow |
| GPT-Image 1.5 | Text rendering and prompt adherence | Standard |
| Flux 2 Pro | Photorealism and balanced image quality | Standard |
| Flux 2 Max | Maximum realism for print and film-style output | Slow |
| Nano Banana Pro | Product photography and polished realism | Standard |
| Nano Banana 2 | Fast high-quality photorealism | Fast |
| Ideogram V3 | Typography, logos, posters, and text in images | Standard |
| Recraft V4 | Logos, vectors, and brand design | Standard |
| Recraft V4 Pro | Production-ready brand imagery | Standard |
| Flux 2 Dev | Crisp text and realistic drafts | Standard |
| Flux 2 Turbo | Flux 2 output at faster speed | Fast |
| Flux 2 Flex | Adjustable generation control | Standard |
| Qwen Image 2 | Typography and photorealism | Standard |
| Qwen Image 2 Pro | Higher-fidelity generation and editing | Standard |
| Seedream 4.5 | Posters, logos, and design work | Standard |
| Seedream 5.0 Lite | Illustration and design exploration | Standard |
| Kling V3 | Cinematic scenes and landscapes | Slow |
| Flux Pro 1.1 Ultra | High-resolution Flux output | Standard |
| Flux Pro Kontext | Prompt following, typography, and realism | Standard |
| Flux Pro Kontext Max | Higher-performance Kontext output | Slow |
| Imagen 4 Fast | Fast Google image generation | Fast |
| Imagen 4 | High-quality Google image generation | Standard |
| Imagen 4 Ultra | Highest-quality Imagen output | Slow |
| MiniMax Image | Stylized and realistic generation | Standard |
| Flux Schnell 1.0 | Fast drafts and concepting | Fast |
| Flux Dev 1.0 | General styles with text support | Standard |
| Flux Pro 1.0 | Character and face generation | Standard |
| Stable Diffusion XL 1.0 | Fast illustration and rich details | Fast |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 | Natural composition and realistic scenes | Standard |
| Imagen 3 | General Google image generation | Standard |
| GPT Image Gen 1 | Original OpenAI image generation | Standard |
Choose by Task
Section titled “Choose by Task”| Task | Good starting models |
|---|---|
| Text in images | GPT-Image 2, GPT-Image 1.5, Ideogram V3, Recraft V4, Qwen Image 2 |
| Logos and brand assets | Recraft V4, Recraft V4 Pro, Ideogram V3, Seedream 4.5 |
| Product photography | Nano Banana Pro, Flux 2 Pro, Imagen 4, Imagen 4 Ultra |
| Photorealistic scenes | Flux 2 Pro, Flux 2 Max, Imagen 4, Nano Banana 2 |
| Posters and campaign visuals | GPT-Image 2, Ideogram V3, Seedream 4.5, Recraft V4 |
| Fast drafts | Nano Banana 2, Flux 2 Turbo, Imagen 4 Fast, Flux Schnell 1.0 |
| Character or portrait work | Flux 2 Max, Flux 2 Pro, Flux Pro 1.0, Imagen 4 Ultra |
| Cinematic landscapes | Kling V3, Flux 2 Max, Imagen 4 Ultra |
Edit Image Support
Section titled “Edit Image Support”Some models include an image-to-image or remix endpoint. In the model menu, look for the Edit Image badge. Use those models when you want to upload an image and ask Aethera to transform, restyle, or refine it.
Model Selection Tips
Section titled “Model Selection Tips”Before You Generate
- Use a typography-focused model when the image needs readable text.
- Use a brand/vector model for logos, icons, and graphic systems.
- Use photorealism models for product shots, portraits, and natural scenes.
- Use fast models for exploration before switching to a higher-quality model.
- Use slower premium models when final quality matters more than turnaround time.