Models
Available AI image generation models and credit pricing on Visual Maker AI
2026/05/25
Overview
Visual Maker AI provides access to state-of-the-art AI image generation models from ByteDance, Google, and OpenAI families. Each model offers different strengths in terms of quality, speed, control, and cost.
Available Models
Seedream 5.0 Pro
- Model family: ByteDance Seedream
- Strengths: Precise image editing, multi-reference control, strong text-to-image output
- Resolutions: 1K, 2K
- Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9
- Reference Images: Up to 10 images
- Quality: Resolution-based (1K basic, 2K high)
- Cost: 10-16 credits per image
Nano Banana 2
- Model family: Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview
- Strengths: Fast generation with reasoning-guided output, good balance of speed and quality
- Resolutions: 1K, 2K, 4K
- Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9
- Quality: Not configurable (single quality level)
- Speed: ~38 seconds
- Cost: 5 credits per image
Nano Banana Pro
- Model family: Google Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview
- Strengths: Highest quality Google model, excellent for detailed and artistic images
- Resolutions: 1K, 2K, 4K
- Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9
- Quality: Not configurable (single quality level)
- Speed: ~46 seconds
- Cost: 10 credits per image
GPT Image 2
- Model family: OpenAI GPT-Image-2
- Strengths: Most capable OpenAI model, supports quality tiers (Standard/Medium/High) with excellent text rendering
- Resolutions: 1K, 2K, 4K
- Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9
- Quality: Standard, Medium, High (only model that supports quality selection)
- Speed: ~45 seconds
- Cost: 2-80 credits per image (varies by resolution and quality)
Credit Pricing
Each image generation consumes credits. Pricing differs by model.
Nano Banana 2
Fixed pricing regardless of resolution:
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Per image | 5 credits |
Seedream 5.0 Pro
Pricing varies by resolution:
| Resolution | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1K | 10 credits |
| 2K | 16 credits |
Nano Banana Pro
Fixed pricing regardless of resolution:
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Per image | 10 credits |
GPT Image 2
Variable pricing based on resolution and quality tier:
| Resolution | Standard | Medium | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1K | 2 credits | 10 credits | 18 credits |
| 2K | 5 credits (default) | 20 credits | 40 credits |
| 4K | 10 credits | 32 credits | 80 credits |
Note: GPT Image 2 exposes Standard/Medium/High quality controls. Seedream 5.0 Pro maps the resolution selector to internal quality tiers (1K basic, 2K high).
Model Comparison
| Feature | Seedream 5.0 Pro | Nano Banana 2 | Nano Banana Pro | GPT Image 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 2K | 4K (3840px) | 4K (3840px) | 4K (3840px) |
| Reference Editing | Yes, up to 10 images | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | Precise edits, multi-reference control | Quick drafts, iteration | Artistic detail, characters | Text in images, photorealism |
| Min Cost | 10 credits | 5 credits | 10 credits | 2 credits |
| Max Cost | 16 credits | 5 credits | 10 credits | 80 credits |
How to Choose
- Budget-friendly: Use GPT Image 2 at 1K Standard for the lowest cost (2 credits per image), or Nano Banana 2 for consistent 5-credit pricing.
- Balanced quality: Use Nano Banana 2 (5 credits) or GPT Image 2 at 2K Standard (5 credits) for great results at moderate cost.
- Precise edits: Use Seedream 5.0 Pro when you want to upload a reference image, mark the exact edit area, and describe the change.
- High quality: Use Nano Banana Pro (10 credits) or GPT Image 2 at Medium/High quality for detailed work.
- Text in images: GPT Image 2 excels at rendering text accurately within images.
- Ultra high quality: Use GPT Image 2 at 4K High for maximum detail (80 credits per image).
Credit costs may adjust with underlying model pricing changes without prior notice.
Questions?
If you have questions about models or pricing, please contact us.