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Q: Can I fine-tune a model with my own data?

Some models support fine-tuning. Look for the fine-tune tag on the model page or check the README for training details.

Q: Can I host my own model on Replicate?

Yes. Push a model from GitHub with a replicate.yaml file. Once it’s built, it runs on the same infrastructure as other models.

These models generate images from text prompts. Here, you can find the latest state-of-the-art image models that fit your use case.

Models we recommend

Best overall

Nano Banana 2 from Google is the strongest all-around image generation model right now. It's fast, handles multi-image fusion (up to 14 images), renders text accurately in multiple languages, and does conversational editing. Great for everything from quick prototypes to production workflows. Nano Banana Pro adds Gemini 3 Pro reasoning, Google Search grounding, and 4K output for more complex tasks.

GPT Image 1.5 from OpenAI is close behind — it follows complex prompts accurately, renders readable text, and handles everything from photorealistic scenes to infographics and UI mockups. It also works as an image editor — make targeted changes while preserving everything else. Requires an OpenAI API key.

For photorealism and cinematic quality

FLUX.2 Max from Black Forest Labs delivers the highest fidelity in the FLUX family. It excels at product photography, character consistency across batches (up to 8 reference images), and precise color control via hex codes. Great for e-commerce, fashion, and any workflow where consistency matters.

FLUX.2 Pro offers similar capabilities at a lower price. It supports structured JSON prompting for precise control over camera angle, lighting, and composition, and handles up to 8 reference images. A good choice for high-volume production work.

Seedream 4.5 from ByteDance produces film-like visuals with cinematic aesthetics, refined lighting, and strong spatial understanding. Particularly good at realistic proportions and structured environments. Supports up to 4K resolution with batch and multi-reference generation.

Imagen 4 Ultra from Google renders the finest details — skin texture, individual strands of hair, fabric weave, water droplets. Use it when quality matters more than speed. Supports up to 2K resolution.

For reasoning and domain knowledge

Seedream 5 Lite from ByteDance is the newest generation with built-in multi-step reasoning. It understands spatial relationships, physics, and professional conventions across architecture, science, health, and design. Supports example-based editing, multi-image blending (up to 14 references), and up to 3K resolution. Good for complex prompts that require the model to think through what it's generating.

For cinematic character rendering and moody aesthetics

Grok Imagine Image from xAI has a distinctive visual style — strong at cinematic character rendering with facial consistency, moody aesthetics with dramatic contrast, and retro anime looks. Renders readable text well. Also supports image editing.

For typography and design work

FLUX.2 Flex is the typography specialist in the FLUX family. It reliably renders clean text, captions, and complex layouts — perfect for memes, posters, infographics, and UI mockups. You can adjust the quality-speed trade-off by changing the number of steps, making it great for rapid iteration. Supports up to 10 reference images.

Ideogram v3 is built for graphic design and branding. It generates precise text, supports style references (upload up to 3 images or use 4.3 billion style presets), and produces clean layouts for logos, posters, and marketing materials. Available in Turbo, Balanced, and Quality tiers.

Recraft V4 takes a design-first approach — every output feels art-directed rather than generic. Strong integrated text rendering, intentional composition, and refined color relationships. Good for brand assets, editorial photography, and print-ready work.

For vector graphics (SVG)

Recraft V4 SVG generates native, editable SVG vector files — not traced rasters. Output opens directly in Illustrator, Figma, or Sketch with clean paths and structured layers. The only image generation model that produces true vector output. Use it for logos, icons, illustrations, and any asset that needs to scale.

For speed and cost

Imagen 4 Fast and FLUX Schnell are built for quick iteration — use them when you need fast results at lower cost.

Ideogram v3 Turbo gives you solid image quality with good text rendering at $0.03 per image.

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google/imagen-4-ultra

Use this ultra version of Imagen 4 when quality matters more than speed and cost

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Models we recommend

Best overall

For photorealism and cinematic quality

For reasoning and domain knowledge

For cinematic character rendering and moody aesthetics

For typography and design work

For vector graphics (SVG)

For speed and cost

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