Google Imagen3
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Try it on WavespeedAI!Imagen3 is Google’s highest-quality text-to-image model, generating highly detailed, beautifully lit and photoreal images from text prompts. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
Google Imagen 3
Generate premium images with Google Imagen 3 — Google’s most advanced text-to-image model. Renowned for exceptional photorealism, nuanced understanding of prompts, and superior detail rendering, Imagen 3 delivers the highest quality output for professional creative work.
Looking for faster generation? Try Google Imagen 3 Fast for speed-optimized output at a lower price.
Why It Looks Great
- Google’s best: The flagship Imagen model with maximum quality and detail.
- Superior photorealism: Exceptional at lifelike scenes, portraits, and natural imagery.
- Nuanced understanding: Accurately interprets complex, detailed prompts.
- Batch support: Generate up to 4 images per request.
- Negative prompts: Exclude unwanted elements for precise control.
- Flexible aspect ratios: Multiple format options for any use case.
- Prompt Enhancer: Built-in tool to refine your descriptions automatically.
- Reproducible results: Use the seed parameter to recreate exact outputs.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the image you want to generate. |
| aspect_ratio | No | Output format: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, etc. Default: 16:9. |
| num_images | No | Number of images to generate (1-4). Default: 1. |
| negative_prompt | No | Elements to avoid in the generated image. |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducibility. Leave empty for random. |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the image you want to create in detail.
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to automatically enrich your description.
- Set aspect ratio — choose the format that fits your needs.
- Choose number of images — generate 1-4 variations at once.
- Add negative prompt (optional) — specify elements to exclude.
- Set seed (optional) — for reproducible results.
- Run — click the button to generate.
- Download — preview and save your images.
Pricing
Flat rate per image generated.
| Output | Cost |
|---|---|
| Per image | $0.038 |
| 4 images (max batch) | $0.152 |
Best Use Cases
- Professional Photography — Generate photorealistic images for commercial use.
- Marketing & Advertising — Create high-quality visuals for campaigns.
- Product Visualization — Produce premium product and lifestyle imagery.
- Editorial Content — Generate publication-quality illustrations and photos.
- Final Deliverables — Premium output suitable for client-facing work.
Example Prompts
- “Professional portrait of a chef in a modern kitchen, natural lighting, genuine smile, editorial quality”
- “Luxury watch product shot on marble surface, dramatic lighting, reflection details”
- “Family picnic in a sun-dappled park, candid moment, warm afternoon light, lifestyle photography”
- “Architectural interior of a minimalist Scandinavian living room, soft natural light, magazine quality”
- “Close-up of fresh sushi platter, restaurant lighting, appetizing presentation, food photography”
Model Comparison
| Model | Cost | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagen 3 | $0.038 | Standard | Maximum quality, final deliverables |
| Imagen 3 Fast | $0.018 | Fast | Rapid iteration, testing, high-volume |
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Use Imagen 3 for final deliverables where quality is paramount.
- Include photography terms: “editorial quality”, “magazine quality”, “professional lighting”.
- Batch generate (num_images: 4) to get variations and pick the best.
- Test concepts with Imagen 3 Fast, then generate finals with standard Imagen 3.
- Negative prompts help avoid: “blur”, “artifacts”, “distortion”, “watermark”.
- Detailed prompts yield better results — describe lighting, mood, and style.
Notes
- Maximum 4 images per generation request.
- Imagen 3 delivers Google’s highest quality image generation.
- Processing takes longer than Fast mode but produces superior results.
- Ideal for professional and commercial creative work.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
# Submit the task
curl --location --request POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/google/imagen3" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"aspect_ratio": "1:1",
"num_images": 1,
"enable_base64_output": false
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | Yes | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| aspect_ratio | string | No | 1:1 | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 | The aspect ratio of the generated media. |
| num_images | integer | No | 1 | 1 ~ 4 | The number of images to generate. |
| negative_prompt | string | No | - | The negative prompt for the generation. | |
| seed | integer | No | - | -1 ~ 2147483647 | The random seed to use for the generation. |
| enable_base64_output | boolean | No | false | - | If enabled, the output will be encoded into a BASE64 string instead of a URL. This property is only available through the API. |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.has_nsfw_contents | array | Array of boolean values indicating NSFW detection for each output |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, the ID of the prediction to get |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | string | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed). |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |