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Phota Text-to-Image generates high-quality personalized photographs from text prompts. Supports 1K and 4K resolutions, multiple aspect ratios, and batch generation up to 4 images. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

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Elderly twin sisters sitting side by side on a weathered porch, different expressions — one laughing, one lost in memory, hands intertwined, wearing faded floral dresses, afternoon light through oak trees dappling across their faces, 35mm film grain, tender and melancholic

$0.09per run·~11 / $1

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Elderly twin sisters sitting side by side on a weathered porch, different expressions — one laughing, one lost in memory, hands intertwined, wearing faded floral dresses, afternoon light through oak trees dappling across their faces, 35mm film grain, tender and melancholic

Elderly twin sisters sitting side by side on a weathered porch, different expressions — one laughing, one lost in memory, hands intertwined, wearing faded floral dresses, afternoon light through oak trees dappling across their faces, 35mm film grain, tender and melancholic

A middle-aged female warrior queen, intricate gold ceremonial armor with battle scars, long silver braided hair adorned with rubies, sitting on a throne of obsidian, torchlight casting dramatic chiaroscuro shadows, intense gaze, oil painting realism, hyper detailed, 8k

A middle-aged female warrior queen, intricate gold ceremonial armor with battle scars, long silver braided hair adorned with rubies, sitting on a throne of obsidian, torchlight casting dramatic chiaroscuro shadows, intense gaze, oil painting realism, hyper detailed, 8k

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Phota Text-to-Image

Phota Text-to-Image generates high-quality, photorealistic images directly from natural language descriptions. Describe your subject, scene, lighting, and style — the model produces detailed, visually rich results at up to 4K resolution, with flexible aspect ratio and output format control.

Why Choose This?

  • Photorealistic image generation Produces richly detailed images with accurate composition, lighting, and texture from detailed text prompts.

  • Up to 4K resolution Generate images at 1K or 4K for everything from social media to print-quality output.

  • Flexible aspect ratio support Output in auto, 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 3:4, or 9:16 to fit any platform or format.

  • Multiple output formats Export in JPEG, PNG, or WebP for any downstream workflow.

  • Batch generation Generate multiple image variations in a single run using the num_images parameter.

  • Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your text descriptions for richer results.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
promptYesText description of the image subject, scene, lighting, style, and mood.
resolutionNoOutput resolution: 1K (default) or 4K.
num_imagesNoNumber of images to generate per run. Default: 1.
aspect_ratioNoOutput aspect ratio: auto (default), 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 3:4, 9:16.
output_formatNoOutput file format: jpeg (default), png, or webp.

How to Use

  1. Write your prompt — describe the subject, scene, lighting, camera style, and mood in detail. Use the Prompt Enhancer for better results.
  2. Select resolution — 1K for standard output, 4K for high-resolution results.
  3. Set num_images (optional) — generate multiple variations in one run.
  4. Choose aspect ratio — use auto or select a specific format for your target platform.
  5. Choose output format — jpeg, png, or webp based on your delivery needs.
  6. Submit — generate and download your images.

Pricing

ResolutionCost per Image
1K$0.09
4K$0.18

Billing Rules

  • 1K: $0.09 per image
  • 4K: $0.18 per image (2× base price)
  • Total cost = cost per image × num_images

Best Use Cases

  • Marketing & Advertising — Produce on-brand campaign visuals at production-ready resolutions without a photoshoot.
  • E-commerce — Generate product lifestyle imagery and scene compositions from text descriptions.
  • Concept Art & Storyboarding — Rapidly visualize scenes, characters, and environments for pitching and review.
  • Social Media Content — Create platform-optimized visuals across multiple aspect ratios in one workflow.
  • Print & Editorial — Generate 4K-resolution imagery for magazines, posters, and print campaigns.

Pro Tips

  • The more specific your prompt, the better — include camera angle, lighting quality, color palette, and subject detail.
  • Use the Prompt Enhancer to expand a simple description into a richly detailed generation prompt.
  • Generate 3–4 images at 1K to explore variations before committing to a 4K final render.
  • Use PNG output for images with text overlays, sharp graphics, or lossless delivery requirements.
  • Match aspect ratio to your platform: 16:9 for YouTube and banners, 9:16 for Reels and Stories, 1:1 for feeds.

Notes

  • Only prompt is required; all other parameters are optional.
  • Please ensure your content complies with WaveSpeed AI's usage policies.

Related Models

  • Phota Edit — Edit existing images with natural-language instructions.
  • Phota Enhance — Restore and upscale images with AI-powered detail reconstruction.
Note:This website uses AI models provided by third parties. Documentation prices are for reference and may be outdated. The Generate button shows an estimate; the final task charge prevails.

Phota Text To Image API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/phota/text-to-image with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id. Start polling the result endpoint around every 2 seconds, increase the interval for long-running tasks, and stop on any terminal status. On completed, read output values from data.outputs. Examples for Phota Text To Image below.

HTTP example
set -euo pipefail

: "${WAVESPEED_API_KEY:?Set WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"

REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "resolution": "1K",
    "num_images": 1,
    "aspect_ratio": "auto",
    "output_format": "jpeg"
}
JSON
)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
  -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/phota/text-to-image" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d "$REQUEST_BODY")

TASK=$(printf '%s' "$SUBMIT_RESPONSE" | jq 'if has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "$TASK" | jq -r '.id')
if [ -z "$PREDICTION_ID" ] || [ "$PREDICTION_ID" = "null" ]; then
  printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id
' >&2
  exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL=$(printf '%s' "$TASK" | jq -r '.urls.get // empty')
if [ -z "$RESULT_URL" ]; then
  RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/$PREDICTION_ID/result"
fi

# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while true; do
  RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body "$RESULT_URL" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY")
  RESULT=$(printf '%s' "$RESPONSE" | jq 'if has("data") then .data else . end')
  STATUS=$(printf '%s' "$RESULT" | jq -r '.status')
  case "$STATUS" in
    completed) printf '%s\n' "$RESULT" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
    failed|cancelled|timeout) printf '%s\n' "$RESULT" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
    created|processing) sleep 2 ;;
    *) printf 'Unexpected status: %s
' "$STATUS" >&2; exit 1 ;;
  esac
done
Node.js example
const submitUrl = "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/phota/text-to-image";
const apiKey = process.env.WAVESPEED_API_KEY;
if (!apiKey) throw new Error('Set WAVESPEED_API_KEY');

async function requestJson(url, options = {}) {
  const response = await fetch(url, options);
  if (!response.ok) throw new Error(await response.text());
  return response.json();
}

// 1. Submit the prediction.
const body = await requestJson(submitUrl, {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "resolution": "1K",
        "num_images": 1,
        "aspect_ratio": "auto",
        "output_format": "jpeg"
}),
});
const task = body.data ?? body;
if (!task.id) throw new Error("Submission response did not contain a prediction id");
const resultUrl = task.urls?.get ||
  `https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${task.id}/result`;

// 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while (true) {
  const resultBody = await requestJson(resultUrl, {
    headers: { "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}` },
  });
  const result = resultBody.data ?? resultBody;
  if (result.status === "completed") {
    console.log(result.outputs);
    break;
  }
  if (["failed", "cancelled", "timeout"].includes(result.status)) throw new Error(JSON.stringify(result));
  if (!["created", "processing"].includes(result.status)) throw new Error("Unexpected status: " + result.status);
  await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 2000));
}
Python example
import json
import os
import time
from urllib.request import Request, urlopen

api_key = os.environ["WAVESPEED_API_KEY"]
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", "Content-Type": "application/json"}
payload = {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "resolution": "1K",
    "num_images": 1,
    "aspect_ratio": "auto",
    "output_format": "jpeg"
}

def request_json(url, data=None):
    request = Request(url, data=data, headers=headers, method="POST" if data else "GET")
    with urlopen(request) as response:
        return json.load(response)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
body = request_json("https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/phota/text-to-image", json.dumps(payload).encode())
task = body.get("data", body)
if not task.get("id"):
    raise RuntimeError("Submission response did not contain a prediction id")
result_url = task.get("urls", {}).get("get") or f"https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{task['id']}/result"

# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while True:
    result_body = request_json(result_url)
    result = result_body.get("data", result_body)
    status = result.get("status")
    if status == "completed":
        print(result.get("outputs", []))
        break
    if status in {"failed", "cancelled", "timeout"}:
        raise RuntimeError(result)
    if status not in {"created", "processing"}:
        raise RuntimeError(f"Unexpected status: {status}")
    time.sleep(2)

Phota Text To Image API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Phota Text To Image API?

Phota Text To Image is a WaveSpeedAI model for image generation, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Phota Text-to-Image generates high-quality personalized photographs from text prompts. Supports 1K and 4K resolutions, multiple aspect ratios, and batch generation up to 4 images. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Phota Text To Image API?

POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID. Poll the result endpoint starting around every 2 seconds, increase the interval for long-running tasks, and stop on any terminal status. The playground generates production-oriented Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples with timeouts, transient-error handling, and safe GET retries. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/wavespeed-ai/phota-text-to-image.

How much does Phota Text To Image cost per run?

Phota Text To Image starts at $0.090 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.

What inputs does Phota Text To Image accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `aspect_ratio`, `resolution`, `enable_base64_output`, `enable_sync_mode`, `num_images`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/wavespeed-ai/phota-text-to-image.

How long does Phota Text To Image take to generate?

Median end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 20 seconds per request, based on recent successful runs. Queue time varies with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.

Can I use Phota Text To Image outputs commercially?

Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (WaveSpeedAI). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.