Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit | Fast Image Editing API

xAI Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit

xAI Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit edits an input image using natural-language instructions, with support for multiple aspect ratios, two resolution tiers, selectable output formats, and multi-image generation in a single request. It is suitable for image refinement, style changes, composition adjustments, product visuals, and other prompt-driven image editing workflows.

Why Choose This?

Prompt-based image editing Edit an existing image by describing the changes you want in natural language.
Quality-focused edit workflow Built for higher-quality image editing with support for resolution tiers and multiple output formats.
Flexible aspect ratios Choose auto to preserve the source framing, or select a preset aspect ratio for a new composition.
Multiple image generation Generate up to 4 edited variations in one request with num_images.
Multiple output formats Export results as jpeg, png, or webp.
Simple pricing Pricing depends only on resolution and num_images.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
prompt	Yes	Text prompt describing the desired edit.
image	Yes	Input image to edit. Quality edit supports one input image.
aspect_ratio	No	Output aspect ratio. Supported values: `auto`, `1:1`, `16:9`, `9:16`, `4:3`, `3:4`, `3:2`, `2:3`. Default: `auto`.
resolution	No	Output resolution tier: `1k` or `2k`. Default: `1k`.
num_images	No	Number of edited images to generate. Range: `1–4`. Default: `1`.
output_format	No	Output image format: `jpeg`, `png`, or `webp`. Default: `jpeg`.

How to Use

Upload your image — provide the source image you want to edit.
Write your prompt — describe what should change and what should remain consistent.
Choose aspect ratio — keep auto to follow the source framing, or pick a preset ratio if you want a different composition.
Choose resolution — use 1k for lower cost or 2k for higher-quality output.
Set number of images — choose how many edited variations you want, from 1 to 4.
Choose output format — select jpeg, png, or webp.
Submit — run the model and download the edited images.

Example Prompt

Turn this product photo into a premium studio advertisement with soft cinematic lighting, a clean neutral background, realistic reflections, and polished commercial styling.

Pricing

Pricing is based on resolution and num_images.

Per Image

Resolution	Cost per Image
1k	$0.07
2k	$0.09

Example Costs

Resolution	1 Image	2 Images	3 Images	4 Images
1k	$0.07	$0.14	$0.21	$0.28
2k	$0.09	$0.18	$0.27	$0.36

Billing Rules

1k costs $0.07 per image
2k costs $0.09 per image
Total price = per-image price × num_images
aspect_ratio and output_format do not affect pricing

Best Use Cases

Product photo refinement — Upgrade product shots for ads, listings, and brand materials.
Style changes — Rework an image into a new visual style or mood.
Composition adjustments — Use aspect ratio controls to adapt the edit for different formats.
Creative variations — Generate multiple edited options in one run with num_images.
Marketing creatives — Produce polished visuals for campaigns, social media, and presentations.

Pro Tips

Be specific about what should change and what should stay the same.
Use auto aspect ratio when you want to preserve the original image framing.
Use 1k for quick testing and 2k for higher-quality final outputs.
Increase num_images when you want multiple edit variations from the same prompt.
Choose png when image quality matters more than file size.

Notes

Both prompt and image are required.
This edit workflow supports one input image.
num_images supports values from 1 to 4.
aspect_ratio defaults to auto.
resolution defaults to 1k.
output_format defaults to jpeg.
Pricing depends only on resolution and num_images.

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Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/x-ai/grok-imagine-image-quality/edit with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/x-ai/grok-imagine-image-quality/edit" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "aspect_ratio": "auto",
    "resolution": "1k",
    "num_images": 1,
    "output_format": "jpeg",
    "enable_base64_output": false
}'

# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"

# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].

Node.js example

// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');

const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env

const result = await client.run("x-ai/grok-imagine-image-quality/edit", {
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
        "aspect_ratio": "auto",
        "resolution": "1k",
        "num_images": 1,
        "output_format": "jpeg",
        "enable_base64_output": false
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "x-ai/grok-imagine-image-quality/edit",
    {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "aspect_ratio": "auto",
    "resolution": "1k",
    "num_images": 1,
    "output_format": "jpeg",
    "enable_base64_output": false
}
)

print(output["outputs"][0])  # → URL of the generated output

Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit API?

Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit is a xAI model for image editing, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. xAI Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit is a fast AI image editing model that edits and enhances images with high-quality visual output using a dedicated RunPod workflow. Ready-to-use REST inference API for photo retouching, creative image edits, product image enhancement, marketing assets, social media visuals, and professional AI image editing workflows with simple integration, no coldstarts, and affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit 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 prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/x-ai/x-ai-grok-imagine-image-quality-edit.

How much does Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit cost per run?

Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit starts at $0.070 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 Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `aspect_ratio`, `resolution`, `enable_base64_output`, `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/x-ai/x-ai-grok-imagine-image-quality-edit.

How do I get started with the Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit API?

Sign up for a free WaveSpeedAI account to claim starter credits, copy your API key from /accesskey, then call the endpoint shown in the API tab of the playground. The playground also auto-generates a code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for the parameters you've set.

Can I use Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit outputs commercially?

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

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xAI Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit

Why Choose This?

Parameters

How to Use

Example Prompt

Pricing

Per Image

Example Costs

Billing Rules

Best Use Cases

Pro Tips

Notes

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Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit API — Quick start

Grok Imagine Image Quality Edit API — Frequently asked questions