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AI image generation resources

Start with a clear prompt, choose a model for the job and use a repeatable review process. Every link on this page points to a working Raphael AI tool or published guide.

Last reviewed August 1, 2026

Start here

Three useful entry points

Write a stronger image prompt

Use the prompt-writing tutorial to structure subject, composition, lighting, style and constraints.

Choose an image model

Compare the supported model families below, then open the matching generator with the right inputs.

Prepare a production workflow

Use the workflow examples for ecommerce, ads, headshots and UI concept exploration.

Model selection guide

Pick by task, not by hype

Model capabilities and provider availability can change. The generator page is the source of truth for the currently selectable modes and inputs.

ModelModesBest suited toInput note

GPT Image 2

Text to image and image to image

Long instructions, typography-aware concepts and multi-reference editing.

Up to 16 reference images on supported mode

Seedream 5.0 Lite

Text to image and image to image

Fast concept generation and practical image transformations through KIE.AI.

Reference image required for image-to-image mode

Seedream 4.5

Text to image and edit

Detailed image creation and identity-aware edits with reference images.

Up to 14 references on supported edit mode

Flux Kontext

Generation and contextual editing

Controlled transformations that should preserve the visual context of an input image.

One source image on supported edit flow

Nano Banana Pro

Generation and reference-guided editing

High-resolution commercial concepts and complex instruction following.

Reference support varies by selected Gemini model

Seedance 2.0

Text, image and multimodal video generation

Short video concepts using prompts and optional media references.

Requirements depend on the selected video input type

Production tools

Move from a prompt to a usable output

AI ID Photo

Upload a clear portrait, choose a document size, background, outfit and paid KIE.AI edit model.

Login required · 2 credits · no free trial

AI App UI Generator

Create interface concepts from a product brief, platform choice and optional visual references.

Login and credits required

AI Ad Cover

Build campaign cover concepts with structured marketing inputs and selectable image models.

Login and credits required

AI Video

Create Seedance video from text or supported media references, with duration-based pricing.

Login and paid credits required

Before you generate

A short quality checklist

State the subject and intended use.

Describe composition, lighting and style.

Add constraints such as text, ratio or background.

Review identity, hands, text and brand details.

Ready to test a workflow?

Sign in for one welcome credit. Every image generation uses credits, and AI ID Photo is a paid-only feature.

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