> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mnrl.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Image Generator: Create stunning AI images from text

> Monorail AI's Imagine tool turns text prompts into high-quality images using FLUX, Imagen, Grok Image, and other leading image models.

The Image Generator (called **Imagine** in the dashboard) lets you create stunning visuals from a text description. Choose from multiple AI image models including FLUX, Imagen, Grok Image, and Nano Banana to match your artistic needs and budget.

## Generating an image

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Imagine in your dashboard">
    Click **Imagine** in the sidebar of your Monorail AI dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write a prompt">
    Type a description of the image you want to create. Be as specific as possible about style, subject, colors, and composition.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select an image model">
    Choose from the available models based on the quality, style, and credit cost you want.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Generate">
    Submit your prompt and wait for the image to render.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download or refine">
    Download your image directly, or adjust your prompt and regenerate to refine the result.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Prompt tips

* Describe the subject clearly: "a golden retriever running on a beach at sunset"
* Specify an art style: "digital art", "photorealistic", "watercolor painting", "3D render"
* Include lighting details: "soft morning light", "dramatic studio lighting"
* Add composition cues: "close-up portrait", "wide landscape", "bird's eye view"

## Available image models

| Model                 | Provider     | Notes                  |
| --------------------- | ------------ | ---------------------- |
| FLUX.1 \[schnell]     | FalAI        | Fast, credit-efficient |
| FLUX 1.1 \[pro]       | FalAI        | Higher quality         |
| FLUX.1 Kontext \[pro] | FalAI        | Context-aware editing  |
| Imagen 4              | FalAI/Google | Photorealistic quality |
| Grok Image            | xAI          | Creative and stylized  |
| GPT Image 1           | OpenAI       | Instruction-following  |
| Nano Banana           | FalAI        | Stylized generations   |

## Credit usage

Image generation costs vary by model and resolution. FLUX.1 \[schnell] is the most credit-efficient option at approximately 1 credit per 2.33 megapixels. Premium models like FLUX 1.1 \[pro] cost approximately 8.57 credits per megapixel.

See the [Credits](/credits) page for a full breakdown of model rates.