A faster, lower-cost MAI image model for product visuals, creative drafts, and edits to an uploaded image.
Added Sep 4, 2026
Approx. Price
$0.033 per image
Model Type
both
Settings
Generation controls available for this model.
Images Per Run
Up to 4
Output images
Input Images
Up to 1
Reference/edit images accepted • Route max 30 MB
Output Sizes
Aspect Ratio
Default
1:1
Number of Images
Default
1
Resolution
Default
1024x1024
Options (8)
1024x1024, 1152x864, 864x1152, 1536x1024 +4 more
Benchmarks
Benchmarks
Human preference benchmarks sourced from Artificial Analysis.
Text to Image
#9 / 160
ELO
1102.0
Appearances
5,698
95% CI
-9/9
Image Editing
#4 / 76
ELO
1125.0
Appearances
10,458
95% CI
-8/8
Release Date 2026-09 · Matched as MAI-Image-2.6-Flash
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