--- title: AI Image API — Generate Images with Stable Diffusion, Flux & SDXL | ModelsLab description: AI image generation API for developers. Stable Diffusion, SDXL, Flux, and 10,000+ models via REST. POST /api/v6/images/text-to-image — Python, JS, cURL examples. From $0.002/image. Free API key. url: https://modelslab.com/imagen canonical: https://modelslab.com/imagen type: website component: Business/Products/Imagen generated_at: 2026-07-08T09:26:13.667207Z --- Imagen API Flux API is Live on ModelsLab API to create AI images using Stable Diffusion & Flux --- Spend less time on managing GPUs and more time on your products. [Click to Create AI Images](https://modelslab.com/register) Text to Image API --- Easily change your text into great images with ModelsLab's API, Bring your ideas to life in seconds! 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Returns a hosted image URL. ### Python — text-to-image with Flux Python ``` 1import requests 2 3response = requests.post( 4 "https://modelslab.com/api/v6/images/text-to-image", 5 json={ 6 "key": "YOUR_API_KEY", 7 "model_id": "flux", 8 "prompt": "a cinematic close-up portrait, soft daylight, 35mm film grain", 9 "negative_prompt": "low quality, blurry", 10 "width": 1024, 11 "height": 1024, 12 "samples": 1 13 } 14) 15 16print(response.json()["output"][0]) ``` ### JavaScript — Stable Diffusion XL with a LoRA JavaScript ``` 1const response = await fetch('https://modelslab.com/api/v6/images/text-to-image', { 2 method: 'POST', 3 headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, 4 body: JSON.stringify({ 5 key: 'YOUR_API_KEY', 6 model_id: 'sdxl', 7 lora_model: 'your-lora-id', 8 lora_strength: 0.8, 9 prompt: 'a softly-lit portrait, photorealistic', 10 width: 1024, 11 height: 1024, 12 samples: 1, 13 }), 14}); 15 16const data = await response.json(); 17console.log(data.output[0]); ``` ### cURL — quick test from terminal bash ``` 1curl -X POST 'https://modelslab.com/api/v6/images/text-to-image' \ 2 -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ 3 -d '{ 4 "key": "YOUR_API_KEY", 5 "model_id": "flux", 6 "prompt": "a vintage diner at golden hour, neon sign glow", 7 "width": 1024, 8 "height": 1024, 9 "samples": 1 10 }' ``` Use Cases --- Unleash Your Creativity in Our Sandbox of Voices and Languages ![Use case](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/e4ee7373-3b7f-4313-ed24-addd3544cd00/768) ### Interior Design Redesign Your Space Effortlessly with ModelsLab's Interior Design Feature ![Use case](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/0dcca649-c167-45ed-8113-f4fbe728fa00/768) ### Object Removal Effortlessly Remove Unwanted Objects with ModelsLab's AI Object Remover ![Use case](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/e8d57781-4969-423e-be9f-ac49f209dc00/768) ### Logo Generator Design Stunning Logos Instantly with ModelsLab's AI Logo Generator Testimonials Trusted by Enterprise Teams Worldwide --- Enterprise Success Stories Previous slideNext slide “ ModelsLab's Voice Cloning API has revolutionized how we approach character development in our games. 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It's incredibly easy to use and effective. ![Michael Chen](https://via.placeholder.com/150) #### Michael Chen Digital Marketing Manager at TVC2 AI Image API Pricing Starting at $0.0047 Per Image --- ModelsLab offers a free tier with pay-as-you-go pricing, a Standard plan at $47/month for 10,000 API calls, and a Premium plan at $199/month with unlimited calls. All plans include access to Flux, SDXL, Stable Diffusion 3, and 10,000+ community models. Cancel anytime. 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Yes ### Why is an image editing API important? image editing technologies often with just one POST or GET request. Adding that functionality to an existing website or a new application is simple, yet effective. Image editing APIs are essential to businesses that rely on strong visuals to sell or educate. For example, online retail marketplace sites may give sellers an option to upload and edit images of their items for sale. Photo gallery sites are utilizers of APIs too, and any application that allows members to upload their profile photos or other images. image editing helps businesses build their brand. Clear, high-quality images attract customers and motivate them to buy. ### What can I use the FaceGen(head Shot) API for? The FaceGen API has a wide range of applications, including virtual avatar creation for gaming and virtual reality (VR) applications, character generation for animation and film production, facial recognition system training, and personalized content generation in e-commerce and marketing. ### What image editing APIs includes? Outpainting,Blip Diffusion,Magic Mix,Depth to Image,Image Mixer,Image Guided Editing,Background Removal and Create mask,Super Resolution,Multi-view,Fashion,Face Generator,,Inpainting,Head shot. https://docs.modelslab.com/image-editing/overview ### What can you do with ModelsLab's Imagen? You can generate any visual you like with Imagen. For example, if you type a prompt that says, "Blonde Girl in a Witch Outfit," then our Imagen API will generate a beautiful picture for you. You can also create avatars, swap features, extend backgrounds, and remove objects from your photos. Imagen is not limited to generating images; you can add precise and creative details using it. ### What is the Virtual Try-On and Fashion API useful for? If you want to see how your clothes fit across different body types, genders, heights, and sizes, then you can use the Fashion API to preview your styles. It's great for virtual fitting and will let you try all kinds of outfits. So you don't have to visit the store. You can sit in the comfort of your home and test out different materials and accessories. You can then decide how to design your clothes based on its outputs. It will save you a lot of time and money as well. ### Why should I use Imagen? You should use Imagen if you're an organization, a creator, or an individual. It's because we use images daily and need to create assets. You might be making photos for your social media, creative logos, or corporate design. Imagen can help you out with various image generation and rendering tasks. It creates high-quality images using Stable Diffusion and Flux, which are the best for creative projects. If you want to take pics on your phone and edit them, Imagen can edit them creatively. It will save you a lot of time, and you can impress your friends. ### Can I use Imagen for interior designing? You can sketch your raw concepts as rough ideas and feed them to Imagen. It can produce completely rendered visuals for you from your sketches. Imagen can show your concepts from different views and angles. You can rotate your drawings in 3D. Imagen can also show you before and after previews. You can further prompt it to flesh out your ideas and gain complete control over your creative outputs. ### Can Imagen improve my photo quality? Yes, if you have blurry, pixelated,d or noisy photos, you can use Imagen to clean them up. It's great for restoring your old photos and bringing them back to life. You can make edits on the fly and prompt to make the necessary tweaks. It can also fill in missing details and remove objects from the background. You can color-correct, adjust levels, and correct the tone and settings. Imagen can give crystal precise detail and instantly upgrade your visuals using its upscale and super-resolution capabilities. You can convert your images to high-res photos using the API and scale up to 8K. It will produce HD results. --- *This markdown version is optimized for AI agents and LLMs.* **Links:** - [Website](https://modelslab.com) - [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com) - [Blog](https://modelslab.com/blog) --- *Generated by ModelsLab - 2026-07-08*