xAIImage model
Grok Imagine
Fast, playful generation with a dedicated anime mode, built into X.
Image Generation
#13
of 20
12.1 pts behind #1
0
races led
0
weeks at #1
79.2
score
- Released
- Aug 4, 2026
- 3 mo ago
- Context
- —
- n/a
- Price
- $0.02 / image
- list price
- Speed
- —
- median
- Modalities
- text · image
- outputs image
- Weights
- Closed
- API and apps
The 30-second version
Fast, playful generation with a dedicated anime mode, built into X.
Key takeaways
- 1Strong anime and stylised output.
- 2Very fast and cheap.
- 3Integrated with X and Grok.
- 4Looser on safety and precision than rivals.
What you need to know
Purpose
Quick, fun image creation for social content.
Unique strengths
- Anime mode.
- Speed.
Where it ranks
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Grok ImagineBest on each axis
Image Generation over time
#1 frontierGrok ImagineQwen Image 2.1FLUX.3 Klein
Best use cases
01
Social posts
Fast stylised images and memes.
When to choose it, and when not to
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