Grok Imagine Image

Generate images with xAI Grok Imagine models — batch generation, aspect ratios, base64 output, concurrent requests. Use when user wants AI image generation via xAI API.

xAI Image Generation

Generate images from text with Grok Imagine models. Supports batch, aspect ratio, resolution, base64, and concurrent requests.

When to Use

• User asks to generate an image
• User wants AI art or visuals
• User needs batch image generation
• User wants images for social media, marketing, or content

Quick Start

curl -X POST https://api.x.ai/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $XAI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "grok-imagine-image-quality",
    "prompt": "A futuristic city skyline at night"
  }'

Models

Model	Status	Use Case
grok-imagine-image-quality	✅ Current	All new requests
grok-imagine-image-pro	⚠️ Deprecated May 2026	Legacy, migrate to quality

Parameters

• prompt (required) — Text description
• model (required) — grok-imagine-image-quality
• n (optional) — Number of images (1-4)
• response_format (optional) — url (default) or b64_json

Examples

Single Image

curl -X POST https://api.x.ai/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $XAI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "grok-imagine-image-quality",
    "prompt": "A collage of London landmarks in stenciled street-art style"
  }'

Multiple Variations

curl -X POST https://api.x.ai/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $XAI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "grok-imagine-image-quality",
    "prompt": "A futuristic city skyline at night",
    "n": 4
  }'

Base64 Output

curl -X POST https://api.x.ai/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $XAI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "grok-imagine-image-quality",
    "prompt": "A serene Japanese garden",
    "response_format": "b64_json"
  }'

Response Format

{
  "data": [
    {
      "url": "https://...",
      "b64_json": "..."
    }
  ]
}

Python SDK

import xai_sdk

client = xai_sdk.Client()
response = client.image.sample(
    prompt="A futuristic city skyline",
    model="grok-imagine-image-quality",
)
print(response.url)

OpenAI SDK Compatible

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.x.ai/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_XAI_API_KEY",
)

response = client.images.generate(
    model="grok-imagine-image-quality",
    prompt="A futuristic city skyline",
)
print(response.data[0].url)

Tips

• URLs are temporary — download promptly
• Use b64_json for embedding
• Use n parameter for batch variations
• Use async for concurrent different prompts
• Check respect_moderation for content filtering