For editing
Start with GPT Image or FLUX-style models when instruction following and local edits matter.
Image Model Guide
Best AI image model
Choose image models by workflow: editing, product photos, typography, open deployment, concept art, and API access. Pricing and access should be verified on official provider pages.
Best OpenAI APIGPT Image family
Best Google stackGemini / Imagen
Best open ecosystemFLUX / SD 3.5
Quick Answers
Which image model should you use?
For Google apps
Use Gemini image models for conversational image iteration and Imagen 4 for specialized high-quality generation.
For art direction
Midjourney remains strong for stylized creative output, but check its official automation and API limits.
For local control
Stable Diffusion 3.5 and FLUX open-weight paths are better when customization and deployment control matter.