AI Image Generator API Reference - Magic Hour Docs

Create an AI image with advanced model selection and quality controls.

POST /v1/ai-image-generator

Python

Python

from magic_hour import Client
from os import getenv

client = Client(token=getenv("API_TOKEN"))
res = client.v1.ai_image_generator.generate(
    image_count=1,
    style={
        "prompt": "Cool image",
        "tool": "ai-anime-generator",
    },
    aspect_ratio="1:1",
    model="default",
    name="My Ai Image image",
    resolution="auto",
    wait_for_completion=True,
    download_outputs=True,
    download_directory="."
)

200

{
  "id": "cuid-example",
  "credits_charged": 5
}

Authorizations

Authorization · string · header · required

Bearer authentication header of the form Bearer <api_key>, where <api_key> is your API key. To get your API key, go to Developer Hub and click "Create new API Key".

Body

application/json

Body

image_count · integer · required

Number of images to generate. Maximum varies by model.

Required range: 1 <= x <= 16

Example:

1

style · object · required

The art style to use for image generation.

Show child attributes

name · string · default: Ai Image - dateTime

Give your image a custom name for easy identification.

Example:

"My Ai Image image"

model · enum<string>

The AI model to use for image generation. Each model has different capabilities and costs.

Models:

• default - Use the model we recommend, which will change over time. This is recommended unless you need a specific model. This is the default behavior.
• flux-schnell - from 5 credits/image
  • Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k
  • Available for tiers: free, creator, pro, business
  • Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4
• z-image-turbo - from 5 credits/image
  • Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k
  • Available for tiers: free, creator, pro, business
  • Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4
• seedream-v4 - from 40 credits/image
  • Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k
  • Available for tiers: creator, pro, business
  • Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4
• nano-banana - from 50 credits/image
  • Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k
  • Available for tiers: creator, pro, business
  • Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4
• nano-banana-2 - from 100 credits/image
  • Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k
  • Available for tiers: creator, pro, business
  • Image count allowed: 1, 4, 9, 16
• nano-banana-pro - from 150 credits/image
  • Supported resolutions: 1k, 2k, 4k
  • Available for tiers: creator, pro, business
  • Image count allowed: 1, 4, 9, 16
• gpt-image-2 - from 50 credits/image
  • Supported resolutions: 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k
  • Available for tiers: creator, pro, business
  • Image count allowed: 1, 2, 3, 4

Deprecated Enum Values:

• seedream - Use seedream-v4 instead.

Available options: default, flux-schnell, z-image-turbo, seedream-v4, nano-banana, nano-banana-2, nano-banana-pro, gpt-image-2, seedream

Example:

"default"

aspect_ratio · enum<string>

The aspect ratio of the output image(s). If not specified, defaults to 1:1 (square).

Available options: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16

Example:

"1:1"

resolution · enum<string> · default: auto

Maximum resolution (longest edge) for the output image.

Options:

• 640px — up to 640px
• 1k — up to 1024px
• 2k — up to 2048px
• 4k — up to 4096px
• auto — Deprecated. Mapped server-side from your subscription tier to the best matching resolution the model supports

Per-model support:

• flux-schnell - 640px, 1k, 2k
• z-image-turbo - 640px, 1k, 2k
• seedream-v4 - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k
• nano-banana - 640px, 1k
• nano-banana-2 - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k
• nano-banana-pro - 1k, 2k, 4k
• gpt-image-2 - 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k

Note: Resolution availability depends on the model and your subscription tier.

Available options: auto, 640px, 1k, 2k, 4k

Example:

"auto"

Response

200

application/json

Success

Success

id · string · required

Unique ID of the image. Use it with the Get image Project API to fetch status and downloads.

Example:

"cuid-example"

credits_charged · integer · required

The amount of credits deducted from your account to generate the image. We charge credits right when the request is made.

If an error occurred while generating the image(s), credits will be refunded and this field will be updated to include the refund.

Example:

5