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Imagen 4 Ultra image generator

Google's photorealistic text-to-image model for when fidelity matters most.

From3credits per image

Imagen 4 Ultra

Up to
2K
References
None
Ratios
5

Macro photograph of a dew-covered dragonfly wing, iridescent veins, shallow depth of field, dark green background

Imagen 4 Ultra1:12K

Good at

  • Photographic realism

    Landscapes, wildlife, macro and lifestyle scenes.

  • Prompt fidelity

    Long descriptive prompts rendered closely.

  • Stock-style imagery

    Clean, natural frames for websites and decks.

Prompt tips for Imagen 4 Ultra
  1. Describe the scene like a caption for a photograph.
  2. Imagen doesn't accept references; switch to FLUX 3 or Nano Banana for edits.
  3. Pick 16:9 or 4:3 for landscapes and 3:4 for portraits.
Settings and limits
Made by
Google
Output
Images at 1K and 2K
Aspect ratios
1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4
Reference images
None (text to image only)
Images per request
1 to 4
Typical time
About 12 seconds per image
Pricecredits per image
SettingCredits
1K3
2K3

Credits come with a plan, and failed runs are refunded. See plans

Imagen 4 Ultra questions

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What is Imagen 4 Ultra?

Imagen 4 Ultra is a pure text-to-image model: it doesn't take reference images, and in exchange it puts everything into rendering the prompt faithfully and photographically. Use it for nature, landscapes, macro and stock-style photography.

Does Imagen 4 Ultra support image editing?

No. On PhotoGenius it is text-to-image only. Use Nano Banana 2.1, Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2.5, FLUX 3 or Seedream 5 Pro to edit an image.

Which aspect ratios does Imagen 4 Ultra support?

1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3 and 3:4.

How much does Imagen 4 Ultra cost on PhotoGenius?

Imagen 4 Ultra costs 3 credits per image. Plans start at $10 a month for 100 credits ($8 a month billed yearly), and the exact cost of every generation shows on the Generate button before you run it. Failed generations are refunded automatically.

Can I try Imagen 4 Ultra for free?

Generating with Imagen 4 Ultra uses credits from a plan. To try PhotoGenius without paying, the free image generator makes 5 images with FLUX.2 Klein and needs no account.

Can I use Imagen 4 Ultra results commercially?

Commercial use is included on the Pro and Business plans. See the Terms of Service for the details of the license.