MiniMax image model: good balance of quality and speed for text-to-image—reliable results without heavy compute.
The best image results come from specific composition, style, and lighting language. Be explicit about what should be in frame and what should feel dominant.
Best results start with a precise subject, composition, and style direction.
Image 01 on Pixio is MiniMax's text-to-image model: a good balance of quality and speed for reliable results without heavy compute. Use it when you want solid prompt following and coherent images with lower latency and typically lower cost than premium models.
Image 01 on Pixio is MiniMax's text-to-image model: a good balance of quality and speed for reliable results without heavy compute. Use it when you want solid prompt following and coherent images with lower latency and typically lower cost than premium models.
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Text to Image | Prompt only | Scenes, characters, products from a single prompt |
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16 (check Pixio) | Match deliverable |
| Credits | Plan-based | Check model card in Pixio |
Credits are plan-based; check the model card in Pixio for your plan and cost per image.
[Subject] + [Composition] + [Lighting] + [Style]. One clear concept per prompt; be specific about pose, setting, and mood.
"Portrait of a young man in a casual jacket in a bookstore. Warm lighting, books in background. Photoreal, cozy."
"A bowl of noodles with chopsticks and herbs. Steam rising. Appetizing, photoreal, close-up."
"Futuristic city at night with flying vehicles. Neon lights, rain. Cyberpunk, detailed."
"Minimalist product shot of a white speaker on grey background. Soft shadows. Clean, commercial."
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| MiniMax text-to-image, balanced quality/speed | Image 01 |
| MiniMax + subject consistency (reference) | Image 01 Subject Reference |
| Premium quality | Flux Pro, Imagen 4 |
| Premium speed | Flux Schnell, Imagen 4 Fast |
Tell the model what should dominate the frame first.
Use lighting language early; it changes everything downstream.
When editing, describe what stays, not just what changes.
References help when continuity matters more than novelty.
A strong image prompt defines the subject, composition, lighting, and finish instead of leaving them implied.
Use precise visual language to control subject, composition, lighting, and style from the start.
Preserve the useful parts of the image while steering the rest with masks, references, or prompt edits.
Bring in reference images or LoRAs when consistency is more important than exploration.
Image 01 is strongest when the visual brief is specific about framing, style, and what should read first.
Use it for campaign images, product shots, subject consistency, or polished concept work.
When editing, say exactly what changes and what must remain untouched.
Lock the subject, composition, and lighting direction before you chase style nuance.
Use references or edits when the same subject, style, or layout has to survive across versions.
Once the frame works, refine only the weak areas instead of rewriting the whole composition.
Finish strong compositions by scaling them without rebuilding the frame from scratch.
Use editing tools after the initial generation when the composition is right but the details still need polish.
