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Z-Image-Turbo is a 6 billion parameter text-to-image model that generates photorealistic images in sub-second time. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

text-to-image$0.0100/ run

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Write a prompt and hit Generate.

Examples

Wong Kar-wai film style, a lonely man smoking a cigarette in a narrow Hong Kong hallway, 1990s. Greenish fluorescent lighting, heavy shadows, moody atmosphere. Slight motion blur to create a dreamlike quality. Film grain, vignetting, emotional, cinematic composition, dutch angle shot.

Wong Kar-wai film style, a lonely man smoking a cigarette in a narrow Hong Kong hallway, 1990s. Greenish fluorescent lighting, heavy shadows, moody atmosphere. Slight motion blur to create a dreamlike quality. Film grain, vignetting, emotional, cinematic composition, dutch angle shot.

A translucent jellyfish made of flowing liquid fire and smoke, floating inside a cube of solid ice. The ice is melting, dripping water that turns into gold coins. Stark contrast between the warm orange fire and cold blue ice. Studio lighting, black background, 3D render style, caustics lighting effects, refraction, octane render, 8k.

A translucent jellyfish made of flowing liquid fire and smoke, floating inside a cube of solid ice. The ice is melting, dripping water that turns into gold coins. Stark contrast between the warm orange fire and cold blue ice. Studio lighting, black background, 3D render style, caustics lighting effects, refraction, octane render, 8k.

A clean exploded view diagram of modern over-ear headphones. All components are deconstructed and floating in mid-air to show the internal structure. White background, studio lighting, soft shadows, industrial design style, high resolution, photorealistic, 8k.

A clean exploded view diagram of modern over-ear headphones. All components are deconstructed and floating in mid-air to show the internal structure. White background, studio lighting, soft shadows, industrial design style, high resolution, photorealistic, 8k.

Cinematic wide shot of a battle-worn viking warrior standing in a blizzard. Wearing intricate silver armor with fur cloak. Face covered in mud and war paint. Snowflakes landing on eyelashes. Intense gaze, screaming. Epic mountain background, overcast sky, desaturated colors, gritty texture, highly detailed armor, 8k.

Cinematic wide shot of a battle-worn viking warrior standing in a blizzard. Wearing intricate silver armor with fur cloak. Face covered in mud and war paint. Snowflakes landing on eyelashes. Intense gaze, screaming. Epic mountain background, overcast sky, desaturated colors, gritty texture, highly detailed armor, 8k.

Z Image Turbo

Z-Image-Turbo is a 6 billion parameter text-to-image model that generates photorealistic images in sub-second time. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

Key Features

  • Ultra-fast generation — only 8 sampling steps, delivering sub-second inference for production workloads.
  • 6 built-in style presets — Professional, Realistic, Revolution, Anime, Reality, and Basic for diverse visual needs.
  • Photorealistic output — high-fidelity images suitable for product photos, hero banners, and UI visuals.
  • Bilingual prompt support — understands prompts in English and Chinese, and renders multilingual text directly in images.
  • Three resolution tiers — generate at 1k, 2k, or 4k to balance speed and detail.
  • Low cost — starting at $0.01 per image, ideal for bulk generation workloads.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
promptYesNatural-language description of the scene, style, and any on-image text.
aspect_ratioNoAspect ratio: 1:1 (default), 9:16, 16:9, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3.
resolutionNoOutput resolution: '1k' (default), '2k', or '4k'.

How to Use

  1. Write a detailed prompt describing your desired image — subject, style, lighting, composition.
  2. Select a style preset to control the visual aesthetic of the output.
  3. Select an aspect ratio from the 7 available options.
  4. Choose resolution: 1k for fast iteration, 2k for production, 4k for maximum detail.

Code Examples

import os
import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://aircube.ai/api/v3/z-image/turbo",
    headers={
        "Authorization": "Bearer " + os.environ["AIRCUBE_API_KEY"],
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    json={
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a futuristic city at sunset, soft golden light reflecting off glass towers",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "resolution": "2k"
},
    timeout=300,
)
data = response.json()

if data["success"]:
    print("ID:", data["data"]["id"], "Status:", data["data"]["status"])
else:
    print("Error:", data["error"]["message"])

Pricing

ResolutionDurationCost
1kper image$0.01
2kper image$0.02
4kper image$0.03

Billing rules

  • Per image: 1k: $0.01, 2k: $0.02, 4k: $0.03.
  • Failed generations are not charged.

Best Use Cases

  • Product visualization — generate product photos and mockups at scale.
  • Marketing assets — hero images, social media visuals, and ad creatives.
  • Bulk catalog generation — auto-generate thumbnails and listing images at low cost.
  • UI and dashboard imagery — create visuals for applications and dashboards.
  • Cross-market campaigns — leverage bilingual support for English and Chinese markets.
  • Anime and illustration — use the dedicated Anime style preset for stylized output.

Pro Tips

  • Use the Professional style for commercial photography and the Realistic style for lifelike scenes.
  • Try the Anime style for illustration and character art — it uses a dedicated model tuned for stylized output.
  • Use 1k resolution ($0.01) for rapid exploration, then re-render favorites at 2k ($0.02) or 4k ($0.03).
  • Take advantage of bilingual support — prompts in Chinese produce equally high-quality output.
  • For text rendering in images, specify the exact text and language in your prompt.

Notes

  • Text-to-image only — does not support image editing input.
  • 6 style presets: Professional, Realistic, Revolution, Anime, Reality, Basic.
  • 7 aspect ratio options available.
  • Output formats: JPEG (default), PNG, or WebP.

Z Image Turbo — Frequently asked questions