IMAGEN4

imagen-4-fast — Text-to-Image AI Model

imagen-4-fast delivers rapid photorealistic image generation from text prompts, prioritizing speed and low cost for developers and creators needing quick prototypes without sacrificing core quality. Developed by Google as part of the imagen4 family, this text-to-image AI model generates images in about 4 seconds at just 2 credits per output, making it ideal when Google text-to-image performance matters more than ultra-high fidelity. Unlike full-quality variants, imagen-4-fast optimizes for low-latency use cases like iterative prompt testing or high-volume text-to-image AI model workflows on platforms like Eachlabs.

What Sets imagen-4-fast Apart

imagen-4-fast stands out in the text-to-image landscape with its balance of photorealistic detail and blazing speed, generating 1024x1024 images in roughly 4 seconds—half the time of the standard Imagen 4 at a fraction of the cost. This enables developers seeking a Google text-to-image API to handle prototyping or batch tasks efficiently without premium pricing.

• Ultra-low latency at ~4 seconds per image: Perfect for real-time testing of prompts in text-to-image AI model apps, where standard models take 8+ seconds, allowing 2x faster iteration cycles.
• 1024x1024 resolution with flexible aspect ratios (1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4): Supports common formats for social media or web previews directly, reducing post-processing needs compared to lower-res alternatives.
• Photorealistic rendering of textures and fabrics at 2 credits: Excels in product visuals and lifestyle shots where fine details matter, outperforming slower models in cost-sensitive high-volume scenarios.

These specs make imagen-4-fast a go-to for fast text-to-image generation, distinct from higher-res but slower competitors.

Prompt quality matters: Clear, detailed prompts lead to better results.

Not fact-grounded: Expect some inconsistencies in details and realism.

Style & text limits: Handles diverse styles and text better—but not perfectly.

How to Use imagen-4-fast on Eachlabs

Access imagen-4-fast seamlessly on Eachlabs via the Playground for instant text-to-image testing, the API for scalable integrations, or SDK for custom apps—simply provide a descriptive prompt, select aspect ratio and resolution up to 1024x1024, and get photorealistic outputs in ~4 seconds with full commercial rights.

Photorealism: Create lifelike images of people, animals, landscapes, and more—down to the finest detail.

Ultra-sharp details: Rich textures, vibrant colors, and stunning close-ups with natural depth and gradients.

Smarter text rendering: Better spelling, longer passages, and more sophisticated typography—ideal for comics, collectibles, and design work.

More styles, more control: From hyper-realistic to abstract, it handles a wide range of visual styles with improved accuracy.

Fast mode: Explore ideas at lightning speed—up to 10× faster than Google’s earlier models.

High-resolution output: Generate crisp, creative visuals at up to 2K resolution.

Use Cases for imagen-4-fast

Developers building text-to-image APIs can leverage imagen-4-fast for rapid prototyping, generating dozens of variants in minutes to refine app features before scaling to premium models. Input a prompt like "photorealistic close-up of a leather wallet on a wooden table with soft sunlight," and receive a high-fidelity 1024x1024 output in seconds for instant feedback.

Marketers creating Google text-to-image content for e-commerce benefit from its speed in producing lifestyle product images, such as swapping backgrounds on inventory photos without studio delays, ensuring quick campaign visuals at low cost.

Content creators testing prompts for social media use imagen-4-fast's low-latency edge to iterate on aspect ratios like 9:16 for stories, generating photorealistic portraits or scenes far faster than full-quality alternatives.

Designers in high-volume workflows appreciate its texture accuracy for fabric and material mocks, enabling fast approvals on previews before final renders.

No customization tools: It doesn’t support style transfer, subject tuning, or few-shot personalization.

No image editing: Features like inpainting, outpainting, masking, or image upscaling are not available.

No negative prompting: You can’t exclude elements (e.g., “no text,” “no watermark”) via prompts.

Lack of factual grounding: Imagen isn’t built for real-world accuracy. It can introduce artifacts in complex scenes, especially

with small faces, text, or thin structures.

Centering issues: Struggles with perfect alignment, such as placing a circle exactly in the center.

Unclear prompts: Nonsensical input (like random characters or emojis) can lead to unpredictable results.

Output Format: JPG,PNG