Grok 2 Image
Text-to-image — step zero for video
What It Does
Grok 2 Image generates images from text descriptions. It is not a video model — it is the image source. If you do not have a photo to animate, generate one here first, then feed it into any video model. 5 credits per image, 7 aspect ratios, and the output is formatted for video generation input. Use this when you need a starting image but do not have one.
Best For
Video source images
Generate an image specifically to feed into a video model — skip the stock photo search
Quick concept art
Visualize an idea in seconds before committing to a full video generation
Text to image to video pipeline
Complete workflow: describe an image, generate it, then animate it — all within the platform
Showcase Prompts
Copy these prompts to use directly, or tweak them to fit your needs.
portrait of a person in golden hour light, soft bokeh background, warm tones, looking slightly left
Portrait optimized for video animation
mountain landscape at sunset, clouds lit from below, wide composition with open sky
Landscape with room for camera movement
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Only 5 credits per image — cheapest way to get source material
- 7 aspect ratio options — match your target video format
- Output quality tuned for video model input
- Fast generation — results in a few seconds
Limitations
- Text-to-image only — cannot generate video
- One image per generation — no batch output
- Less artistic control than dedicated tools like Midjourney or DALL-E
How to Use
Describe what you want to see
Write a specific visual description. Include subject, lighting, composition, and mood. The more concrete, the better the match.
Match the aspect ratio to your video plan
If you plan to make a landscape video, pick 16:9. Vertical for Reels/TikTok, pick 9:16. Mismatched ratios mean cropping later.
Generate, then feed into a video model
Download the image and upload it to any video model in the workspace. The full text→image→video pipeline costs as little as 15 credits total.
Prompt Tips
Leave visual space for motion
If you will animate this image later, leave room in the frame for camera movement. A tightly cropped face leaves no space for a zoom-out.
person standing at cliff edge, wide sky above, open landscape ahead
Specify lighting for video continuity
Consistent lighting in the source image leads to more natural video output. Specify where the light comes from.
Pricing
5 credits per image. Daily free credits cover 2 images. Pair with any free video model for a complete text→image→video workflow at zero extra cost.
How It Compares
Grok 2 Image vs Grok Imagine
ViewDifferent tools for different steps. Grok 2 Image creates images from text. Grok Imagine creates video from images. Use them in sequence: text → Grok 2 Image → Grok Imagine → video.
Grok 2 Image Summary
Grok 2 Image is best for Video source images. Its strongest advantage is Only 5 credits per image — cheapest way to get source material, while the key limitation is Text-to-image only — cannot generate video. For lower iteration cost, validate prompts on free models first, then switch to this model for final renders.
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