About Minimax Image-01
Most image models forget what your character looked like the moment you change the prompt. MiniMax Image-01’s trick is character reference — it keeps the same subject recognizable from one image to the next, which is the usual sticking point for comics and storyboards.
It also ships with a prompt optimizer that quietly expands your description, so you can get strong results without being a prompt-engineering veteran.
It’s 1 credit an image here, and a natural fit for anything with a recurring character.
Best for
- Consistent characters across images
- Comics, storyboards and series
- Beginner-friendly prompting (built-in optimizer)
- Unified subject or style
Not ideal for
- Readable text (use Ideogram V3)
- Vector output (use Recraft V3 SVG)
- Free generation (try the free models first)
Example prompts
- “A friendly cartoon robot waving, consistent character design, clean background”
- “A young explorer in a jungle, adventure illustration, recurring character”
- “A chibi wizard casting a spell, vibrant colors, storybook style”
How it runs on ArtifyAI
Image-01 runs with the prompt optimizer on and produces one image per request, following your chosen aspect ratio. For consistency, describe your character the same way each time.
Frequently asked questions
How does character consistency work?
Image-01 supports character reference generation, helping the same subject look consistent across multiple images.
What is the prompt optimizer?
It automatically expands and refines your prompt for stronger results, which is helpful if you are new to prompting.
How much does it cost?
It is a paid model at 1 credit per image on ArtifyAI.
Can I use the images commercially?
Yes, you retain full usage rights, including commercial use.
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