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Image Node

Image nodes are used for AI image generation, image editing, style transfer, and multi-image composition.


Generation Modes

Image nodes automatically switch modes based on inputs:

ModeTrigger ConditionDescription
Text to ImageOnly Text connectionGenerate new images from prompts
Image to ImageImage + Text connectionGenerate variants based on reference image
Multi-Image FusionMultiple Image connectionsFuse multiple images to generate result

Basic Usage

1. Create New Image

Method 1: Double-click canvas and select image node Method 2: Click image icon in bottom toolbar

Canvas menu showing how to add an Image node

Select model:

Image node panel with model selector highlighted

Expanded image model dropdown list

2. Function Area Overview

Overall structure:

Annotated layout of the Image node interface

Model-specific functions (resolution / format / grid display / copy / download / upscale):

Model-specific controls for resolution format grid copy download and upscale

Main display area:

Main preview area showing generated image results

Upload and asset library loading:

Upload button and asset library loading area in Image node

3. Image Generation

Text to Image

Text-to-image workflow with prompt-only input

You can also connect a Text node for prompt input:

Image node connected to a Text node for prompt input

Image to Image (single reference)

Image-to-image mode with one reference image connected

Image-to-image generation result based on a single reference


Parameters

Prompt input field:

Prompt input field in the Image node settings

Model selector:

Model selector dropdown in the Image node

Aspect ratio selection:

Aspect ratio options for image generation

Generation count:

Generation count control for number of outputs

History / Enhance prompt / Generate button:

History enhance prompt and generate controls


Special Features

Image to Video: Generate new Video node and auto-connect

Image-to-video action creating and auto-connecting a Video node

Image Drawing: Generate drawing node and connect

Image drawing action creating and connecting a Drawing node

Drawing interface:

Drawing interface opened from the Image node

Effect after save and exit:

Canvas after saving drawing changes and exiting editor

Camera Control: Generate camera control node and connect

Camera control action creating and connecting a camera node

Example effect:

Example output using camera control with Image node


Multi-Image Input

Multi-image reference (up to 8 images):

Multi-image reference inputs showing several connected images

Use @assets / templates as reference:

Using @assets and templates as image references


Image Models

Model NameCore Features & AdvantagesImage-to-Image/EditingPricing (Regular/Subscribed)
JiMeng 3.0Cinematic quality, rich aesthetics, up to 2K outputNot supported2 credits
JiMeng 4.0Supports 4K, new local editingSupported10 / Free
JiMeng 4.5Upgraded 4.0, stronger fusion capabilitiesSupported10 / Free
Google Nano BananaEasy to use, multi-image composition, strong character consistencySupported10 / Free
Google Nano Banana Pro4K quality output, stronger multi-image compositionSupported10 / Free
Google Imagen 4High quality, precise instruction understandingNot supported6 credits
Flux 2Fast speed, adjustable parametersSupported2 credits
Flux 2 ProProfessional-grade quality enhancementSupported6 credits
Flux DevPrototype and style fusionSupported4 credits
Flux 1.1 ProStable and efficient outputNot supported12 credits
Flux KontextOriginal modification, style replacementSupported6 credits
Flux Kontext MaxUpgraded KontextSupported6 credits
Ideogram 3.0Strong text rendering, rich presetsSupported10 credits
Ideogram CharacterEnhanced character consistencySupported20 credits
Runway Gen4 ImageBalance of quality and efficiencySupported7 credits
Vidu ReferenceStrong multi-image referenceSupported13 credits
OpenAI GPT Image 1Narrative-driven, strong restorationSupported10 credits
OpenAI GPT Image 1.5Enhanced details and transparent backgroundSupported6 credits
Alibaba QwenLightweight and cost-effectiveSupported4 credits
Alibaba Qwen PlusComplex text editingSupported12 credits
Alibaba Qwen Z-ImageFast and lightweightNot supported12 / Free
Mystery AdamDiverse creative stylesSupported10 credits
Mystery Adam V2Stronger detailsSupported13 credits
Midjourney (US)Outstanding artistic style expressionSupported3 credits

MJ parameter example:

Midjourney parameter input example in the prompt

Example effect:

Example image output generated with Midjourney parameters

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