How to get the best out of Imagen 4 Ultra
Imagen 4 Ultra on Pixio is Google's highest-quality Imagen 4 tier: maximum fidelity and detail for final assets when quality is the priority. Use it when you need the best Imagen output for print, hero images, or keyframes and are willing to trade speed and cost for top quality.
Imagen 4 Ultra
Imagen 4 Ultra on Pixio is Google's highest-quality Imagen 4 tier: maximum fidelity and detail for final assets when quality is the priority. Use it when you need the best Imagen output for print, hero images, or keyframes and are willing to trade speed and cost for top quality.
Use this when
- You need text-to-image with maximum Imagen quality and fidelity for final assets.
- You are creating hero images, print, keyframes, or high-stakes marketing and quality is non-negotiable.
- You want strong prompt following and fine detail with Google Imagen.
- You prefer Imagen and are okay with higher latency and typically higher cost per image.
- You have already explored with Imagen 4 or 4 Fast and need the best version for the final.
Modes in Pixio
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Text to Image (Ultra) | Prompt only | Highest-quality scenes, characters, products from a single prompt |
Options
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16 (check Pixio) | Match deliverable |
| Credits | Plan-based | Typically highest in Imagen 4 family; check model card in Pixio |
Credits
Credits depend on plan; check the model card in Pixio (typically higher cost than Imagen 4 or 4 Fast).
Prompt structure
[Subject] + [Composition] + [Lighting] + [Style]. One clear concept per prompt; detailed descriptions and style cues help Ultra deliver maximum fidelity.
Example prompts
"Close-up portrait of an elderly person with weathered skin and kind eyes, in a sunlit garden. Every wrinkle and pore sharp. Photoreal, 8K, print quality."
"A luxury sports car on a coastal road at golden hour. Reflections on the body, ocean in background. Cinematic, ultra detailed, commercial."
"Fantasy castle on a cliff at sunset, clouds and rays. Every stone and window detailed. Epic, illustration style, maximum fidelity."