How to get the best out of Runway Gen-4 (Text → Image)
Runway Gen-4 (Text to Image) on Pixio is Runway's text-to-image model: generate images from a text prompt with high quality and strong style control. Use it when you want Runway's aesthetic for concept art, keyframes for video (e.g. for Gen-4 Image to Video), or marketing assets—or when you need References-to-Image (Gen-4) for multi-reference consistency; see Runway Gen-4 References-to-Image for that mode.
Runway Gen-4 (Text to Image)
Runway Gen-4 (Text to Image) on Pixio is Runway's text-to-image model: generate images from a text prompt with high quality and strong style control. Use it when you want Runway's aesthetic for concept art, keyframes for video (e.g. for Gen-4 Image to Video), or marketing assets—or when you need References-to-Image (Gen-4) for multi-reference consistency; see Runway Gen-4 References-to-Image for that mode.
Use this when
- You need text-to-image with Runway Gen-4 quality and style control.
- You are creating keyframes for Runway Gen-4 Image to Video and want the same pipeline.
- You want concept art, marketing visuals, or social assets from a single prompt.
- You prefer Runway over other image models in Pixio.
Modes in Pixio
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Text to Image | Prompt only | Scenes, characters, products, and styles from a single prompt |
Options
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 (check Pixio) | Match deliverable or video keyframe |
| Resolution | Depends on plan | Check model card in Pixio |
| Credits | Plan-based | Check model card in Pixio |
Credits
Credits are plan-based; check the model card in Pixio for your plan and cost per image.
Prompt structure
[Subject] + [Composition] + [Lighting] + [Style]. Be specific: subject, framing, mood, and aesthetic. For keyframes that will go to Gen-4 Image to Video, use a clear subject and composition so motion prompts can build on it.
Example prompts
Keyframe for video:
"A woman in a red coat standing on a rainy city street at night. Neon signs reflect on wet pavement. Cinematic, moody, film-noir. Single frame, clear composition."
Product: