Media Generation
Choose image generation and image edit defaults
Media Generation settings control which visual models Ampere uses for image work.
Ampere separates two defaults:
- Image Generation — create a new image from a prompt
- Image Edit — edit or improve an existing image
This lets you use one model for first drafts and another for refinements.
When to change these settings
Change media settings if you:
- create images often
- want more control over cost and quality
- want different defaults for creating and editing
- do repeated visual work and do not want to choose a model each time
If you rarely create images, the defaults are fine.
How to use it
Open Media Generation settings
Go to the dashboard settings area.
Pick an Image Generation model
Choose the default model for new images.
Pick an Image Edit model
Choose the default model for refinements.
Save your choices
Ampere uses these defaults for future image tasks.
Current media models
The current product UI includes:
- GPT Image 1.5 (
gpt-image-1.5) - Seedream 4.5 (
seedream-4.5) - Nano Banana Pro (
nano-banana-pro) - Nano Banana 2 (
nano-banana-2) - Flux 2 Flex (
flux-2-flex)
Standard vs HD
Each model shows a Standard and HD credit cost.
Standard
Lower cost. Best for drafts, prompt testing, and quick variations.
HD
Higher cost. Best for final images and polished outputs.
Simple workflow: test in Standard, finish in HD.
Credit costs
Current media generation costs:
- Seedream 4.5 — 50 Standard, 50 HD
- GPT Image 1.5 — 43 Standard, 166 HD
- Flux 2 Flex — 63 Standard, 125 HD
- Nano Banana 2 — 100 Standard, 150 HD
- Nano Banana Pro — 188 Standard, 281 HD
Choosing a default
If you are not sure what to pick:
- choose GPT Image 1.5 for a safe general default
- choose Nano Banana 2 for more iteration-friendly creative work
- choose Nano Banana Pro when quality matters more than cost
- choose Flux 2 Flex or Seedream 4.5 when you want comparison variety