MAI Image 2.6 AI Image Generator
Create images from text or refine an existing image. Choose a model, enter your prompt, and see the credit cost before generating.
How to use
Generate an image in three steps
1
Choose a model
Start with MAI Image 2.6 for quality, or pick Flash / 2.5 when speed or continuity matters more.
2
Write your prompt
Describe subject, style, composition, lighting, and any on-image text. Upload a reference when you need an edit.
3
Generate and iterate
Check the credit estimate, run Generate, then refine. Sign in to keep history and billing on your account.
Flash variant
Need speed? Try MAI Image 2.6 Flash
MAI Image 2.6 Flash is the throughput-focused sibling — ideal for drafts, rapid A/B tests, and high-volume runs when credit efficiency matters as much as polish.
Open Flash pagePricing
Simple credit pricing
Each generation shows estimated credit cost before you run. Costs depend on the model (2.6, Flash, 2.5, or 2.5 Pro) and whether you edit an image. Plans and credit packs are listed on the Pricing page.
Models
Generate with MAI Image 2.6 online
Pick MAI Image 2.6 for quality, Flash for speed, or 2.5 / 2.5 Pro when you need the previous generation. Every run shows credit cost before you generate.
- Default
MAI Image 2.6
Quality-focused default for text rendering, portraits, 3D-style stills, and polished commercial visuals.
- Fast
MAI Image 2.6 Flash
Throughput-oriented option for drafts, rapid iteration, and higher-volume generation.
- Available
MAI Image 2.5 / 2.5 Pro
Previous-generation models when you want continuity or a different credit profile.
- Live
Credits & pricing
Generate in the Dashboard workspace. Sign in to keep history and billing linked to your account.
Credit costs vary by model and edit workflows. See Pricing for plans and packs.
Access & APIFAQ
MAI Image 2.6 questions
What is MAI Image 2.6?
MAI Image 2.6 is Microsoft’s latest MAI text-to-image model, built for stronger text rendering, portraits, 3D-style stills, and polished commercial visuals. Generate online here with credits.
How do I generate an image?
Open the Dashboard workspace, pick a model, enter a prompt, check the credit cost, then run Generate. Sign in when you want history and billing linked to your account.
What’s the difference between 2.6, Flash, and 2.5?
2.6 is the quality-focused default. Flash targets faster, more cost-efficient runs when you need throughput. 2.5 and 2.5 Pro remain available if you want the previous generation or a different credit profile.
How do credits and pricing work?
Each run shows an estimated credit cost before you generate. Exact costs depend on the model and whether you edit an image. Plans and pack details are on the Pricing page.
Can I edit an existing image?
Yes. Upload a reference image in the generator, describe the change in your prompt, and generate an edited result. Credit cost updates with the edit workflow.
Can I use outputs commercially?
Paid plans include commercial usage rights as described on Pricing and in the Terms of Service. Free usage follows the Terms—review those pages for the current license details.
How do I write better prompts?
Be specific about subject, style, composition, lighting, and any on-image text. For readable text, quote the exact wording and place it in the scene. See the prompt guide for ready-to-use patterns.
When should I choose Flash?
Choose Flash when speed and credit efficiency matter more than squeezing the last bit of quality—batch drafts, rapid iterations, and high-volume workflows. Switch back to 2.6 for hero shots and detail-critical work.
What it is
What is MAI Image 2.6?
MAI Image 2.6 is a frontier text-to-image model for marketing stills, product shots, posters with readable type, portraits, and 3D-style frames. Use it online here when you need production-ready visuals without leaving the browser — designers, marketers, and product teams can prompt, edit, and iterate with clear credit costs.
2.5 vs 2.6
MAI Image 2.5 vs MAI Image 2.6
A clear product comparison of quality, text rendering, and creative workflow — based on Microsoft’s published Arena snapshot and release notes.
| Dimension | MAI-Image-2.5 | MAI-Image-2.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Arena result | No. 10 with a 1,256 score in the August 10 snapshot. | No. 2 with a 1,336 score; Microsoft reports a +79 Elo gain. |
| Text rendering | A major strength of 2.5 and the baseline for this comparison. | +91 Elo over 2.5, the largest published category gain. |
| Quality coverage | Professional imagery and editing with strong commercial use cases. | Improved in every measured Arena category, including portraits and 3D. |
| Creative workflow | Text or photo prompts with professional image and editing workflows. | Multiple references, richer grounding and added controls were previewed; specifications are forthcoming. |
Ranks and scores are a dated launch snapshot, not a guarantee of the current live leaderboard.
Benchmarks
Arena launch snapshot
Launch materials placed MAI-Image-2.6 at No. 2 on the Arena text-to-image leaderboard with score 1,336, citing a +79 Elo overall gain and +91 Elo text-rendering gain versus MAI-Image-2.5. Those numbers are a dated snapshot — live ranks can move.
View Arena leaderboard#2
Arena text-to-image rank
Second in the launch snapshot, behind GPT Image 2 Medium.
1,336
Arena score
The score shown for MAI-Image-2.6 in Microsoft's top-ten chart.
+79
Overall Elo gain
Microsoft's reported improvement over MAI-Image-2.5.
+91
Text-rendering Elo gain
The largest quantified upgrade called out in the announcement.
These figures reflect Microsoft's August 10 launch post and its embedded Arena leaderboard snapshot. Live leaderboard positions can change.
Resources
Helpful links
Launch notes and public rankings for extra context while you generate on this site.
Get started
Ready to generate?
Open the workspace to create with MAI Image 2.6, or check Pricing for credit plans.