Choosing the right model
Chatly offers AI models for image generation and editing, each built for different creative tasks. Some focus on creating new images, others on refining existing ones, and some can do both. Knowing what each model does best helps you get the results you want faster.
Auto Mode
Auto automatically selects the best model based on your prompt. It analyzes the task you want to perform, whether creating a new image, editing an existing one, or both, so you do not have to choose a model manually.
New Image Generation: If your prompt is purely for new image creation, Auto will send it to the most relevant generation-capable model according to your task. This ensures every request is handled by the most suitable model without you needing to switch manually.
Editing Requests: If you’ve chosen a model that only supports image generation but your prompt includes editing instructions (for example, “change the background” or “add a new object”), Auto will automatically reroute your request to an editing-capable model so your task completes successfully.
This intelligent routing allows you to focus entirely on your creative process while the system handles model selection.
Available Models
Chatly offers multiple AI models designed for both image generation and image editing. Each model has its own strengths and ideal use cases. Some specialize in creating completely new visuals from text, others focus on detailed image editing, while a few can handle both.
Model Categories and Use Cases
1. Dual-Use Models (Generation + Editing)
Nano Banana Models
Nano Banana
Capabilities: Supports both creating new images and editing existing ones.
Best For:
Merging input images at a time into a single visual (lifestyle composites, ad visuals)
Adjusting lighting, colour, or exposure
Cleaning up, retouching, or removing unwanted objects
Creating visuals and refining them iteratively
Applications:
Product photography and branding
Fashion or character design
Home or interior visualisation
Marketing visuals requiring iteration and refinement
Who Should Use It: Designers, marketers, content creators, and anyone who needs a single model for merging and editing images
Nano Banana Pro
Capabilities: A more powerful version of Nano Banana with higher resolution, advanced text rendering, and high-accuracy merging.
Best For:
Merging multiple photos and elements seamlessly
Diagrams and technical visuals with precise text
Posters, graphics, and layout-heavy designs
Professional photo editing and upscaling
Maintaining character consistency across multiple images
Applications:
High-quality brand visuals and ad graphics
Complex diagrams, labelled images, educational content
Product and lifestyle images in high resolution
Upscaling or restoring old/low quality photographs
Who Should Use It: Designers, educators, brands, marketers, and creators who need top-tier quality with reliable text and merging.
Seedream Models
Seedream 4.0
Capabilities: Generating and editing images in 4K quality across multiple use cases and categories.
Best for: Characters, product mockups, illustrations, wallpapers, portraits
Produces stylized, creative, and textured images
Ideal for concept art, editorial visuals, or fantasy work
Great for expressive characters and detailed scenes
Applications:
Character creation for games, comics, or stories
Product mockups or stylized marketing visuals
Wallpapers, digital paintings, and illustrations
Portraits with creative lighting and textures
Who Should Use It: Digital artists, photographers, and creatives who want expressive, original visuals
Note: Images generated with Seedream cannot be upscaled since they are already in 4k quality.
Seedream v4.5
Capabilities: Generating and editing images in ultra-clear 4K quality with strong detail, consistency, and creative control.
Best for: Characters, product mockups, illustrations, wallpapers, portraits
Produces high-fidelity, stylized, and detailed images
Handles consistent characters, products, and scenes across multiple images
Strong with visuals that include text, labels, posters, and layout design
Applications:
Visual series that require the same character or product across multiple angles
Designing characters for storytelling, animation, or worldbuilding
Producing polished product visuals or campaign-ready mockups
Creating digital art, stylized posters, or full-scene illustrations
Generating portraits with dramatic lighting, mood, and fine detail
Building cohesive multi-image sets for branding or creative projects
Who Should Use It:
Artists, designers, brands, and creators who want high-quality, highly detailed images with strong style control and consistency.
Note: Images generated with Seedream 4.5 do not require upscaling, as they are already rendered in high-resolution 4K.
Flux 2 Pro
Capabilities: Powerful dual-purpose model for generating new images and editing existing ones with high precision.
Best For:
Products, homes, portraits, wallpapers
Food photography and restaurant visuals
Movie-style posters with dramatic lighting
Applications:
Product photos that need clean adjustments
Interior or architectural improvements
Portrait retouching or creative styling
Food and menu visuals
Cinematic poster concepts
Who Should Use It: Designers, marketers, photographers, and creators who want a strong all-rounder for editing + generation in one place.
Z Image
Capabilities:
Generates photorealistic images quickly, with sharp detail, realistic textures, and accurate text rendering.
Best for: Product visuals, marketing assets, posters, social media graphics, concept art
Produces high-quality images in seconds
Maintains realistic lighting, texture, and fine detail
Handles text accurately for labels, captions, and graphics
Applications:
Product photography and e-commerce visuals
Marketing campaigns, banners, and social media posts
Posters and promotional graphics
Concept art or rapid prototyping of visual ideas
Projects requiring fast iteration with precise text placement
Who Should Use It:
Designers, marketers, content creators, and anyone who needs fast, realistic images with accurate text and clean details.
2. Image Generation Models
Ideogram 3.0
Capabilities: Strong text rendering and layout design
Best for: Posters, social media visuals, cards, ads, logos, and typography
Great for structured layouts and text integration
Keeps designs clean and professional
Works well for marketing campaigns, branding, and editorial visuals
Applications:
Ads, banners, and social media posts
Logo or branding concepts
Posters and card designs
Who Should Use It: Designers, marketers, and anyone who needs polished, production-ready graphics
Qwen Image
Capabilities: Generates detailed, natural-looking images with controlled composition
Best For:
Character concepts and design
Wallpapers and abstract designs
Applications:
Storyboards or design reference boards
Creative concept art
Character design for movies and games
Who Should Use It: Storyboard artists, visual and game designers
3. Image Editing Models
Flux Kontext Pro
Capabilities: Specialised in advanced, fine-grained image editing
Optimised for: Advanced edits, object changes, colour adjustments, environment modifications
Strong context awareness for realistic edits
Handles complex changes without breaking the image
Applications:
Move, replace, or remove objects
Adjust colours, lighting, and shadows
Change backgrounds or interiors
Professional retouching
Creative transformations of existing images
Best for: Designers, photographers, and teams needing high-quality, precise edits
Note: Flux Kontext Pro can only take 1 input image. If 2 images are uploaded, the model will automatically route to Nano Banana.
Qwen Image Edit
Capabilities: Focused on localised image adjustments and quality refinements
Optimised for: Subtle edits, refinements, localised adjustments, retouching
Perfect for fine-tuning details
Preserves the original style while improving quality
Applications:
Smooth textures or fix small flaws
Add or remove small elements
Maintain style consistency
Minor composition tweaks
Best for: Creators, marketers, or designers who want precise, controlled edits
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