Grok Imagine Pro: AI Image Editor Online
Bottom line
xAI's Grok Imagine Pro editor on VdoBloom: one reference photo, 1K or 2K output, a flat 10 credits either way. Open the Image Edit tool, select Grok Imagine Pro, upload your image, and the exact credit cost appears before the edit runs.
Grok Imagine Pro costs a flat 10 credits per edit on VdoBloom, and 2K costs the same as 1K, so there is no price reason to export smaller. It is xAI's higher image tier, served through Runware, and in the Image Edit tool it takes one reference photo plus a written instruction and returns one edited image at the 1K or 2K preset you choose.
It is for edits that have to hold up at full size: a product hero, a print, a client deliverable, or a crop you will zoom into. For quick social drafts, the base Grok Imagine does the same single-photo job for 5 credits at one fixed quality.
New accounts get 10 free credits, exactly one Pro edit. After that, the Lite pack is 300 credits for $19.50 one-time (never expires), or 30 Pro edits; Pro carries a MODERATE content label and a 4.3 user rating on VdoBloom.
What Grok Imagine Pro costs
Pricing is one flat key in the credit table: 10 credits per edit. Resolution does not change it, and neither does the aspect-ratio menu. Dollar figures use the Lite one-time pack (300 credits for $19.50); monthly Lite credits ($15 a month) reset each cycle, while one-time pack credits never expire.
| Job | Credits | About, on the Lite pack | Edits per 300 credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pro edit at 1K | 10 | $0.65 | 30 |
| 1 Pro edit at 2K | 10 | $0.65 | 30 |
| 4 variants of one idea | 40 | $2.60 | - |
| Base Grok Imagine edit (for reference) | 5 | $0.33 | 60 |
| 5 s Grok video at 720p from the edited still | 15 | $0.98 | 20 |
Grok Imagine Pro specs at a glance
What the VdoBloom code enforces for this model today.
| Spec | Grok Imagine Pro on VdoBloom |
|---|---|
| Maker | xAI, via Runware (model xai:grok-imagine@image-pro) |
| Where it runs | AI Photo Editor (/ai-photo-editor/) |
| Reference images | Exactly one in Image Edit (the endpoint caps it at 1) |
| Prompt | Required; an empty prompt is rejected |
| Resolution | 1K or 2K preset (default 1K) |
| Aspect-ratio menu | 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9, 2:3, 3:2, 1:2, 2:1 (default 9:16) |
| Output framing on edits | Follows the input image's aspect ratio |
| Output | One image per run |
| Price | 10 credits flat, 1K or 2K |
| Content label | MODERATE |
| User rating on VdoBloom | 4.3 |
1K vs 2K: output sizes
The service maps each ratio to a fixed pixel size per preset. On an edit, the provider matches the frame to your input photo, so treat these as the size class you will get rather than an exact crop.
| Ratio | 1K preset | 2K preset |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 1024 x 1024 | 2048 x 2048 |
| 3:4 / 4:3 | 896 x 1280 / 1280 x 896 | 1792 x 2560 / 2560 x 1792 |
| 9:16 / 16:9 | 768 x 1408 / 1408 x 768 | 1536 x 2816 / 2816 x 1536 |
| 2:3 / 3:2 | 864 x 1296 / 1296 x 864 | 1728 x 2592 / 2592 x 1728 |
| 1:2 / 2:1 | 704 x 1408 / 1408 x 704 | 1408 x 2816 / 2816 x 1408 |
Grok Imagine Pro vs Grok Imagine
Same maker, same MODERATE label, same one-photo input in Image Edit. Pro doubles the price for a resolution preset, a wider ratio menu, and a different provider route. If the edit only has to look right on a phone, the base model is half the cost; if it has to survive a 2K export, Pro is the Grok choice.
| Grok Imagine Pro | Grok Imagine | |
|---|---|---|
| Credits per edit | 10 | 5 |
| Edits per 300-credit Lite pack | 30 | 60 |
| Resolution | 1K or 2K, same price | Fixed, no selector |
| Aspect-ratio menu | 9 ratios | 5 ratios |
| Reference images | 1 | 1 |
| Prompt | Required | Optional |
| Provider route | Runware | KIE |
| Content label | MODERATE | MODERATE |
| User rating | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Read more: Grok Imagine · Grok Imagine vs Grok Imagine Pro
Where to run Grok Imagine Pro on VdoBloom
Open Image Edit, choose Grok Imagine Pro, upload one photo, pick 1K or 2K, write the change, and generate; the 10-credit cost shows before you confirm.
To animate the result, upload the edited image in the Image to Video tab and choose Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Preview; a 5-second 720p clip is 15 credits.
- Image Edit: one photo, prompt required, 1K or 2K, 10 credits.
Prompting Grok Imagine Pro
Because Pro is chosen for output quality, prompts that protect detail pay off.
- Name the change, then the keep-list: 'Change the backdrop to a white marble counter; keep the bottle, label text and reflections exactly as they are.'
- Start from a sharp, well-lit source; the edit cannot recover detail the photo never had.
- Choose 2K by default for anything you will crop or print; it costs the same 10 credits.
- Crop the source to the frame you need, since edits follow the input image's shape.
- Write the prompt every time: Pro rejects an empty one, unlike the base Grok Imagine.
Step by step: a 2K Grok Imagine Pro edit
From upload to a 2K file in six steps.
- Open Image Edit and pick Grok Imagine Pro; the resolution control appears with 1K selected.
- Switch to 2K (still 10 credits).
- Upload one sharp, well-lit photo, cropped to the frame you want in the result.
- Write the change and a keep-list; Pro will not run without a prompt.
- Confirm the 10-credit cost and generate.
- Find the result in My Creations, then download it or take it to Image to Video.
What your credits buy with Grok Imagine Pro
Flat pricing makes the maths easy. Figures use the 10 free signup credits and the 300-credit Lite pack ($19.50 one-time, never expires; $15 a month on the subscription, where credits reset each cycle).
A common pattern is to draft on the base model and finish on Pro: three 5-credit Grok Imagine drafts (15 credits) plus one 10-credit Pro final is 25 credits, against 40 for four Pro runs.
| Balance | Pro edits (1K or 2K) | Base Grok Imagine edits | Draft x3 + Pro final sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 free signup credits | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 100 credits | 10 | 20 | 4 (100 credits) |
| 300 credits (Lite pack) | 30 | 60 | 12 (300 credits) |
Who Grok Imagine Pro suits, and when to pick something else
Pro suits work that will be seen large: e-commerce hero images, ad creatives that get cropped for several placements, prints, and client handovers where a small file reads as careless. Since 2K costs the same as 1K, the decision is really between Pro at 10 credits and the base model at 5.
Pick something else when the job needs more than one source photo combined, a 4K file, or an image made from text alone. VdoBloom's Image Edit and Image Generate tools list the alternatives with their prices in the picker, and nothing is charged until you generate.
Limits and honest caveats
Worth knowing before you spend credits.
- One reference photo per edit in Image Edit, even though the underlying provider can take more. For multi-photo composites, use a multi-reference editor.
- The nine-ratio menu does not reshape an edit; output follows the uploaded photo's aspect ratio.
- The top preset is 2K. There is no 4K option on this model.
- No text-to-image mode in the dashboard: a photo is required.
- If xAI's moderation blocks the generated image, the credits are refunded and you are told the edit was blocked.
- MODERATE describes the filter tier; platform content rules still apply.
What creators use Grok Imagine Pro for
- Client or print deliverables where a 2K file matters, at no extra cost over 1K.
- Product-page hero edits: swap a background or prop and export at 2K.
- Re-running a base Grok Imagine edit that worked as a draft, now with a 2K preset.
- Preparing a sharp still for Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Preview to animate.
How to use Grok Imagine Pro on VdoBloom
- 1Open the Image Edit tool and select Grok Imagine Pro.
- 2Upload the image(s) to edit and describe the change you want.
- 3Review the credit cost and generate. Results appear in your library.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Grok Imagine Pro cost?
10 credits per edit on VdoBloom, whether you choose 1K or 2K and whichever aspect ratio is selected. On the Lite one-time pack (300 credits for $19.50) that is about 65 cents an edit, or 30 edits per pack.
Is 2K more expensive than 1K?
No. Both presets use the same flat 10-credit price, so 2K is the sensible default for anything you might crop or print.
How is Grok Imagine Pro different from Grok Imagine?
Pro adds a 1K/2K preset and a nine-ratio menu, runs through Runware instead of KIE, requires a prompt, and costs 10 credits instead of 5. Both take one photo in Image Edit and share the MODERATE content label.
Can I try Grok Imagine Pro for free?
Yes, once: new accounts get 10 free credits at signup, which is exactly one Pro edit.
How many reference images does Grok Imagine Pro accept?
One in VdoBloom's Image Edit tool. The endpoint caps it at a single reference photo.
Can Grok Imagine Pro generate from text alone?
Not in the dashboard. It is listed as an editor and needs an uploaded photo plus a prompt.
What pixel size is a 2K Grok Imagine Pro image?
The 2K preset maps to sizes such as 2048 x 2048 for square and 1536 x 2816 for 9:16. On an edit the frame follows your input photo, so the exact dimensions depend on its shape.
Why was my prompt rejected?
Grok Imagine Pro requires a prompt; an empty one returns 'Prompt is required'. If the provider's moderation blocked the result instead, the credits are refunded and the message says the edit was blocked.
Does Grok Imagine Pro have a usage limit?
No separate daily cap on VdoBloom: run as many edits as your credits cover. Limits in xAI's own app do not apply here.
Can I make a video from a Grok Imagine Pro image?
Yes. Upload it in the Image to Video tab and choose Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Preview: 1 to 15 seconds, 480p, 720p or 1080p, from 2 credits.
Grok Imagine Pro guides, prices and comparisons
This page is the Grok Imagine Pro hub. Each guide below goes deeper on one question and links back here.
Grok Imagine Pro pricing
What one image really costs in credits.
How to use Grok Imagine Pro
Settings, credits and prompts.
Grok Imagine vs Grok Imagine Pro
5 credits or 10?
Grok Imagine Pro vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Preview
Which xAI model the job actually needs.
Grok Imagine pricing
The whole Grok line in credits.
AI image editor from a photo
Edit one photo with a text instruction.