How to edit an image with a text prompt
How do I edit a photo by describing the change with AI?
Use an image edit model. Upload the image, describe the change, such as "remove the people in the background" or "make it golden hour", and the model returns the edited image. Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image, FLUX.1 Kontext, Qwen Image Edit Plus and Seedream all edit in OTOY Studio. For pixel-level retouching, OTOY Studio also has Photopea built in.
Models that do this
| Model | Maker | Pick it for | Takes | Credits per run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana Pro | High-end edits up to 4K | Prompt plus image | 14 to 28 (from €0.14) | |
| Nano Banana 2 | Faster and cheaper | Prompt plus image | 7 to 15 (from €0.07) | |
| GPT Image 2.5 | OpenAI | Follows detailed instructions | Prompt plus image | 1 to 19 (from €0.01) |
| FLUX.1 Kontext | Black Forest Labs | Built for instruction editing | Prompt plus image | 4 (from €0.04) |
| Qwen Image Edit Plus | Alibaba | Low-cost edits | Prompt plus image | 11 (from €0.11) |
| Seedream 5 Pro | ByteDance | Edits with reference images | Prompt plus image | 16 (from €0.16) |
The lowest-cost option here is GPT Image 2.5, from 1 credits (€0.01) per run. Credits are OTOY Studio's currency: 1 credit = €0.01. Prices are list prices before plan discounts (paid plans take 10% to 25% off every run). Every model is on every plan, including Free.
How to do it in OTOY Studio
- Upload the image to the canvas.
- Add an image model node and connect the image to it.
- Describe only the change. Say what should stay the same if the model keeps changing it ("keep the face and the pose").
- Run it. Chain a second edit node for the next change, so each step stays on the canvas.
Related
- How to split an AI image into editable layers
- How to generate an image from a text prompt with AI
- All AI models and prices
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Model prices are computed from OTOY Studio's billing configuration, exported 2026-10-20.