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

Capabilities: Supports both creating new images and editing existing ones.

Best For:

• Merging 2 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

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.

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

Minimax Image

• Capabilities: Produces high-quality, cinematic visuals with colour grading

Best For:

• Cinematic compositions with colour grading capabilities

• Realistic environmental and interior shots

• Lifestyle and landscape photography concepts

Applications:

• Moodboards and storyboards

• Cinematic stills for B-rolls

Who Should Use It: Directors, storyboard artists, and photographers needing realistic visuals

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