MiniMax

MiniMax Image 01

Name: MiniMax Image 01
Brand: MiniMax
Price: 0.005 USD
Availability: InStock

MiniMax Image 01 is a text-to-image model optimized for high-volume, budget-constrained workflows. Reach for it when you need fast, reliable image generation at the cheapest tier on Kyma.

Modalities

Text → Image

Price

$0.005 / image

Context

Usage

How much this model is actually called here.

Rank

#88

of 98 active models

Tokens served

all-time

Platform share

0.0%

of all tokens

Pricing

Per image. Async generation; you only pay for successful renders.

$0.005 / image

When to use MiniMax Image 01

Updated 2026-07-31

Where this model earns its cost — and where it doesn't.

MiniMax Image 01 is a text-to-image generator built by MiniMax. It accepts text prompts and outputs images across five standard aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, and 3:4. It operates on a flat per-image billing structure, making it the most economical option available on the platform.

The model runs on Kyma’s OpenAI-compatible endpoints with automatic failover, so degraded serving paths are rerouted without dropping requests. Prompt caching is supported, billing repeated prefixes at this model's cached input rate. Usage metadata, including exact cost, is returned in the response, and the active model is reported via the X-Kyma-Model header.

It does not support vision, reasoning, or structured outputs. It is strictly a text-to-image pipeline. While it delivers strong quality for its tier, it is not designed for photorealistic precision or complex multi-step generation tasks.

Bulk Social Media Assets

Generate large batches of platform-optimized images for short-form video thumbnails and posts.

Budget UI Mockups

Rapidly produce placeholder graphics and layout assets during early-stage design sprints.

Stock-Style Illustrations

Create generic, reusable visual assets for documentation, blogs, and marketing collateral.

High-Volume Prototyping

Test prompt variations and iterate quickly without incurring high per-request costs.

Not ideal for: Do not use this model when you require photorealistic fidelity, complex compositional control, or multi-modal reasoning capabilities.

Quick start

Up and running in under two minutes.

1
Create an API key
Sign up and grab a key from the dashboard — $0.50 free credit on the free tier, which covers MiniMax Image 01. No card required.
Get API key →

Make your first request

Submit a generation job and poll until it succeeds.

curl https://kymaapi.com/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "minimax-image-01",
    "prompt": "A serene mountain lake at sunrise, photorealistic",
    "n": 1
  }'
# Response: { "id": "img_...", "status": "queued" }
# Poll: GET /v1/jobs/{id} until status="succeeded"

FAQ

Common questions about this model.

How much does MiniMax Image 01 cost?

$0.005 per image. Per image. Async generation; you only pay for successful renders.

How do I use MiniMax Image 01?

Kyma is OpenAI-compatible: point your SDK's base URL at https://kymaapi.com/v1, use your Kyma API key, and set the model to minimax-image-01. Signing up is free and includes $0.50 of credit on the free tier, which covers this model — no card required.

Does this model support image-to-image or vision inputs?

No, it only accepts text prompts and outputs images. For vision or image editing, use a model with vision or editing support.

How does Kyma handle request routing for this model?

Every request includes automatic failover. If a serving path degrades, Kyma reroutes the request to maintain reliability.

Can I cache prompts to reduce costs?

Yes, prompt caching is supported. Repeated prompt prefixes are billed at this model's cached input rate.

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