Z-Image Turbo API for Developers
Z-Image Turbo API
Generate images instantly with Z-Image Turbo via API. Ultra-fast, high-quality text-to-image for rapid iteration and everyday use — no GPU setup required.
Free credits on signup
Transparent per-credit pricing
No watermarks on paid plans
Subscription or usage-based
Auto-scaling
Fitness fashion
Retro orange suit
Outdoor runner
Subway commuter
Wooden toy robot
Cyberpunk Doberman
Cyber security hub
Vintage farm truck
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Everything You Need to Ship Z-Image Turbo
Ultra-fast text-to-image with batch generation and free tier access.
Ultra-Fast Generation
Industry-leading speed for text-to-image — get results in seconds for rapid iteration.
High Quality Output
Production-grade image quality despite fast generation times.
Batch Generation
Generate up to 4 images per request for quick comparison and selection.
Free Tier Available
Available on the free plan at 1K resolution — test before committing.
Auto-Scaling Infrastructure
Scales compute to match demand automatically. No GPU provisioning or cold starts.
Commercial-Ready
Paid plans support non-watermarked outputs for commercial delivery.
Integrate in 3 Steps
Add ultra-fast image generation to your app in minutes.
1
Get Your API Key
Sign up free and generate an API key from the Developer dashboard. You get free credits to start.
2
Send Your Request
Pass a text prompt to the AI image generator endpoint and select the z-image-turbo model.
3
Get Results & Scale
Receive generated images via response. Deploy to production — infrastructure scales automatically.
Code Examples
Z-Image Turbo in a few lines of code. Install an SDK or use the REST API directly.
from magic_hour import Client
from os import getenv
client = Client(token=getenv("API_TOKEN"))
res = client.v1.ai_image_generator.generate(
image_count=1,
style={
"prompt": "A surreal landscape at golden hour with layered clouds",
"tool": "general",
},
aspect_ratio="16:9",
model="z-image-turbo",
name="Z-Image Turbo",
resolution="1k",
)Estimate Your API Costs
Build with model-specific APIs for video, image generation, and image editing. Compare inputs, examples, and capabilities across Magic Hour's supported models.
Pricing tier options
Images Per Month
10 images
images
Recommended plan
Creator Annual
$120
/year
120,000 credits per year
Up to 1.4 hours of video
Up to 12,000 images
PRO ANNUAL covers your usage
- 2,500credits / month
- 25,000credits / month
- 22,500credits / month
Estimated usage
Included
Remaining headroom
TOTAL BILL
$300
/year
SDKs for Every Stack
Official open-source SDKs with full TypeScript/type support. Install and start building.
Z-Image Turbo API Pricing
Subscription plans for standard usage.
Prefer usage-based pricing?
Email us or message us in Intercom and we will set up your usage-based pricing.
Built for Builders
See how developers use the Z-Image Turbo API to power real products.
Rapid Concepting
Quickly generate visual concepts and mood boards for creative direction.
Social Media Assets
Produce social media images at scale with fast turnaround.
Marketing Creative
Generate ad creative variations rapidly for A/B testing.
Content Automation
Power automated image generation pipelines with sub-second latency.
Product Mockups
Create product visualization mockups quickly for stakeholder review.
App & Game Art
Generate concept art and assets rapidly during development sprints.
Try before integrating
Try Z-Image Turbo Free — No Code Required
Test quality first with the free tool, then plug the same output quality into your app with the API when you are ready.
Z-Image Turbo API — Frequently Asked Questions
Magic Hour's Z-Image Turbo API lets developers generate images using the Z-Image Turbo model via REST API with SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and Rust.
Z-Image Turbo is one of the fastest text-to-image models available — generating images in seconds.
Yes. Free users can generate at 1K resolution. Paid plans unlock 2K output.
Up to 4 images per request for quick comparison and selection.
1K and 2K. 4K is not available on this model.
5 credits per image at 1K, 10 credits at 2K. One of the most affordable image models.
Official SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and Rust.
Z-Image Turbo is generation-only. Use Nano Banana or Qwen Edit for image editing workflows.
Magic Hour offers subscription plans starting at $15/month (Creator), $39/month (Pro), and $99/month (Business), each including a monthly credit allotment. Credits are consumed per generation based on output length and model. You can also contact us to set up usage-based (pay-as-you-go) pricing. A free tier with credits is available on signup — no credit card required.
Sign up at magichour.ai/developer — no credit card required. You'll receive free credits and an API key immediately. The key works across all Magic Hour API endpoints including Z-Image Turbo. Start making API calls in minutes using our Python, Node.js, Go, or Rust SDKs.
Yes. Every new Magic Hour account gets free credits on signup that work across all API endpoints. No credit card is required to get started. Paid plans unlock higher credit limits, higher concurrency, and commercial use rights.