Magic Hour Changelog: 2026
June 2026
Estimate Usage-Based API Costs with Graduated Pricing
The API cost estimator now supports Usage-Based mode. Switch modes from the section header to compare per-1,000-credit pricing tiers, view your subtotal, and see estimated monthly costs calculated from the graduated pricing ladder.
You’ll also see the calculated volume discount for your usage. For Face Swap, Lip Sync, and Talking Photo, resolution options now reflect tier availability: resolutions above 1024x are unavailable on Creator, and resolutions above 1472x are unavailable on Pro.
Estimate API Costs with Subscription Plans
You can now estimate API costs based on your expected tool, model, resolution, and quantity usage. The calculator recommends the lowest subscription tier that covers your estimated monthly usage across Creator, Pro, and Business plans.
Compare monthly and yearly billing, review your estimated coverage or shortfall, and use the recommended plan card to fill the calculator with the suggested annual plan. The shared cost engine also provides the foundation for future usage-based estimates.
Try Flux 2 Klein with Free Image Tools
The Flux 2 Klein model page now includes free tools for both text-to-image generation and image editing with an input image. Explore the model and try either workflow directly from the page.
Explore the New API-v2 Page
We launched a new API-v2 page that brings Magic Hour’s popular tools and available models into one place. Browse tools including Face Swap Video, Image to Video, AI Image Editor, Text to Video, Talking Photo, Lip Sync, and more.
The page also includes an API calculator that helps you estimate credit usage, compare subscription plans, and find usage-based pricing when your selected plan doesn’t cover your needs.
Try it out now: Explore the API-v2 page
Wan 2.2 Now Supports Videos Up to 60 Seconds
We updated the Wan 2.2 script with a method that works better for longer videos and fixes issues affecting long generations. Wan 2.2 can now generate videos up to 60 seconds, with generation times remaining the same in testing.
Compare Face Swap Results with a Before-and-After Toggle
Face Swap Video now includes a before-and-after toggle, making it easier to compare the original video with the face-swapped result. The controls also use a consistent dark theme for a more cohesive experience.
A Faster, More Powerful Search Modal
The search modal now makes it easier to find tools, models, and templates. Browse recent tools, trending tools, and popular products, or filter results by All, Models, Tools, and Templates. Selecting a model takes you to a compatible tool with that model preselected.
The modal is now centered with an improved layout, while Ctrl+K and Cmd+K continue to open search. Use See All to browse every product at https://magichour.ai/create/tools.
Seedance 1.5 Is Now Available
The web app now uses Seedance 1.5 for Seedance video generation. Existing Seedance traffic is automatically redirected to Seedance 1.5, keeping current integrations working while Seedance 1 is deprecated.
Seedance 1.5 supports text-to-video and image-to-video generation, with optional audio and support for end-frame images. Reference mode remains available only with Seedance 2.0.
More Headshot Styles in the Headshot Generator
The dashboard’s headshot generator now includes additional headshot types alongside Professional. Choose from the expanded set of styles to create headshots tailored to different looks and use cases.
Explore AI Templates in One Place
We added a new Templates page at /create/templates, using the same structure as the Effects page. Browse available templates with updated navigation, category pills, and model selection controls.
Try it out now at https://magichour.ai/create/templates.
New AI Headshot Generator Variation Pages
We launched SEO-optimized variation pages for the AI Headshot Generator, each with its own prompt, title, description, and URL. Every page includes tailored before-and-after examples for male and female inputs, with a streamlined gallery and a CTA into the existing AI Headshot Generator flow.
Try it out now at https://magichour.ai/products/ai-headshot-generator.
Upgraded to Seedance 1.5 Pro for Video Generation
Image-to-video and text-to-video generation now use Seedance 1.5 Pro on Fal instead of Seedance 1. Seedance 1.5 Pro also supports optional audio generation. Turning audio on uses double the usual credit cost.
Explore the New Flux 2 Klein Model
Flux 2 Klein is now available in the AI Image Generator and AI Image Editor, giving you a new model to use for creating and editing images. You can also learn more about its capabilities on the new model page and find it in the /models directory.
Run More Generations at Once with Plan-Based Concurrency Limits
You can now run multiple web app generations at the same time, based on your plan:
Free: 1 concurrent generation
Creator: 3 concurrent generations
Pro: 5 concurrent generations
Business: Unlimited concurrent generations
If you reach your limit, we’ll show an upgrade prompt explaining how to run more generations simultaneously. Concurrency limits apply to web app generations only—API usage does not count toward this limit.
Kling Now Supports Reference Images
Kling generation now allows you to include reference images, giving you more control over the look and consistency of your results.
Added Flux Klein for AI Image Generation and Editing
Magic Hour now supports the Flux Klein model in both AI Image Generator and AI Image Editor. Flux Klein supports up to 1080p (2K) output and accepts up to 6 input images for image editing.
You can also control the output resolution by setting a maximum resolution or providing custom width and height values.
GPT Image 2 Is Now Available
GPT Image 2 now has its own model page and is available in the AI Image Generator and AI Image Editor. You can learn more about the model and start using it directly from the supported creation tools and the /models directory.
Scrub to Choose Any Video Frame
The Video Frame Extract modal now includes a timeline scrubber, so you can move through a video and select the exact frame you want to use.
The still preview updates as you scrub, and confirming the selection uses the currently displayed frame. Initial positions are preserved for image-to-video slots, including the last frame for start slots and the first frame for end or generic slots.
Explore Tutorials on the Create Page
A new Tutorials section on the Create page makes it easier to discover practical AI creation workflows. Browse guides covering video, image, face swap, lip sync, upscaling, anime transformations, and more.
The section includes curated tutorials such as Talking Fruits Drama, Time Travel Vlogs, Viral Skeleton Facts, image-to-video workflows, and other popular techniques from the Magic Hour YouTube channel.
Chain Video Outputs into Face Swap
You can now send video outputs directly to Face Swap from the create pages. Select Swap Faces on a video output to open the Face Swap Video workflow with your input video prepopulated.
Free users will be directed to the Face Swap Video page to continue.
Try it out now: Face Swap Video
Upscale Video Outputs in One Click
You can now send video outputs directly to Video Upscaler from the create pages. Select Upscale on a video output to continue with your input video prepopulated.
Subscribers can open the Video Upscaler workflow directly, while free users will see an upgrade prompt to unlock video upscaling.
Try it out now: Video Upscaler
Extract Video Frames for Image Workflows
You can now extract a frame from a video and use it as an image input across image input forms.