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GPT-4o Image image

OpenAI GPT-4o Image — legacy create with optional reference editing + mask. 1:1/2:3/3:2.

Category: Create · gpt-4o-image

How to use & limits

Capabilities

What this model supports, straight from the schema — no pricing, no infrastructure detail.

CapabilityValue
n_max Max variations per job4
image_edit Image editYes
create_image Text-to-imageYes
supports_mask Supports maskYes
image_to_image Image-to-imageYes
max_prompt_length Max prompt length1000
max_reference_images Max reference images4

Parameters

Fields accepted in params (or first-class, where applicable) for POST /generations.

NameLabelTypeRequiredDefaultOptionsMin / MaxDescription
promptPrompttextareaRequiredImage or edit description. Required.
sizeSizeselectOptional1:11:1 · 2:3 · 3:2Aspect ratio: 1:1, 2:3 or 3:2. Default 1:1.
nQuantitynumberOptional11 – 4Number of images, integer 1 to 4. Default 1.
image_urlsOptional referencesmulti_selectOptional— – 4Optional references: up to 4 images to guide or edit.
mask_urlMask URLurlOptionalOptional mask URL marking the region to edit.

Example request

bash
curl -X POST https://caranguejo.art/api/v1/dev/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $CK" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "model": "gpt-4o-image",
  "prompt": "Flat-style crab mascot illustration, vibrant colors.",
  "params": {
    "size": "1:1",
    "n": 1
  }
}'
javascript
const res = await fetch("https://caranguejo.art/api/v1/dev/generations", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": "Bearer " + process.env.CK,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "model": "gpt-4o-image",
    "prompt": "Flat-style crab mascot illustration, vibrant colors.",
    "params": {
      "size": "1:1",
      "n": 1
    }
  }),
});
const { data } = await res.json();

Example response

json
{
  "id": "9f0c1a7e-…",
  "object": "generation",
  "model": "gpt-4o-image",
  "type": "image",
  "status": "completed",
  "output": {
    "assets": [
      {
        "url": "https://media.caranguejo.art/outputs/example.png",
        "type": "image"
      }
    ],
    "images": [
      {
        "url": "https://media.caranguejo.art/outputs/example.png"
      }
    ]
  }
}
The job's real cost is returned as credits_charged on the completed response — check GET /balance for the account balance.

Common errors for this job type:

insufficient_creditsAccount balance can't cover the job cost.
content_policy_violationPrompt or media rejected by content policy.
generation_timeoutThe job exceeded the maximum processing time.
rate_limitedToo many requests per minute.
invalid_inputA required parameter is missing or outside the model's schema.
generation_failedGeneric processing failure.