> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.descript.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Generative Image and Video Models in Descript
> Compare the AI models that power generated images and video in Descript.
The AI model you pick shapes how your generated images and video turn out: some are faster, some more polished, some better at following a complex prompt. Compare them below to choose the right one.
**Availability & usage**
Model availability depends on your plan. Some premium models use more AI Credits than others. You can switch models anytime; choosing a new model only affects generations made after the switch.
## Where to pick a model
Choose a model for each type of generative media in your [App Settings](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings), under the **AI models** tab.
[Clicking this link will take you directly to your App Settings in Descript](https://web.descript.com/view/settings/account?active=general)
If you only need to change the model for a single image or video generation and don't want to modify your overall account settings, select a model for the specific generation you are performing while using the associated [AI tool](/descript-tour/ai-tools-overview).
Changing the model in this menu does not change your [App Settings.](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings)
### A note about model descriptions
The below model descriptions are our best-faith effort to characterize each model's strengths based on provider documentation and community feedback. Think of these descriptions as general guidance rather than precise specifications.
## Image models
| Model | Overview | Provider | Model release date |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------ |
| **Nano Banana** | Versatile all-purpose model for complex prompts and precise editing. Balances speed and quality across various tasks. | Google Deepmind | November 2025 |
| **Flux \[dev]** | Fast, budget-friendly model for quick generation. Excels at creative, fantasy-style imagery and concept work. Uses fewer credits for rapid iteration. | Black Forest Labs (BFL) | August 2024 |
| **Flux Kontext** | Maintains visual consistency across edits and generations. Balances quality and cost for projects requiring visual coherence. | Black Forest Labs (BFL) | May 2025 |
| **FLUX.2 Pro** | Balances speed and quality with enhanced text rendering and image restyling capabilities. Suitable for most image generation needs. | Black Forest Labs (BFL) | November 2025 |
| **GPT Image 2** | Designed for complex editing with nuanced instructions. Especially strong at creating infographics and text-dense images. | OpenAI | April 2026 |
| **Nano Banana 2** | Combines Pro-level quality with Flash speed. Features advanced world knowledge, subject consistency for up to five characters, precise instruction following, and production-ready output up to 4K resolution. | Google Deepmind | February 2026 |
| **Nano Banana Pro** | Renders lighting and textures with greater detail for both artistic and photorealistic prompts. | Google Deepmind | November 2025 |
| **Qwen** | Works well for readable text over artistic imagery. Supports Chinese, Japanese, and English with accurate multi-line layouts. | Alibaba / Qwen team | August 2025 |
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## Video models at a glance
| Model | Overview | Provider | Model release date |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------ |
| **PixVerse v5** | Well-balanced for most video generation needs. Offers smooth motion, stable camera work, and good lighting with balanced speed, quality, and cost. | PixVerse AI | August 2025 |
| **Hailuo 02** | Physics-focused model for realistic movement and character consistency. Handles complex actions with high fidelity. | Alibaba | June 2025 |
| **Kling v01** | Generates video up to 10 seconds long. Strong for visual quality and production value. | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | December 2025 |
| **Kling O3** | Smooth transitions and text-driven scene guidance. Efficient option for quick iteration. | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | February 2026 |
| **Kling O3 Pro** | Enhanced frame-to-frame coherence and text-driven scene guidance. | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | February 2026 |
| **Kling v3.0** | Strong with fluid motion and native audio. Good balance of quality and speed for most video creation needs. | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | February 2026 |
| **Kling v3.0 Pro** | Does well with fluid motion and native audio. | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | February 2026 |
| **Seedance 2.0** | Strong at motion stability and reallism. Adheres to prompt directions well. *Note: Cannot accept image inputs with human faces, but can generate humans from scratch.* | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | February 2026 |
| **Veo 3.1** | High-end model with integrated audio. Features enhanced realism, synchronized dialogue and sound effects, and cinematic output. | Google Deepmind | October 2025 |
| **Veo 3.1 \[fast]** | Faster version of Veo 3.1 with similar visual quality. Cost-effective for iteration. | Google Deepmind | October 2025 |
| **Wan v2.2 \[turbo]** | Speed-optimized for rapid experimentation and concept validation. Efficient resource usage ideal for early-stage work. | ByteDance | March 2025 |
## Avatar generation models
| Model | Overview | Provider | Model release date |
| ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------ |
| **Kling Avatar v2** | Balanced 720p avatar model for everyday use. Good mix of realism, motion, and stability for most production work. Supports additional attitude prompting. | Kling AI (Kuaishou) | December 2025 |
| **Kling Avatar v2 Pro** | High-fidelity 1080p avatar model. Strong model for photorealism and expressive motion. Supports additional attitude prompting. | Kling AI (Kuaishou) | December 2025 |
## FAQ
### Which model should I use?
It depends! The table above can help match your goal (speed vs polish vs complexity) to an available model. You can always choose a different model in your [App settings](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings) and re-create your content to see what works best for you.
### Do premium models use more AI Credits?
Often, yes. Higher-end models and longer videos usually consume more credits. If you’re exploring or drafting, try a “fast/lean” model first; switch to a premium model when you’re ready to finalize. Learn more about how to [track and understand your Media Minutes and AI Credits](/billing-payments-plans/track-and-understand-your-media-minutes-and-ai-credits).
### If I change models, will my previous generations update?
No. Model changes only affect new generations. Existing images/videos stay as-is.
### Why don’t I see a specific model?
Availability can vary by plan. If a model isn't available from your [App Settings](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings), check your plan details.
### I'm seeing an error message: What does that mean?
These errors come directly from our model providers and can occur for a few different reasons. See [Troubleshooting AI image and video generation errors](/generative-media/generate-media#troubleshooting-ai-image-and-video-generation).