> ## 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.

<Note>
  **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.
</Note>

## 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.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U/images/external/descript-39871429081357-b124193057.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U&q=85&s=6628d7f9037df2b61cacce9e8385e1d6" alt="ModelPicker.jpg" width="3024" height="1656" data-path="images/external/descript-39871429081357-b124193057.png" />

[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).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U/images/external/descript-40167090851469-0b92cdf873.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U&q=85&s=26a4cd5cd148ee4fb002a065551d22b9" alt="Descript's in-tool model picker" width="1276" height="854" data-path="images/external/descript-40167090851469-0b92cdf873.png" />

Changing the model in this menu does not change your [App Settings.](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings)

## Image models

| Model               | Provider                | Release date  |
| ------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------- |
| **Nano Banana**     | Google Deepmind         | November 2025 |
| **Flux Kontext**    | Black Forest Labs (BFL) | May 2025      |
| **GPT Image 2**     | Open AI                 | April 2026    |
| **Nano Banana 2**   | Google Deepmind         | February 2026 |
| **Nano Banana Pro** | Google Deepmind         | November 2025 |

## Video models at a glance

| Model                    | Provider              | Release date  |
| ------------------------ | --------------------- | ------------- |
| **PixVerse v5**          | PixVerse AI           | August 2025   |
| **Kling O3 Pro**         | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | February 2026 |
| **Kling v3.0**           | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | February 2026 |
| **Kling v3.0 Pro**       | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | February 2026 |
| **Seedance 2.0**         | Kling AI (*Kuaishou*) | February 2026 |
| **Veo 3.1**              | Google Deepmind       | October 2025  |
| **Minimax H3 Max Turbo** | MiniMax               | August 2026   |

## Avatar generation models

| Model                   | Provider            | Model release date |
| ----------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------ |
| **Kling Avatar v2**     | Kling AI (Kuaishou) | December 2025      |
| **Kling Avatar v2 Pro** | 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).


## Related topics

- [Generate AI images and video](/generative-media/generate-media.md)
- [Track and understand your media minutes and AI credits](/billing-payments-plans/track-and-understand-your-media-minutes-and-ai-credits.md)
- [Extend video with AI](/generative-media/extend-video.md)
- [App settings](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings.md)
- [Create AI video transitions with start and end frame](/generative-media/last-frame.md)