Capabilities
Photorealistic human subjects
Generates lifelike skin textures, natural expressions, and accurate anatomy — particularly strong for portraits and human-centered scenes.
Cinematic lighting
Complex environmental lighting, shadows, and atmospheric depth in the tradition of MiniMax’s video model lineage.
Subject reference
Accepts a subject reference image to maintain consistent character appearance across multiple generated images.
Flexible resolution
Generate from 512px to 2048px on each side independently — supports 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 21:9, 9:16, and more.
Rich material rendering
Handles intricate product details, fabric textures, and complex material surfaces with high fidelity.
Strong prompt fidelity
Inherited from MiniMax’s video generation lineage — high adherence to complex, detailed prompts.
How to use
Write your prompt
Describe the subject, environment, lighting, and style. Minimax Image responds well to cinematic and photographic language.
Upload a subject reference (optional)
To maintain character consistency across multiple images, upload a reference photo using the subject reference input.
Prompting tips
- Describe the lighting explicitly — “soft natural window light”, “dramatic rim lighting”, “overcast studio” significantly influence the photorealistic output quality.
- Use subject reference for campaigns — For consistent character appearances across multiple images (product shots, brand campaigns), always upload a subject reference.
- Specify materials for product work — “brushed stainless steel”, “glossy ceramic”, “matte leather” push the model toward more accurate material rendering.
Example prompts
A woman in a red silk dress standing in a rain-soaked alley at night, neon reflections on the wet pavement, cinematic composition, shallow depth of field.
A luxury perfume bottle on a marble surface, soft diffused studio lighting, white background, product photography, ultra-detailed.
Compare models
| Model | Portraits | Products | Subject consistency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimax Image | Excellent | Excellent | Yes (subject reference) | Portraits, product shots, campaigns |
| Nano Banana | Strong | Excellent | Yes (up to 4 refs) | E-commerce, multi-image editing |
| ImagineArt 1.5 Pro | Strong | Excellent | Multi-ref support | Posters, branding, typography |
| Google Imagen 4 | Excellent | Excellent | Limited | Marketing, editorial |