--- title: Photon API | Text to Image | ModelsLab description: Generate images from text with Photon. High-resolution AI image generation. Plans from $21/month. url: https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab/photon.md canonical: https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab/photon type: product component: Playground/Endpoint/Index generated_at: 2026-10-16T21:23:30.144194Z --- [![photon thumbnail](https://assets.modelslab.ai/api-logos/01KPMZY676ZM0Z7YJWBM9C78QP.png)](https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab)Photon --- [by ModelsLab](https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab)Recommendation for generating the first image with Photon: ``` Prompt: A simple sentence in natural language describing the image. Negative: "cartoon, painting, illustration, (worst quality, low quality, normal quality:2)" Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras | Steps: 20 | CFG Scale: 6 Size: 512x768 or 768x512 Hires.fix: R-ESRGAN 4x+ | Steps: 10 | Denoising: 0.45 | Upscale x 2 (avoid using negative embeddings unless absolutely necessary) ``` more `photon` Open Source Model [Unlimited Usage](https://modelslab.com/pricing) [LLMs.txt](https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab/photon/llms.txt) [API Playground](/models/modelslab/photon)API DocumentationVibe CodeRelated ModelsDeveloper SupportModel SpecsEnterprise Deployment Input --- Prompt a cozy wooden cabin beside a calm mountain lake at sunrise, pine forest, soft golden light, mist over the water, highly detailed, sharp focus, professional photography Model LoRA Model HuggingFaceLibrary Select models... 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Negative: "cartoon, painting, illustration, (worst quality, low quality, normal quality:2)" Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras | Steps: 20 | CFG Scale: 6 Size: 512x768 or 768x512 Hires.fix: R-ESRGAN 4x+ | Steps: 10 | Denoising: 0.45 | Upscale x 2 (avoid using negative embeddings unless absolutely necessary) ### Technical Specifications Model IDphoton ProviderModelsLab TaskAI Generation Price$0.0047 per API call ### Quick Start Integrate Photon into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab.com/pricing) to get started. PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP ``` import requests import json url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v6/images/text2img" headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json" } data = { "model_id": "photon", "prompt": "your prompt here", "key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } try: response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data) response.raise_for_status() # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX) result = response.json() print("API Response:") print(json.dumps(result, indent=2)) except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err: print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}") except Exception as err: print(f"Other error occurred: {err}") ``` ### Pricing Photon API costs $0.0047 per API call. Plans start at $21/month, and open-source models are unlimited on the $149/month plan. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab.com/pricing) [Browse All Models](https://modelslab.com/models) [More from ModelsLab](https://modelslab.com/models/modelslab) [View Pricing](https://modelslab.com/pricing) Photon FAQ --- ### What is Photon? Recommendation for generating the first image with Photon: Prompt: A simple sentence in natural language describing the image. Negative: "cartoon, painting, illustration, (worst quality, low quality, normal quality:2)" Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras | Steps: 20 | CFG Scale: 6 Size: 512 ### How do I use the Photon API? You can integrate Photon into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "photon" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation. ### How much does Photon cost? Photon costs $0.0047 per API call. ModelsLab plans start at $21/month (Basic), and the $149/month Open Source plan includes unlimited generation on open-source models. ### What is the Photon model ID? The model ID for Photon is "photon". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model. ### Do I need a paid plan to use Photon? Yes. ModelsLab is subscription-based with no free tier — plans start at $21/month (Basic, 3,250 API calls). The $149/month Open Source Unlimited plan includes unlimited generation across open-source models; premium third-party models are billed per call from your wallet. --- *This markdown version is optimized for AI agents and LLMs.* **Links:** - [Website](https://modelslab.com) - [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com) - [Blog](https://modelslab.com/blog) --- *Generated by ModelsLab - 2026-10-17*