# Photon 2 AI Image Generator

> Low cost per image and quick turnaround for volume content.

Canonical URL: https://allimageai.com/models/photon-2/

Website: All Image AI

Language: English

Photon 2 is the value tier here: quality that is fine for most content work, at close to the lowest cost per image. It earns its place when a job needs dozens of images rather than one perfect one.

## Model details

- Developer: Luma AI
- Status on All Image AI: Coming soon
- Last verified: 2026-08-24
- Maximum output: 2K
- Modes: Text to Image, Image to Image
- Reference images: up to 1
- Resolutions: 1K, 2K
- Aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9

## Best for

- High-volume content production
- Blog and social imagery
- Cost-sensitive work

## How to use

1. Select Photon 2
2. Batch generate and select
3. Switch to FLUX.2 when a hero image needs more quality

## Settings explained

### Number of Images

Leave at 4 for batch work.

## Prompt examples

### Blog artwork

> Abstract gradient background with soft geometric shapes, muted palette, wide banner

## Limitations

- Lower detail density than FLUX.2
- Weak in-image text
- No multi-reference

## Pricing and credits

Credits for one image at default quality and mode. Resolution, quality, reference inputs, edit mode and output count can change the total. Check the Generate button before submitting.

| Resolution | Credits / image |
| --- | --- |
| 1K | 2 |
| 2K | 2 |

Failed generations cost 0 credits. Catalog availability does not guarantee runtime availability; the workspace reports whether the selected model can run.

[Credit plans](https://allimageai.com/pricing.md)

## Test results

Testing in progress. No verified benchmark scores have been published for this model.

## Commercial use and image handling

Commercial use is governed by the model license and the developer's terms.

Uploads are processed by the configured inference service. You can delete a generation from your history.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I use it for hero images?

It is well suited to supporting imagery and drafts. For brand hero visuals, finish on FLUX.2 or Nano Banana Pro.

## Release history and sources

Date not yet established.

The exact model, checkpoint or provider-specific tier needs to be established before it can be placed on the timeline.

[Event evidence on the timeline](https://allimageai.com/timeline/#event-photon-2)

## Other versions

- [Luma Photon Flash](https://allimageai.com/models/luma-photon-flash.md): Generate + modify · 1K