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Stability AI API

The Stability AI API allows developers to create photorealistic images and videos, offering 25 free credits upon signup without a credit card.

Developed by Stability AI

Live API
99.90%Uptime
300msLatency
3.4kStars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v2betaVersion

Reference

API Endpoints

Endpoints

Available routes, request structures, and code examples.

Generates images from text prompts

Endpoint URL
https://api.stability.ai/generation/{engine_id}/text-to-image
Code Example
curl -X POST 'https://api.stability.ai/generation/{engine_id}/text-to-image' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "steps": 30,
  "cfg_scale": 7,
  "text_prompts": [
    {
      "text": "A futuristic city at sunset"
    }
  ]
}
Expected Response
{
  "artifacts": [
    {
      "seed": 123456,
      "base64": "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAA...",
      "finishReason": "SUCCESS"
    }
  ]
}
Version:v1
Limit:200 credits/month

Integration

Quick Start

cURL ExampleREST
curl -X GET "https://api.stability.ai/v2beta/v2beta/image/generate"

Docs

Technical Documentation

What this API does

The Stability AI API enables developers to generate high-quality, photorealistic images and dynamic videos using advanced AI models based on Stable Diffusion technology. It supports key features including text-to-image generation, background removal, upscaling, and video synthesis, making it a powerful tool for creative applications.

How it works

This API operates through RESTful endpoints, allowing developers to interact easily using standard HTTP methods. For image generation, developers can utilize endpoints like /image/generate to create images based on text prompts. For video content, the /video/generate endpoint facilitates video synthesis.

Responses are returned in JSON format, simplifying integration with various programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Java. This format ensures compatibility across different development environments and accelerates the implementation of creative workflows.

Authentication

To begin using the Stability AI API, developers can sign up to receive 25 free credits without the need for a credit card. Each request deducts credits based on the specific operations performed.

Example usage

  • /image/generate - Generates an image based on a provided text prompt.
  • /video/generate - Creates a video from specified parameters.

Limits

While specific rate limits are not documented, usage is governed by the credits system, which provides a clear structure for managing resource consumption.

Ideal use cases

  • Automating digital content creation for websites and marketing materials.
  • Developing creative applications that require dynamic image and video assets.
  • Enhancing multimedia projects in gaming, entertainment, and social media.

Examples

Real-World Applications

  • Creating realistic images for web and app development
  • Automating video content production for marketing and entertainment
  • Enhancing storytelling applications with AI-generated content
  • Integrating AI-driven creative tools into existing software solutions

Evaluation

Advantages & Limitations

Advantages
  • ✓ Generates high-quality, photorealistic images and videos
  • ✓ Easy-to-use RESTful API with JSON responses
  • ✓ Supports multiple creative features including background removal and upscaling
  • ✓ Provides 25 free credits without requiring a credit card at signup
Limitations
  • ✗ Authentication details require consulting documentation for full clarity
  • ✗ No official SDKs for all programming languages
  • ✗ Rate limits may affect high-volume usage
  • ✗ Incomplete public documentation on usage limits and pricing tiers

Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Notice

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Last verified · Apr 30, 2026

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External Resources

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API Specifications

v2beta
Pricing Model
Pay-as-you-go with usage-based pricing
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
5 Languages
SDK Support
Python, JavaScript
Rate Limit

60 requests per minute

Time to Hello World

Under 10 minutes

Free Tier

25 free credits on signup, valid for 30 days, with no credit card required

Best For

Developers and businesses seeking AI-driven image and video generation without upfront payment

Not Ideal For

Applications requiring detailed and customized authentication methods or extremely high throughput

Tags

#background-removal#creative#image-generation#ai#text-to-image#stable-diffusion#stability-ai

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