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image and video generation API guides — 10 practical guides.

Getting started

What's the fastest way to get started with an image API?Start with a simple curl command, then add error handling once you confirm basics work.

How-to guides

What happens when an image generation times out?Timeouts require different handling strategies depending on your API and architecture.How do I handle API rate limits without losing requests?Rate limits require queuing and retry logic to prevent dropped requests.

Costs & pricing

How much will image and video API calls actually cost me?API costs depend on resolution, processing time, and volume—here's how to estimate realistically.

Comparisons

How do I choose between REST and webhook-based image APIs?REST and webhook approaches solve different timing problems in image generation workflows.When should I use a third-party wrapper instead of calling the API directly?Wrappers add convenience and abstraction but introduce dependency and potential latency.

Tips & mistakes

Should I store generated images or regenerate them on demand?Storage and regeneration have different costs; the choice depends on reuse patterns.What should I include in an image generation prompt for better results?Specific, concrete details produce better results than vague descriptions.How do I avoid getting charged for failed API calls?Check your API's billing policy for partial failures, and validate inputs before sending.

FAQ

Why does the same prompt produce different images each time?Most image APIs use randomness by default; control it with seed parameters.
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Guides

image and video generation API guides — 10 practical guides.

Getting started

What's the fastest way to get started with an image API?Start with a simple curl command, then add error handling once you confirm basics work.

How-to guides

What happens when an image generation times out?Timeouts require different handling strategies depending on your API and architecture.How do I handle API rate limits without losing requests?Rate limits require queuing and retry logic to prevent dropped requests.

Costs & pricing

How much will image and video API calls actually cost me?API costs depend on resolution, processing time, and volume—here's how to estimate realistically.

Comparisons

How do I choose between REST and webhook-based image APIs?REST and webhook approaches solve different timing problems in image generation workflows.When should I use a third-party wrapper instead of calling the API directly?Wrappers add convenience and abstraction but introduce dependency and potential latency.

Tips & mistakes

Should I store generated images or regenerate them on demand?Storage and regeneration have different costs; the choice depends on reuse patterns.What should I include in an image generation prompt for better results?Specific, concrete details produce better results than vague descriptions.How do I avoid getting charged for failed API calls?Check your API's billing policy for partial failures, and validate inputs before sending.

FAQ

Why does the same prompt produce different images each time?Most image APIs use randomness by default; control it with seed parameters.