Imagen 3: specs, rate and where it runs

Google · Image · 6 credits per image

What it is good at

  • Previous Imagen generation
  • Reliable people

What it costs here

6 credits per image. The exact total is shown above the Generate button before you run it. Failed jobs release their credits automatically.

Where it falls short

  • Superseded by Imagen 4

When to pick Imagen 3

Cheaper portraits when Imagen 4 is overkill. You never have to know the model name to use it. Pick the tool and the outcome, and this engine runs underneath.

People also look for

These pages sit in the same demand cluster. The order follows real search volume.

Close alternatives

Same job, different trade-offs. Every rate below is published and comparable.

Questions about Imagen 3

How much does Imagen 3 cost?

6 credits per image. Gemini 2.5 Flash Image does a similar job for 6 credits.

What is the catch with Imagen 3?

Superseded by Imagen 4. Worth knowing before the first run.

Is Imagen 3 free to try?

New accounts start with 100 credits, which covers 16 runs on this model.