Correction, 2026-10-01: an earlier version listed Topaz's Recovery and Redefine modes at 65 credits per 24 megapixels. Those modes are not available on 8frame: Topaz here is a fixed 4x enlargement at 11 credits per started 24 megapixels of output, up to 281. The description and summary also gave upscaling as 6 to 13 credits, leaving out Topaz, where the upscale tool starts, and capped Nano Banana edits at 21 (Pro is 42 at 4K).
Most AI image edits on 8frame cost between 2 and 78 credits depending on the tool and the job; a large Topaz upscale can reach 281. Instruction edits ("remove the sign", "make it night") start at 7 credits on Flux Edit. Background removal is 12. Enlarging is 6 on BRIA, 13 on Clarity, or from 11 on Topaz, which is where the upscale tool starts (11 per started 24 megapixels of output, up to 281). Splitting an image into separate layers is 78. At pack rate a credit is $0.01. Prices are read from the 8frame app on 2026-09-30.
Edit tools and prices
| Tool | What it does | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Flux Edit (FLUX.2 [pro]) | Edits from a text instruction | 7 for an input around 1 megapixel; rises with input size |
| Kontext Max | Edits from a text instruction | 13 flat |
| Nano Banana with your image as a reference | Edits and recomposes, up to 10 references | Standard 6, Nano Banana 2 8 to 22 by resolution, Pro 21 (42 at 4K) |
| GPT Image 2 with your image | Edits, up to 10 references | 2 (low), 6 to 8 (medium), 20 to 29 (high, the default) |
| Qwen Image 3 edit | Edits from 1 to 3 reference images | 6 at 1K, 11 at 2K, per image |
| Grok Image 2.0 edit | Edits from up to 3 images | 9 plus 1 or 2 per reference image (up to 15) |
| Seedream 5 | Generates with up to 14 references | 6 (5 Lite), 7 or 13 (5 Pro, 1K or 2K) |
| Reve (switched off since 2026-10-07) | n/a | n/a |
| Background removal | Returns a PNG cutout | 12 |
| BRIA upscale | 2x or 4x, content-preserving, up to 8192 x 8192 | 6 |
| Clarity upscale | Enlarges and adds detail | 13 |
| Topaz Image Upscale | Enlarges 4x | 11 per started 24 megapixels of output, up to 281 |
| Seedream 5 Pro Layerize | Splits an image into separate layers | 78 |
Why Flux Edit's price moves: it is billed on the input image's size plus the output, so a large photo costs more than a small one. Crop before you edit.
Cheapest tool for each job
| Job | Cheapest on 8frame | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Remove an object, change a detail | Flux Edit | from 7 |
| Same, when the scene needs rebuilding | Nano Banana Standard with the image as reference | 6 |
| Change the text on a sign or label | Nano Banana Pro | 21 |
| Cut out the subject | Background removal | 12 |
| Make it bigger without changing it | BRIA upscale | 6 |
| Make it bigger and sharper | Clarity | 13 |
| Separate foreground, subject and background for a designer | Seedream 5 Pro Layerize | 78 |
| Quick draft edits | GPT Image 2 at low quality | 2 |
Before you edit
- Crop first. Smaller inputs are cheaper on Flux Edit and easier to edit well everywhere.
- Say what must not change. "Keep the face and the product label unchanged" matters, because editors can redraw details you didn't mention.
- Check at 100%. Edits and upscalers can alter faces, letters and fine texture. Compare with the original before you ship.
Related: best AI photo enhancer, best AI background remover, AI image generator price per image.
FAQ
What is the cheapest AI image edit? On 8frame, GPT Image 2 at low quality (2 credits) for rough drafts, Nano Banana Standard (6) or Flux Edit (from 7) for real edits.
How much does AI background removal cost? 12 credits on 8frame, returning a PNG cutout.
How much does AI upscaling cost? 6 credits on BRIA (2x or 4x, content-preserving), 13 on Clarity, or 11 per started 24 megapixels of output on Topaz, up to 281. The upscale tool starts on Topaz.
Can AI split an image into layers? Yes: Seedream 5 Pro Layerize separates an image into layers for 78 credits.
Sources
- 8frame edit, cutout, upscale and layer prices: the 8frame app, checked 2026-09-30
- Topaz on 8frame (fixed 4x path, 11 per started 24 MP block, up to 281, the upscale tool's default; Recovery and Redefine not reachable on the canvas or the MCP connector): the 8frame app, checked 2026-10-01
Crop, say what stays, then edit.
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