An AI image edit on 8frame costs between 2 and 78 credits depending on the tool and the job. Instruction edits ("remove the sign", "make it night") start at 7 credits on Flux Edit. Background removal is 12. Enlarging is 6 on BRIA or 13 on Clarity. Splitting an image into separate layers is 78. At pack rate a credit is $0.01. Prices are read from 8frame's pricing code 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 edit or remix | Edits and remixes | 34 |
| 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; Recovery and Redefine modes rebuild detail | 11 per 24 megapixels of output; 65 per 24 megapixels for Recovery or Redefine |
| 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 24 megapixels of output 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 credit cost functions in the 8frame tool registry, read 2026-09-30
Crop, say what stays, then edit. The 8frame canvas is free and unlimited, and generation is paid from $19/month.