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MiniMax Image AI Image Generator

MiniMax Image is a portrait‑strong, consistency‑friendly AI image generator—great for expressive character portraits, identity‑safe edits, and moving the same subject across scenes with minimal drift.

Key Features

Expressive, realistic character portraits with rich features

Likeness‑preserving image‑to‑image for cross‑scene consistency

Handles full‑body and mid‑shots with steady proportions

Supports concise prompts and iterative refinement

Subscriber‑only access on CharGen

How to Get Great Results

  1. Step 1

    Define a character blueprint

    Specify age, hair, wardrobe, and palette. Reuse this block across prompts to maintain identity and style.

  2. Step 2

    Use photographic cues

    Add lens/shot (85mm close‑up, 50mm medium) and lighting (soft key + rim, overcast) for stable framing and mood.

  3. Step 3

    Leverage image‑to‑image

    Start from a portrait you like and use img2img to move the same subject into new locations or outfits while preserving likeness.

  4. Step 4

    Iterate one change at a time

    Adjust pose, background, or palette per pass to avoid drift. Keep your character blueprint unchanged.

Example Prompts

Example 1

Expressive portrait, human paladin with ash‑blond hair, blue velvet cloak with silver trim, 85mm lens, f/2.0, soft key + rim, natural skin texture

Example 2

Same character, medium shot in candlelit library, warm key light, shallow DOF, matching wardrobe and palette

Example 3

Same character, travel gear variant (leather cloak, worn satchel), overcast forest light, grounded color grade

Example 4

Consistent party portraits: paladin, ranger, mage—matching art direction, neutral backdrops, centered composition

Example 5

Hero prop pairing: steel longsword on linen, studio sweep light, crisp edges, realistic reflections

💡 Click the copy button to use these prompts in your own generations

Best For

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Expressive Portraits

Lifelike faces and eyes with stable anatomy for character sheets and NPC cards.

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Cross‑Scene Consistency

Recreate the same subject across different environments and outfits with img2img.

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Mid‑Shots & Full‑Body

Steady proportions and clean lighting for lineup shots and cast pages.

Model Capabilities

Primary ModeText‑to‑Image + Image‑to‑Image
Image‑to‑ImageSupported on CharGen
ControlNetNot supported on CharGen
Negative PromptsSupported; keep concise
StylesPhotorealistic, Fantasy & Mythical, General
AccessSubscriber‑only on CharGen

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

  • Expressive portraits with strong facial detail
  • Good likeness preservation across img2img runs
  • Handles mid‑shots/full‑body with stable proportions

Limitations

  • No ControlNet pose/layout guidance
  • Typography in‑image remains inconsistent across long strings
  • Multi‑subject crowd scenes may need extra iteration

Frequently Asked Questions

About MiniMax Image

MiniMax Image on CharGen focuses on expressive portraits and consistency‑friendly workflows. As an AI image generator, it delivers lifelike faces and steady proportions while you iterate across scenes using image‑to‑image.

Prompting Approach

Write a reusable character blueprint (age, hair, outfit, palette), add photographic camera/light cues, and use img2img when you want to preserve likeness while changing context.

When to Choose MiniMax Image

Choose MiniMax Image when expressive faces and cross‑scene consistency are your priorities. For pose guidance or hyper‑real texture polish, compare with Flux.Dev + ControlNet or Juggernaut Flux Pro.