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Which AI Model Should I Use?

Aura has 6 AI models — 3 for images and 3 for videos. Each one is optimized for different types of content:

Image Models

Aura Photo

Hyper-realistic imagesCharacter consistency feature available

Seedream 4

Advanced image generationHigh-quality photo creation

Nano Banana

Creative image generationUnique artistic styles

Video Models

Sora 2

Text-to-video & image-to-videoAvailable in UK/EU

Seedance 1 Pro

Hyper-realistic videosText or text + image input

WAN 2.5

Professional video generationHigh-quality video creation

Image Models

Aura Photo

Best for: Hyper-realistic images with character consistency
  • Takes 15-30 seconds to create
  • Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
  • Creates images (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
  • Character consistency feature: Create consistent characters across multiple images
  • The most hyper-realistic AI photo model available
When to use:
  • Product photography
  • Professional headshots
  • Marketing materials requiring consistent characters
  • Social media content
Use cases: Brand campaigns, product catalogs, influencer content, personal branding

Seedream 4

Best for: Advanced image generation
  • Takes 15-30 seconds to create
  • Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
  • Creates high-quality images (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
  • Advanced image generation capabilities
When to use: When you need high-quality images with advanced features Use cases: Creative projects, artistic content, professional photography

Nano Banana

Best for: Creative and unique image styles
  • Takes 15-30 seconds to create
  • Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
  • Creates images with unique artistic styles (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
  • Perfect for creative and artistic content
When to use: When you want unique artistic styles or creative variations Use cases: Art projects, creative content, unique visual styles

Video Models

Sora 2

Best for: Professional video generation (UK/EU available)
  • Takes 90-120 seconds to create
  • Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
  • Text-to-video: Create videos from text prompts
  • Image-to-video: Upload an image and create videos from it
  • Creates 5-second videos (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
  • Available in UK/EU regions
When to use:
  • Marketing videos
  • Professional content creation
  • UK/EU based creators
Use cases: Marketing campaigns, promotional videos, social media content, professional presentations
Sora 2 is available in UK/EU regions and supports both text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

Seedance 1 Pro

Best for: Hyper-realistic videos from scratch
  • Takes 90-120 seconds to create
  • Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
  • Works with text prompts or text + reference image
  • Creates 5-second hyper-realistic videos (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
  • Most realistic video generation available
When to use: When you want the most realistic video content from text or images Use cases: Music videos, cinematic content, professional video production, UGC content

WAN 2.5

Best for: Professional video generation
  • Takes 90-120 seconds to create
  • Costs 4-6 credits depending on quality
  • Creates high-quality videos (720p low quality, 1080p high quality)
  • Professional-grade video generation
When to use: When you need professional-quality video content Use cases: Business videos, professional content, high-quality productions

Quick Decision Guide

I want to create…
  • The most realistic photo with character consistency → Use Aura Photo
  • Advanced high-quality images → Use Seedream 4
  • Creative/artistic images → Use Nano Banana
  • Professional videos (UK/EU) → Use Sora 2
  • The most realistic video from text/image → Use Seedance 1 Pro
  • Professional video content → Use WAN 2.5

Content Specifications

All videos are 5 seconds long, regardless of quality setting:
  • Low Quality: 720p resolution (images and videos)
  • High Quality: 1080p resolution (images and videos)

Quality Options

Every model has 2 quality settings: Low Quality
  • Cheaper (costs fewer credits)
  • Still looks great
  • Perfect for social media and testing ideas
  • Videos: 720p resolution
High Quality
  • More expensive (costs more credits)
  • Best possible results
  • Use for professional work and final versions
  • Videos: 1080p resolution
Start with Low Quality to test your idea. If you like it, make it again in High Quality.

Pricing That Makes Sense

Image Models

Aura Photo

Hyper-realistic imagesLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)Character consistency available

Seedream 4

Advanced imagesLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)High-quality generation

Nano Banana

Creative imagesLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)Unique artistic styles

Video Models

Sora 2

Text/image-to-videoLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)UK/EU available

Seedance 1 Pro

Hyper-realistic videosLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)5-second videos

WAN 2.5

Professional videosLow: 4 credits (720p)High: 6 credits (1080p)High-quality generation
Pro tip: All models use the same credit system. Start with Low quality to test ideas, upgrade to High quality when you’re ready to create the final version.

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