Playground

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The AI design studio for everyone.

Free tier available·All audiences·Powered by OpenAI (GPT Image 2, GPT Image 2.5), Nano Banana / Nano Banana Pro (proprietary), Seedream, Muse Image, Playground v3·API available

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Multiple best-in-class AI image models in one platform (GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream)Thousands of templates across 24 categoriesNon-destructive editing tools (swap style, remove object, smart layers, mockups)Free to start with commercial use licenseiOS app with 4.9/5 App Store ratingTrusted by 13M+ creators in 120 countries

Free tier + paid plans · from $12 USD/mo

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Multi-model image generation pipelines: Leverage GPT Image 2/2.5, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream, Muse Image, or Playground v3 via the API (Pro Plus) to integrate AI image generation into custom applications or automated workflows.
Non-destructive asset production: Use smart layers, style swapping, and object removal programmatically or via the UI to produce variant-rich asset sets for A/B testing or product mockups.
Print-on-demand & Cricut integration: Connect generated assets directly to print-on-demand services or Cricut cutting machines for physical product fulfillment pipelines.
Scalable content generation: Pro Plus unlimited generations and 1,000 monthly credits support high-volume content operations such as social media asset pipelines or merchandise catalog generation.

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