Guides worth your credits.

2026-07-15 · 6 min read

Nano Banana 2 vs Pro: which tier should you actually use?

Lite, standard, or Pro — the Nano Banana 2 family splits by cost and resolution, not by magic. Here is a factual decision rule, with our production Lite data up front.

2026-07-16 · 6 min read

1K vs 2K vs 4K: the resolution choice guide

Higher resolution costs more credits per image and is wasted on most placements. The 1K/2K/4K cost table, the 4K subscription gate, and a proof-then-finish workflow.

2026-07-17 · 7 min read

An e-commerce batch retouch workflow that actually scales

One product, twenty directions, one contact sheet: how to turn a single reference photo into a full set of listing images with reference images, batch mode, and success-only billing.

2026-07-18 · 7 min read

7 prompt techniques that survive batch generation

Prompts that win at 1K and at scale: name the light, test one variable, prompt the delta against references, and four more field-tested rules.

2026-07-19 · 6 min read

img2img vs txt2img: a scenario-by-scenario field guide

Text-only prompts invent; reference-anchored prompts preserve. When each mode wins, how reference images change what you should write, and how to mix both in one workflow.

2026-07-20 · 6 min read

Failed slots, retries, and credits: the billing rules, exactly

Reserve on submit, charge on success, release on failure. How Nano Banana's credit ledger handles failed slots, retries, expirations, and burn order — no fine print.

2026-03-27 · 5 min read

35 Real-World Cases: What Each AI Model Can Actually Do in Commercial Scenarios

We built a case library of 35 real generations — complete prompts, parameter settings, and honest failure notes — so you can judge what each model can do before you spend a credit.

2026-03-24 · 5 min read

Prompt Mistakes We Made (and How We Fixed Them)

Building 35 commercial cases meant 3–5 failed generations for every success. The five mistakes that kept recurring, and the fixes that actually worked.

2026-03-26 · 5 min read

Seedance 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0: What Actually Changed Across Three Versions

Three Seedance versions in under six months — and they are not a "newer is better" progression. What each version is actually for, from our testing.

2026-03-25 · 4 min read

Veo 3.1 vs. Seedance: Which Is Worth It for E-Commerce Video?

They are not competing for the same job. What Veo 3.1's native audio actually costs, where Seedance wins on physics and iteration speed, and a practical split for a brand's video work.