DesignGen

Image quality tier · Standard

Everyday artwork, up to 2K

Standard is the everyday tier. It costs 10 credits an image and makes artwork up to 2K on a newer image model.

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Pick Standard in the model picker before you generate. Available on every plan. 2K needs a paid plan.

Standard example: the bakery tee graphic with a textured loaf, halftone sun rays and "RISE & BAKE" lettering.

STANDARD · 2048×2048 · 10 CR · NO ALPHA

Loupe at 1:1 pixels · hover, or tap and drag · keys: arrows, Esc

Credits
10 at any size
Output size
1K or 2K. A 4K request runs at 2K.
Background
Solid
Edits
10 credits, the same as a new image

Up close

The texture Light leaves out

Same brief on Light and Standard. Move the loupe over the sun rays and the loaf: Standard added halftone and depth. If you want flat color, say so in the prompt.

Light example: a flat vintage bakery tee graphic, a loaf in front of a sunburst with arched "RISE & BAKE" text and "EST. 2019".

LIGHT · 1600×1600 · 3 CR · NO ALPHA

Standard example: the bakery tee graphic with a textured loaf, halftone sun rays and "RISE & BAKE" lettering.

STANDARD · 2048×2048 · 10 CR · NO ALPHA

Loupe at 1:1 pixels · hover, or tap and drag · keys: arrows, Esc

Verdict

When Standard fits

Choose it when

  • You know the direction and want a usable piece of artwork.
  • The design will print or post at sizes that 2K covers.
  • You like a textured, print-style look.

Skip it when

  • You are still exploring ideas. Light costs less per try.
  • You need a 4K file. Standard tops out at 2K.
  • You need a transparent background.

Strongest jobs

  • Tee, tote and merch graphics at up to 2K.
  • Social posts and everyday artwork.
  • Designs that suit print texture, such as halftone.

Known limits

  • Tops out at 2K. A 4K request runs at 2K and is priced at 2K.
  • In our examples it added texture you may not want on a flat-color design.
  • Asking for a transparent background returns a solid background. Real transparent PNGs come only from Ultra Max.
  • Creative Studio uses standard art direction on this tier. Pro art direction runs only on Ultra Max.

Real outputs

Standard across 7 jobs

In our examples Standard added print texture, such as halftone sun rays, and more depth than Light.

  • Standard example: the bakery tee graphic with a textured loaf, halftone sun rays and "RISE & BAKE" lettering.

    STANDARD · 2048×2048 · 10 CR · NO ALPHA

    Tee graphic
  • Standard example: a fox in a navy kit kicking a soccer ball, with "RIVERSIDE FOXES" in athletic lettering.

    STANDARD · 2048×2048 · 10 CR · NO ALPHA

    Team shirt
  • Standard example: a delicate botanical sprig of lavender, eucalyptus and daisies tied with twine, "Field & Flame" below.

    STANDARD · 2048×2048 · 10 CR · NO ALPHA

    Tote
  • Standard example: a retro coffee cup character sticker with a navy "BUT FIRST, COFFEE" banner, on a solid teal background.

    STANDARD · 2048×2048 · 10 CR · NO ALPHA

    Die-cut sticker
  • Standard example: a green circular badge with a mountain peak between pine trees, "TRAIL CREW" and "2026", on a white background.

    STANDARD · 2048×2048 · 10 CR · NO ALPHA

    One-color badge
  • Standard example: a 4:5 social post of folded rust, cream and green tees on a warm background, with "FALL TEE DROP" in green and a "Riverside Print Co." footer.

    STANDARD · 1824×2288 · 10 CR · NO ALPHA

    Social post, 4:5
  • Standard example: a 2:3 poster with glowing paper lanterns over "RIVERSIDE NIGHT MARKET" and light reflected on the water.

    STANDARD · 1664×2496 · 10 CR · NO ALPHA

    Poster, 2:3

Real generations made on DesignGen in production on October 16 and 17, 2026 (UTC). Each job used one brief on every tier. Light renders one size; the others ran at 2K, with Ultra Max at Medium detail. Shown resized, with no other changes.

Every job, on every tier, is on the image quality tiers page.

Before you generate

Prompt tips

  1. 01Name the print style you want, such as "halftone", "screen print" or "flat color".
  2. 02State the colors and how many, for example "navy and orange" or "three spot colors".
  3. 03Put any text in quotes, exactly as it should read.
  4. 04Ask for 2K. A 4K request gives the same size at the same price.

Recovery

When it goes wrong

The texture is more than you wanted.
Ask for "flat color, no texture", or run the prompt on Ultra, which gave cleaner edges in our examples.
You picked 4K and got a 2K image.
Standard tops out at 2K, and the 4K request was priced at 2K. Use Ultra or Ultra Max for 4K.
You asked for a transparent background and got a solid one.
Only Ultra Max makes real transparent PNGs. Run the final on Ultra Max.
Lettering comes back with a wrong or extra letter.
Check every word before you use the image. One image in our example set misspelled a team name. Put the exact text in quotes, then edit the image or run it again.

Compare

Nearby tiers

One tier downLight3 credits, one size of about 2.5 MP. Simpler output, for drafts.One tier up Ultra15, 22 or 40 credits at 1K, 2K or 4K. Crisper, cleaner edges in our examples.

See every tier, with credits at each size, on the image quality tiers page.

FAQ

Common questions

How many credits does Standard use?
10 credits per image. An edit costs the same as a new image at the same settings.
What happens if I ask Standard for 4K?
The image runs at 2K and is priced at 2K. For 4K, use Ultra or Ultra Max.
Can Standard make a transparent PNG?
Asking for a transparent background returns a solid background. Real transparent PNGs come only from Ultra Max.
Which plans include Standard?
Every plan, including Free. 2K needs a paid plan.

Try Standard on your next design

New to tiers? Read the guide to choosing a tier or the help article on tiers and credits.

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