The 2024 image timeline
15 March – 1 August 2024
5 models · 4 providersClarity, Flux, Midjourney and Topaz Labs shipped 5 image models between 15 March 2024 and 1 August 2024. Of the 5, 2 have a spec page, 1 is folded into a parent model's page as tier or mode variants and 2 have no page of their own. Cheapest complete job in the window: 1 credit on Flux Schnell. Highest output in it: 8K on Clarity Crystal Upscaler.
- First edit image model in the catalog — Clarity Crystal Upscaler.
- First image to image model in the catalog — Topaz Upscale Image.
- First text to image model in the catalog — Midjourney Niji 6.
- First 8K output in the catalog — Clarity Crystal Upscaler.
| Model | Built by | Credits per job | Max output | Aspect ratios |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity Crystal UpscalerCrystal-clear image upscaling with AI | Clarity | 2 credits | 8K | — |
| Midjourney Niji 6Midjourney Niji 6 anime and illustration-focused image generation optimized for anime, manga, and cartoon styles | Midjourney | 10 credits | — | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 2:3 |
| Flux ProvariantProfessional Flux model for commercial use | Flux | 5 credits | 4K | 1:1, 16:9, 3:2, 2:3, 4:5, 5:4 |
| Flux SchnellFast image generation model with high-quality outputs and efficient processing | Flux | 1 credit | — | 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1 |
| Topaz Upscale ImageProfessional image upscaling with Topaz AI | Topaz Labs | 8 credits | 8K | — |
2 October – 25 November 2024
4 models · 3 providersFlux, Luma and Recraft shipped 4 image models between 2 October 2024 and 25 November 2024. Of the 4, 1 has a spec page, 1 is folded into a parent model's page as tier or mode variants and 2 have no page of their own. Cheapest complete job in the window: 1 credit on Luma Photon Flash. Highest output in it: 4K on Flux 1.1 Pro.
- New names on the roster: Recraft, Luma.
| Model | Built by | Credits per job | Max output | Aspect ratios |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flux 1.1 ProProfessional grade Flux model with enhanced features | Flux | 4 credits | 4K | 1:1, 16:9, 3:2, 2:3, 4:5, 5:4 |
| Recraft V3 ImageAdvanced vector and raster image generation | Recraft | 4 credits | 4K | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Flux Pro UltravariantUltra-high quality image generation with superior detail | Flux | 6 credits | 4K | 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9 |
| Luma Photon FlashLightning-fast photorealistic image generation | Luma | 1 credit | 4K | 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 16:9, 9:21 |
When 2024 was busy
5 of the twelve months carried a image release; the busiest window was 15 March – 1 August 2024, with 5.
- March 2024
- 1
- June 2024
- 1
- August 2024
- 3
- October 2024
- 2
- November 2024
- 2
Who shipped image in 2024
Flux (4), Clarity (1) and Luma (1) led on volume. SKUs, not quality — four tiers of one model count four times.
| Provider | Models | Spec pages | First | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flux | 4 | 2 | 1 August 2024 | 6 November 2024 |
| Clarity | 1 | 0 | 15 March 2024 | 15 March 2024 |
| Luma | 1 | 0 | 25 November 2024 | 25 November 2024 |
| Midjourney | 1 | 1 | 7 June 2024 | 7 June 2024 |
| Recraft | 1 | 0 | 30 October 2024 | 30 October 2024 |
| Topaz Labs | 1 | 0 | 1 August 2024 | 1 August 2024 |
What 2024 moved
Firsts, measured against every image model released before them. “New name on the roster” is the provider label in the catalog, not the company — one lab can hold several labels.
- 15 March – 1 August 2024
- First edit image model in the catalog — Clarity Crystal Upscaler.
- First image to image model in the catalog — Topaz Upscale Image.
- First text to image model in the catalog — Midjourney Niji 6.
- First 8K output in the catalog — Clarity Crystal Upscaler.
- 2 October – 25 November 2024
- New names on the roster: Recraft, Luma.
Dates are each model’s released_at value, walked in order and grouped until a window held 3 or more. Credits are what one complete generation costs per the model’s own price matrix; where it states none, the headline rate is shown and the model sits out the cheapest-in-window line.
Other release years
Frequently asked questions
How many AI image models were released in 2024?+
Versely's catalog carries 9 image models with a 2024 release date, from 6 providers, arriving in 2 launch windows between 15 March 2024 and 25 November 2024.
What was the biggest AI image launch of 2024?+
15 March – 1 August 2024, with 5 image models from Clarity, Flux, Midjourney and Topaz Labs. Of the 5, 2 have a spec page, 1 is folded into a parent model's page as tier or mode variants and 2 have no page of their own. Cheapest complete job in the window: 1 credit on Flux Schnell. Highest output in it: 8K on Clarity Crystal Upscaler.
Which company released the most AI image models in 2024?+
Flux, with 4 of the 9 image models dated 2024 — first on 1 August 2024, most recently on 6 November 2024. Clarity shipped 1, Luma shipped 1, Midjourney shipped 1.
What changed in AI image generation in 2024?+
Measured against everything the catalog carried before it: First edit image model in the catalog — Clarity Crystal Upscaler; First image to image model in the catalog — Topaz Upscale Image; First text to image model in the catalog — Midjourney Niji 6.
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