Trouble generating or editing images with Grok? Here’s what changed

The image creation and editing features that were available on the AI tool, Grok, are now limited to subscribed users.

A user asked Grok about the image generation feature on the social media platform X. Grok responded, indicating that currently only verified Premium users have access to the image tools, and also provided a link for subscription.

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Why is image generation limited to premium users now?

Image generation and editing are now available only to paying customers. Thus, Grok cannot be used for creating or altering images by unregistered users. The users with an authenticated Premium or Premium+ subscription only are the ones who can avail the mentioned facilities.

The company has, however, not given any detailed explanation for the change. Still, the restriction of advanced features to paid plans could help in regulating the system usage, reducing abuse, and offsetting the costs of the platform. Those who require these features must have their accounts verified and keep their subscriptions active now.

Grok also notes that users can tag @Grok to create images once they are on an eligible plan.

How much does X premium cost in India?

The subscription page displays two primary paid plans for India:

Premium: Rs 427 every month (charged every month)

Premium+: Rs 2,570 every month (charged every month)

The Premium plan is the most economical one and it also grants access to the standard features for the paid version. The Premium+ plan is the highest one in the hierarchy, and it comes with extra perks and minimal advertisements.

However, the pricing as well as the features might vary in the future, which is why users are recommended to verify the most recent information in the X app or on the website before making a subscription.

What features do you get with the premium plan?

The Premium plan comprises various tools that have the sole purpose of boosting the user experience:

• Verified checkmark
• Grok with increased limits on usage
• Tagging @Grok for image creation is an option
• Fewer ads in the feeds
• Wider replies and thus better interaction
• Longer posts and the possibility of changing the original ones
• Video can be played in the background, and videos can be downloaded
• Access to creator tools like writing, analytics, and subscriptions
• ID verification is available as an option

However, users are still shown some ads, but the number is less than that seen by free accounts.

What extra benefits come with premium+?

Premium+ comprises all the features included in Premium with added advantages:

• Ad-free experience altogether
• Peak reply boost
• Entry to SuperGrok
• New features are getting early access
• Advanced search in Radar
• Access to handle the marketplace

This plan targets the users who require the most sophisticated instruments and a clutter-free feed devoid of ads.

Who should consider upgrading, and what happens next?

Those who work with AI tools frequently, like Grok, such as creators, marketers, and even users, would consider upgrading as a good option, especially if they need image creation for their tasks. Users with casual needs would rather stick to the free plan.

At this moment, both image generation and editing are still features available only for the Premium and Premium+ subscribers. If a user tries to access these tools without a paid plan, they will get a prompt asking them to subscribe.

Users should remain alert to official updates regarding any alterations in pricing, accessibility, or features.