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MAI-Image-2.5-Pro Edit vs MAI-Image-2.5-Flash Edit
Microsoft MAI-Image 2.5 Pro Edit against 2.5 Flash Edit — precision versus per-image cost.
Every value below is read from the model catalog at generation time — price and which parameters each model exposes. 1 of the 13 spec rows differ between these two. “Not exposed” means the model has no API parameter for it — it does not mean the capability is absent. A model without a transparent-background switch can still produce a clean white background from a prompt; it just cannot hand you an alpha channel.
Specs
Side by side
| MAI-Image-2.5-Pro Edit | MAI-Image-2.5-Flash Edit | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| List price | $0.20 per image | $0.057 per image |
| Category | Image editing | Image editing |
| Input images | single image | single image |
| Output size | not exposed | not exposed |
| Output format | not exposed | not exposed |
| Transparent background | not exposed | not exposed |
| Negative prompt | not exposed | not exposed |
| Seed / reproducibility | not exposed | not exposed |
| Prompt expansion | not exposed | not exposed |
| Batch outputs | not exposed | not exposed |
| Guidance / steps | not exposed | not exposed |
| Content policy | Microsoft standard policy · commercial use | Microsoft standard policy · commercial use |
MAI-Image-2.5-Flash Edit is the cheaper of the two at $0.057 versus $0.20 — a 3.4× difference. For a 100-image catalog batch that is $5.70 against $19.65.
Output
What each one actually produces
These are the real sample clips from the catalog, with the prompt that generated each. Watch both before you decide — a spec table will not tell you whether the motion reads the way you need it to.
Sample · prompt: “Adjust the image to a manga style.”
Sample · prompt: “Convert images into 3D figurine models.”
FAQ
Short answers
Which is cheaper, MAI-Image-2.5-Pro Edit or MAI-Image-2.5-Flash Edit?
MAI-Image-2.5-Flash Edit, at $0.057 per image. The other is listed at $0.20. These are list prices; billing on this site is not live yet.
What is MAI-Image-2.5-Pro Edit good for in a product-photo workflow?
MAI-Image-2.5-Pro Edit edits one image per request. Keep one edit per pass so the product, logo and label text stay locked.
What is MAI-Image-2.5-Flash Edit good for in a product-photo workflow?
MAI-Image-2.5-Flash Edit edits one image per request. Keep one edit per pass so the product, logo and label text stay locked.
Are my product photos used for training?
No. Merchant uploads are processed for your request only and are not used to train either model. Both models are offered under their vendor's standard commercial-use policy.
Which should I use for e-commerce image editing?
Whichever exposes the control you need — the table above is the honest answer. For bulk background cleanup, start on the cheaper model and only move up for the hero image. For packaging or label text, test both on one SKU and check the lettering at 100% zoom before you run the batch.