Image detail level for image understanding
Control image resolution processing for AI analysis using the 'detail' field.
The 'detail' field, which can be set to control image resolution.
When sending image input to the model.
Determines the resolution at which the image is processed, impacting the model's ability to understand fine details versus general content.
Use the 'detail' field when providing images to the model. This setting controls the image's resolution, affecting how precisely the AI can analyze its content.
Allows users to tailor the image processing to their specific needs, optimizing for either high-fidelity analysis or faster, more general understanding.
When the image does not require detailed analysis or when processing speed is paramount.
- Completions (Legacy) ↗xAI · xAI Docs: Guides · Aug 24, 2026 · paraphrased
First seen on Subvolts Aug 24, 2026. Updated Sep 11, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
- Completions (Legacy)xAI · xAI Docs: Guides · Aug 24, 2026
The Playbook: reusable how-tos, prompts, configs and tips pulled out of the news.
- Troubleshooting fixImage Edit Fails to Change Detail: Point to the PartWhen an image edit doesn't work, specify the exact part of the image to change. · 5 min
- HeuristicImage Prompting: Subject First, Then StylePrioritize subject, state, support, and setting before mood, film stock, or things to avoid. · 5 min
- HeuristicChain image edits for iterative refinementLink multiple image editing operations by feeding the output of one edit as the input for the next. · 15 min
- ChecklistImage Generation and Editing Prompting ChecklistChecklist for crafting effective image generation and editing prompts. · 10 min
- HeuristicAdd imperfections for human-like AI videoIncorporate flaws like off-level framing to make AI-generated scenes feel more natural. · 5 min
- HeuristicProvide conversation history for contextInclude previous prompts and results in new requests to maintain context. · 3 min
Questions people ask
- Which AI tools does this work with?
- Any current model. It was seen with Grok in the sources.
- Where did this come from?
- xAI (xAI Docs: Guides). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.