Gen AI Effect FAQs

Teeinblue supports Gen AI Effects that allow buyers to transform their photos into creative new styles.

You can read the detailed instruction here: How to use Gen AI Effect feature to create custom image effects

Below are the most frequently asked questions about this feature.

1️⃣ Which model does OpenAI use?

Currently, Teeinblue integrates with gpt-image-1 from OpenAI for image-to-image transformations.

2️⃣ I added my OpenAI API key but it doesn’t work?

Common reasons why the API may not work:

• You need to verify your organization in OpenAI. Please check instructions here: Connect GPT Image & Flux Kontext account
• You need to add funds to your OpenAI account
• After spending at least $5 to reach Tier 1, the service will be more stable and reliable

3️⃣ Can I set a limit for buyers’ uploads?

• Both OpenAI and Flux (Kontext) already have built-in rate limits for their APIs (vary by tiers). Please check their docs to learn more.
• Teeinblue will also add an option for sellers to set your own upload limits for buyers inside our app

4️⃣ Can I combine Gen AI Effects with other image effects?

Not recommended because:

• Combining multiple effects often causes instability
• It increases costs for each image processing

👉 Instead, you should write everything into one prompt so that Gen AI handles all effects at once.

Example:

If you want to convert a photo to Pixar style and also remove the background, you should write a single prompt like:

“Convert this photo to Pixar style and remove background”

5️⃣ How is the cost calculated per upload?

🔹 OpenAI (gpt-image-1)

When you use OpenAI’s image-to-image model, the fee is calculated by:

1. Prompt tokens (input) → The text prompt you send is converted into tokens.
2. Generated tokens (output) → The model’s instructions for generating the image also use tokens.
3. Image generation quality (Low/Medium/High) → Medium is default quality we set. Higher quality levels will result in higher costs.

👉 In short, the price = (input tokens from input image and prompt) × token rate + image generation fee (per size and quality).

Every time a buyer uploads an image, OpenAI will:

• Process the prompt tokens you wrote
• Apply the uploaded image for transformation
• Return the generated image

And then charge based on this full cycle.

Learn more about the cost here: https://platform.openai.com/docs/pricing

🔹 Flux (Kontext)

Flux pricing is simpler. It usually charges a flat rate per image-to-image request, regardless of prompt tokens.

The main factor here is the number of requests you make.

👉 If a buyer uploads one image and applies a Gen AI Effect, that equals one request.

📊 Example

• Buyer uploads a photo → you run one gpt-image-1 call with prompt: "Convert to Pixar style and remove background"
• OpenAI charges:
• Input tokens (your prompt and input image)
• Output tokens (model’s processing)

If the same buyer uploads 3 photos, this counts as 3 requests, so the cost will triple.

6️⃣ What’s the difference between OpenAI and Flux?

Please read our detailed comparíon here: Comparison between each Gen AI Effect models

Updated on: 29/08/2025