MAI-Image 2.6

Microsoft AI model: photorealism and accurate anatomy

Text and photo → image

10 gen / imageAvailable from plan Premium

Overview

What it can do MAI-Image 2.6

MAI-Image 2.6 by Microsoft AI produces natural faces and hands — where many models stumble. Great for stock photos, portraits, and scenes with people in everyday life.

Best suited for

PortraitsStock

✓Natural hands and faces
✓Realistic lighting

How to write prompts

Formula for a good prompt for MAI-Image 2.6

Objectwho or what is in the shot
Actionwhat is happening
Locationwhere and when
Lightwhere and what kind
Stylephoto, 3D, watercolor…
Shotshot list, angle, format

Tips specifically for this model

Add emotion and action: people «doing something», not just posing.
Add emotion and action: people «doing something», not just posing.

✕ Bad

beautiful girl 8k masterpiece

✓ OK

A 25-year-old girl in a green sweater reading a book by a cafe window, rainy day, soft window light, 50mm photo, warm tones, 4:5

Examples

Ready-made prompts for high quality results

Copy the prompt, insert your details — and get an image matching the example.

Stock photo

A team of three people discussing a project at a table in a bright office, laptops, sticky notes on the wall, natural light, genuine smiles, 3:2.

Result: Photo for a website or presentation Try it →

Portrait

Portrait of an elderly male carpenter in a workshop, wrinkles, wood dust in a beam of light, soft contrast.

Result: Lively, characterful portrait Try it →

What not to do

Mistakes that ruin the result

With MAI-Image 2.6

Do not use for text and logos.
Effects showcase: it only works in «Generate from text»

General rules for images

Do not write «beautiful, masterpiece, 8k» instead of a description — the model does not know your taste.
Avoid contradictions: «night» and «bright sunshine» in the same frame.
Do not list five styles at once — pick one.
Do not use other people’s faces and logos without owners’ permission.

Specifications

MAI-Image 2.6 in numbers

Section: Images
Developer: Microsoft
Log in: text and photo
Price: 10 gen / image
Available from plan: Premium
Status: works on the website and in the bot

Price

How many costs

10 gen / image

Plan	Price	Enough for
Free	free	—
Premium	450 ★ · 1 month	up to 45 images
Premium	1 200 ★ · 3 months	up to 135 images
Premium	2 250 ★ · 6 months	up to 270 images
Premium	4 200 ★ · 12 months	up to 540 images