Prerequisites
1
Get API Key
Log in to laozhang.ai console to obtain your API key
2
Configure Billing Mode
Edit token settings and choose one of the following billing modes (same price for both):
- Volume Priority (Recommended): Uses balance billing first, automatically switches when balance is insufficient. Suitable for most users
- Pay-per-call: Direct deduction for each call. Suitable for strict budget control scenarios
Both modes have exactly the same price at $0.01/image, only the billing method differs.

Model Overview
Sora Image is an image generation API based on reverse-engineered technology from sora.chatgpt.com, implementing text-to-image functionality through the chat completions interface. Compared to traditional OpenAI Images API, it offers better pricing at only $0.01/image.💰 Exceptional Value
Pay-per-use billing, only 10 input/$40 output per M Tokens), pricing is more transparent and predictable!
Pay-per-use billing, only 10 input/$40 output per M Tokens), pricing is more transparent and predictable!
🌟 Core Features
- 💸 Ultimate Value: $0.01/image, pay-per-use, no Token consumption worries
- 🎨 High-Quality Output: Based on Sora official technology, results comparable to DALL·E 3
- ⚡ Fast Response: Optimized reverse engineering, second-level generation
- 📐 Multi-Size Support: Supports 2:3, 3:2, 1:1 aspect ratios
- 🔧 Simple to Use: Uses standard chat completions interface, no new API to learn
📋 Model Information
| Model | Model ID | Billing Method | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sora Image | sora_image | Pay-per-use | $0.01/image | Text-to-image, high quality |
| GPT-4o Image | gpt-4o-image | Pay-per-use | $0.01/image | Same technology, similar results |
🚀 Quick Start
Basic Example
Batch Generation Example
📐 Aspect Ratio Guide
Sora Image supports three preset ratios, specified by adding ratio markers at the end of prompts:| Ratio Marker | Aspect Ratio | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 【2:3】 | Vertical | Portrait, phone wallpaper | Beautiful flowers【2:3】 |
| 【3:2】 | Horizontal | Landscape, banner images | Magnificent mountains【3:2】 |
| 【1:1】 | Square | Social media avatar, icons | Cute puppy【1:1】 |
Size Usage Examples
🎯 Best Practices
1. Prompt Optimization
2. Error Handling
3. Result Saving
💡 Advanced Tips
1. Stylized Generation
2. Scene Templates
⚠️ Important Notes
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Model Selection:
sora_image: Sora official technologygpt-4o-image: Same underlying tech, similar results- Both are $0.01/image
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Ratio Markers:
- Add ratio marker at end of prompt:
【2:3】,【3:2】, or【1:1】 - Markers must use Chinese brackets
【】 - Without marker, uses default ratio
- Add ratio marker at end of prompt:
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URL Extraction:
- Response contains image URLs in Markdown format
- Use regex to extract:
!\[.*?\]\((https?://[^)]+)\) - Download images promptly after generation
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Chinese Support:
- Fully supports Chinese prompts
- No translation required
- Natural language understanding
🔍 FAQ
Q: How is Sora Image different from GPT-Image-1?
A:- Sora Image: Pay-per-use, $0.01/image, fixed price
- GPT-Image-1: Token-based, 40 output per M Tokens, variable cost
- Sora pricing is more predictable for image generation
Q: Can I use English prompts?
A: Yes! Both Chinese and English prompts are fully supported.Q: How to specify aspect ratio?
A: Add ratio marker at end of prompt:Your prompt【2:3】
Q: Are generated images downloadable?
A: Yes, extract URLs from response and download immediately. URLs may expire after some time.Q: What’s the maximum prompt length?
A: No strict limit, but recommended to keep prompts concise and descriptive for best results.🔗 Related Resources
- Sora Image Editing - Edit existing images
- GPT-4o Image Documentation - Alternative model
- Pricing Calculator - Real-time pricing
- API Key Management - Create and manage tokens
🎨 Pro Tip: Add detailed descriptions, artistic styles, and lighting conditions to your prompts for better results. The model excels at understanding natural language!