Learn Grok
xAI's assistant generates images in chat and, with Grok Imagine, short videos with sound. How to prompt it and what to check.
What Grok is good at
- Quick images from a chat prompt
- Grok Imagine for images and short clips
- Iterating by replying in the thread
- Available in the Grok app, X and the web
Quickstart
- Prompt in the chatDescribe the image plainly; ask for changes by replying.
- Use Imagine for videoGenerate an image, then animate it; keep the motion request short.
- Check for driftGrok is fast and loose; compare against the brief and regenerate rather than accept.
- Save the promptChats scroll away; keep the final prompt and date with any image you use.
Settings cheat-sheet
| Setting | What it does | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Chat image or Imagine | Chat for stills |
| Prompt | Plain description | Subject, style, light |
| Follow-ups | Reply to adjust | One change at a time |
| Video | Animate an image in Imagine | Short motion request |
| Aspect ratio | Where offered | Match the placement |
Grok guides
Guides for Grok are on their way. The quickstart and cheat-sheet above are kept current in the meantime.
The five most-asked questions
Can Grok generate images?
Yes, Grok generates images from prompts in chat (its Aurora image model arrived in late 2024) and Grok Imagine, added in 2025, makes images and short videos. Availability depends on plan and region.
What is Grok Imagine?
A creative mode for generating images and animating them into short clips, with sound in recent versions. Features change often; check the app.
Can I edit an image I upload?
You can upload an image and ask for changes or variations in chat; results vary, so check details such as hands, text and logos.
Is Grok image generation free?
Limits depend on your X or Grok plan; paid tiers have higher limits. Check the current plan page.
Can I use Grok images commercially?
xAI's terms for your plan govern that; read them and keep the prompt and date with each image you deliver.