Image Providers
Machined supports five image providers — two stock photo sources and three AI image generators.
Stock photos
Stock photos are available on all plans with no API key required.
| Provider | Description |
|---|---|
| Unsplash | High-quality photography across a wide range of topics |
| Pexels | Free stock photos and videos contributed by creators |
Stock images are searched automatically based on your article's keyword and topic. Attribution is added automatically in line with each provider's requirements.
AI image generators
AI providers generate images from a prompt based on your article content and selected style. Each requires an API key configured in Settings → API Keys. See Configuring API Keys for setup instructions.
| Provider | Model | API Key Required |
|---|---|---|
| GPT Image | gpt-image-1 (OpenAI) | OpenAI or OpenRouter |
| Flux Pro | Flux Pro 1.1 | OpenRouter |
| Google Imagen | Imagen 4 | Google or OpenRouter |
OpenRouter is recommended as it gives you access to multiple AI providers with a single API key. See Image Styles for the style presets available across all AI providers.