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General

What is AIKIZI?

AIKIZI is a creative intelligence platform that decodes images with Claude Sonnet 5.5 from Anthropic, and videos and audio with Google Gemini. Upload any media and get deep analysis across 7 dimensions, mood, composition, style influences, cultural context, materials, and more, plus ready-to-use AI generation prompts.

How does it work?

Upload any image (or video/audio for Pro users) to the Studio, and AIKIZI analyzes it across 7 tabs: CORE (subject & identity), MOOD (emotional resonance), VISUAL (camera & lighting), FORM (pose & anatomy), STYLE (artistic influences), WORLD (cultural context), and MATTER (materials & textures). Results appear in about 15 seconds with copyable insights and AI prompts.

Is it free to use?

Yes, three things are free. The Lab at aikizi.com/lab/ needs no account. Every signed-in account gets 20 minutes of AI voice, sound and music a day this season, with no card. You get 5 credits on sign-up; an image decode or an image made is 5, so the first one is free. After that, Starter credits (40 credits for $2, no subscription, buy again any time) or a plan: Basic (180 credits/month for $8) or Pro (540 credits/month for $20). Free users keep a personal library for what they decode and make, while paid plans add monthly credits and expanded access.

Which AIKIZI tools work without signing up?

The Lab at aikizi.com/lab/: free creative tools that run in your browser, with no account and no credits. Decodes, the free audio minutes and image generation need a Google sign-in.

What file formats are supported?

Images: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF (up to 50MB). Videos: MP4, MOV and other common formats (Pro plan). Audio: MP3, WAV and other common formats (Pro plan).

Decode Features

What are the 7 analysis tabs?

CORE (primary subject, titles, captions), MOOD (emotional atmosphere, tension, inner state), VISUAL (camera angles, lighting setup, color palette with hex codes), FORM (pose, expression, hair, makeup, garments), STYLE (style keywords for AI generators, artistic lineage, aesthetic tags), WORLD (cultural context, era markers, regional influences), and MATTER (materials, textures, construction methods). Each tab is interactive, you can copy any field.

How accurate is the decode?

Images are decoded by Claude Sonnet 5.5 from Anthropic; videos and audio by Google Gemini. Accuracy is typically 85-95% for visual elements, 80-90% for style identification, and 75-85% for cultural context. The AI continuously improves with model updates.

Can I decode videos and audio?

Yes! Video and audio decode are available for Pro subscribers. Video decode analyzes cinematography, motion dynamics, and scene composition across 9 analysis classes. Audio decode covers sonic characteristics, harmonic structure, production techniques, and more. Audio decode costs 10 credits, video decode 15.

What is Style DNA?

Style DNA is a layered breakdown of an image's artistic composition, think of it like a recipe for the visual look. It shows the dominant foundation (e.g., "Dutch Golden Age" at 40-60%), primary influence, secondary layer, and accent elements, so you can see exactly how different artistic traditions combine to create the final aesthetic.

What are Core Tokens?

Seven two-word phrases (like "dramatic lighting" or "warm palette") that capture an image's visual essence. They're designed to be copied directly into AI image generators, paste them into MidJourney, DALL-E, or Stable Diffusion prompts for consistent style reproduction.

Credits & Pricing

Is audio creation free?

Yes, 20 minutes a day. Every signed-in account gets 20 minutes of voice, sound effects and music (ElevenLabs) free every day, shared across the three. A 60-second track uses one minute; a 5-second sound uses five seconds. Past the free minutes, audio costs 12–24 credits. Resets at midnight UTC. This is for the current season.

How do credits work?

Credits are used for different actions: Image Decode (5 credits), Video Decode (15 credits, Pro only), Audio Decode (10 credits, Pro only), Image Creation (2-15 credits depending on model and resolution; 5 for a 2K image on Nano Banana 2.1), Audio Creation (20 free minutes a day on every plan, then 12-24 credits - voice, sound effects and music from ElevenLabs), Downloads from Explore (10 credits), Style Code Unlock (5 credits, any account). Credits refresh monthly and unused credits don't roll over.

What's included in the free plan?

The free plan includes 5 one-time credits — one image decode or one 2K image made — access to browse the sample Explore gallery (200 images), viewing public decodes, image creation up to 4K with 3 reference images, Realms, style-code unlocks and a personal library for anything you decode or make. Credits are the only limit; Starter credits (40 credits for $2) buy more without a plan. Video/audio decode and bulk decode need Pro.

What's the difference between Basic and Pro?

Every account, Free and Starter too, can decode images, make images up to 4K with 3 reference images, use Realms and unlock style codes. Basic ($8/month): 180 credits a month, all of Explore and a public profile showcase of 10. Pro ($20/month): 540 credits, everything in Basic plus video & audio decode, bulk decode (up to 10 images), 4 reference images for creation and a showcase of 50. Audio creation is free on every plan, 20 minutes a day.

Can I buy additional credits?

Yes! You can purchase credit packs anytime from your profile page. Credit packs are available in various sizes. Unlike monthly subscription credits (which reset each billing cycle), purchased credit packs are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Starter credits are the one exception: they last 30 days.

Can I generate without a subscription?

Yes. Starter credits: 40 credits for $2, no subscription. They are plain credits: a 2K image or an image decode is 5, a chat turn is 1. Buy again any time, as often as you like. Each lot is good for a month: 30 days from the day you buy it. Video and audio decodes still need the Pro plan.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes! Cancel anytime from your profile. You keep access to your plan until the end of your billing period. No questions asked, no fees. Reactivate anytime by subscribing again.

Realms

What are Realms?

Realms are pre-designed templates for AI image generation. Upload a reference image, select a Realm, and AIKIZI automatically generates related images following that pattern, using your reference's style for consistency. No prompt writing required. Categories include Subject (character poses), Object (product shots), World (environments), Story (narrative sequences), and Concept (abstract variations).

How do I use Realms?

Go to the Realms page, browse templates by category, select one, and upload your reference image (1-5 images depending on the realm). Choose your output settings (aspect ratio, resolution) and generate. Results appear in your Library automatically. Costs 5-15 credits depending on model and resolution; 5 for a 2K image on Nano Banana 2.1.

Library & Organization

How do I organize my decodes?

Your Library automatically organizes all decodes by date and type (image, video, audio). Use search to find decodes by style, subject, mood, color, or any attribute. Filter by media type or publication status. All content is private by default.

Can I share my decodes?

Yes, there are two ways. All paid users can publish decoded images to their personal profile (aikizi.com/u/your-handle) as a portfolio anyone can visit. Separately, the Explore gallery is curated by the Aikizi team, selected decodes are featured there for the community to discover. Your library stays private by default.

What's the difference between Explore and my Profile?

Explore is AIKIZI's curated gallery, think of it like a museum exhibition, where content is selected by the Aikizi team. Your Profile is your personal gallery wall, a portfolio at aikizi.com/u/your-handle that you control. You choose which decoded images appear there, and you can share the link with anyone.

How many decodes can I publish to my profile?

Basic users can showcase up to 10 decoded images on their public profile. Pro users can showcase up to 50. These are lifetime profile slots, not monthly resets.

Is my data private?

Yes! All uploads and decodes are private by default. Only you can see your Library content unless you explicitly publish individual decodes to the public gallery. We never share your data with third parties. You can delete any decode anytime, permanently removing it from our servers.

Technical

What AI model does AIKIZI use?

Image decodes run on Claude Sonnet 5.5 from Anthropic. Video and audio decodes run on Google Gemini 3.8 Flash. Images are made with the Google Nano Banana models (2 Lite, 2.1, 2 and Pro), and voice, sound effects and music with ElevenLabs.

What browsers are supported?

AIKIZI works on modern browsers: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+. Mobile browsers are fully supported on iOS and Android. For best performance, we recommend Chrome or Edge.

Is there a mobile app?

Yes. AIKIZI for iPhone is on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6761009650. AIKIZI also works in mobile browsers on iOS and Android.

Can I copy my decode data?

Yes! You can copy prompts, style tokens, and analysis text directly from any decode result page. All your decode insights and generation prompts are accessible for your creative workflow.

How do I connect AIKIZI to Claude?

Add AIKIZI as a custom connector: in Claude, open Settings, then Connectors, choose Add custom connector, name it AIKIZI and paste https://aikizi.com/mcp. Switch it on in a chat. Searching styles and reading published decodes work with no sign-in; for your own decodes and credits, press Connect and sign in to AIKIZI. The full guide, tool list and the Claude Code plugin: aikizi.com/guide/mcp.

Account & Billing

How do I upgrade or downgrade?

Go to Profile, then choose a plan. Changes take effect at your next billing cycle. Upgrading adds credits proportionally. Downgrading continues until your current period ends.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Go to your Profile and cancel from there. You keep your plan benefits until the end of your billing period. Your Library stays accessible (read-only after credits run out). Reactivate anytime.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover) and 30+ local payment methods globally through our payment partners. Payments are processed securely, we never store your card details.