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Invest in images that work.

pensil.io reasons before it renders - delivering 4K images designed with the same intent a professional art director would bring. Pick the plan that matches how often you create.

MonthlyYearly

Free

$0/ forever

Try the reasoning engine.

  • 3 generations per day
  • Up to 10 images per generation
  • All 6 image formats
  • 4K resolution output
  • Reasoning display
  • Generation history
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Creator

$12/ month

For consistent content creators.

  • 30 generations per day
  • Up to 10 images per generation
  • Everything in Free
  • Priority generation queue
  • ZIP bulk download
  • Custom format presets
  • Email support
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Pro

$29/ month

For creators who generate every day.

  • 100 generations per day
  • Up to 10 images per generation
  • Everything in Creator
  • Faster reasoning speed
  • Commercial license included
  • Early access to new formats
  • Founder support via email
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Agency

$99/ month

For teams and high-volume production.

  • 500 generations per day
  • Everything in Pro
  • Team workspace (coming soon)
  • Bulk generation jobs
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom format presets
  • Early API access
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Why reasoning matters

The quality gap between thinking and guessing is enormous.

Every standard image tool renders from words alone - the model guesses what you meant. pensil.io thinks first. It designs a structured spec with a named lighting setup, a cinematic color grade, a specific focal point, and a typographic decision - before a single pixel is rendered. The output is an image with intent, not a roll of the dice.

4K

Every image, every time. No compressed previews.

6+

Formats. Each one reasoned differently.

12x

Design decisions per image before rendering.

Common questions

Why does reasoning produce better images?

Standard image generation renders directly from your words - which means the model guesses at composition, lighting, and intent. pensil.io's reasoning layer designs the image first: it selects a lighting setup, a cinematic color grade, a focal point, and a typographic approach before rendering. The result is an image with intentional structure, not a lucky output.

What does 4K actually mean for my images?

Every image pensil.io generates is rendered at native 4K pixel resolution - up to 4096x4096px depending on the aspect ratio. A 16:9 YouTube thumbnail is output at 3840x2160px. An Instagram square post at 4096x4096px. You get the full 4K file on download with no compression or resizing. This is the same output size as professional stock imagery.

Do I own the images I create?

Yes, completely. All images you generate with pensil.io are yours to use personally or commercially without attribution. We make no claim over any image created through the platform.

What's the difference between monthly and yearly billing?

Yearly billing gives you the same features at a lower per-month rate - Creator drops from $12 to $9/mo (25% off), Pro from $29 to $19/mo (34% off), and Agency from $99 to $69/mo (30% off). You're billed as one annual payment.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account. You keep access until the end of your current billing period with no extra charges.

Is there a limit on image formats?

No. All plans include all six formats - YouTube thumbnails, Instagram posts, Instagram stories, Twitter/X banners, blog headers, and fully custom aspect ratios with any ratio you specify.

Still have questions? We're happy to help.

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