Studio Ghibli API: Pricing, Documentation
by Ghibli
Studio Ghibli API, developers can transform text prompts and images into lush, hand-painted-looking scenes with soft lighting, vibrant colors, and the whimsical charm that defines Ghibli animation. The API supports both text-to-image and image-to-image workflows, making it ideal for creative projects, social media content, and applications seeking a distinctive anime art style.

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Studio Ghibli v1 API Documentation
https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1/studio-ghibli/generate
Authentication
All requests require an API key passed via header.
| Header | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key | string | Yes | Your API subscription key |
Generate Image Request - Studio Ghibli API
Request Code
POST https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1/studio-ghibli/generate
Content-Type: application/json
Cache-Control: no-cache
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY
{
"prompt": "A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style"
}
import requests
API_KEY = "your-api-key-here"
BASE_URL = "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1"
response = requests.post(
f"{BASE_URL}/studio-ghibli/generate",
headers={
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key": API_KEY
},
json={
"prompt": "A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style"
}
)
result = response.json()
print(result)
async function generateImage() {
const response = await fetch(
'https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1/studio-ghibli/generate',
{
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key': process.env.API_KEY
},
body: JSON.stringify({
prompt: 'A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style'
})
}
);
const result = await response.json();
console.log(result);
}
generateImage();
curl -v -X POST "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1/studio-ghibli/generate" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Cache-Control: no-cache" \
-H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY" \
--data-raw '{
"prompt": "A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style"
}'
Output
{
"request_id": "studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "QUEUED",
"polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}
Webhook (Optional)
Add the X-Webhook-URL header to your submit request to receive a POST callback when the job completes — no polling required.
Using curl? These are HTTP request headers — pass each with -H, e.g. -H "X-Webhook-URL: https://your-server.com/webhook/callback". Do not paste them as bare lines, and end every line of a multi-line command with \.
Webhook Headers
| Header | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
X-Webhook-URL | Yes (to enable) | — | HTTPS endpoint on your server that will receive the POST callback. Must respond 2xx within a few seconds (process async if needed). |
X-Webhook-Mode | No | terminal | terminal — fires once at the final status (COMPLETED/FAILED/ERROR). sync — fires on every poll cycle plus the terminal event, and caps the queue’s polling delay at 15s for tighter progress updates. |
Example: enable webhook
X-Webhook-URL: https://your-server.com/webhook/callback
X-Webhook-Mode: terminal
Callback Payload
Your endpoint receives a POST application/json with the same shape as the GET /v2/requests/status/{request_id} response. Example terminal callback (mode terminal):
{
"request_id": "studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "COMPLETED",
"model_id": "studio-ghibli",
"error": null,
"output": {
"media_url": [
"https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/v1/studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx/output.png"
],
"media_type": "image/png"
},
"created_at": "2026-05-22T13:17:32.110Z",
"updated_at": "2026-05-22 13:19:23",
"completed_at": "2026-05-22 13:19:23"
}
Failure callback shape
{
"request_id": "studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "ERROR",
"model_id": "studio-ghibli",
"error": "Description of the error",
"output": null,
"created_at": "...",
"updated_at": "...",
"completed_at": "..."
}
Delivery semantics
- terminal mode (default) — exactly one
POSTwhen the request reaches a terminal status. No callback duringPROCESSING. - sync mode —
POSTon every status poll (with delay capped at ~15s) plus a finalPOSTat terminal status. Use when you want progress updates. - Idempotency — use
request_idas your idempotency key. Network retries can deliver the same callback more than once; your handler must tolerate duplicates. - Response — respond
200 OKwithin a few seconds. The queue does not block on slow handlers, but persistent failures may stop further deliveries. - HTTPS required — plain
http://URLs are rejected.
Request Parameters - Generate Image Request
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Allowed values / range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | string | — | — | Text description of the image to generate. Rendered in Studio Ghibli style by the underlying SDXL fine-tune — be specific and descriptive (subject, setting, lighting, mood) for best results. |
| negative_prompt | No | string | "" (empty) | — | What to exclude from the image, e.g. people, modern buildings, text, watermark. Helps refine output quality. |
| image | No | string (URL) | — | Publicly accessible HTTPS image URL | Input image for img2img or inpaint mode. Omit for plain text-to-image. |
| mask | No | string (URL) | — | Publicly accessible HTTPS image URL | Mask for inpaint mode: white areas are regenerated, black areas are preserved. Requires image. |
| aspect_ratio | No | string | 1:1 | 1:1, 16:9, 21:9, 3:2, 2:3, 4:5, 5:4, 3:4, 4:3, 9:16, 9:21 | Output aspect ratio. Convenience shortcut that the gateway converts into width/height — do not combine it with width/height. |
| width | No | integer | 1024 | 256 – 2048 | Output width in pixels. Use width + height instead of aspect_ratio for precise sizing. |
| height | No | integer | 1024 | 256 – 2048 | Output height in pixels. Use width + height instead of aspect_ratio for precise sizing. |
| output_format | No | string | webp | webp, jpg, png | Format of the returned image. webp gives the smallest file; png is lossless. |
| output_quality | No | integer | 80 | 0 – 100 | Compression quality of the saved file, from 0 (smallest file, lowest quality) to 100 (largest file, best quality). No effect on lossless formats such as PNG. |
| num_outputs | No | integer | 1 | 1 – 4 | Number of images to generate in one request. Each output is a separate variation. |
| webhook | No | string (URL) | — | HTTPS URL | Callback URL notified about this prediction. The gateway POSTs the prediction payload to it as events occur. |
| webhook_events_filter | No | array of string | ["start", "output", "logs", "completed"] (all events) | start, output, logs, completed | Which events trigger a webhook call, e.g. ["completed"] to be notified only when the prediction finishes. Ignored unless webhook is set. |
Content Item Types & Limits
| Type | Max | Format / Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| image | 1 | JPG, PNG, WEBP | Image (+ optional mask) to Ghibli-fy. |
Example Request
{
"prompt": "A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style",
"negative_prompt": "people, modern buildings, cars, text, watermark, realistic photo",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"output_format": "png",
"output_quality": 95
}
Response
{
"request_id": "studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "QUEUED",
"polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}
Request Headers
| Header | Value |
|---|---|
| Content-Type | application/json |
| Cache-Control | no-cache |
| Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key | YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY |
Response Handling
Common status codes.
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 202 | Accepted — Request queued |
| 400 | Bad Request |
| 401 | Unauthorized |
| 402 | Insufficient Balance |
| 403 | Forbidden |
| 429 | Too Many Requests |
| 500 | Internal Server Error |
Error Responses
Queue system errors and model validation errors.
Queue System Errors
// 402 — Insufficient balance
{
"error": "Insufficient Balance",
"message": "Your wallet does not have enough balance. Required: $0.01"
}
// 400 — Model not found
{
"error": "Model not found",
"message": "Model 'studio-ghibli' not found or is disabled"
}
Error via Status/Webhook
{
"request_id": "studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"status": "ERROR",
"model_id": "studio-ghibli",
"error": "Description of the error",
"output": null
}
Retrieving Results
Poll the universal status endpoint to check progress and retrieve results.
Endpoint
GET https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/{request_id}
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
cURL Example
curl -H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/studio-ghibli_019d42ce-946d-7739-f812-6875c434cb790"
Response (Completed)
{
"request_id": "studio-ghibli_019d42ce-946d-7739-f812-6875c434cb790",
"status": "COMPLETED",
"model_id": "studio-ghibli",
"error": null,
"output": {
"media_url": [
"https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/v1/studio-ghibli_019d42ce-946d-7739-f812-6875c434cb790/output.png"
],
"media_type": "image/png"
},
"created_at": "2026-03-31T07:32:03.749Z",
"updated_at": "2026-03-31T07:32:20.000Z",
"completed_at": "2026-03-31T07:32:20.000Z"
}
Response Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| request_id | string | Unique request identifier |
| status | string | QUEUED, PROCESSING, COMPLETED, FAILED, or ERROR |
| model_id | string | Model that processed the request |
| error | string|null | Error message if failed |
| output.media_url | array | URLs to generated media (R2 CDN) |
| output.media_type | string | MIME type (image/png) |
| created_at | string | When request was created |
| completed_at | string|null | When request completed |
| polling_url | string | Status URL (initial response only) |
Status Values
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| QUEUED | Request accepted, waiting to be processed |
| PROCESSING | Being processed by the model |
| COMPLETED | Done — output contains the result |
| FAILED | Failed — check error field |
| ERROR | System error — not charged |
Status Flow
QUEUED → PROCESSING → COMPLETED
→ FAILED
→ ERROR
Typical Workflow
- Send a generate request to the API endpoint
- Save the
request_idfrom the response - Poll every 5-10 seconds:
GET /v2/requests/status/{request_id} - When
statusis"COMPLETED", download fromoutput.media_url
Tip: Use X-Webhook-URL header to get a callback instead of polling.
Studio Ghibli v1 API Pricing
| Resolution | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1024×1024 (1:1) | $0.015 |
| 1920×1080 (16:9) | $0.0297 |
| 2560×1096 (21:9) | $0.0402 |
| 1800×1200 (3:2) | $0.0309 |
| 1200×1800 (2:3) | $0.0309 |
| 1080×1350 (4:5) | $0.0208 |
| 1250×1000 (5:4) | $0.0179 |
| 1080×1440 (3:4) | $0.0222 |
| 1440×1080 (4:3) | $0.0222 |
| 1080×1920 (9:16) | $0.0297 |
| 1080×2520 (9:21) | $0.039 |