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Google's Imagen-4-Fast: The Lightning Bolt Redefining AI Image Creation

Ever wished AI image gen was as fast as your morning coffee run? Google's Imagen-4-Fast delivers just that — turbocharged visuals on Replicate, minus the ultra model's wait times.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read
Vibrant AI-generated image of a futuristic cityscape created with Google's Imagen-4-Fast model

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Imagen-4-Fast slashes image gen time to seconds with costs under $0.001 per shot. 𝕏
  • Simple inputs like prompts and aspect ratios yield pro results on Replicate. 𝕏
  • It's the speed demon alternative to Ultra, sparking new AI-native visual apps. 𝕏
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