Ernie
2 modes on this page
Ernie turns a text prompt into an image. Pick a mode, write the prompt, run it in the studio.
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Generated with Ernie
$0.01 per megapixel·~10s
What Ernie is for
Ernie from Alibaba is a text-to-image model. You describe the frame and it returns a still image in about 10 seconds, billed at $0.01 per megapixel. This page groups 2 modes (Text to Image (Turbo) and Text to Image) so you are not hunting separate URLs for the same family.
Ernie is cheap enough that a generation usually fits the free Knowlify plan's credits. A typical run is about 10 seconds. Published rate: Your request will cost $0.01 per megapixel.
Pick Ernie for text to image at $0.01 per megapixel and ~10s. Compare it with Ernie Image Lora on the related cards below if you need a different look, speed, or input type.
How to use Ernie
- 1. Write a still prompt for Ernie. Be specific about subject, style, and lens.
- 2. Run it. The prompt opens in the Knowlify studio, where Ernie generates.
- 3. Stay in the studio to turn a document or a longer prompt into a narrated video.
What you need
- A prompt that names the subject, style, and framing.
- Image Size (square_hd, square, portrait_4_3, portrait_16_9, and more).
- Optional toggles on this model, such as audio or quality flags.
Example prompt
a sailboat heeling hard in bright wind, spray, Mediterranean coast, painterly concept art, volumetric light, no text, no watermark, no UI
Frequently asked questions
How do I run Ernie?
Run Ernie on Knowlify at /generate/ernie. This page has 2 modes in one dropdown. Write the prompt on this page and it opens in the studio, where Ernie generates a still image. The same studio also turns documents into full narrated videos.
Where can I use Ernie online?
On Knowlify (Alibaba's model, knowlify.com/generate/ernie). You do not need a separate playground. Ernie runs in the studio next to document-to-video.
Can I make a longer video with Ernie?
Ernie itself produces a still image. On Knowlify you can take that output, or skip it and upload a document, and generate a full narrated video with a script you can edit.
What do I need to run Ernie?
A text prompt is enough. Ernie generates the image from that description in the studio.
How long does Ernie take?
Plan on about 10 seconds for a typical run, then whatever queue time the studio has. Video models sit at the high end of that range.
Does Ernie have more than one mode?
Yes. This page has 2 modes: Text to Image (Turbo) and Text to Image. Switch them in the Mode dropdown instead of opening a new URL.
What does Ernie Image Turbo cost?
Your request will cost $0.01 per megapixel. Knowlify charges this as credits, at the compute cost.
What is Ernie Image Turbo best for?
High-quality text-to-image model by Baidu. Supports English, Chinese, and Japanese prompts with built-in prompt expansion. It turns a text prompt into an image.
Do I need an account to use Ernie Image Turbo?
A free Knowlify account, yes. This page composes the prompt; the studio is where Ernie Image Turbo actually runs.