Image Editor is the Nodespell Creative Tool for changing an existing image with a written instruction. You give it one or more source images, describe what should change, and select Edit. Depending on the model, you can also combine several images, add references, or limit the change with a mask. The result is a new image take; your source stays unchanged.
When should I use Image Editor?
Section titled “When should I use Image Editor?”Use Image Editor when you have a picture and want a specific change to it.
| If you want to | Use |
|---|---|
| Change, add, or remove something in an image by instruction | Image Editor |
| Combine elements from several images into one | Image Editor, with a model that accepts several images |
| See the same subject from a new framing or angle | Variations |
| Change only the lighting | Relight |
| Cut the subject out | Remove Background |
| Make a new image from words only | Image Generator |
Edit an image
Section titled “Edit an image”- Open Create, select All tools, and choose Image Editor. You can also switch to it from the tool-name menu while another image tool is open.
- Check the model card. The default model is GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit.
- Add your source image with Choose assets: pick it from your Assets or upload a file.
- Write the instruction in the prompt, for example what to change and what to keep.
- Add a mask or references if the model offers them, and review Output and More settings.
- Set Generations from 1 to 4.
- Select Edit.
To edit an image already in your graph, add Image Editor on the canvas and connect the image’s output to the source input. See Creative Tools on the canvas.
Image Editor inputs and controls
Section titled “Image Editor inputs and controls”Image Editor always requires a source image. The tool marks the model’s first image input as required, so Edit stays blocked until it has an image or a connection.
| Control | What it does | Options or default |
|---|---|---|
| Model card | Chooses the editing model | Default GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit |
| Source image | The image to change | Required; the label follows the model, for example Images or Source image |
| Prompt | The edit instruction | Required for most models |
| More settings | Every other setting the model has | Collapsed |
| Generations | Number of runs to submit | 1 to 4, default 1 (Create only) |
| Edit | Runs the model | Shows the credit estimate on paid plans |
Which models work with Image Editor?
Section titled “Which models work with Image Editor?”Image Editor lists available models that take an image and return an edited image. The picker shows these under Featured:
- GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit (default)
- GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Grok Imagine Image 2.0
- FLUX 3 Image
All models includes Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 Lite, Seedream 5 Pro, GPT Image 2 Edit, Flux Kontext Dev, Flux Fill Pro, Ideogram 4.5 Edit, Qwen Image Edit models, and others.
How do the controls change with the model?
Section titled “How do the controls change with the model?”With the default model, GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit, Image Editor shows:
| Setting | Options (GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit) |
|---|---|
| Images | 1 to 16 source or reference images to edit or combine; required |
| Mask | Optional image that marks the editable area of the first image |
| Image Size | Auto, preset sizes from 1024x1024 to 3840x2160, or Custom; default 1024x1024 |
| Quality | Low, Medium, High, XHigh, Max, or Auto; default High |
| Output Format | PNG, JPEG, or WebP; default PNG |
| Compression | 0 to 100, default 90 |
| Background | Auto or Opaque; default Auto |
Other models differ. Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana 2.1 show a Source image input plus Aspect ratio and Resolution. Some models accept extra Reference images that guide the edit without being the image you change. To build a mask in Nodespell, see Masks and keying.
Where does the edited image go?
Section titled “Where does the edited image go?”Selecting Edit adds a model node to the current Level of your graph and runs it. Each edited image is kept as a take on that node, and the Results area shows it with Show older result, Show newer result, and View fullscreen. The source image is not modified.
Common problems
Section titled “Common problems”| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Edit does nothing and the source shows “This value is required.” | Add a source image or connect one. |
| “Open Graph to edit this media input.” | This input cannot be edited in Create. Open Graph and edit the node there. |
| The change spreads beyond the area you wanted | Use a model with a mask input, or describe what must stay the same. |
| The result has a different size or shape | Set Image Size or Aspect ratio; some models default to their own size rather than the source’s. |
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”Can Image Editor combine several images?
Section titled “Can Image Editor combine several images?”Yes, with a model that accepts several images. GPT Image 2.5 Flare Edit takes 1 to 16 images in its Images input.
Does Image Editor overwrite my original image?
Section titled “Does Image Editor overwrite my original image?”No. The edit is a new take on a new model node. Your source image and its node stay unchanged.
What is the difference between Image Editor and Variations?
Section titled “What is the difference between Image Editor and Variations?”Image Editor applies your instruction to the image. Variations is built for reframing one image as a new shot type or a directed variation, with a shot-type picker.
Can I edit only part of an image?
Section titled “Can I edit only part of an image?”Yes, when the model has a Mask input. The mask marks the area the model may change.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Variations — new framings of one image
- Relight — change lighting only
- Choose a model — compare editing models
- Masks and keying — make masks for local edits
- Recipe: revise without starting over — iterate on a result