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ULTRA is MorningAI's highest quality setting for images. Instead of returning the first image a model makes, it uses the best image model, makes extra candidates, has the QA Agent review each one and keeps only the strongest.
That gives a much better hit rate on what AI usually gets wrong: small text on packaging, logos, product shape, fabric texture and how closely the product matches the real one.
What changes when ULTRA is on
- The best image model does the work.
- It makes more candidates than you asked for, behind the scenes.
- The QA Agent scores each image for brand and product mistakes, and only the strongest are shown.
The QA Agent is always on with ULTRA. Images made this way carry an Ultra badge in Past work, and the ones that passed the check carry a green tick.
When to use it
Use ULTRA for work that will be seen at full size and has to be right: a landing page hero, paid creative, a packaging mockup, launch imagery. Skip it while you are still exploring. Run a few standard images to find the direction, then switch ULTRA on for the version you plan to ship.
A simple test: would you run it again if a label came out blurry? If yes, use ULTRA the first time.
Where to turn it on
In Studio, open the Image tab, click the sliders icon and switch on Ultra.
Time and credits
A run with ULTRA takes about 90 seconds, compared with about 25 seconds for a standard run. It also uses twice the image credits of a standard run.
Give it a reference
ULTRA does best with something real to work from. Add the product from the panel beside the composer, or attach a reference photo with +. With your real packaging in view, the model copies details instead of inventing them.
If you use a trained image style, make a few images with and without ULTRA. Some custom styles behave a little differently with it, so keep whichever version holds your look best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ULTRA cost more?
It makes several candidates for each image you see and runs a quality review on every one.
Why does it take longer?
For the same reason. Most teams save time overall, because they rerun far less.
Does ULTRA always look better?
On detail-heavy work, yes: text, packaging, fabric and hands. On simple or stylized images the gap is smaller, and a standard run may be all you need.
What is the difference between ULTRA and the QA Agent?
The QA Agent checks images for brand and product mistakes and offers Auto Retouch. You can turn it on by itself, and it adds about 20 seconds. ULTRA adds the best model and extra candidates, and always includes the QA Agent.
Next Steps
Pick one hero product, make four images with ULTRA and four without, and compare them side by side in Past work.
