AI models FAQs
An AI model is the engine that produces outputs from your prompt. Models vary in strengths, cost, speed, and how consistently they follow instructions. ContentPod picks a model for each job and, for images and video, lets you choose. These FAQs list the current lineup, explain what each model is good at, and cover how to think about tradeoffs.
FAQs
What AI models does ContentPod use?
ContentPod uses a different model for each job. Writing runs on OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Terra, with GPT-5.6 Luna for quick, short pieces. AI Interview voice runs on GPT-Realtime 2.1 (with GPT-Realtime 2.1 Mini as a budget mode), transcription uses GPT Transcribe, and Two-Way Interview audio uses Gemini multi-speaker voices. For images you can choose from six models, and for video from six more. The full lineup is listed below.
Which model writes my articles, captions, and emails?
Every writing tool, including Article Writer, Caption Writer, Email Composer, FAQ Builder, and Guide Writer, uses OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models. GPT-5.6 Terra handles long-form writing and transforms, and GPT-5.6 Luna handles short, fast pieces. All writing tools follow built-in humanizer rules that steer drafts away from common AI tells, while your brand voice still takes priority.
Which image models can I choose from?
AI Image Studio offers six models on every plan: Nano Banana 2 (1 credit, fast), Nano Banana Pro (2 credits, up to 4K), GPT Image 2.5 Flare (2 credits, fast OpenAI images and edits), GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst (3 credits, premium quality, the best text rendering, and transparent backgrounds), Ideogram 4.0 (1 credit, accurate on-image text), and Recraft 4.1 (1 credit, graphics and logos in your brand colors). Ideogram 4.0 also powers lettering in Social Image Creator, Infographic Generator, and Logo Generator, and Recraft 4.1 is available in Logo Generator.
Which video models can I choose from?
Video generation is included on Creator, Pro, and Team. The models are Veo 3 Fast (10 credits, 8 seconds), Veo 3.1 (15 credits, 8 seconds, best Google quality), Grok Video, built on xAI Grok Imagine Video 1.5 (12 credits, 1 to 15 seconds), Kling 3.0 Standard with sound (4, 7, or 10 credits for 5, 10, or 15 seconds), Kling 3.0 Pro for the sharpest motion (5, 9, or 14 credits), and Seedance 2.5 Cinematic for multi-shot, film-style scenes (23 or 46 credits for 5 or 10 seconds, Pro and Team only).
What happened to Sora?
OpenAI shut down Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro on September 24, 2026, so they are no longer available in ContentPod. For similar results, use Veo 3.1 for the highest-quality 8-second clips or Grok Video for clips up to 15 seconds. Kling 3.0 is a lower-cost option that includes sound, and Seedance 2.5 Cinematic covers multi-shot scenes on Pro and Team.
How do I choose the right image or video model?
Start with the cheapest model that fits the job, then step up if you need more. For images, Nano Banana 2 is good for quick drafts, Ideogram 4.0 or GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst for anything with words on it, Recraft 4.1 for brand-color graphics, and Nano Banana Pro for high-resolution detail. For video, Kling 3.0 Standard is the lowest-cost way to test an idea, Veo 3.1 gives the best 8-second quality, and Seedance 2.5 Cinematic is for polished, multi-shot pieces.
Can I use reference images with these models?
Yes, at no extra credit cost. In AI Image Studio (Create mode) and Social Image Creator you can add up to 3 reference images on Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, and both GPT Image 2.5 models, and 1 on Ideogram 4.0. Recraft 4.1 does not take references. For video, Veo 3 Fast, Veo 3.1, and Seedance take up to 3 references (one becomes the starting frame), while Grok Video and Kling 3.0 take 1 as the starting frame. Upload JPEG, PNG, or WebP files up to 10 MB, or pick from your Content Library.
How do multimodal AI models work?
Multimodal models are designed to understand and connect multiple input types, such as text plus images, and sometimes audio. In practice, they can interpret a prompt, reference visuals, and context together to produce a more coherent output. Many products still chain multiple specialized models under the hood, but multimodal planning can improve alignment between what you describe and what gets generated.
Current ContentPod model lineup
Writing
- GPT-5.6 Terra: Main model for articles, guides, and transforms
- GPT-5.6 Luna: Fast model for captions, FAQs, and headlines
Voice and audio
- GPT-Realtime 2.1: Live AI Interview conversations
- GPT-Realtime 2.1 Mini: Budget voice mode
- GPT Transcribe: Speech-to-text transcripts
- Gemini multi-speaker voices: Two-Way Interview audio in one track
Images (every plan)
- Nano Banana 2: 1 credit · fast drafts
- Nano Banana Pro: 2 credits · up to 4K
- GPT Image 2.5 Flare: 2 credits · fast OpenAI images and edits
- GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst: 3 credits · premium, best text, transparent backgrounds
- Ideogram 4.0: 1 credit · accurate on-image text
- Recraft 4.1: 1 credit · brand colors and logos
Video (Creator, Pro, Team)
- Veo 3 Fast: 10 credits · 8 s
- Veo 3.1: 15 credits · 8 s · best Google quality
- Grok Video (Grok Imagine Video 1.5): 12 credits · 1 to 15 s
- Kling 3.0 Standard: 4 / 7 / 10 credits · 5 / 10 / 15 s · with sound
- Kling 3.0 Pro: 5 / 9 / 14 credits · 5 / 10 / 15 s · sharpest motion
- Seedance 2.5 Cinematic: 23 / 46 credits · 5 / 10 s · Pro and Team only
Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro were retired by OpenAI on September 24, 2026. Use Veo 3.1 or Grok Video instead.
Model choice: a practical checklist
- Output fit: Can it reliably produce the format you need (blog, captions, images, clips)?
- Control: Does it follow constraints like length, tone, and banned claims?
- Quality: Are results consistent across multiple runs, not just occasionally great?
- Speed and cost: Is turnaround acceptable for your volume and deadlines?
- Reviewability: Can you easily verify sources and edit the output?