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Stay informed about the latest changes and improvements across all our APIs.

February 2026

2026-02-27

Nano Banana 2 & Pro Update | New Quality Options, Web Search & Pricing

Nano Banana 2 has been updated to the gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview model with new quality tiers and tool support.

Nano Banana 2

  • Model ID: gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview
  • Added 1K / 2K / 4K quality output options
  • Added Web Search tool support (web_search parameter)
  • New size options: 1:4, 4:1, 1:8, 8:1
  • Reference image limit increased to 14

Nano Banana Pro

  • Model ID (Official): gemini-3-pro-image-preview
  • Model ID (Beta): nano-banana-pro-beta
  • Added Web Search tool support for Official variant (web_search parameter)
  • Nano Banana Pro documentation has been fully separated into Official and Beta variants.
2026-02-25

New Model | Seedream 5.0 Lite — ByteDance's Latest Image Generation

We are excited to announce the launch of Seedream 5.0 Lite, ByteDance's latest image generation model, now available on EvoLink.

Seedream 5.0 Lite

  • Model ID: doubao-seedream-5.0-lite
  • Features: High-quality image generation with flexible aspect ratios and custom resolution
  • Highlights: Supports both preset ratios (1:1, 2:3, 3:2, etc.) and custom pixel dimensions
  • Resolution: 376px–1536px per side, total pixels 3,686,400–10,404,496
  • Output Formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP

Key Capabilities

  • Flexible Sizing: Choose from 9 preset aspect ratios or enter custom width × height
  • High Quality: Advanced image generation with fine-grained detail
  • Multiple Output Formats: JPEG (default), PNG, and WebP support
  • Priority Control: Optional prompt priority for advanced users

Documentation

2026-02-20

New Model | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview — Google's Latest Iteration

We are excited to announce the launch of Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, the latest iteration in Google's Gemini 3 multimodal model family, now available on EvoLink.

New Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview

  • Model ID: gemini-3.1-pro-preview
  • Modality: Text, Image, Video, Audio, PDF input → Text output
  • Context Window: 1,048,576 tokens (1M)
  • Max Output: 65,536 tokens

Key Capabilities

  • Multimodal Reasoning: Accepts text, code, image, video, audio, and PDF inputs
  • Thinking Mode: Deeper reasoning with thinking tokens
  • Tool Use: Function calling, structured outputs, code execution, and file search
  • Search Grounding: Google Search grounding + URL context
  • Caching: Implicit and explicit caching supported
  • Batch API: Long-context pipeline support

Pricing

Same pricing as Gemini 3 Pro — Input $2/1M tokens, Output $12/1M tokens, with >200K token tiered pricing. Up to 20% discount for registered users.

Documentation

2026-02-19

New Models | Claude Sonnet 4.6 & Doubao Seed 2.0 Series

We are excited to announce the launch of Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Doubao Seed 2.0 series, now available through EvoLink API.

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic's latest Sonnet model from the Claude 4.6 family, delivering strong performance with optimized cost-efficiency.

  • Model ID: claude-sonnet-4-6
  • Context Window: 200K tokens
  • Max Output: 128K tokens
  • Features: Advanced reasoning, code generation, multilingual support, web search tool

Key Capabilities

  • High-quality coding and technical analysis
  • Complex reasoning with extended thinking support
  • Multilingual understanding (7 languages supported)
  • Prompt caching for cost optimization

Seed 2.0 Pro

ByteDance's flagship model with top-tier reasoning and generation capabilities.

  • Model ID: seed-2-0
  • Context Window: 256K tokens
  • Max Output: 128K tokens
  • Features: Advanced reasoning, code generation, content creation, multi-turn conversation

Seed 2.0 Lite

Balanced model optimized for cost-efficiency with strong performance.

  • Model ID: seed-2-0-lite
  • Context Window: 256K tokens
  • Max Output: 128K tokens
  • Features: General-purpose conversation, content generation, cost-effective

Seed 2.0 Mini

Lightweight model for fast response and high-throughput scenarios.

  • Model ID: seed-2-0-mini
  • Context Window: 256K tokens
  • Max Output: 128K tokens
  • Features: Fast inference, high throughput, lightweight tasks

Seed 2.0 Code

Code-specialized model with Pro-level performance for programming tasks.

  • Model ID: seed-2-0-code
  • Context Window: 256K tokens
  • Max Output: 128K tokens
  • Features: Code generation, debugging, code review, technical documentation

Documentation

2026-02-15

New Models | Grok Imagine Video & DeepSeek Chat/Reasoner

We are excited to announce the launch of Grok Imagine Video and DeepSeek series models, now available through EvoLink API.

Grok Imagine Video

xAI's video generation model supporting text-to-video and image-to-video with multiple creative modes.

  • Model ID: grok-imagine-video
  • Duration: 6–10 seconds
  • Modes: Fun / Normal / Spicy
  • Aspect Ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
  • Input: Text prompt or image + text prompt

DeepSeek Chat

High-performance general-purpose chat model with 128K context window.

  • Model ID: deepseek-chat
  • Context Window: 128K tokens
  • Features: General-purpose conversation, code generation, content creation

DeepSeek Reasoner

Advanced reasoning model with chain-of-thought capabilities, optimized for complex problem-solving.

  • Model ID: deepseek-reasoner
  • Context Window: 128K tokens
  • Features: Chain-of-thought reasoning, math, logic, complex analysis

Documentation

2026-02-14

New Models | Kling O3 & Kling 3.0 Video Generation

We are excited to announce the launch of two new Kling video generation models: Kling O3 (V3 Omni) and Kling 3.0, offering powerful text-to-video, image-to-video, and more capabilities.

Kling O3 (V3 Omni)

Kling's next-generation unified video model with 4 generation modes, per-second billing from $0.075/s.

Text to Video

  • Model ID: kling-o3-text-to-video
  • Duration: 3–15 seconds
  • Resolution: 720p / 1080p
  • Aspect Ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1

Image to Video

  • Model ID: kling-o3-image-to-video
  • Features: First frame, end frame, and reference images support
  • Duration: 3–15 seconds
  • Resolution: 720p / 1080p

Reference to Video

  • Model ID: kling-o3-reference-to-video
  • Features: Generate videos guided by reference video + reference images
  • Duration: 3–10 seconds
  • Resolution: 720p / 1080p
  • Price: $0.1125/s (1.5x)

Video Edit

  • Model ID: kling-o3-video-edit
  • Features: AI-powered video editing and transformation
  • Input Video: 3–10 seconds
  • Resolution: 720p / 1080p
  • Price: $0.1125/s (1.5x)

Kling 3.0

Kling 3.0 video model with text-to-video and image-to-video, per-second billing from $0.075/s.

Text to Video

  • Model ID: kling-v3-text-to-video
  • Duration: 3–15 seconds
  • Resolution: 720p / 1080p
  • Aspect Ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1

Image to Video

  • Model ID: kling-v3-image-to-video
  • Features: First frame, end frame, subject control, multi-shot
  • Duration: 3–15 seconds
  • Resolution: 720p / 1080p

Documentation

2026-02-08

Platform Updates | Claude Opus 4.6, Sora 2 Beta Max & Image Loading Improvements

We're excited to announce several major platform updates, including the new Claude Opus 4.6 model, Sora 2 Beta Max variant, and significant improvements to the image loading experience.

New Model: Claude Opus 4.6

The most capable model from Anthropic's Claude 4.6 series is now available on EvoLink.

  • Model ID: claude-opus-4-6
  • Features: Industry-leading reasoning, complex task handling, and extended context
  • Highlights: Best-in-class performance for enterprise applications
  • Context Window: 200K tokens
  • Knowledge Cutoff: April 2024

Key Capabilities

  • Advanced coding and technical analysis
  • Complex mathematical reasoning
  • Multilingual understanding (7 languages supported)
  • Long-form content generation

Sora 2 Beta Max - Premium Video Generation

A new premium tier for Sora 2 with simplified pricing and enhanced features.

  • Model ID: sora-2-beta-max
  • Pricing: Duration-based only (no watermark fee)
  • Resolution: 16:9 / 9:16
  • Duration: 10s (1.0x) / 15s (1.5x)
  • Features: Automatic watermark removal included

Pricing Advantage

  • 10 seconds: Base pricing (1.0x multiplier)
  • 15 seconds: 1.5x multiplier
  • No additional fees: Watermark removal included at no extra cost

Sora 2 Preview - New Resize Mode Parameter

Added resize_mode parameter for better image-to-video generation control.

  • Parameter: resize_mode
  • Options:
    • pad: Add black bars to fit aspect ratio (default)
    • crop: Center crop to match aspect ratio
  • Use Case: Handle aspect ratio mismatch when using input images

Platform Improvements

Enhanced Image Loading Experience

Improved handling of image loading failures with intelligent retry mechanism.

  • Smart Detection: Automatically distinguish between network errors and expired URLs
  • Retry on Network Errors: Users can retry failed images with one click
  • Better Error Messages: Clear indication of temporary issues vs. permanent failures
  • Multiple Status: loading → checking → network_error/expired → retry

User Experience Enhancements

  • Fixed button group layout for 2-option selectors
  • Improved image status indicators in Playground history
  • Optimized error handling with detailed status tracking

Documentation