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Changelog

February 2026

Models

26 changes

Claude Opus 4.6
Anthropic's Opus-tier model with 1M token context window and strong performance across coding, analysis, and complex reasoning. Now available to all users.
All users
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Anthropic's latest Sonnet with 1M token context, adaptive reasoning, and code performance approaching Opus at Sonnet pricing. Available to all users.
All users
GLM 4.7 Flash Heretic
Uncensored, unfiltered text model from Zhipu AI with 128K context window. Available to all users.
All users
GLM 5
Zhipu AI's latest-generation text model, now available on Venice via DeepInfra. Available to all users.
All users
GPT-5.3 Codex
OpenAI's code-specialized text model optimized for code generation, refactoring, and debugging tasks. Available to all users.
All users
Kimi K2.5 Model
Enhanced performance and capabilities at competitive pricing.
All users

Qwen Image Model
Added Qwen Image model to the v3 inference router.
All users
Seedream V5 Lite
ByteDance image generation model for text-to-image synthesis. Available to all users.
All users
xAI Grok Imagine
New models for text-to-image, image editing, and video generation.
All users
Nano Banana Pro
Now includes built-in prompt enhancement for image generation.
Pro users
API Price Sheet Update
Adds ImagineArt15Pro to the API price sheet and updates its FAL analytics URL.
All users
Chroma
Now available to all Pro and API users for high-quality, uncensored image generation.
Pro users

Vidu Q3 Video
Publicly accessible video models now available for a wide range of applications and use cases.
All users
Video Inference Capability
Enables video models to utilize start and end frame capabilities.
All users
Video Model Enhancement
Introduces a new capability to the VideoModelSchema, specifically the supportsEndImage feature.
All users
PixVerse v5.6
Updated pricing for the PixVerse v5.6 video model.
All users

156 changes

Character Mode
Introduced new CharacterModeToggle component.
Chat Annotations
Inline annotations now appear alongside chat responses.
Chat Input Mode
Introduced automatic switching of chat input mode to image mode.
Chat Onboarding
Step-by-step walkthrough for new users on first visit to chat.
Context-Aware Prompt
Introduced setting to disable Context-Aware Prompt Suggestions.
Favorite Models
Save models as favorites for quick access in the model picker.

Aspect Ratio Selection
New aspect ratio picker added to image and video generation.
Audio Support
Introduced audio support status display for models in Venice Video Studio.
Batch Image Deletion
Added the ability to select and delete multiple images at once in the interface.
Character Video Generation
Create short videos featuring your AI characters using Qwen Edit for image creation and Grok for video and audio production. Integrated image and video/audio pipeline brings characters to life.
Clear Image History
Added option to clear image generation history.
Combine Images
Merge multiple images into one composite with AI-powered blending. Supports model selection including Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 1.5, Flux 2 Max, Seedream 4.5, and Qwen-Edit.
Pro users

Prompt Collections
Made prompt collections in Generated Videos section collapsible.
Recent Images Helper
Introduced feature to display video studio input images in recent images helper.

3D Secure for Past-Due Payments
Payment retries on past-due invoices now support 3D Secure authentication.
3D Secure for Subscription Upgrades
Subscription upgrade payments now support 3D Secure authentication.
Auto Top-Up Indicator
Added auto top-up indicator for better visibility.
Credit Balance Display
Credit balance is now visible in the UI.
PPU Credit Alert
New dialog warns users about credit costs before regenerating responses from pay-per-use models.
Clear Guidance
Understand why the submit button is disabled when watching videos or using credit-billed models without logging in.

Action Button Feedback
Added visual feedback to action buttons.
Annual Price Increase Banner
Banner notifying users of upcoming annual pricing changes.
Browser Notifications
Introduced browser notifications for video completion.
Category Suggestions
Added category-based suggestions to model or content discovery.
Character Insights
Introduced character insights feature with automatic extraction and new 'Insights' tab.
Chart Component
Created chart component to visualize daily messages.

Auto-Generate Memories Toggle
New setting to enable or disable automatic memory generation from conversations.
Favorite Models
Star models to add them to a new Favorites section in the model selector.
Favorites Search
Search bar added to the Favorites tab in the model selector.
Memoria
On-device memory system that stores context locally on your device between conversations.
Image Sharing
Easily share images directly to the app and attach them to chats.
Image-Transition Video on Mobile
Image-transition video models are now available in the mobile app.

76 changes

Conversations Selector
Introduces a new conversations selector for folder IDs, enhancing the functionality of the useConversations hook.
Insight Extraction API
Enables the extraction and return of structured profile updates from conversations.
Chat System Expansion
Expands the features or improves the existing chat system for better user interaction.
Image Generation Simple Mode
New simpleMode parameter added to image generation requests.
Image Generation Tool
Image generation is now available as a tool in chat completions requests.
Image Model Prompt Enhancer Field
Model listing responses now include hasBuiltInPromptEnhancer on image models.

53 changes

Prompt Input Bar
Improved prompt input bar to auto-expand as the user types.
Chat
Web Search Results
Updated web search results in chat to support collapsing.
Chat
Loading Dots in Auto Mode
Fixed loading dots persisting in auto mode.
Chat
Post Modal Scrolling
Fixed post modal scrolling issues.
Chat
File Size Error Handling
Added file size error handling for audio and video uploads that exceed the allowed limit.
Studio
Hide Variants Button
Hidden the Variants button when auto mode is active to avoid conflicts.
Studio

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