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Media Studio: how the free images work (and what pollen is)

Media Studio gives you 12 free AI images a day with nothing to set up. Want more, or the premium models? That's where Pollinations and its pollen credits come in. Here's what it actually costs and who pays for what.

Jul 22, 2026 · 4 min read

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API keysTechnical basics

What's an API key, really (explained without jargon)

Everyone says 'just paste your API key.' Nobody explains what the key actually is. Here's the plain-English version for authors — what they do, where they come from, and why yours is private.

Apr 14, 2026 · 7 min read