🔍 Overview
Search Atlas includes an AI image generation tool inside the content creation workflow. One of its available styles is photo-realistic, which produces highly detailed, lifelike images. This option is available on the Pro plan and above. If you previously had access to this feature and can no longer find it, this article will help you locate it and understand what may have changed.
🗺️ Where to Find the AI Image Generator
The AI image generation tool is accessed through the SEO Content Assistant. Follow these steps to reach it:
- In the left sidebar, click Content.
- Select AI Content Templates from the sub-menu.
- Open or create a content document to enter the editor.
- Inside the editor, look for the AI Image or image generation option within the toolbar or content block options.
- Once the image generation panel opens, you will see a list of available styles — select Photo-Realistic from the style options.
If you do not see the photo-realistic style listed, your current plan may not include it. See the section below for details.
💳 Plan Requirements for Photo-Realistic Images
The photo-realistic image generation option is a Pro plan feature. Here is a quick summary of access by plan:
- Pro plan and above: Full access to all image styles, including photo-realistic.
- Starter or lower plans: Access to standard AI image styles only; photo-realistic style is not included.
If your account was recently changed — for example, if you downgraded your plan, switched to a different subscription tier, or are using a new account — this would explain why the photo-realistic option is no longer visible.
⚙️ How to Upgrade to the Pro Plan
If you would like to regain access to the photo-realistic image style, upgrading your account to the Pro plan is the quickest solution. To upgrade:
- Click your avatar in the top-right corner of the platform.
- Navigate to Billing → Plans & Top-ups (Manage Subscription / Change Plan).
- Select the Pro plan and follow the on-screen prompts to complete your upgrade.
Once your plan is upgraded, the photo-realistic style will appear immediately in the image generation panel without any additional configuration.
🛠️ Troubleshooting: Option Is Missing Despite Pro Plan
If you are on the Pro plan and still cannot see the photo-realistic checkbox or style option, try the following steps:
- Refresh your browser — a hard refresh (Ctrl + Shift + R on Windows, Cmd + Shift + R on Mac) clears cached data that may be showing an outdated interface.
- Log out and log back in — this reloads your account permissions and plan entitlements.
- Check your active workspace — if you manage multiple workspaces or organisations, confirm you are logged into the workspace associated with your Pro subscription.
- Clear browser cookies and cache — occasionally, cached session data can cause features to display incorrectly.
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is likely an account-level configuration that our support team can investigate directly.
💬 Need Further Help?
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.