Fix Notion AI Cannot Generate Image: Plan-Level Feature Walkthrough

You try to use Notion AI to generate an image inside a page, but the option is missing or grayed out. This happens because image generation is not available on every Notion subscription plan. Notion AI image generation requires a specific paid add-on or plan tier, and the feature is controlled by workspace settings. This article explains why the feature is blocked and how to verify your plan and enable it if possible.

Why Notion AI Image Generation Is Not Available

Notion AI image generation is a separate capability within the Notion AI suite. It is not part of the base Notion Free, Plus, or Business plans. Image generation requires the Notion AI add-on, which costs an additional monthly fee per member. Even if your workspace has Notion AI for text, image generation may be disabled by the workspace owner in the admin settings. If you are on a Notion Enterprise plan, image generation may be included, but the admin must enable it explicitly. The feature is also region-restricted in some countries due to content policy. If you cannot see the “Generate image” option in the AI command menu, one of these restrictions is the cause.

Notion Plans That Include AI Image Generation

Notion AI image generation is available on the following plan configurations:

• Notion AI add-on purchased on Free, Plus, or Business plans
• Notion Enterprise plan with AI features enabled by the admin
• Notion AI trial period (limited-time access for new subscribers)

If your workspace uses the Notion Free plan without the AI add-on, you cannot generate images. The same applies to Plus and Business plans without the AI add-on. Only the Enterprise plan may bundle AI image generation without an extra add-on, but this varies by contract.

Steps to Check Your Plan and Enable AI Image Generation

Follow these steps to determine why image generation is blocked and resolve it. You must be a workspace owner or admin to change plan and AI settings.

1. Open Settings & Members
   Click the workspace name at the top left of the Notion sidebar. Select Settings & Members from the dropdown menu.
2. Go to the Plans tab
   In the left panel, click Plans. The current plan name appears at the top. Look for the line that says “Notion AI” or “AI add-on.” If you see “Notion AI” listed as active, image generation should be included. If not, you need to add the AI add-on.
3. Check AI settings for image generation
   In Settings & Members, click the AI tab in the left panel. Under AI Features, find the toggle for Image generation. If the toggle is present and turned on, the feature is enabled. If the toggle is missing, your plan does not support image generation.
4. Purchase the Notion AI add-on if needed
   On the Plans tab, click the Upgrade or Change Plan button. Select the option to add Notion AI. The cost is per member per month. After purchase, the AI tab will show the image generation toggle.
5. Enable image generation for the workspace
   Return to Settings & Members > AI. Turn on the Image generation toggle. This applies to all workspace members. Members may need to refresh their Notion page to see the option.
6. Test image generation on a page
   Open any page. Type a forward slash / and select AI from the menu. Choose Generate image. If the option appears, the fix is complete.

If Notion AI Still Cannot Generate Image After Enabling

AI command menu shows no image option

If the AI menu does not list Generate image, the workspace owner may have disabled image generation for specific member roles. Go to Settings & Members > AI > Image generation and verify the toggle is on. Also confirm that the member role has permission to use AI features. Member roles with restricted AI access cannot see the image option.

Image generation produces an error message

If you see an error like “Image generation failed” or “Content policy violation,” the prompt may contain blocked terms. Notion AI image generation filters content for safety and copyright. Reword the prompt to avoid specific brand names, public figures, or violent terms. If the error persists, check the Notion status page for service outages.

Image generation is grayed out on mobile

Notion AI image generation is not supported on the Notion mobile app as of the latest version. Use the desktop app or web browser to generate images. The feature may be added to mobile in a future update.

Enterprise plan users still cannot generate images

On an Enterprise plan, the workspace admin must enable AI features in the admin console. Contact your Notion account manager or workspace admin to confirm that AI image generation is included in your contract and turned on. Some Enterprise contracts exclude AI features by default.

Notion Plan Comparison: AI Image Generation Availability

Item	Free Plan	Plus or Business Plan
AI image generation without add-on	Not available	Not available
AI image generation with AI add-on	Available after purchase	Available after purchase
AI image generation on Enterprise plan	N/A	Available if contract includes AI
Admin toggle to disable image generation	Not applicable	Available after AI add-on

The table shows that image generation is never available on Free, Plus, or Business plans without the Notion AI add-on. Enterprise plans may include it, but the admin must enable it. The toggle to disable image generation appears only after the AI add-on is active.

You can now check your Notion plan and AI settings to determine why image generation is missing. If your plan supports it, purchase the Notion AI add-on and enable the image generation toggle in Settings & Members > AI. For Enterprise users, contact your admin to confirm AI access. A useful tip: after enabling image generation, use descriptive prompts with nouns and adjectives for better results, such as “a blue ceramic vase on a wooden table in natural light.”