Pixtral Large — Free AI Model & API

mistral-ai/pixtral-large
chat vision
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Context Window 128K
Max Output 128K
Rate Limit ~1 RPS, 500K TPM
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Status Online

Overview

Pixtral Large is Mistral AI's native multimodal model with a 128K context window and equal 128K max output, natively supporting both text and image inputs — meaning developers can feed in screenshots, scanned documents, or photos alongside text prompts without relying on separate vision adapters. Its 128K output ceiling makes it practical for tasks that demand long-form generation, such as detailed report writing or full-document analysis from visual inputs. Available on Mistral's free Experiment plan with no credit card required, the main constraint is the ~1 request/second rate limit, making it better suited for interactive use and prototyping rather than batch processing or high-throughput pipelines.

Model ID
pixtral-large
Base URL
https://api.mistral.ai/v1
Specifications
Context: 128K · Output: 128K · Modality: text, image · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate Pixtral Large with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
 base_url="https://api.mistral.ai/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="pixtral-large",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://api.mistral.ai/v1",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "pixtral-large",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl https://api.mistral.ai/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "pixtral-large",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit ~1 RPS, 500K TPM
Context Window 128K
Max Output Tokens 128K
Cost Free — since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Mistral AI Platform Limitations

  • ~1 RPS is slow for concurrent or batch workloads
  • Phone verification required for signup
  • Free tier data may be used for model improvement unless opted out

Features & Use Cases

Best For

ChatVision

Modality Support

textimage

Mistral AI Highlights

  • Access to Mistral Small, Medium, Large
  • ~1B tokens/month free
  • Codestral (code model) included
  • No credit card required (phone verification)

Playground — Test Pixtral Large

Test Pixtral Large directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Mistral AI — never stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Pixtral Large?

Sign up at Mistral AI to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is Pixtral Large really free?

Yes. Pixtral Large is available on Mistral AI's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: ~1 RPS, 500K TPM. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Pixtral Large's rate limits?

~1 RPS, 500K TPM Context window: 128K. Max output: 128K. No credit card required.

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