Output Limit vs. Context Window
A model's context window is the total space for your entire conversation; its output limit is specifically the maximum length of a single generated response, which is often smaller than the full context window.
Why This Matters for Long Outputs
If you need a very long generated document, a model might need to continue generating across multiple responses rather than producing the entire thing in one pass, depending on its specific output limit.
Checking a Specific Model's Limit
See individual model profiles in our Models directory for current output limit figures.
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Frequently Asked
Is output limit the same as context window?
No, output limit specifically caps a single response's length; context window caps the total conversation.
What happens if I need a longer output than the limit allows?
You typically need to ask the model to continue generating in a follow-up response, picking up where it left off.
Does output limit affect pricing?
Yes, since output tokens are typically priced (often higher than input tokens); a longer response costs more.
Where can I check a specific model's output limit?
See individual model profiles in our Models directory.