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Type a few words and get back striking, artistic images with a look all their own.
From $10/mo
Ideogram
The image generator to try when you need words in the picture to actually be spelled right.
https://ideogram.ai
Ideogram
The image generator to try when you need words in the picture to actually be spelled right.
What is Ideogram?
Anyone who has tried to get a readable sign or poster out of an AI image tool knows the pain of garbled letters. Ideogram is the one that handles text well, making it a favorite for posters, social graphics, logos and t-shirt ideas.
Beyond lettering, it produces good-looking images across styles. Magic Prompt can expand a short idea into a more detailed prompt, and there are tools for editing and extending images on a canvas, so you can refine a design rather than starting over.
The free plan lets you generate a modest number of images, and paid plans start at $8 a month with more credits and private generation. Complex layouts with lots of text can still need a few attempts to get right.
Best for: Marketers and small businesses making graphics with text
What we like
- ✓ Handles lettering better than most rivals
- ✓ Affordable paid plans
- ✓ Good-looking output across styles
Watch out for
- – Long or complex text can need several tries
- – Free plan credits are limited
Use cases
- 01
Designing a poster with a clear headline
- 02
Mocking up logo and wordmark ideas
- 03
Creating social graphics with readable text
Key features
- ✓Accurate text rendering inside images
- ✓Magic Prompt to expand short ideas
- ✓Canvas for editing and extending images
- ✓Style presets for design-ready graphics
Pricing
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Ideogram FAQ
What is Ideogram used for?+
The image generator to try when you need words in the picture to actually be spelled right. Best for marketers and small businesses making graphics with text.
How much is Ideogram?+
Free · from $8/mo
What else is like Ideogram?+
Have a look at Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Leonardo.ai and Krea.
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