ideogram
by ideogram
Pricing
Input
$0.00 / 1M tokens
Output
$0.07 / 1M tokens
Ideogram 3.0 – Text-to-Image Mastery
Overview
Ideogram is a freemium text-to-image generator, widely praised for its unmatched handling of text in images. The latest release, Ideogram 3.0 (March 26, 2025), delivers:
- Unrivaled text rendering quality, ideal for logos, posters, and social content
- Powerful photorealism, with advanced lighting, depth, and texture
- Style Reference support with up to 3 image inputs and millions of reusable style codes
Features
- Accurate typography – clean, readable text (even full sentences!)
- Style Reference – use up to 3 images to guide style, plus save/share Style Codes
- Photorealistic rendering – crisp visuals, lighting, detail
- Canvas & Batch – infinite zoom, Magic Fill/Extend, batch generate up to 500 images
- Mobile app – official iOS app with Magic Prompt and Pro features
- API access (beta) – for professional workflows and integrations
Release Timeline
| Version | Release Date | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | Aug 29, 2023 | Initial public launch (Seed $16.5M) |
| 1.0 | Feb 2024 | Commercial version, Series A ($80M) |
| 2.0 | Aug 2024 | Realistic/3D/Anime styles, better text |
| 2a | Feb 2025 | Fastest model variant |
| 3.0 | Mar 26, 2025 | Major leap in realism, text, style refs |
Use Cases
- Graphic Design: posters, logos, banners with typographic precision
- Marketing & Advertising: headline images with legible text overlays
- Branding Workflows: consistent design using style codes and batch mode
- Creative Automation: generate visual content at scale via web, mobile, or API
Strengths & Limitations
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Strengths
- Industry-leading text rendering accuracy
- Flexible style control via image reference and code
- Cross-platform availability: Web, iOS, API
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Limitations
- Complex multi-line layouts may need manual correction
- Competitors (e.g. Midjourney, GPT-4o) are catching up in typography handling