Ideogram
AI image generator that excels at legible text inside the image.
What is Ideogram?
Ideogram is an AI tool that turns text descriptions into high-quality images with a particular focus on text accuracy. Built by former Google Brain researchers, it stands out for generating legible typography, logos, posters and marketing materials where the text has to be perfect. Its version 4.0 models use an open architecture and it accepts prompts in several languages including Spanish.
Pros
- Unrivalled text rendering in images: accurate, legible typography, perfect for logos, posters and marketing materials
- Multilingual support including Spanish, with native text generation in Latin alphabets (Spanish, French, Italian)
- Model 4.0 is open source with public weights; a diffusion Transformer architecture with 9.3B parameters
- Built-in editing tools: prompt editing, background removal, inpainting, outpainting and remix, with no external software
Cons
- English-only interface (no Spanish UI despite supporting Spanish prompts)
- On the free plan images are public with no privacy option; credits expire without converting to value
- Weaker performance with non-Latin characters (Chinese, Arabic, Korean) compared with Latin alphabets
- The API is separate from the subscription and costs extra; Plus or above is required for API access and private generation
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ideogram for free?
Yes, there is a permanent free plan with 10 slow credits per week (~40 images). Generated images are public. Paid plans start at $15/month (billed annually).
Does it work with Spanish text?
Yes, it supports Spanish prompts and can render Spanish text inside images, although performance is slightly better in English. The interface is still English-only.
Does it have an API for programmatic integration?
Yes, Ideogram has an official API priced from $0.025-$0.10 per image depending on model and quality. It is billed separately from user subscriptions.