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Best for: Pictures, logos and designs from words.
Ideogram
Image generator that is good at putting readable text in pictures.
Free plan works, with limitsOpen Ideogram ↗
What it is
Ideogram creates images from text prompts and is known for getting words right inside images, useful for posters, logos and thumbnails.
How to start in 5 minutes
- Sign up at ideogram.ai using Google, Apple or Microsoft (needed for free credits).
- Type "Poster that says 'Garage Sale Sunday' in bold retro letters".
- Generate and pick the best version.
- Download it.
Is the free plan enough?
Weekly credits are enough for a few designs.
Free: 30 credits a week if you sign in with Google, Apple or Microsoft. Email-and-password accounts don't get free credits.
Source: Ideogram's own pricing page, checked Nov 2026. Plans change; confirm before you pay.
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