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This article is republished with permission from\u00a0<\/em>Wonder Tools<\/a>, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps.<\/em><\/p>\n

I rely on Ideogram, an AI image generator, to help me create posters, banners, social posts, newsletter illustrations, and video thumbnails.<\/p>\n

Context:\u00a0<\/strong>Ideogram competes in an exploding market. Gemini\u2019s new\u00a0Nano Banana Pro<\/a>\u00a0makes remarkable infographics, ChatGPT\u2019s\u00a0image generator<\/a>\u00a0produces fantastic illustrations, and Canva, Adobe, and Midjourney keep getting stronger. Yet I still find myself returning often to Ideogram.<\/p>\n

10 reasons I like Ideogram\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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  1. Your prompt gets automatically improved<\/strong>. Ideogram\u2019s\u00a0magic prompt<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0algorithm refines your initial query. You can then approve it or revise.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. Choose from four options<\/strong>. Each time you submit a prompt, you get back four generated images. Getting to choose one gives you a bit of editorial input.<\/li>\n
  3. Public image galleries<\/strong>\u00a0are helpful for inspiration. Build on others\u2019 prompts. Browse images of all shapes & styles, and\u00a0top-ranked images<\/a><\/strong>, for ideas.<\/li>\n
  4. Get accurate text within images<\/strong>. Ideogram generates accurate text for social media graphics, thumbnails, banners, and logos. Ideogram\u2019s\u00a0guidance<\/a>\u00a0on text & typography includes excellent examples of prompts and text designs.<\/li>\n
  5. Pick from a variety of styles.\u00a0<\/strong>Choose from dozens of styles, from Pop Art and Watercolor to Doodle, Travel Poster, and Surreal Collage.<\/em>\u00a0I often choose \u201cauto\u201d because I can\u2019t make up my mind. I tend to opt for a clean, modern look for a presentation image, or a more abstract, artsy vibe for creative projects.<\/li>\n
  6. Use\u00a0negative prompts<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Paid subscribers can list specific elements NOT to be included in an image. That can be helpful if a particular detail could prevent your image from being usable.<\/li>\n
  7. <\/a>Choose your image orientation<\/strong>. You can generate horizontal, vertical, or square images. Free users have 11 orientation options. That\u2019s helpful for generating images that will fit your slide, podcast, newsletter, ad banner, site header, or whatever else. Paid subscribers get additional dimension choices.<\/li>\n
  8. Remix anything<\/strong>. Modify images you or others have generated with Ideogram\u2019s\u00a0remix button<\/a>. I often tweak what I\u2019ve generated to get closer to what I want. Be specific with your remix query: \u201cdog\u201d may yield a golden retriever instead of the poodle you envisioned.<\/li>\n
  9. Extend images<\/strong>. Ideogram\u2019s\u00a0Canvas<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>feature lets paid users edit, extend, or combine images. Here\u2019s a\u00a045-second video<\/a>\u00a0with examples.<\/li>\n
  10. Create\u00a0custom styles<\/a>\u00a0of your own\u00a0<\/strong>Upload or pick a few images to generate a new\u00a0style<\/a>\u00a0you can use repeatedly for a consistent look.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to start using Ideogram<\/h2>\n
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    1. Visit\u00a0Ideogram.ai<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and sign up for free with your Google, Apple or Microsoft account.<\/li>\n
    2. Check the\u00a0welcome guide<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for starting tips, examples, and sample prompts.<\/li>\n
    3. Explore the\u00a0public gallery<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to see others\u2019 images and the prompts they used.<\/li>\n
    4. Describe an image\u00a0<\/strong>you envision in a few sentences. Don\u2019t worry about precise wording. You can opt to let Ideogram\u00a0refine your prompt<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    5. Choose a style.\u00a0<\/strong>Decide if you want an illustrated or photographic-style image. Or pick \u2018auto\u2019 to let the algorithm decide. You can also select a color palette.<\/li>\n
    6. Choose dimensions.<\/strong>\u00a0Pick a wide, vertical or square image. I mostly generate wide images, which match the width of presentations or web pages.<\/li>\n
    7. Click generate.\u00a0<\/strong>On a free account, you can generate a limited number of images per day.<\/li>\n
    8. Wait a minute.<\/strong>\u00a0The service slows free requests to incentivize upgrades.<\/li>\n
    9. Download<\/strong>\u00a0the image you like and use it any way you choose.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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