AI Text to Image Generator
Describe the picture in a sentence and get it back in about four seconds. The default model costs 1 credit, so the 10 credits you get at sign-in are 10 images — switch to one of the other 17 when you want more detail.
- measured, the default model
- ~4smeasured, the default model
- per image on the default model
- 1 creditper image on the default model
- models to choose from
- 18models to choose from
- images per run
- 4images per run
Sign in to start — new accounts get 10 free credits, no card.
Example prompts for Text to Image
The same prompts are behind the “Try an example” button in the input box; each click loads the next one.
Product shot
Matte black ceramic mug on a pale linen surface, soft window light from the left, shallow depth of field, editorial product photography
Portrait
Close-up portrait of an older woman laughing, natural window light, film grain, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field
Landscape
Misty pine forest at dawn, low fog between the trunks, cold blue light, wide shot
Made with these models
Images generated on this site with the same models.
Why Text to Image on AI Image Tools
18 models, one prompt box
Z-Image Turbo, Nano Banana, FLUX.1 Kontext, Qwen Image 3, Seedream 5 and GPT Image 2 / 2.5 from 6 makers sit in one dropdown. Switch models without rewriting the prompt and compare the results side by side.
Priced by the model you pick
Each model shows its credit cost before you generate: 1 credit on Z-Image Turbo, 5 for Nano Banana or Kontext, up to 23 for GPT Image 2.5 at 4K (the 4K tiers are on paid plans). One balance, no per-model subscriptions.
Prompts and pictures kept together
Every result lands in My Creations with the prompt and settings that made it, so a good result is easy to rerun or tweak later.
Charged only for finished images
A failed or timed-out generation costs nothing. Batches of 2 or 4 run in parallel and you pay per image returned.
Every image model in one place
Pick any of these from the Model menu above; the price is shown before you generate. Each name links to what that model is good at. Compare every tier.
Z-Image Turbo
Alibaba · cheapest and fastest, text-to-image only
1 credits per image
Seedream 5 Pro · 1K
ByteDance · same model as 2K at half the price
9 credits per image
GPT Image 2.5 Flare · 2K
OpenAI · same price as Sunburst, tuned for speed and volume
13 credits per image
Qwen Image 3 · 2K
Alibaba · strong at readable text inside the image
6 credits per image
Nano Banana
Google Gemini 2.5 Flash · fastest, cheapest
5 credits per image
Nano Banana 2.1 · 1K
Google · newest Nano Banana, sharper text, banner ratios
10 credits per image
Nano Banana 2.1 · 2K
Google · same model at 2K
15 credits per image
Nano Banana 2.1 · 4K
Google · for print or heavy cropping
23 credits per image
Ideogram V3 · Turbo
Ideogram · text inside the image, fastest tier
5 credits per image
Ideogram V3 · Balanced
Ideogram · text inside the image, posters and logos
9 credits per image
Ideogram V3 · Quality
Ideogram · text inside the image, highest detail
13 credits per image
FLUX.1 Kontext
Black Forest Labs · fastest, about 5s per image
5 credits per image
Seedream 5 Lite
ByteDance · good at Chinese text and posters
7 credits per image
Seedream 5 Pro · 2K
ByteDance · most photorealistic, highest detail
18 credits per image
GPT Image 2 · 2K
OpenAI · good with text in images, half the price of 2.5
7 credits per image
GPT Image 2 · 4K
OpenAI · for print or heavy cropping
10 credits per image
GPT Image 2.5 · 2K
OpenAI · newest, better instruction following
13 credits per image
GPT Image 2.5 · 4K
OpenAI · newest, highest resolution
20 credits per image
Text to Image specifications
- Input
- A text prompt; no image needed
- Models
- Z-Image Turbo (default), Seedream 5 Pro · 1K, GPT Image 2.5 Flare · 2K, Qwen Image 3 · 2K, Nano Banana, Nano Banana 2.1 · 1K, Nano Banana 2.1 · 2K, Nano Banana 2.1 · 4K, Ideogram V3 · Turbo, Ideogram V3 · Balanced, Ideogram V3 · Quality, FLUX.1 Kontext, Seedream 5 Lite, Seedream 5 Pro · 2K, GPT Image 2 · 2K, GPT Image 2 · 4K, GPT Image 2.5 · 2K, GPT Image 2.5 · 4K
- Sizes
- Up to 14 aspect ratios depending on the model, from 1:1 to 21:9; the Size menu shows what the selected model supports
- Resolution
- About 1K by default; 2K on the GPT Image and Seedream Pro tiers; 4K GPT Image tiers on paid plans
- Batch
- 1, 2 or 4 images per run
- Output
- PNG or JPEG depending on the model, saved to My Creations
- Cost
- 1 to 23 credits per image, by model
- Time
- About 4 seconds on the default model in our runs; 30 to 70 seconds on the larger models; the 4K tiers take longer
- Free plan
- 10 credits on sign-in — 10 images on the default model; free downloads carry a small watermark
How to use Text to Image
- Step 1
Write the prompt
Say what the subject is, how it is lit and how it is framed. The “Try an example” button in the prompt box loads prompts written this way; load one and edit it.
- Step 2
Pick a model and a size
Z-Image Turbo is the fast, 1 credit default. Choose a square, wide or portrait frame and how many images you want.
- Step 3
Generate, then iterate
Results appear in seconds and are saved to My Creations. Change one thing in the prompt and run again rather than rewriting from scratch.
How to write a prompt for Text to Image
Subject first
Lead with the thing you want: "a matte black ceramic mug" beats "an image of a mug that is black".
Light and lens
"Soft window light from the left, shallow depth of field, 85mm" changes more than any adjective.
Framing
Close-up, wide shot, overhead. Say it, or the model decides for you.
Skip the filler
"8k, masterpiece, trending" does nothing on these models. Spend the words on what is in the frame.
Pricing
Every tool draws from one balance.
No hidden fees • Cancel anytime • Unused credits roll over
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Text to Image: frequently asked questions
Which model should I start with?
The default, Z-Image Turbo: 1 credit and about four seconds, good for trying ideas. Nano Banana and FLUX.1 Kontext at 5 credits follow a detailed description more closely. Move to GPT Image 2.5 when you need readable text inside the image, or Seedream 5 Pro for the most photorealistic detail.
How much does one image cost?
Between 1 and 23 credits depending on the model and resolution tier. The price is shown next to the model name before you click Create.
Can I generate several images at once?
Yes, 1, 2 or 4 per run. They are generated in parallel and each finished image is charged separately.
Can it write readable text in the picture?
GPT Image 2 and 2.5 and Seedream are the strongest at signage, labels and posters. Put the exact words in quotes in the prompt.
What happens if a generation fails?
You are only charged when an image comes back. If the model fails or times out, nothing is deducted and you can simply run it again.
Do I need an account?
Yes. Sign in with Google and you get 10 free credits to try any tool. Credits are one balance shared across the whole site.
Can I use the results commercially?
You keep ownership of what you upload and what you generate, on every plan; see the Terms of Service. Free downloads carry a small watermark, paid plans download without one.
Describe it, then see it
Start with 10 free credits. The prompt box at the top of this page is the whole workflow.
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