Product overview
Ideogram creates images and short videos from text prompts or reference media. For a poster, product visual or image with lettering, describe the subject, layout and wording, then refine a selected result. The current platform includes Ideogram and partner models; access and available controls depend on the chosen model and account.
Studio is the image editor that replaces the older Canvas and Magic Fill tools. It combines image and text layers with separate versions of the whole canvas. This matters when experimenting: canvas tools create another version, while layer tools change the current version in place. Automatic saving preserves work in Studio; exporting produces a file for your device.
What Ideogram offers
- 01Create images from prompts or references, and use supported video models for clips.
- 02Combine image and text layers, edit selected areas and change backgrounds in Studio.
- 03Extend or reframe a canvas and compare complete versions before choosing a result.
- 04Export the selected version or download an individual layer's source file.
A practical workflow
- 01Start from a prompt, reference or existing library image; library images open directly in Studio.
- 02Choose the editing scope: clear the selection for canvas tools, or select one image layer. Duplicate the version before an experiment.
- 03Apply the change, inspect the wording and composition, and compare versions. Let a pending layer generation finish before leaving.
- 04Select the intended version and export its format and size. A larger download may upscale first and consume credits.
Summary based on source material; product claims have not been independently tested.
What makes it different
Studio lets you keep complete visual alternatives while adjusting images and text within each. Duplicate a version before a layer experiment you want to compare later; a layer edit alone does not create a separate alternative.
Who should consider it
- Posters and promotional visuals that need wording and layout checks.
- Adapting an existing image to another composition or aspect ratio.
- Creators who want to compare variations and continue editing a chosen image.
What to verify
- Studio uploads accept JPG, PNG or WEBP files up to 50 MB.
- Check spelling, small text and layout in the actual output before publishing it.
- Extend needs a paid plan and tops out at 2048 pixels on the long side; other export options have their own limits.
Frequently asked questions
Is automatic saving the same as downloading?
No. Studio saves layer edits to the working image. Use the version strip for separate alternatives and Export to download the current result. A single-layer download saves that layer's source file.
Does buying credits unlock every Studio tool?
Do not assume so. Extend and Select area require a paid plan. Video and premium apps have their own plan or purchased-credit conditions. Studio tools consume credits, but their Generate buttons do not display a price; watch the balance.
Does every sign-in method receive free credits?
The current overview limits free weekly credits to Google, Apple and Microsoft sign-ins. Check your account's actual allowance and the model's requirements rather than assuming email or SSO accounts receive the same allocation.
Product facts were checked against the official product website or its first-party documentation on Nov 6, 2026.