Ideogram V2a Turbo
Generate versatile images with exceptional typography using Ideogram V2a Turbo. This fast, flexible model offers expanded style options including 3D rendering and anime — perfect for diverse creative projects from realistic photos to stylized illustrations.
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Why It Looks Great
- Expanded styles: Six style presets including Render 3D and Anime modes.
- Superior typography: Industry-leading text rendering for posters, logos, and designs.
- Fast generation: Turbo speed for rapid iteration and testing.
- Multiple modes: Text-to-image generation, image editing, and masked inpainting.
- Mask support: Precise regional editing with custom masks.
- Flexible aspect ratios: Five format options for any use case.
- Safety Checker: Optional content filtering for appropriate output.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the image you want to generate. |
| image | No | Source image for editing (upload or public URL). |
| mask_image | No | Mask to specify edit regions — white areas will be regenerated. |
| style | No | Output style: Auto, General, Realistic, Design, Render 3D, or Anime. Default: Auto. |
| aspect_ratio | No | Output format: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, or 3:4. Default: 1:1. |
| enable_base64_output | No | API only: Returns base64 string instead of URL. |
| Enable Safety Checker | No | Toggle content safety filtering. |
How to Use
Text-to-Image Generation
- Write your prompt — describe the image including any text you want rendered.
- Choose style — select from six style presets.
- Set aspect ratio — pick the format that fits your use case.
- Run — click the button to generate.
- Download — preview and save your image.
Image Editing
- Upload source image — the image you want to edit.
- Upload mask (optional) — white areas indicate regions to regenerate.
- Write your prompt — describe the desired changes or new elements.
- Run — click the button to apply edits.
Pricing
Flat rate per image generation.
Style Guide
| Style | Description | Best For |
|---|
| Auto | Automatically selects the best style | General use, when unsure |
| General | Balanced, versatile output | Wide range of subjects |
| Realistic | Photorealistic, natural appearance | Photos, portraits, products |
| Design | Graphic design aesthetic | Posters, logos, marketing materials |
| Render 3D | 3D rendered appearance | Product renders, 3D scenes, objects |
| Anime | Japanese animation style | Anime characters, manga, illustrations |
Best Use Cases
- 3D Product Visualization — Create 3D-style product renders and mockups.
- Anime & Illustration — Generate anime characters and manga-style artwork.
- Typography & Posters — Create designs with perfectly rendered text.
- Mixed Media Projects — Switch between styles for diverse creative needs.
- Rapid Prototyping — Test concepts quickly across different visual styles.
Example Prompts
- "3D render of a sleek wireless headphone, studio lighting, product showcase, floating on gradient background"
- "anime girl with blue hair and cat ears, cherry blossom background, text saying 'KAWAII', vibrant colors"
- "realistic portrait photo of a businessman, professional headshot, neutral background"
- "modern logo design for tech startup 'NEXUS AI', futuristic, clean typography"
- "isometric 3D illustration of a cozy bedroom, warm lighting, detailed furniture"
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Use Render 3D for product mockups, isometric illustrations, and 3D-style scenes.
- Use Anime for character art, manga panels, and Japanese illustration styles.
- For typography, put the exact text in quotes within your prompt.
- V2a offers more style variety than V3 — great for stylized content.
- Use masks to selectively edit only specific areas of an image.
- Turbo speed is ideal for testing before committing to higher-quality generation.
Notes
- Ideogram is renowned for best-in-class text rendering in AI-generated images.
- V2a offers Render 3D and Anime styles not available in V3.
- If using URLs for images, ensure they are publicly accessible.
- The enable_base64_output option is only available through the API.
- Enable Safety Checker for content that will be publicly shared.
Features
https://docs.ideogram.ai/using-ideogram/ideogram-features