image-to-image
Ideogram Character creates consistent characters from one reference image, in many styles, and supports inpainting to place the character into existing images. Ready-to-use REST API, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
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For $10 you can run this model approximately 66 times.
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Ideogram Character
Edit and transform character images with Ideogram's powerful AI. This specialized model excels at modifying outfits, appearances, and styles while maintaining character consistency and natural lighting — perfect for fashion visualization, character design, and creative transformations.
Why It Looks Great
- Character-focused editing: Optimized for modifying people and characters while preserving identity.
- Style modes: Choose from Auto, Fiction, or Realistic styles to match your creative vision.
- Rendering speed options: Balance between speed and quality with Turbo, Default, or Quality modes.
- Flexible aspect ratios: Five format options for any use case.
- Prompt Enhancer: Built-in tool to refine your editing instructions automatically.
- Safety Checker: Optional content filtering for appropriate output.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text instruction describing the edit you want to make. |
| image | Yes | Source image to edit (upload or public URL). |
| style | No | Output style: Auto, Fiction, or Realistic. Default: Auto. |
| rendering_speed | No | Processing mode: Turbo, Default, or Quality. Default: Default. |
| 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
- Write your edit instruction — describe the changes you want (e.g., outfit, appearance, style).
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to refine your instruction.
- Upload your image — drag and drop or paste a public URL.
- Choose style — select Auto, Fiction, or Realistic based on your needs.
- Select rendering speed — choose Turbo for speed, Quality for best results, or Default for balance.
- Set aspect ratio — pick the output format that fits your use case.
- Run — click the button to apply the edit.
- Download — preview and save your edited image.
Pricing
Pricing varies by rendering speed.
| Rendering Speed | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo | $0.10 | Quick previews, rapid iteration, testing concepts |
| Default | $0.15 | General use, balanced quality and speed |
| Quality | $0.20 | Final deliverables, maximum detail and refinement |
Examples
| Rendering Speed | 5 Images | 10 Images | 50 Images |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo | $0.50 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Default | $0.75 | $1.50 | $7.50 |
| Quality | $1.00 | $2.00 | $10.00 |
Best Use Cases
- Fashion & Outfit Changes — Swap clothing, change dress colors, modify accessories.
- Character Design — Create variations of characters with different looks.
- Portrait Enhancement — Adjust appearance details while maintaining likeness.
- Style Exploration — Transform between realistic and fictional aesthetics.
- Content Creation — Generate multiple outfit or look variations for social media.
Example Prompts
- "She change the outfit to a red dress, keep the lighting natural"
- "Change the shirt to a blue business suit"
- "Add sunglasses and a leather jacket"
- "Transform into a fantasy warrior with armor"
- "Change hair color to blonde, keep everything else the same"
- "Dress in casual summer outfit, white t-shirt and jeans"
Style Guide
| Style | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | Automatically determines the best style | General use, when unsure |
| Fiction | Stylized, artistic, illustrative look | Fantasy, anime, creative content |
| Realistic | Photorealistic, natural appearance | Fashion, portraits, professional use |
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Be specific about what to change AND what to preserve — "keep the lighting natural".
- Use Realistic style for fashion and portrait work, Fiction for creative/fantasy content.
- Start with Turbo mode to test your prompt, then switch to Quality for the final version.
- Describe outfit changes in detail — color, style, material, fit.
- The model preserves facial identity well — focus your prompt on clothing and accessories.
- Match aspect ratio to your intended platform: 1:1 for profiles, 9:16 for stories, 16:9 for banners.
Notes
- If using a URL for the image, ensure it is publicly accessible. A preview thumbnail confirms successful loading.
- The enable_base64_output option is only available through the API.
- Processing time varies by rendering speed selection.
- Enable Safety Checker for content that will be publicly shared.