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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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a close up photo of a woman in a fashion magazine photoshoot

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a close up photo of a woman in a fashion magazine photoshoot

a close up photo of a woman in a fashion magazine photoshoot

a close up photo of a woman in a fashion magazine photoshoot

a close up photo of a woman in a fashion magazine photoshoot

she is hosting a podcast in a blue sweater

she is hosting a podcast in a blue sweater

she is the president of the united states

she is the president of the united states

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Ideogram Character

Edit a single character image with text instructions. Ideogram Character is designed for changing outfits, appearance details, and visual styles based on the uploaded source image while keeping the character recognizable.

Why It Looks Great

  • Character-focused editing
    Modify a character directly from a single source image while retaining key visual traits.

  • Style modes
    Choose from Auto, Fiction, or Realistic styles to match your creative direction.

  • Rendering speed options
    Balance speed and quality with Turbo, Default, or Quality modes.

  • Flexible aspect ratios
    Choose from five output formats for different layouts.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
promptYesText instruction describing the edit you want to make.
imageYesSingle source image to edit. Upload an image or provide a public URL.
styleNoOutput style: Auto, Fiction, or Realistic. Default: Auto.
rendering_speedNoProcessing mode: Turbo, Default, or Quality. Default: Default.
aspect_ratioNoOutput format: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, or 3:4. Default: 1:1.

How to Use

  1. Write your edit instruction — Describe the changes you want, such as outfit, appearance, or style.
  2. Use Prompt Enhancer optional — Refine your instruction for clearer editing direction.
  3. Upload one source image — Provide the character image you want to edit.
  4. Choose style — Select Auto, Fiction, or Realistic based on the desired look.
  5. Select rendering speed — Choose Turbo for speed, Quality for final detail, or Default for balance.
  6. Set aspect ratio — Pick the output format that fits your use case.
  7. Run — Generate the edited character image.
  8. Download — Preview and save your result.

Pricing

Pricing varies by rendering speed.

Rendering SpeedCostBest For
Turbo$0.10Quick previews, rapid iteration, testing concepts
Default$0.15General use, balanced quality and speed
Quality$0.20Final deliverables, maximum detail and refinement

Examples

Rendering Speed5 Images10 Images50 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 and outfit changes — Swap clothing, change colors, or modify accessories.
  • Character design — Create variations of a character with different looks.
  • Portrait editing — Adjust appearance details based on the uploaded source image.
  • Style exploration — Transform a character between realistic and fictional aesthetics.
  • Content creation — Generate outfit, look, or character variations for creative projects.

Example Prompts

  • "Change her outfit to a red dress while keeping the lighting natural."
  • "Change the shirt to a blue business suit."
  • "Add sunglasses and a leather jacket."
  • "Transform the character into a fantasy warrior with armor."
  • "Change the hair color to blonde and keep everything else the same."
  • "Dress the character in a casual summer outfit with a white t-shirt and jeans."

Style Guide

StyleDescriptionBest For
AutoAutomatically determines the best styleGeneral use
FictionStylized, artistic, or illustrative lookFantasy, anime-inspired, and creative content
RealisticPhotorealistic and natural appearanceFashion, portraits, and professional use

Pro Tips for Best Results

  • Be specific about what to change and what to preserve.
  • Use Realistic style for fashion and portrait edits.
  • Use Fiction style for fantasy, stylized, or creative character looks.
  • Start with Turbo mode to test the prompt, then switch to Quality for final output.
  • Describe outfit changes clearly, including color, style, material, and accessories.
  • For better consistency, use a clear source image and keep the requested changes focused.
  • Match aspect ratio to your intended platform: 1:1 for profiles, 9:16 for stories, and 16:9 for banners.

Notes

  • This endpoint uses a single source image for character editing. Separate character-reference and target-image inputs are not supported.
  • If using a URL for the image, ensure it is publicly accessible.
  • enable_base64_output is only available through the API.
  • Processing time varies by rendering speed selection.
  • Enable Safety Checker for content that will be publicly shared.
Note:This website uses AI models provided by third parties. Documentation prices are for reference and may be outdated. The Generate button shows an estimate; the final task charge prevails.

Ideogram Character API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/ideogram-ai/ideogram-character with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id. Start polling the result endpoint around every 2 seconds, increase the interval for long-running tasks, and stop on any terminal status. On completed, read output values from data.outputs. Examples for Ideogram Character below.

HTTP example
set -euo pipefail

: "${WAVESPEED_API_KEY:?Set WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"

REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
    "style": "Auto",
    "rendering_speed": "Default",
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1"
}
JSON
)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
  -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/ideogram-ai/ideogram-character" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d "$REQUEST_BODY")

TASK=$(printf '%s' "$SUBMIT_RESPONSE" | jq 'if has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "$TASK" | jq -r '.id')
if [ -z "$PREDICTION_ID" ] || [ "$PREDICTION_ID" = "null" ]; then
  printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id
' >&2
  exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/$PREDICTION_ID/result"

# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while true; do
  RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body "$RESULT_URL" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY")
  RESULT=$(printf '%s' "$RESPONSE" | jq 'if has("data") then .data else . end')
  STATUS=$(printf '%s' "$RESULT" | jq -r '.status')
  case "$STATUS" in
    completed) printf '%s\n' "$RESULT" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
    failed|cancelled|timeout|deleted) printf '%s\n' "$RESULT" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
    *) sleep 2 ;;
  esac
done
Node.js example
const submitUrl = "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/ideogram-ai/ideogram-character";
const apiKey = process.env.WAVESPEED_API_KEY;
if (!apiKey) throw new Error('Set WAVESPEED_API_KEY');

async function requestJson(url, options = {}) {
  const response = await fetch(url, options);
  if (!response.ok) throw new Error(await response.text());
  return response.json();
}

// 1. Submit the prediction.
const body = await requestJson(submitUrl, {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
        "style": "Auto",
        "rendering_speed": "Default",
        "aspect_ratio": "1:1"
}),
});
const task = body.data ?? body;
if (!task.id) throw new Error("Submission response did not contain a prediction id");
const resultUrl = `https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${task.id}/result`;

// 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while (true) {
  const resultBody = await requestJson(resultUrl, {
    headers: { "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}` },
  });
  const result = resultBody.data ?? resultBody;
  if (result.status === "completed") {
    console.log(result.outputs);
    break;
  }
  if (["failed", "cancelled", "timeout", "deleted"].includes(result.status)) throw new Error(JSON.stringify(result));
  await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 2000));
}
Python example
import json
import os
import time
from urllib.request import Request, urlopen

api_key = os.environ["WAVESPEED_API_KEY"]
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", "Content-Type": "application/json"}
payload = {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
    "style": "Auto",
    "rendering_speed": "Default",
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1"
}

def request_json(url, data=None):
    request = Request(url, data=data, headers=headers, method="POST" if data else "GET")
    with urlopen(request) as response:
        return json.load(response)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
body = request_json("https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/ideogram-ai/ideogram-character", json.dumps(payload).encode())
task = body.get("data", body)
if not task.get("id"):
    raise RuntimeError("Submission response did not contain a prediction id")
result_url = f"https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{task['id']}/result"

# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while True:
    result_body = request_json(result_url)
    result = result_body.get("data", result_body)
    status = result.get("status")
    if status == "completed":
        print(result.get("outputs", []))
        break
    if status in {"failed", "cancelled", "timeout", "deleted"}:
        raise RuntimeError(result)
    time.sleep(2)

Ideogram Character API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Ideogram Character API?

Ideogram Character is a Ideogram model for image editing, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. 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. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Ideogram Character API?

POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID. Poll the result endpoint starting around every 2 seconds, increase the interval for long-running tasks, and stop on any terminal status. The playground generates production-oriented Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples with timeouts, transient-error handling, and safe GET retries. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/ideogram-ai/ideogram-ai-ideogram-character.

How much does Ideogram Character cost per run?

Ideogram Character starts at $0.15 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.

What inputs does Ideogram Character accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `aspect_ratio`, `enable_base64_output`, `rendering_speed`, `style`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/ideogram-ai/ideogram-ai-ideogram-character.

How long does Ideogram Character take to generate?

Median end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 28 seconds per request, based on recent successful runs. Queue time varies with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.

Can I use Ideogram Character outputs commercially?

Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (Ideogram). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.

Ideogram Character | Fast Image Editing API on WaveSpeedAI