Ideogram V3 Turbo
Generate stunning images with exceptional typography using Ideogram V3 Turbo. This versatile model excels at rendering text within images — perfect for posters, logos, marketing materials, and design work. With support for image editing, mask-based inpainting, and up to 3 reference images, it's a complete creative toolkit.
Why It Looks Great
- Superior typography: Industry-leading text rendering for posters, logos, and designs.
- Multiple modes: Text-to-image generation, image editing, and masked inpainting.
- Style presets: Choose from Auto, General, Realistic, or Design styles.
- Reference images: Use up to 3 reference images to guide generation.
- 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, or Design. Default: Auto. |
| aspect_ratio | No | Output format: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, or 3:4. Default: 1:1. |
| reference_images | No | Up to 3 reference images to guide style and composition. |
| 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 Auto, General, Realistic, or Design.
- Set aspect ratio — pick the format that fits your use case.
- Add reference images (optional) — click "+ Add Item" to include style references.
- 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 |
Best Use Cases
- Typography & Posters — Create designs with perfectly rendered text and lettering.
- Logo Design — Generate logo concepts with clean, readable text.
- Marketing Materials — Produce banners, ads, and promotional graphics.
- Social Media Graphics — Design eye-catching posts with integrated text.
- Product Mockups — Visualize packaging and branded materials.
Example Prompts
- "beautiful bauhaus stark typographic poster saying 'Ideogram v3 turbo on WaveSpeedAI', pink and yellow"
- "minimalist logo design for a coffee shop called 'Morning Brew', earth tones, clean typography"
- "movie poster for a sci-fi film titled 'NEXUS', dramatic lighting, futuristic cityscape"
- "Instagram story template with text 'SALE 50% OFF', bold modern typography, gradient background"
- "vintage travel poster for Tokyo, retro illustration style, Japanese text integration"
Reference Images Tips
| Number of References | Best Use Case |
|---|
| 0 | Pure generation from prompt |
| 1 | Match a specific style or composition |
| 2-3 | Combine multiple style elements or ensure consistency |
Pro Tips for Best Results
- For typography, put the exact text in quotes within your prompt.
- Use the Design style for graphic design work with text elements.
- Realistic style works best for photographic content without heavy text.
- Reference images help maintain consistency across multiple generations.
- Use masks to selectively edit only specific areas of an image.
- Describe typography style: "bold", "minimalist", "vintage", "modern", "serif", "sans-serif".
Notes
- Ideogram is renowned for best-in-class text rendering in AI-generated images.
- 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.
- Reference images (up to 3) help guide style without directly copying content.