AI Image Generation Tools

Text-to-image models have evolved rapidly, now capable of producing everything from surreal dreamscapes to polished product mockups.

Whether you’re experimenting creatively, building content, or testing new workflows, these tools let you turn simple descriptions into complex visuals.

This page brings together some of the most powerful and accessible image generators available, starting with free tools (or platforms offering free credits), followed by premium options used by professionals and artists alike.

Free Tools And Credits

Premium And Limited Free Tools

Free Tools And Credits

AI tools that transform text into images, for art, design, social media, or just experimenting with creativity.

Tools	Description	Free Plan / Credits
DALL·E 3 (OpenAI)	Integrated with ChatGPT (Pro version), Bing Copilot and Microsoft Designer. It excels at coherent, detailed image generation with prompt understanding.	Free via Bing Image Creator (uses older model); ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) for DALL·E 3
Adobe Firefly	Adobe’s official image generator focused on commercial use, style transfer, and integration with Photoshop.	Free Adobe login; limited generations/month
StarryAI	With over 1,000 styles, including Cyberpunk and Portraits, StarryAI caters to both beginners and seasoned artists.	Generate up to 25 artworks daily with full ownership rights.
Canva AI Image Generator	Built into Canva’s design platform. Easy to use for social content, thumbnails, or quick experiments.	Limited free uses/mo
Fotor	An easy-to-use design tool that includes AI image generation alongside its traditional photo editing features. Better for beginners or social media creators than fine artists.	Limited features with free plan. Pro plan starts at $3.33/mo
Image Generator (Freepik.com)	Simple, fast generator with commercial-use images. Great for stock-style outputs.	Free account required
Meta AI	Meta AI is a free AI assistant developed by Meta Platforms Inc., integrated into popular apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. It offers a range of AI-powered features, including image generation, to enhance user experiences.	Free to use
Stability AI (Stable Diffusion Web)	Various online portals offer Stable Diffusion for free. HuggingFace, Clipdrop, Mage.space are common entry points.	Open access; some usage limits
Reve AI	Reve AI is a user-friendly text-to-image generator powered by its proprietary Reve Image 1.0 model, known for high prompt adherence and aesthetic quality.	Free to use with options to purchase additional credits.
OpenArt.ai	MGallery-focused generator with access to multiple models (SD, DALL·E, custom LoRAs). Great for browsing and remixing.	Free credits; optional Pro
AI Ease	AI Ease is an online platform offering a suite of AI-powered tools for photo editing and enhancement, including an AI image generator.	Free to use with premium plans for advanced features.
ImageFX	ImageFX is an AI image generation tool developed by Google, utilizing the Imagen 2 model to transform text prompts into high-quality images.	Free to use
Ideogram	One of the only AI models that can generate readable, stylized text within images. Excellent for posters, logos, memes, and typographic designs.	Free account; currently unlimited generations
PixVerse	AI video-to-image and text-to-image generation. High-quality stylized output (e.g., anime, cinematic).	Beta access or Discord invite; limited free credits
Artbreeder	Morph and evolve existing images. Popular for portraits and abstract visuals. Less text-to-image, more image manipulation.	Free with upgrade options
Imagine.Art	Accessible via web browsers and mobile applications, Imagine.art democratizes art creation, making it accessible to both novices and professionals.	Free version available with basic features. Premium plans start at $9/mo.
Cat Image Generator (by The AI Art Generator)	Fun niche tool that generates cat-themed images from prompts.	Free online

Prices or free services listed here reflect the publication date of this page (May 2025) and may change over time.

Premium And Limited Free Tools

These tools offer more advanced features, higher-resolution outputs, or access to exclusive models, but usually require a subscription or operate on a credit-based system.

Tools	Description	Access / Pricing
MidJourney	Known for its artistic, painterly images and highly coherent styles. Operates via Discord bot.	No free tier; ~$10–$60/mo
Adobe Photoshop (Firefly Generative Fill)	Integrated with Firefly, lets you generate or extend images using text inside Photoshop. Great for precision edits.	Requires Photoshop subscription
Leonardo.ai	Premium version unlocks faster rendering, more daily generations, advanced models, and priority access. Especially strong for concept art, fantasy, and stylized portraits.	Free tier with limited daily credits. Paid plans range from $10/mo to $48/mo
Lumenor	Premium AI image generator by Yellow Images, designed for high-quality visual creation from text or sketch input. Especially suited for product mockups, marketing visuals, and commercial-grade compositions.	Free tier offers 20 image credits/mo with public outputs. Paid plans unlock private generations. Plans range from $0 to $38/mo.
Sora (OpenAI)	Video generator, not yet public.	Coming soon
Getimg.ai	A powerful, versatile image generation suite offering text-to-image, inpainting, outpainting, and even custom model hosting. Based on Stable Diffusion, with fast generation and high quality.	Free plan includes 100 credits/mo. Premium plans start at $12/mo for 3,000 credits, up to $99/mo for 60,000 credits.
Lexica	Originally launched as a prompt search engine for Stable Diffusion, Lexica has evolved into a sleek, high-performance image generator using its own custom model (Lexica Aperture). Great for stunning photorealistic and stylized results.	Free tier with limited daily credits. Paid plans range from $8/mo
Recraft	A versatile AI design platform offering text-to-image generation, vector art creation, image upscaling, and background removal. Tailored for designers seeking precise control over various styles and formats.	Free tier with limited daily credits. Paid plans range from $10/mo for 1000 credits to $48/mo for 8,400 credits.
Playground AI	An intuitive platform for experimenting with Stable Diffusion variants. Offers tools for editing and refining generated images, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.	Free plan includes 500 images per day. Premium plans start at $15/mo, offering additional features and higher usage limits.
NightCafe Studio (Artiphoria.ai)	A newer AI image generator from Artiphoria, offering fast, high-quality visual outputs using advanced models. Designed for ease of use with preset styles and photorealistic results.	Free tier available with watermark. Paid plans from $10/mo (Basic) to $59/mo (Max), with faster generation.
Dream by WOMBO	A mobile-first AI art generator that transforms text prompts into stylized images. Offers a variety of art styles and is known for its user-friendly interface.	Free version available with basic features. Premium plans start at $9.99/mo, $89.99/year, or a one-time payment of $169.99 for lifetime access.
Aurora (by xAI)	An advanced image generation model developed by xAI and integrated into the Grok chatbot on X (formerly Twitter). Produces photorealistic visuals from text prompts, with support for text-based image editing. Only accessible via X Premium subscriptions.	No free access. Included with X Premium ($8/mo) and Premium+ ($16/mo). Usage limited to 3 image generations/day and 10 messages every 3 hours.
NightCafe	A web-based platform utilizing Stable Diffusion and other models to generate AI art. Features include text-to-image, style transfer, and a community for sharing creations.	Free tier with limited daily credits. Paid plans range from $5.99/mo for 100 credits to $49.99/mo for 1,400 credits.
Craiyon	Formerly known as DALL·E Mini, Craiyon is a lightweight, open-source model that generates images from text prompts. Known for its quirky and humorous results.	Completely free to use with no account required. Premium plans offering additional features start at $5/mo.
Flux AI (Flux.1 Pro)	A cutting-edge text-to-image generator developed by Black Forest Labs, Flux AI offers high-resolution outputs with exceptional prompt adherence and visual quality. The flagship Flux.1 Pro model supports advanced features like 4K Ultra mode and RAW-style rendering for photorealistic results. Ideal for professionals seeking precise and diverse image generation capabilities.	Offers a free plan with limited credits. Paid plans include: Basic ($9.99/mo for 200 credits), Pro ($19.99/mo for 600 credits), and Premium ($29.99/mo for 1000 credits).

Prices or free services listed here reflect the publication date of this page (May 2025) and may change over time.

Nb.: There are two similarly named platforms: NightCafe (at creator.nightcafe.studio) is the original, community-driven AI art site using credit-based generations. Meanwhile, NightCafe Studio (Artiphoria.ai) is a completely different tool from a separate company, newer, with a focus on fast image generation and preset styles.

Likewise, the name Aurora refers to two unrelated things: one is Aurora by xAI, the advanced image generator built into the Grok chatbot on X (formerly Twitter); the other is a model name occasionally used within NightCafe’s platform to label one of their rendering styles. These two Auroras have no connection.

Note on Copilot-style tools: Several assistants like ChatGPT (Pro version), Bing Copilot, and Microsoft Designer use DALL·E under the hood for image generation. While these platforms aren’t dedicated art tools, they’re great for quick visuals, especially when integrated into a writing or design workflow.