Application Updated 2026-04

Text-to-Image

Definition

Text-to-Image refers to generating images from text descriptions using generative AI models.

See also in the glossary

G
Generative AI
Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of creating original content: text, images, video, audio, code.
P
Prompt
A prompt is the instruction or question you give an AI to get a response. It's the interface between you and the model.
D
Diffusion Model
A diffusion model is an AI architecture that generates images starting from random noise and progressively refining it.
D
Deep Learning
Deep Learning is a subset of Machine Learning using multi-layered neural networks to learn complex representations from raw data.

Tools that use text-to-image

M
Midjourney
The reference in AI image generation
4.4/5
D
DALL-E
The most used AI image generator, built into ChatGPT
4/5
S
Stable Diffusion
The open source reference for AI image generation
4.4/5
I
Ideogram
The AI image generator that masters text rendering
4.3/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best Text-to-Image tool?
Midjourney for artistic quality, DALL-E for ease (via ChatGPT), Stable Diffusion for free and control, Ideogram for text in images.
Are generated images royalty-free?
Depends on the tool and plan. Adobe Firefly guarantees commercial rights. Midjourney grants them on paid plans. Local Stable Diffusion has no restrictions.