Ideogram v3: powerful image models video creators can rely on

AI visuals keep moving fast, and creators now expect more than just good-looking frames. You need control, consistency, and the ability to move from an idea to a usable asset in minutes. Ideogram V3’s two main models — Text to Image and Character Image to Image — give you exactly that.

Whether you’re building a brand, shaping a story world, or filling gaps in your production pipeline, these models help you generate clean, usable images that match your vision and stay consistent across an entire project.

Below, we break down what each model does, what it’s best at, and how you can use both in your workflow today.

Ideogram v3 text to image 

Text to image is Ideogram v3’s foundation. You write a prompt, and the model creates high-quality images with exceptional prompt alignment, photorealistic detail, and industry-leading text rendering. This last part matters because Ideogram v3 handles typography better than most models, so when you need clean titles, posters, book covers, or graphics with accurate text strings, this model delivers.

Technical capabilities

• Modalities: Text to Image
• Resolution: 1K 
• Aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4
• Max output images: 4

Ideogram v3 also supports a dedicated negative prompt feature so you can exclude specific elements, styles, or objects from your generations. Just click on the Negative Prompt setting in the prompt box. It is useful when you don’t want text in the background or to use specific colors.

What creators need to know about Ideogram V3 

Ideogram is a really good AI image generator, but it has its limitations. As a creator, you will get the best outputs when armed with the knowledge of when and how best to use the model. Here’s a quick guide to get you started: 

What the model does well 

• Generates high-quality images with clear structure, strong lighting, and precise compositions
• Gives you fast variations to explore tone, style, or narrative direction
• Supports commercial-friendly visuals that translate well to video if needed
• Follows complex instructions regarding subject, style, and layout with strong prompt adherence
• Handles long, complex text strings inside images with unmatched accuracy

What to keep in mind

• Current editing modes require masks or explicit configurations for localized transformations, which may not cover every complex edit scenario
• Complex prompts still matter. The more specific you are about framing, mood, and style, the better your results
• Always enclose text you want rendered in double quotes (e.g., “Hello World”) for best results
• If you’re aiming for character consistency across multiple shots, text-to-image alone won’t guarantee a repeatable look. You’ll want to use the Character model for that

Best Ideogram use cases

Graphic and brand design: Create posters, layouts, and marketing assets with reliable text accuracy, consistent styling, and strong visual hierarchy.

Typographic and text-driven visuals: Generate designs where text is a primary visual element — stylized typography, headlines, and graphic compositions that need to look sharp.

Marketing and promotional assets: Produce high-fidelity visuals optimized for digital campaigns, social media, and print-ready formats with predictable results.

Character-driven video content: Build consistent visual identities for story-driven projects, branded content, virtual hosts, tutorials, or animated explainers. Generate the same character across multiple scenes and contexts without manual redesign work.

Production pipeline support: Fill gaps quickly when you need specific assets but don’t have the time or budget for custom photography or illustration.

Why this matters for creators

AI image tools are giving creators the ability to test more ideas, build faster, and stay flexible under tight timelines. Ideogram v3 gives creators usable outputs that don’t feel generic, helping you push your creative direction with confidence and speed.

If you want to deliver polished visuals, stand out with unique images and frames, and shape a consistent visual identity around your video projects, try Ideogram on Artlist AI Toolkit today, so you can experience AI models that give you the control you’ve been waiting for.