What aspect ratio should I use for each platform?

Square 1:1 for an Instagram post, 9:16 for a story or Reel, 16:9 for a Twitter/X header or website hero, and a tall portrait ratio for posters and flyers. Pick the ratio before you generate so the layout is composed for that frame rather than cropped after.

Why does the text in my image come out misspelled?

Almost always because the words weren't in quotes. Type the exact phrase inside double quotes — like "Grand Opening" — and Ideogram 4 will render it as literal text instead of guessing at letterforms.

Can I upload my own photo or logo to edit?

Not in this version. Ideogram 4 here is text-to-image — you describe what you want and it generates a fresh image. There's no upload or reference-image step at the moment.

How do I control the font and where the text appears?

Spell it out in the prompt. Name the style (bold sans-serif, elegant serif, hand-lettered script) and the position (centered, top, lower third), and add size cues like "large" or "all caps" to set the hierarchy.

Do I keep the rights to images I make with Ideogram 4?

Yes. You can use what you create in marketing, client work, products and publications, with no attribution required. This applies to the free first image as well.

How many free images do I get?

One free image with no account and no card. Sign up and you'll receive 10 credits to keep generating.

When should I use Quality instead of Turbo?

Use Turbo for social posts, drafts and quick iterations — it's the fastest and cheapest. Switch to Quality when the typography has to be exact and you're on the final pass, such as a logo lockup or a dense, text-heavy poster. Balanced sits in the middle for everyday work.

What is Ideogram 4 best at?

Rendering crisp, readable text inside an image. That makes it a strong fit for posters, logos and wordmarks, social graphics, signage and storefront mockups — anything where the lettering has to be legible, not just decorative.

How to Use Ideogram 4

The whole point of Ideogram 4 is text that actually reads. This guide walks you from your first prompt to finished posters — how to quote the exact words you want, control font style and placement, and choose the aspect ratio and rendering speed that fit the job.
Plan on about ten minutes.

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Getting started with Ideogram 4 — browser, free first image, prompt basics

Before You Generate Your First Image

There is nothing to install. Ideogram 4 runs in the browser on any modern machine — no GPU, no API keys, no setup. Your first image costs nothing and needs no account; create one when you're ready and you'll land 10 credits to keep exploring. The model loves a clear, scene-like description rather than a pile of adjectives, and it really shines when you tell it the exact words to print. Put any headline, label, or sign you want rendered inside double quotes, and Ideogram 4 will spell it correctly instead of inventing letters.

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Works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge — desktop or phone. Nothing to download.

One Free Image

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A Description, Not a Tag Dump

Describe the scene like you'd brief a designer. Quote the words you want printed.

Ideogram 4 workflow — a poster generated from a text-focused prompt

The Ideogram 4 Workflow, Step by Step

Four moves take you from a blank box to a finished file. Open the generator on the homepage, write a prompt that names the subject and the exact text in quotes, set your aspect ratio and pick a rendering speed (Turbo, Balanced, or Quality), then hit generate and download. A prompt that works well: an event poster for a jazz night, deep navy background with gold art-deco borders, large centered headline reading "MIDNIGHT SESSIONS" in an elegant serif, smaller line below reading "Live · Friday 9PM".

Open the Generator

It's right on the homepage. Prompt box, aspect-ratio chips and a speed selector in one view.

Describe It, Then Quote the Text

Say what the image is, then put the exact words to print inside double quotes.

Pick Ratio & Speed

Choose an aspect ratio for the format, then Turbo for fast drafts or Quality for the cleanest type.

Generate & Download

Review the result, tweak a word or two if the wording needs it, then save the file.

Getting Sharp, Readable Typography

Three habits that take your output from "close enough" to ready to publish.

If a phrase needs to appear in the image — a headline, a price, a brand name, a street sign — type it inside double quotes exactly as it should read. Try: a coffee-shop chalkboard with the words "Fresh Roast Daily" written in looping white script. Quoting tells Ideogram 4 to treat those characters as literal text to render, not a loose idea to interpret, which is the single biggest difference between clean lettering and garbled glyphs.

Quoting the exact words you want Ideogram 4 to render

Four common Ideogram 4 mistakes — adjective piles, unquoted text, vague layout, always-max speed

Mistakes That Trip People Up

A handful of habits quietly hurt results, and most are invisible until someone points them out. Clear these and Ideogram 4's real strength — clean, legible text inside a well-composed image — comes through right away. The throughline is simple: describe a scene, name your words, and don't overload the prompt with filler the model just has to wade through.

Piling On Adjectives

"stunning, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K" adds nothing. Describe a real scene instead.

Leaving Text Unquoted

Words without quotes turn into scrambled letters. Always wrap literal text in double quotes.

Vague About Layout

If you don't say where the text goes or how it should look, you'll get a coin-flip composition.

Always Maxing Speed

Quality is slower and pricier. Save it for the final pass; iterate at Turbo.

Ideogram 4 How-to FAQ

Short answers to the questions people ask most while using Ideogram 4.

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