Top pick
ChatGPT Images
Image, Logo & Design4.2
Make and edit images inside ChatGPT by describing what you want, words included.
Best for: Mockups and signage with real text
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Best AI image generator
An AI image generator makes a picture from a description you type. Use it for social posts, ads, thumbnails and mock-ups without a photographer.
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Why ChatGPT Images is the top pick
The easiest route to an image with readable text on it, and it lives in the assistant most people already have open.
- The easiest image generator to use because there is nothing to learn: describe it, then say what to change.
- Text, logos and product mockups come out accurate, which is where most generators fall apart.
- It is included in every ChatGPT plan, so if you already pay for Plus you have a very good generator for no extra cost.
- It is slower than dedicated tools, the free plan caps how many images you can make, and it lacks Midjourney's artistic flair.
Other tools that do this job
Google's image model. Describe an edit and faces and products stay the same.
Type a description and get striking, artful images that look nothing like stock photos.
Generates images that spell words correctly, so posters and ads come out readable.
Questions
What is the best AI image generator?
ChatGPT Images is the top pick. The easiest route to an image with readable text on it, and it lives in the assistant most people already have open.
Is there a free AI image generator?
Yes. ChatGPT Images has a free option. It's free to use.
How much does ChatGPT Images cost?
It's free to use.
What are the alternatives to ChatGPT Images?
Other good options are Nano Banana, Midjourney and Ideogram. Nano Banana is best for editing photos by describing the change.