Ideogram 3.0: Best AI Tool for Text in Images (Logos, Ads, Posters)

Every marketer, designer, and brand owner has experienced the same frustration with AI image generators: you type a prompt asking for a poster with specific text, and the result comes back with garbled letters, misspelled words, or characters that look like they belong to an alien alphabet. Text rendering has been the Achilles heel of AI image generation since the technology emerged. Until Ideogram.

Ideogram 3.0 has fundamentally solved the text-in-image problem. With approximately 90-95% accuracy in rendering text within generated images, it has become the go-to tool for anyone who needs reliable typography in AI-generated visuals -- logos, advertisements, social media graphics, posters, product mockups, packaging designs, and more. No other AI image generator comes close to this level of text fidelity.

This guide covers everything you need to know about Ideogram 3.0: what makes it different, how to use it for advertising and brand design, detailed prompt examples for every ad format, how it compares to Midjourney, DALL-E, and Imagen 4, and how to turn your Ideogram creations into full video ads using AdCreate.

What Is Ideogram and Why Text Rendering Is Its Killer Feature

Ideogram is an AI image generation platform founded by former Google Brain researchers. While every major AI image generator -- Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion -- has struggled with text, Ideogram built its entire model architecture around solving this specific problem. The result is an AI that treats typography as a first-class citizen in image generation, not an afterthought.

Ideogram 3.0, released on March 26, 2025, represents the culmination of this focus. The model does not just place text on images -- it understands how text interacts with design. It knows that a neon sign should glow, that embossed text should cast shadows, that handwritten text should have natural variation, and that a corporate logo should be clean and precise. This contextual understanding of typography is what separates Ideogram from every competitor.

Why Text Accuracy Matters More Than You Think

Consider how much of visual advertising depends on text:

• Logos: The foundation of brand identity. A misspelled or malformed logo is worse than no logo at all.
• Headlines and taglines: The first thing viewers read on any ad. Garbled text kills the message instantly.
• Call-to-action buttons: "Shop Now," "Learn More," "50% Off" -- these must be pixel-perfect to drive action.
• Product labels and packaging: Text accuracy is non-negotiable when visualizing product designs.
• Social media graphics: Quotes, announcements, event details -- all text-heavy formats that AI has traditionally failed at.
• Sale and promotional graphics: Price points, discount percentages, and promotional codes need to be exactly right.

Before Ideogram, using AI for any of these formats was a gamble. You might generate 10 images and get one with passable text. Ideogram 3.0 flips that ratio -- you generate one image and the text is correct the vast majority of the time.

Ideogram 3.0 Capabilities: Text Accuracy, Photorealism, and Style Control

Ideogram 3.0 is not a one-trick pony focused solely on text. It is a full-featured AI image generator that happens to be dramatically better at text than anything else on the market.

Text Rendering Accuracy

The headline feature. Ideogram 3.0 achieves approximately 90-95% accuracy in rendering text within images, compared to roughly 40% accuracy for Midjourney and inconsistent results from DALL-E 3. This means:

• Single words are rendered correctly nearly every time
• Short phrases (2-5 words) maintain high accuracy
• Longer text blocks (sentences, paragraphs) are handled with remarkable precision
• Multiple text elements in a single image (headline + subheadline + CTA) work reliably
• Different font styles -- serif, sans-serif, script, decorative -- are all supported
• Text on curved surfaces, signs, screens, and products is contextually appropriate

The model also understands text hierarchy. If you ask for a poster with a large headline and smaller body text, Ideogram creates appropriate visual hierarchy rather than rendering all text at the same size.

Photorealism

Ideogram 3.0 produces photorealistic images that blur the line between AI-generated and real photography. This is critical for advertising because:

• Product mockups look like actual photographs
• Lifestyle imagery featuring branded elements appears genuine
• Environmental shots (storefronts, billboards, signage) are convincing
• Human subjects with branded clothing or accessories look natural

The photorealism is not just about visual fidelity -- it is about contextual accuracy. A coffee cup with a logo on it looks like it was photographed in a real coffee shop, with appropriate lighting, reflections, and depth of field.

Style References

One of the most powerful features for brand consistency. Ideogram 3.0 allows you to upload up to three reference images that guide the aesthetic of your generation. The model analyzes these references and extracts style elements including:

• Color palette and color harmony
• Texture and surface treatment
• Lighting style and direction
• Composition patterns
• Overall mood and atmosphere

For advertisers, this means you can upload your existing brand assets -- a previous ad, a brand guide page, a product photo -- and Ideogram will generate new images that feel like they belong to the same visual family. No more fighting to maintain brand consistency across AI-generated content.

Beyond custom uploads, Ideogram offers a curated library of styles and a random style feature that draws from a library of over 4.3 billion style presets. Once you find a style you like, you can save its Style Code and reuse it across future generations for perfect consistency.

Character Consistency

For campaigns that use recurring characters or mascots, Ideogram supports character reference features that maintain consistent character appearance across multiple generations. This is valuable for:

• Brand mascot campaigns across multiple ad creatives
• Series-based social media content with recurring characters
• Storyboard-style ad sequences
• Product spokesperson imagery

Why Text in Images Matters for Advertising

Text is the backbone of advertising design. Every ad format -- from a simple Instagram Story to a billboard -- combines visual imagery with text to deliver a message. The ability to generate complete ad compositions with accurate text in a single AI generation changes the entire creative workflow.

The Traditional Workflow (Before Ideogram)

1. Generate an AI image for the background or visual element
2. Open Photoshop, Figma, or Canva
3. Manually overlay text, logos, and CTAs
4. Adjust sizing, positioning, and formatting
5. Export the final composition

This multi-step process adds 15-30 minutes per ad variation. When you need 20-50 variations for testing, that is hours of manual design work.

The Ideogram Workflow

1. Write a prompt that includes all text elements
2. Generate the complete ad composition in one step
3. Refine with Canvas tools if needed

Total time: 2-5 minutes per variation, including refinement. For high-volume ad production, this is transformative.

15+ Prompt Examples for Ad Creatives

The key to getting great results from Ideogram 3.0 is writing prompts that specify both the visual composition and the text elements clearly. Here are tested prompt structures for every major ad format.

Social Media Banners

Instagram promotional banner:
"A sleek Instagram post design with dark navy background, gold accents, bold white text reading 'WINTER SALE' at the top, smaller text '40% OFF EVERYTHING' in the center, and 'USE CODE: FROST40' at the bottom. Luxury minimalist aesthetic with subtle geometric patterns."

Facebook cover image:
"Professional Facebook cover photo for a tech startup, gradient background from deep purple to electric blue, clean white sans-serif text reading 'The Future of Customer Support' on the left side, company logo placeholder on the right, modern and corporate feel."

LinkedIn announcement graphic:
"Clean LinkedIn announcement graphic, white background with a thin blue border, large text reading 'WE ARE HIRING' in bold black, subtitle 'Senior Product Designer -- Remote' below in gray, company branding elements in the corner, professional and minimal."

Sale and Promotional Graphics

Flash sale graphic:
"Eye-catching flash sale graphic, bright red and yellow burst background, enormous white text reading 'FLASH SALE' with black outline, '70% OFF' in a starburst shape, 'TODAY ONLY' stamped across the bottom in a diagonal banner, retail energy, bold and urgent."

Black Friday campaign:
"Premium Black Friday promotional image, matte black background with subtle gold foil texture, elegant serif text reading 'BLACK FRIDAY' in large gold letters, '25-50% OFF SELECT STYLES' in smaller white text below, 'NOVEMBER 28 -- DECEMBER 1' at the bottom, luxury retail aesthetic."

Seasonal promotion:
"Spring collection promotional poster, soft pastel watercolor background with botanical elements, elegant text reading 'SPRING COLLECTION 2026' in forest green, 'Fresh Arrivals Daily' in cursive script below, white space for product imagery, garden party mood."

Logo Concepts

Modern tech logo:
"Minimalist logo design on white background, the word 'NEXUS' in clean geometric sans-serif font, the letter X stylized with intersecting lines in electric blue, tagline 'Connected Intelligence' in small light gray text below, Silicon Valley tech aesthetic."

Restaurant brand:
"Vintage-style restaurant logo on cream background, the name 'HEARTH & VINE' in a combination of serif and script fonts, small decorative wheat illustrations flanking the text, 'EST. 2024' in a small banner below, farm-to-table warmth, earthy tones."

Fitness brand:
"Bold fitness brand logo on black background, the word 'FORGE' in aggressive angular font with metallic silver finish, a subtle flame or anvil icon integrated into the letter O, tagline 'BUILT NOT BORN' in condensed uppercase below, raw industrial energy."

Poster Designs

Event poster:
"Concert poster design, psychedelic gradient background in neon pink and cyan, headline text 'SUMMER SOUNDS FESTIVAL' in a retro 70s bubble font at the top, lineup text 'JULY 12-14, 2026' and 'AUSTIN, TX' in the middle, 'TICKETS ON SALE NOW' at the bottom in block letters, music festival visual language."

Movie poster style:
"Cinematic movie poster, dark atmospheric cityscape at night with rain, a silhouetted figure in a trench coat, large text 'THE LAST SIGNAL' in distressed typewriter font at the top, 'EVERY MESSAGE HAS A COST' in smaller italic text, thriller genre aesthetics, dramatic lighting."

Product Mockups

Coffee packaging:
"Product photography of a kraft paper coffee bag with a clean white label reading 'SUMMIT ROAST' in bold black letters, 'Single Origin -- Ethiopia' in smaller text, 'Medium Roast' in a colored badge, coffee beans scattered around the bag, rustic wooden surface, warm studio lighting, commercial product photography."

T-shirt design:
"Product mockup of a black t-shirt on a plain background, the front featuring white screen-printed text reading 'GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME' in a vintage serif font with slightly distressed texture, minimal and timeless streetwear design, studio photography."

Cosmetics packaging:
"Luxury skincare product mockup, frosted glass serum bottle with rose gold cap, elegant label reading 'LUMIERE' in thin serif font, 'Vitamin C Brightening Serum' in smaller text, '30ml' at the bottom, set against a marble surface with soft pink peonies in the background, beauty editorial photography."

Display Ad Creatives

Retargeting banner:
"Web banner ad design, 728x90 proportions, clean white background, product image on the left side, text reading 'Still Thinking About It?' in bold on the right, 'Complete Your Order -- Free Shipping Today' below, orange CTA button reading 'SHOP NOW' on the far right, ecommerce display ad."

App install ad:
"Mobile app install ad, vertical format, vibrant gradient background from coral to purple, phone mockup showing an app interface in the center, text reading 'Track Your Habits' in bold white at the top, '10 Million Downloads' with star rating below, 'Download Free' CTA button at the bottom, app store marketing style."

Print Advertising

Magazine ad:
"Full-page magazine advertisement for a luxury watch, dramatic close-up of a watch on a wrist against a dark background, text reading 'TIME PERFECTED' in elegant thin serif font at the top, brand name 'MERIDIAN' in spaced-out uppercase at the bottom, 'Swiss Made Since 1952' in the smallest text, high-end print advertising aesthetic."

Style References: Maintaining Brand Consistency

For advertisers running multi-asset campaigns, brand consistency across all generated images is critical. Ideogram 3.0's Style Reference feature solves this challenge.

How to Use Style References for Ad Campaigns

Step 1: Establish your visual anchor. Choose 1-3 images that define your brand's visual identity. These could be existing ads, brand guide pages, product photos, or any images that capture the look and feel you want.

Step 2: Upload as references. When generating a new image, upload your anchor images as style references. Ideogram will extract the color palette, lighting, texture, and mood from these references.

Step 3: Generate with consistent style. Write your prompt focusing on the content and text elements. The style will be guided by your references, ensuring every new generation feels like part of the same campaign.

Step 4: Save your Style Code. Once you find a combination that works, save the Style Code for that generation. You can reuse this code across future sessions, maintaining perfect consistency even weeks or months later.

Brand Consistency Use Cases

• Campaign series: Generate 10-20 ad variations for A/B testing that all share the same visual language
• Platform adaptation: Create Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and display ad versions of the same campaign with consistent branding
• Seasonal updates: Update your visual content for a new season while maintaining brand recognition
• Product line expansion: Add new products to your visual catalog with the same photographic style

Canvas Editor: Magic Fill and Extend for Ad Production

Ideogram's Canvas is an infinite creative workspace that adds powerful editing capabilities to the generation pipeline. For ad production, two features are particularly valuable.

Magic Fill (Inpainting)

Magic Fill lets you select a region of a generated image and replace it with new content while maintaining the overall composition. For advertising, this enables:

• Text correction: If a generation gets one word slightly wrong, select just that word and regenerate it rather than starting over
• Product swaps: Replace a placeholder product with a specific item
• Background changes: Swap the background of a product shot for different campaign contexts
• Logo placement: Add or refine logo placement in a generated scene
• Seasonal updates: Change seasonal elements (snow to flowers, summer to autumn) without regenerating the entire image
• A/B test variations: Keep the same composition but swap headline text, CTA copy, or color accents for testing

Extend (Outpainting)

Extend expands your image beyond its original borders while maintaining visual consistency. For ad production, this is useful for:

• Aspect ratio adaptation: Generate a square image and extend it to 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails or 9:16 for Stories
• Adding text space: Extend an image to create room for headline text or CTAs that were not in the original generation
• Platform formatting: Take one hero image and extend it into every platform-specific dimension without losing the core composition
• Billboard and large format: Extend product shots into wide-format compositions for display ads and out-of-home placements

Canvas Workflow for Ad Teams

1. Generate your base ad composition with Ideogram 3.0
2. Use Magic Fill to refine any text, swap product elements, or adjust specific areas
3. Use Extend to create multiple aspect ratios from the single base image
4. Export each variation for its target platform

This workflow means a single generation session can produce assets for Instagram feed (1:1), Instagram Stories (9:16), Facebook feed (4:5), YouTube thumbnail (16:9), display banners (various), and email headers -- all from one core design.

Ideogram for Different Ad Use Cases

Social Media Advertising

Social media ads are the highest-volume use case for Ideogram. Brands need dozens of creative variations per week, and most of those creatives include text -- headlines, CTAs, promotional offers, and brand names.

Best practices:

• Generate platform-specific dimensions directly (1080x1080 for Instagram feed, 1080x1920 for Stories)
• Include all text elements in your prompt rather than adding them in post-production
• Use Style References to maintain campaign consistency across a week of daily posts
• Generate 5-10 variations of each concept for A/B testing

Display Advertising

Display ads across Google Display Network, programmatic platforms, and publisher sites require multiple sizes with consistent branding. Ideogram excels here because:

• Text rendering is reliable across different resolutions and sizes
• Canvas Extend allows adapting one composition to multiple banner dimensions
• Brand colors and typography stay consistent across all sizes
• CTA buttons render cleanly and prominently

Print and Out-of-Home

For print advertising, packaging design, and out-of-home (billboards, transit ads, posters), Ideogram's text accuracy is essential. Print formats demand perfection because:

• There is no interactivity to compensate for visual errors
• Viewers see print ads at high resolution and close range
• Text errors in print are permanent -- no quick updates like digital
• Brand reputation is at stake when text appears on physical surfaces

Ideogram 3.0 generates print-quality text that holds up at high resolutions, making it the only AI image generator suitable for print advertising workflows.

Packaging Design

Product packaging is one of the most text-intensive design formats. A single package might include:

• Brand name and logo
• Product name and variant
• Descriptive text and taglines
• Ingredient lists or feature callouts
• Regulatory text and certifications
• Barcode and SKU placeholders

Ideogram handles multi-element text compositions better than any alternative. While final production packaging still requires professional design tools, Ideogram is unmatched for concept visualization, mood boards, and stakeholder presentations.

Email Marketing Graphics

Email header images, promotional banners within emails, and email-specific CTAs all benefit from Ideogram's text accuracy. Generate complete email header graphics with headlines, subheadlines, and promotional text in a single prompt, then drop them directly into your email templates.

Ideogram 3.0 vs Midjourney V7 vs DALL-E vs Imagen 4

The AI image generation landscape has become crowded, but the tools differ dramatically in their text handling capabilities. Here is how they compare across the dimensions that matter most for advertising.

Text Rendering Accuracy

Model	Short Text (1-3 words)	Medium Text (4-10 words)	Long Text (sentences)	Multiple Text Elements
Ideogram 3.0	~95% accurate	~90% accurate	~85% accurate	Handles well
Midjourney V7	~60% accurate	~35% accurate	~15% accurate	Struggles significantly
DALL-E 3 / GPT Image	~75% accurate	~55% accurate	~35% accurate	Inconsistent
Imagen 4	~80% accurate	~65% accurate	~45% accurate	Improving rapidly

Ideogram's lead in text rendering is not marginal -- it is a generational gap. For any workflow that requires reliable text, Ideogram is the only choice that does not require constant regeneration and manual correction.

Photorealism and Image Quality

Model	Photorealism	Artistic Range	Detail Level	Consistency
Ideogram 3.0	Excellent	Very good	High	High with Style Refs
Midjourney V7	Exceptional	Exceptional	Very high	Good with --sref
DALL-E 3 / GPT Image	Good	Good	Medium-high	Moderate
Imagen 4	Excellent	Good	High	Improving

Midjourney V7 still leads in pure artistic quality and aesthetic appeal for non-text imagery. If you are generating imagery that does not require text, Midjourney produces the most visually striking results. But the moment text enters the equation, Ideogram becomes the superior choice.

Editing and Post-Generation Tools

Model	Inpainting	Outpainting	Canvas/Editor	API Access
Ideogram 3.0	Magic Fill (excellent)	Extend (excellent)	Full Canvas	Yes
Midjourney V7	In-painting (good)	Pan (good)	Limited	Yes
DALL-E 3 / GPT Image	DALL-E editor (basic)	Limited	ChatGPT integration	Yes
Imagen 4	Via Vertex AI	Via Vertex AI	Google AI Studio	Yes

Ideogram's Canvas with Magic Fill and Extend provides the most complete post-generation editing experience, which is particularly valuable for iterating on ad designs.

Best Use Case by Model

• Ideogram 3.0: Logos, posters, ads with text, packaging mockups, social media graphics, any design where typography matters
• Midjourney V7: Editorial photography, artistic campaigns, lifestyle imagery, mood and atmosphere shots without text requirements
• DALL-E 3 / GPT Image: Quick concept generation via ChatGPT, simple illustrations, conversational image creation for brainstorming
• Imagen 4: Google ecosystem integration, high-volume API generation, product imagery with moderate text needs

The Professional Workflow

Many professional advertisers and designers use multiple tools together:

1. Midjourney for hero lifestyle imagery and artistic direction
2. Ideogram for all text-heavy compositions -- ads, logos, posters, packaging
3. DALL-E / GPT Image for quick brainstorming and concept exploration in ChatGPT
4. AdCreate for turning the best static images into video ads and animated content

Ideogram 3.0 Limitations and Workarounds

No AI tool is perfect. Understanding Ideogram's limitations helps you work around them efficiently.

Limitation 1: Text Is Not 100% Accurate

While 90-95% is industry-leading, it means roughly 1 in 10 to 1 in 20 generations will have a text error. For critical applications:

Workaround: Generate 3-4 variations of each design. Select the one with perfect text. Use Magic Fill to correct any minor errors in otherwise perfect compositions. Always proofread every text element before using any AI-generated image in production.

Limitation 2: Very Long Text Blocks

Accuracy decreases with very long text. Paragraphs or dense text blocks are more likely to contain errors than short headlines.

Workaround: Keep text concise -- this is good advertising practice anyway. If you need a text-heavy layout, generate the visual composition with placeholder or short text, then add longer copy in a dedicated design tool like Figma or Canva.

Limitation 3: Specific Font Matching

Ideogram interprets font style requests (serif, sans-serif, script, bold, condensed) but cannot exactly replicate a specific proprietary font like Gotham or Proxima Nova.

Workaround: Use Ideogram for concept and composition, then replace text with your exact brand font in post-production for final assets. For social media and performance ads where exact font matching is less critical, Ideogram's style interpretations are usually close enough.

Limitation 4: No Video Generation

Ideogram is a still image generator. It does not create video or animation. For brands that need motion content -- which is virtually every brand advertising on social media in 2026 -- this is a significant gap.

Workaround: Use AdCreate to transform your Ideogram static designs into video ads. This is covered in detail in the next section.

Limitation 5: Resolution Limits for Large Format

While Ideogram produces high-quality images, generating assets at billboard or ultra-high-resolution print sizes may require upscaling.

Workaround: Generate at maximum supported resolution, then use AI upscaling tools for large-format applications. For digital advertising, native Ideogram resolution is more than sufficient.

Ideogram to AdCreate Pipeline: Turning Static Designs into Video Ads

Static images capture attention. Video ads convert. The most effective advertising workflow in 2026 combines Ideogram's unmatched text rendering with AdCreate's video generation to produce complete advertising campaigns.

Why This Pipeline Works

Ideogram solves the hardest part of ad design -- creating beautiful compositions with accurate text, logos, and brand elements. AdCreate solves the next challenge -- turning those static designs into the video formats that dominate modern advertising platforms.

Step-by-Step Pipeline

Step 1: Create your ad compositions in Ideogram 3.0

Generate your core ad designs -- hero images, product showcases, promotional graphics, logo treatments -- with all text elements baked in. Use Style References to maintain brand consistency across all assets.

Step 2: Generate product and lifestyle imagery

Create supporting visuals -- product photos, lifestyle scenes, background imagery -- that complement your text-heavy hero designs.

Step 3: Import to AdCreate for video transformation

Upload your Ideogram images to AdCreate's image-to-video feature. This converts static images into motion content with:

• Subtle camera movements (pan, zoom, parallax)
• Animated text reveals and transitions
• Dynamic product showcases
• Platform-optimized formatting

Step 4: Add voiceover and narration

Use AdCreate's talking avatar feature to add human presenters to your video ads. AI avatars can introduce products, explain offers, and deliver CTAs with natural speech in over 40 languages.

Step 5: Create text-to-video content

Use AdCreate's text-to-video feature to generate additional video content from written descriptions. Combine this with your Ideogram static assets for complete campaigns.

Step 6: Scale with templates

Use AdCreate's ad templates to rapidly format your video content for every platform -- Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Feed, Stories, and display placements.

What This Pipeline Produces

From a single Ideogram design session, this pipeline can generate:

• 5-10 static ad variations (from Ideogram)
• 5-10 corresponding video ads (from AdCreate image-to-video)
• 3-5 talking avatar videos featuring product presentations
• Multiple platform-specific cuts (15s, 30s, 60s versions)
• Stories, Reels, and Shorts formatted content

That is 20-40 unique ad assets from a workflow that takes hours, not weeks. Explore all of AdCreate's creative capabilities through the AI tools suite or get started with the AI ad generator for automated ad creation.

Ideogram Pricing and Plans

Ideogram offers a tiered pricing structure designed to scale from individual creators to professional teams.

Free Plan

• 10 slow-generation credits per day
• All generations are public (visible to the Ideogram community)
• Access to Ideogram 3.0 model
• No Canvas editing tools
• Good for testing and experimentation

Plus Plan -- $20/month

• 1,000 priority credits per month
• Unlimited slow generations
• Private generation (images not visible publicly)
• Image upload and Style Reference features
• Canvas access with Magic Fill and Extend
• Character Consistency features
• Best value for freelancers, marketers, and small teams

Pro Plan -- $60/month

• 3,000 priority credits per month
• Everything in Plus
• Batch generation for high-volume production
• Priority processing during peak demand
• Designed for agencies, design teams, and high-volume content operations

Team Plan -- $20/user/month

• Shared workspace for teams
• Centralized billing and management
• Collaborative features
• Ideal for agencies managing multiple brands

API Pricing

Ideogram also offers API access for developers and platforms that want to integrate text-accurate image generation into their products. API pricing is usage-based and separate from subscription plans.

Is Ideogram Worth the Price for Advertisers?

For anyone producing ads that include text -- which is virtually every advertiser -- Ideogram pays for itself immediately. A single round of professional ad design from a freelancer costs $200-$500. A single round of Ideogram generation takes minutes and costs a fraction of a cent per image. Even at the Pro tier of $60/month, the ROI is overwhelming if you produce more than a handful of ad creatives per month.

For a complete advertising workflow that includes video, combine an Ideogram subscription with AdCreate's plans to cover both static and video ad production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ideogram 3.0 the best AI image generator for text?

Yes. As of February 2026, Ideogram 3.0 is the clear industry leader for generating images with accurate text. With approximately 90-95% text rendering accuracy, it significantly outperforms Midjourney V7 (roughly 40% accuracy on text), DALL-E 3, and Google Imagen 4. If your primary need is generating images with reliable typography -- logos, ads, posters, packaging -- Ideogram is the best available tool.

Can Ideogram generate logos for my brand?

Ideogram 3.0 is excellent for logo concept generation and exploration. It can create professional-looking logo concepts with accurate text, stylized typography, and iconography. However, for final production logos, most brands will want to recreate the chosen concept in vector format using Adobe Illustrator or similar tools. Use Ideogram for rapid ideation -- generate 20-30 logo concepts in minutes, select the best direction, then have a designer finalize it.

How does Ideogram compare to Canva for ad design?

Ideogram and Canva serve different roles. Canva is a template-based design tool -- you start with pre-made layouts and customize them. Ideogram generates entirely new compositions from text descriptions. The most effective workflow uses both: generate unique visual concepts in Ideogram, then import them into Canva for final formatting, resizing, and template-based production if needed. For AI-generated ad concepts with accurate text, Ideogram far exceeds Canva's built-in AI capabilities.

Can I use Ideogram images commercially?

Yes. All paid Ideogram plans include commercial usage rights for generated images. You can use Ideogram-generated content in advertisements, social media, websites, packaging, and any other commercial application. Free plan generations are public and also available for commercial use, but they are visible to the Ideogram community. If you need private generations for client work or competitive campaigns, a paid plan is required.

What are the best Ideogram prompts for advertising?

The most effective ad prompts follow a specific structure: describe the visual composition first, then specify all text elements with exact wording in quotation marks, define the style and mood, and include the format or medium. For example: "A minimalist social media ad with a gradient background, bold white text reading 'SUMMER SALE' at the top, '50% OFF ALL STYLES' in the center, and 'CODE: SUN50' at the bottom, modern luxury aesthetic." Be explicit about every text element you want -- Ideogram renders what you ask for.

Does Ideogram generate video ads?

No. As of February 2026, Ideogram is a still image generator only. There is no video generation capability and no Ideogram 4.0 has been announced. To turn Ideogram images into video ads, use AdCreate's image-to-video feature which converts static images into motion content with camera movements, transitions, and platform-optimized formatting. The Ideogram-to-AdCreate pipeline is the most effective workflow for producing video ads that include accurate text and brand elements.

How many images can I generate per month on Ideogram?

This depends on your plan. The free plan provides 10 slow-generation credits per day. The Plus plan includes 1,000 priority credits per month with unlimited slow generations. The Pro plan includes 3,000 priority credits per month. Each standard generation uses one credit. Canvas operations like Magic Fill and Extend also consume credits. For heavy ad production, the Pro plan's 3,000 monthly credits allow for substantial volume.

Can Ideogram maintain my exact brand colors?

Ideogram responds well to specific color descriptions in prompts. You can specify hex codes, named colors, or describe color relationships ("brand blue similar to #1E3A5F"). Style References provide even more precise color control -- upload an image with your exact brand colors and Ideogram will match the palette in new generations. While it may not achieve pixel-perfect hex code matching, the results are typically close enough for digital advertising where minor color variations are imperceptible.

Is Ideogram better than hiring a graphic designer?

Ideogram does not replace professional graphic designers -- it amplifies their productivity and provides a powerful ideation tool. A designer using Ideogram can produce 10x more concept variations in a fraction of the time. For performance marketing teams that need high volumes of ad creative variations for testing, Ideogram dramatically reduces per-asset costs. For brand identity work, packaging, and high-stakes campaigns, professional designers bring strategic thinking and craft that AI cannot replicate. The smartest approach is combining both -- use Ideogram for volume and speed, designers for strategy and polish.

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Text accuracy in AI-generated images has gone from a frustrating limitation to a solved problem. Ideogram 3.0 gives every advertiser, designer, and brand the ability to create professional ad compositions with reliable typography in seconds. Combine Ideogram's static design capabilities with AdCreate's video generation tools to build complete advertising campaigns -- from concept to video-ready creative -- faster than ever before. Start creating with AdCreate today -- 50 free credits, 100+ AI avatars, and every platform format ready in minutes.