> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ideogram.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ideogram.ai/welcome-to-ideogram.md).

# Welcome to Ideogram

What Ideogram does, its core features, and where to start.

Ideogram (*pronounced "eye-dee-oh-gram"*) turns a plain-language prompt into images and videos, then lets you edit them in the same place. Use Ideogram's own models, including Ideogram 4.5, or partner models from other providers. Apps handle single jobs, such as removing a background or upscaling, with a short form instead of a prompt.

Use Ideogram in the [web app](https://ideogram.ai/), the [iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ideogram-ai-image-generator/id6476790495), or through the [API](/plans-and-billing/ideogram-api.md).

## Core features

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>Create images</h4><p>Write a prompt, pick a model, and get images in seconds.</p></td><td><a href="https://1799634369-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzjhNby3LLsIikYuvxAJP%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9d568533d0e92d0cf9f69651af3a2fc463187e44%2Fwelcome-create-images.png?alt=media">welcome-create-images.png</a></td><td><a href="/create/create.md">Create Images</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Create videos</h4><p>Turn a prompt, frames or reference clips into a short video with sound.</p></td><td><a href="https://1799634369-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzjhNby3LLsIikYuvxAJP%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-de24cdb842a7a31f2b188ea02733a5d02e38329e%2Fwelcome-create-videos.png?alt=media">welcome-create-videos.png</a></td><td><a href="/create/video.md">Create Videos</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Edit in Studio</h4><p>Change part of an image, extend it, add text, and work in layers.</p></td><td><a href="https://1799634369-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzjhNby3LLsIikYuvxAJP%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-01b9eb757c1f08ae748258339c1c8651d5063ca5%2Fwelcome-studio.png?alt=media">welcome-studio.png</a></td><td><a href="/edit/studio.md">Studio</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Upscale</h4><p>Make an image up to 8 times larger and sharper.</p></td><td><a href="https://1799634369-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzjhNby3LLsIikYuvxAJP%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-61068f2246f17c370af8fe5814efe3739144958a%2Fwelcome-upscale.png?alt=media">welcome-upscale.png</a></td><td><a href="/edit/upscale.md">Upscale</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Remove backgrounds</h4><p>Cut out a subject, or take an object out of a picture.</p></td><td><a href="https://1799634369-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzjhNby3LLsIikYuvxAJP%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-75057e5552e81b4f1cea9f99d001c20a48b90a1c%2Fwelcome-remove-backgrounds.png?alt=media">welcome-remove-backgrounds.png</a></td><td><a href="/edit/remove-backgrounds-and-objects.md">Remove Backgrounds and Objects</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Text that reads right</h4><p>Put exact words, layouts and colors in an image with a prompt or JSON.</p></td><td><a href="https://1799634369-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzjhNby3LLsIikYuvxAJP%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c7eec37e85a67c57b57cef105b58a11950655f69%2Fwelcome-prompting.png?alt=media">welcome-prompting.png</a></td><td><a href="/prompting/text-in-images.md">Text in Images</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## More tools

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>Reference images</h4><p>Guide a generation with your own pictures.</p></td><td><a href="/create/reference-images.md">Reference Images</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Remix</h4><p>Make new versions that keep your image as the start.</p></td><td><a href="/edit/remix.md">Remix</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Transparent backgrounds</h4><p>Get PNGs ready to place on any design.</p></td><td><a href="/create/transparent-backgrounds.md">Transparent Backgrounds</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Describe</h4><p>Turn any image into a prompt you can reuse.</p></td><td><a href="/create/describe.md">Describe</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Batch</h4><p>Run up to 500 prompts from one spreadsheet.</p></td><td><a href="/create/batch.md">Batch Generation</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Custom models</h4><p>Train a model on your brand, product or style.</p></td><td><a href="/create/custom-models.md">Custom Models</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Get started

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### Sign in

Open [ideogram.ai](https://ideogram.ai/) and sign in with Google, Apple, Microsoft, SSO or email. Only Google, Apple and Microsoft sign-ins get free weekly credits. See [Sign In and Accounts](/get-started/signup-and-registration.md).
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### Make your first image

Type what you want on Home and press Enter. The [Quick Start](/quick-start-guide.md) walks through it in a few minutes.
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### Learn to prompt

[Prompting Basics](/prompting/prompting.md) shows how to describe what you want so it comes out right the first time.
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**Need help?** Check the [FAQ](/help/frequently-asked-questions.md), see what each plan includes in [Plans and Credits](/plans-and-billing/available-plans.md), or [contact support](/help/support.md).
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