Image Upload

Available to users on the Ideogram Plus plan and higher, the Image Upload feature allows you to upload your own images to Ideogram and use them in various ways.

Uploading an image

You can upload an image by simply pasting it into the prompt area or by clicking on the Image upload icon located on the right side of the prompt box. You can also upload images in Canvas as described here.

Prompt box and location of the upload icon.

Choose the image you'd like to upload.

Use your file browser to select an image.

Uploaded images are private and can be found in the "Creations" section of the website or in the "Private" section of your profile page.

You will then be presented with three options:

1. Describe: This option will use AI to generate a description of your image and use it as a prompt without retaining the original image.
2. Remix: This option will also describe the uploaded image but will retain the image as a base for generating the new one.
3. Upscale: This option is used to enhance your image to a higher resolution.
4. Style reference: Use the image as a style reference when generating images.

5. Open in Canvas: Open image in Canvas. You can alternatively click on the down arrow to:

   1. Select Magic Fill to set-up Magic Fill with the image in Canvas.
   2. Select Extend to use Extend with the image in Canvas.
6. Remove bg: This option will remove the background from the main subject of the image.

In this example, we will choose the Remix option.

Selecting the Remix option keeps the image in the prompt area, allowing it to be used as a base for the next remixed image. Additionally, the AI automatically provides a description of your image by using the Describe function, which can serve as the starting point for your prompt.

The prompt box once you have chosen and ajusted the Remix option.

Please note a notification at the top of the prompt might appear when your image doesn't have a dimension similar to a default aspect ratio. It will indicate that your image will be automatically cropped to the nearest supported aspect ratio in Ideogram. If you wish to adjust the image manually before remixing, consider using the Editor.

Once you have adjusted all the parameters and the prompt to your liking, simply press the "Remix" button to generate the image.

In this example, the prompt was modified to reflect the desired image and used in conjunction with the Magic Prompt feature to produce the result shown in the image below.

This is the result of the uploaded image and the prompt mixed together.

The following examples demonstrate how image prompting can influence the position and style of text in the final generation.

Original image

This is the original image that was uploaded as the basis for the remixes presented in the next three images. Note that these images maintain visual consistency with the original, while adhering to their respective prompts.

Output A

[Traffic Havoc] A dystopian cityscape, gridlocked streets with a foreboding road sign declaring "Road Rage - Next 5 hours." Agitated drivers amidst polluted air, inspired by the cyberpunk style. Stark neon lights, dark atmosphere, and a gritty, ultra-realistic portrayal., typography, photo, cinematic

Output B

[Rush Hour Havoc] Overcrowded urban road, perpetual traffic, ominous "Road Rage - Next 5 hours" sign. Infused with cyberpunk aesthetics, neon-lit surroundings, rain-soaked streets, a Blade Runner vibe, intense lighting, gritty realism, sharp details., typography, photo, cinematic

Output C

[Timeless Journey] Expansive countryside, a winding road leading into the unknown. The road sign, "Road is yours - Next 5 hours," under a vast sky. An homage to the simplicity of Grant Wood's style, subtle realism, muted color palette, capturing the essence of a timeless and leisurely journey., typography, photo, cinematic