Custom Models

Train a custom image model on your own images, such as your brand style, product or illustration style, then use it in the Image app for on-brand images.

A custom model learns a look from images you give it, such as your brand style or an illustration style. After training, it applies that look to new prompts.

Who can train one

• Pro plan, in your personal space

• Team plan, in a team space

On other plans, Create new model opens an upgrade prompt. See Available Plans.

Training works on desktop only.

What you need

• 15 to 100 images of the style or subject you want.

• Files in AVIF, HEIC, JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 25 MB each. You can also upload a ZIP.

• Enough credits. The Start training button shows the cost (4,000 credits). If you're short, Ideogram asks you to top up. See How credits work.

Training usually takes a few hours. Ideogram notifies you when it's done.

Train a model

1

Open Custom Models

In the sidebar, open More and select Custom Models.

Open More in the sidebar.

2

Create a model

Click Create new model.

Click the tile with the plus sign to start a new model.

3

Accept the terms

The first time, read the terms and click Accept terms & Continue.

4

Add your images

Add your images with Upload images, or pull them in with Select from (My images or a collection).

5

Caption your images

Click Describe images to write a caption for each image. Read the captions and fix any that are wrong.

Click Describe images. Each caption appears under its image.

6

Check the base model

The Base model field reads Ideogram 3.0. You can't change it.

Custom models are built on Ideogram 3.0.

7

Start training

When you see "You're ready to train", click Start training.

Wait for this line, then start training.

Tips for a good training set

• Quality over quantity. A smaller set of strong images beats a large mixed one.

• Add enough variety. Show the style on different subjects, angles and settings.

• Captions matter. Make each caption say what is in the image.

Share your model

Your model starts private.

1. Open your model.

2. Click Share in the model's header.

3. Choose one:

   • Share it with your team (in a team space).

   • Publish it: "Make your model discoverable in the community gallery. Anyone will be able to find and use your model."

   • Copy a link to it.

To take a published model down, click Unpublish.

Use a custom model

1. In the Image app, open the Model picker.

2. Find your model under My models, Team models or Recent.

3. Write your prompt.

4. Click Generate.

Click View all in the picker to see more of your models.

Use a community model

1. In the Image app, open the Model picker.

2. Click Browse community models.

3. Pick a model.

4. Click Use model.

5. Write your prompt.

6. Click Generate.

The panel shows the Ideogram 3.0 settings, without the Style select.

You can also run a custom model in Batch Generation.