Ideogram v2 is a text-to-image model built around two capabilities that most image generators handle inconsistently: rendering legible text inside images and performing clean inpainting on existing photos. Designers and marketers who need posters, labels, or ad creatives with readable words in the scene no longer have to manually add text in a separate editing step. The model accepts a plain text prompt and produces a full image based on your description, including any words or phrases you want visible in the scene. Inpainting lets you upload a photo with a black-and-white mask, and the model fills in only the masked area while leaving everything else untouched. Style presets including Realistic, Anime, and Render 3D give you direct control over the visual tone without rewriting your prompt each time. The workflow fits into existing content and design projects without requiring any technical background. Write a prompt, pick a style, and generate in seconds. For retouching work, upload your source image with a mask and let the model handle only the area you want to change. You can try Ideogram v2 on Picasso IA right now with no account setup or prior experience.
Ideogram v2 is a text-to-image model on Picasso IA that addresses two areas most AI image generators handle inconsistently: rendering readable text inside an image and performing clean inpainting on existing photos. If you have ever typed a prompt asking for a product label, a poster headline, or a shop sign and received an image full of warped, illegible characters, this model was built specifically to fix that gap. It treats text in the scene as a first-class element, meaning the words you describe in the prompt appear as actual readable letters rather than visual noise. The result is more useful for designers, marketers, and anyone who needs AI-generated images that communicate through words, not just visuals.
Do I need programming skills or technical knowledge to use this? No, just open Ideogram v2 on Picasso IA, adjust the settings you want, and hit generate.
Is it free to try? Yes, you can run Ideogram v2 without paying upfront. Some runs may consume credits depending on your account plan, but there is no technical barrier to getting started.
How long does it take to get results? Most standard image generations finish in under 15 seconds. Inpainting runs with larger images or detailed masks may take slightly longer, but results typically arrive within half a minute.
What output formats are supported? You get a high-resolution image file you can download directly and use in any creative or commercial project without watermarks.
Can I customize the output quality or style? Yes. Between the style preset, resolution, negative prompt, and Magic Prompt toggle, you have several independent levers to shape the final result without needing to manually edit the image afterward.
What happens if I'm not happy with the result? Change the seed, rewrite part of your prompt, or switch the style preset and run again. Each attempt takes only seconds, so iteration is fast.
Everything this model can do for you
Produces legible, accurate text inside images, including signs, labels, headlines, and captions.
Replace or repair any part of an existing image using a black-and-white mask without affecting the rest.
Choose from Auto, Realistic, Anime, General, Design, or Render 3D to match the visual tone you need.
Select from over 60 specific resolutions or use the aspect ratio picker for standard formats.
Automatically expands a short prompt into a richer description to improve output variety and detail.
Specify elements you do not want in the image to tighten the output without extra iterations.
Pin a seed number to reproduce the same result across multiple runs for consistent outputs.
Seed control for reproducible results
