Artificial intelligence has significantly changed the way we create and edit images in recent years. Thanks to advanced algorithms, currently available tools can generate images that are often difficult to distinguish from human-made works or even photos!
In this article, we will take a look at some of the most important AI graphics programs, namely Midjourney, DALL-E 3, Freepik, Leonardo AI, Ideogram, and Flux. We will show you their capabilities, usability, and potential applications.
Mid-journey
Midjourney is one of the most popular tools for generating images from text. It is currently the benchmark for quality, although many generators are already hot on Midjourney’s virtual heels. This tool offers users the ability to create graphics based on simple prompts. However, Midjourney also allows the use of a wide range of modifiers, such as lens type, scene selection, style, color scheme, etc. Thanks to this, it is possible to generate images of photorealistic quality.
Midjourney is ideal for artists, graphic designers and designers who need fast, high-quality visualizations. The tool is also popular among companies creating advertising campaigns and creative agencies. Unfortunately, until now, Discord was required to use Midjourney (available in version 6.1), because it is through this messenger that prompts are entered and images are obtained. It is worth mentioning, however, that Midjourney is currently available in the Midjourney Alpha version, which gives access to the browser version of the tool. Midjourney Alpha is much more intuitive, but to take full advantage of its capabilities, it is worth knowing the basics of this tool.
Advantages:
- High quality of generated images.
- Wide range of artistic styles.
- Four graphics from one prompt.
Defects
- Limited ability to edit after image generation.
- Paywall – the cheapest subscription is $10 per month, which allows you to generate about 200 graphics.
DALL-E 3
DALL-E 3 is OpenAI’s answer to Midjourney. This is the third version of this tool. Like its predecessors, DALL-E 3 can generate images from text, but this version has significantly improved the understanding of context and the precision of generated images. The tool can create both realistic and abstract compositions.
DALL-E 3 is used in a wide range of projects, from creating marketing materials to experimental digital art. It is especially valuable for creators who need precise and creative visualizations. It is worth adding that the style of DALL-E 3 is very specific and any enthusiast of AI graphics tools is able to recognize that a given graphic was generated in DALL-E 3.
Advantages
- Advanced understanding of context and the ability to create complex compositions.
- High quality of generated images.
- Ability to generate images in different styles.
Defects
- Paywall – DALL-E is available with ChatGPT Plus subscription – $10 per month.
- Limitations in the free version, full features available only in the paid version.
Freepik
Freepik is a popular platform that offers a huge variety of AI tools. Although Freepik was initially a platform offering a huge database of graphics, photos and vectors, the addition of tools based on generative artificial intelligence made Freepik a significant threat to, for example, Canva. Today, it is a platform that offers not only a tool for generating AI graphics (similar in quality to something between Midjourney and DALL-E 3), but also a number of other graphic tools, such as generative fill known from Photoshop.
Freepik is extremely useful for designers who need ready-made graphic resources for their projects, because the platform still offers a huge number of mockups that can be modified. It is worth noting that Freepik has its free version, in which we can generate 20 graphics per day.
Advantages:
- A range of different AI tools for generating and modifying graphics
- Ease of use.
- Personalization of resources with AI-based tools.
- Free account version, which is not just a trial, but allows you to test the tools on a daily basis.
Defects
- Paywall – some options are only available to paid users.
- Quite complicated UX – novice users may feel overwhelmed by the amount of options and tools available.
Leonardo AI
Leonardo AI is an advanced image generation tool that combines AI capabilities with an interactive interface. It offers a wide range of image modification and customization options, making it one of the most flexible tools on the market.
Leonardo AI is dedicated to professionals who need precise control over the generated images. This tool is ideal for advertising agencies, graphic studios and independent creators. It is worth adding that Leonardo AI was recently bought by Canva. This image generator offers very high quality and a wide range of tools that allow you to modify the created graphics. However, the free version is limited in many functions that are only available to subscribers.
Advantages:
- Great flexibility in modifying images.
- High quality and precision of generated graphics.
- An interactive interface that makes work easier.
Defects
- May be more complicated for novice users.
- Insufficiently satisfactory prompt coherence, i.e. the consistency of the generated image with promethium.
Ideogram
Ideogram is a tool that focuses on generating concept and abstract graphics. It was designed for digital artists and designers who need inspiration or quick concept sketches. While Ideogram has always been great at adding text to generated graphics (better than Midjourney), version 2.0 has raised the bar even higher!
Ideogram is the perfect tool for concept artists who want to quickly transform their ideas into visualizations. It also works well in the video game and film industry, where graphic concepts play a key role. It is also a great tool for Social Media Creators who want to upload graphics with specific texts. The free version allows you to generate
Advantages:
- Focus on abstract and conceptual artwork.
- Image generation speed.
- Accurate texts on generated image.
- Intuitive user interface.
Defects:
Flux
Flux is one of the newer tools on the market, offering a wide range of options for generating and editing images using AI. This generator is available via API, so it is mainly a tool for developers. It is worth adding that Flux generates such high-quality images that it was immediately called the Midjourney killer. After a short free trial, it is currently available only behind a paywall, and a very expensive one at that.
Advantages:
- Very high quality of generated images.
- API
Defects:
- High costs.
- Very complicated interface.
Which graphic tools deserve your attention?
The best graphics tool depends on the individual needs of the user. Midjourney and Flux are great options for those who need very high-quality graphics. DALL-E 3 is of lower quality, but available with ChatGPT Plus. Freepik, on the other hand, is an ideal choice for designers looking for ready-made AI toolkits, and Leonardo AI offers a lot of flexibility. Ideogram is great for quickly creating graphics for social media. Each of these tools has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, so it’s worth thinking carefully about which one will best meet your design needs.
