Free AI Image Generator: Make Images from Text with 30 AI Models
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Short answer: the AI Image Generator turns a text prompt into a new image with your choice of 34 models, at 1K to 4K. Prices run from 1 credit (Muse Image) and 2 credits (Seedream 5 Flash) to 3 credits for GPT Image 2.5 or Nano Banana 2.1 at 1K, shown on the button first. New accounts get 10 free credits, plus 2 to 5 credits a day from the daily check-in at /claim/check-in/.
VdoBloom’s AI image generator turns a text prompt into a finished image in your browser. You describe the picture, choose one of 34 image models (GPT Image 2.5, Nano Banana 2.1, Seedream 5, Qwen Image 3.0, Flux Kontext, Recraft V4, ImagineArt, WAN 2.7 and more), set the aspect ratio and resolution, and download the result as a PNG or JPG.
It is free to try. Every new account gets 10 credits, and the lowest-cost models use 1 to 3 credits per image, so the free credits make several images before you pay anything. After that you buy credits: the Lite pack is 300 credits for $19.50 one-time, and one-time credits never expire. There is no app to install and no design skill needed.
People use it as an AI image maker for social posts, ads, product mockups, thumbnails, posters with readable text, concept art and illustrations. If you already have a photo and want to change it, use the AI Image Editor instead: it accepts up to 16 reference images and supports masks and canvas expansion.
How it works
- 1
Write your prompt
Describe the subject, setting, style, lighting and camera angle. Put any words you want printed in the image in quotes. Prompts can be written in other languages if you switch on auto-translate.
- 2
Pick a model
Choose from 34 models in one dropdown. The credit cost of the model you pick is shown on the Generate button before you spend anything.
- 3
Set size and resolution
Pick an aspect ratio (square, portrait, widescreen and more, depending on the model) and a resolution: 1K, 2K or 4K on models that offer it.
- 4
Generate and download
The image renders in your browser, typically within a few minutes. Download it, keep it private, or change one detail in the prompt and run it again.
Why use this tool
34 image models on one page
OpenAI GPT Image 2 and 2.5, Google Nano Banana (Pro, 2, 2.1, Lite), ByteDance Seedream (4.5, 5 Lite, 5 Flash, 5.0 Pro), Qwen Image (2.0, 2.1, 3.0), Flux Kontext, Recraft V4, ImagineArt, WAN 2.7 and Meta Muse.
Up to 4K output
Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 and 2.1, GPT Image 2 and 2.5, and WAN 2.7 Image offer a 4K setting. Seedream 4.5 and 5 Lite offer a High (4K) quality tier.
Readable text in images
Models such as GPT Image 2.5, Qwen Image 3.0 Pro, ImagineArt 1.5 and Seedream 5.0 Pro are built for signs, labels, posters and multilingual typography.
Transparent PNGs and brand colors
Qwen Image 2.1 can return a real transparent background. Recraft V4 and V4 Pro accept a brand color palette and a background color.
Pay per image, credits never expire
No subscription is required. One-time credit packs never expire, and the price of every model is shown before you generate.
Failed runs are refunded
If a model provider fails or refuses a prompt, the credits for that run go back to your balance automatically.
Quick facts (updated 31 October 2026)
The short version before you start.
- Models: 34, including GPT Image 2.5, Nano Banana 2.1, Seedream 5 and Qwen Image 2.1.
- Price: from 1 credit per image (Muse Image); GPT Image 2.5 is 3, 5 or 8 credits at 1K, 2K or 4K.
- Free start: 10 credits on sign-up, plus 2 to 5 credits a day from the daily check-in.
- Free accounts can download images, with a small watermark.
- Failed or refused prompts are refunded.
- Pay per image; one-time pack credits never expire.
Read more: Daily check-in
Is the AI image generator free?
Yes, you can start free. A new VdoBloom account receives 10 credits at sign-up with no card required, and the generator shows the exact credit cost of each model before you click Generate.
With 10 free credits you could make 10 images with Muse Image (1 credit each), 5 with Seedream 5 Flash (2 credits each), or 3 with GPT Image 2.5 or Nano Banana 2.1 at 1K (3 credits each). Premium models such as Nano Banana Pro (18 credits) need a credit pack.
When you run out, credit packs start with Lite: 300 credits for $19.50 one-time or $15 a month. One-time credits never expire; subscription credits reset each billing cycle.
Read more: See all credit packs · How much does an AI image cost?
Can I pay per image instead of a subscription?
Yes. VdoBloom charges credits per image, so you pay for what you generate and nothing else. Buy a one-time credit pack, and each image deducts its model's price from the balance. One-time pack credits never expire, so a pack bought for one project still works months later. A subscription is optional, not required.
- Seedream 5 Flash: 2 credits per image.
- GPT Image 2 and GPT Image 2.5: 3 credits at 1K, 5 at 2K, 8 at 4K.
- Nano Banana 2.1: 3 credits at 1K, 4 at 2K, 6 at 4K.
- Qwen Image 2.1 (transparent backgrounds): 3 credits at 1K, 5 at 2K.
- Nano Banana Pro: 18 credits at 1K or 2K, 24 at 4K.
- The exact cost is shown on the Generate button before you spend anything, and a failed generation gives its credits back.
- Lite pack: 300 credits for $19.50 one-time, which is 150 Seedream 5 Flash images or 100 GPT Image 2.5 images at 1K.
Read more: Credit packs and plans · Best AI image generators in 2026
Which AI image model should I use?
Each model has a different strength. The table lists every model in the generator with its resolution options and the credits one image costs. Where a model has resolution tiers, the cost is shown per tier.
- Muse Image (Meta)
- Good for:Infographics, diagrams, factual scenes (searches the web while drawing)
- Resolution:2K
- Credits per image:1
- Seedream 5 Flash
- Good for:Fast everyday images, quick drafts
- Resolution:Basic 1K / High 2K
- Credits per image:2
- GPT Image 2.5 Flare
- Good for:Fast GPT-quality images, text in images
- Resolution:1K / 2K / 4K
- Credits per image:3 / 5 / 8
- GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
- Good for:Highest-detail GPT images, precise text
- Resolution:1K / 2K / 4K
- Credits per image:3 / 5 / 8
- GPT Image 2
- Good for:General use, 11 aspect ratios including auto
- Resolution:1K / 2K / 4K
- Credits per image:3 / 5 / 8
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Good for:Photoreal scenes, extreme aspect ratios (8:1, 1:8)
- Resolution:1K / 2K / 4K
- Credits per image:3 / 4 / 6
- Qwen Image 2.1
- Good for:Transparent-background PNG/WebP, stickers, logos
- Resolution:1K / 2K
- Credits per image:3 / 5
- WAN 2.7 Image
- Good for:Low-cost images up to 4K
- Resolution:1K / 2K / 4K
- Credits per image:4
- Qwen Image 3.0
- Good for:Clean compositions, negative prompts
- Resolution:1K / 2K
- Credits per image:5
- Qwen Image 3.0 Pro
- Good for:Realism and typography
- Resolution:1K / 2K
- Credits per image:6 / 7
- Nano Banana
- Good for:Natural, consistent photos
- Resolution:Standard
- Credits per image:6
- Seedream 5 Lite
- Good for:Photoreal images
- Resolution:Basic 2K / High 4K
- Credits per image:6
- ImagineArt 1.5
- Good for:Hyper-real portraits, legible text
- Resolution:2K
- Credits per image:6
- Seedream 4.5
- Good for:Detailed images with precise control
- Resolution:Basic 2K / High 4K
- Credits per image:7
- Flux Kontext Pro
- Good for:Styled illustrations and product shots
- Resolution:Standard
- Credits per image:7
- Nano Banana 2 Lite
- Good for:Many aspect ratios at a flat price
- Resolution:Standard
- Credits per image:8
- Qwen2 Text-to-Image
- Good for:Fine control (steps, guidance, negative prompt)
- Resolution:Standard
- Credits per image:8
- Flux Kontext Max
- Good for:Premium Flux quality
- Resolution:Standard
- Credits per image:10
- Qwen Image 2.0
- Good for:Images up to 1920×1080
- Resolution:Up to 1920×1080
- Credits per image:10
- ImagineArt 2.0
- Good for:Vivid, true-to-life color
- Resolution:1K / 2K
- Credits per image:10
- Seedream 5.0 Pro
- Good for:Flagship detail, multilingual text
- Resolution:Standard / High
- Credits per image:10 / 19
- Qwen Image 2.0 Pro
- Good for:Higher fidelity and typography
- Resolution:Up to 1920×1080
- Credits per image:12
- ImagineArt 1.5 Pro
- Good for:Native 4K professional images
- Resolution:4K
- Credits per image:12
- Recraft V4
- Good for:Brand-color graphics and illustrations
- Resolution:1K (14 sizes)
- Credits per image:12
- Nano Banana 2
- Good for:Up to 4K, extreme aspect ratios
- Resolution:1K / 2K / 4K
- Credits per image:15
- Nano Banana Pro
- Good for:Premium photoreal images
- Resolution:1K / 2K / 4K
- Credits per image:18 / 18 / 24
- WAN 2.7 Image Pro
- Good for:Higher-tier WAN images up to 4K
- Resolution:1K / 2K / 4K
- Credits per image:18
- Recraft V4 Pro
- Good for:Brand-color graphics at 2K
- Resolution:2K (14 sizes)
- Credits per image:22
| Model | Good for | Resolution | Credits per image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muse Image (Meta) | Infographics, diagrams, factual scenes (searches the web while drawing) | 2K | 1 |
| Seedream 5 Flash | Fast everyday images, quick drafts | Basic 1K / High 2K | 2 |
| GPT Image 2.5 Flare | Fast GPT-quality images, text in images | 1K / 2K / 4K | 3 / 5 / 8 |
| GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst | Highest-detail GPT images, precise text | 1K / 2K / 4K | 3 / 5 / 8 |
| GPT Image 2 | General use, 11 aspect ratios including auto | 1K / 2K / 4K | 3 / 5 / 8 |
| Nano Banana 2.1 | Photoreal scenes, extreme aspect ratios (8:1, 1:8) | 1K / 2K / 4K | 3 / 4 / 6 |
| Qwen Image 2.1 | Transparent-background PNG/WebP, stickers, logos | 1K / 2K | 3 / 5 |
| WAN 2.7 Image | Low-cost images up to 4K | 1K / 2K / 4K | 4 |
| Qwen Image 3.0 | Clean compositions, negative prompts | 1K / 2K | 5 |
| Qwen Image 3.0 Pro | Realism and typography | 1K / 2K | 6 / 7 |
| Nano Banana | Natural, consistent photos | Standard | 6 |
| Seedream 5 Lite | Photoreal images | Basic 2K / High 4K | 6 |
| ImagineArt 1.5 | Hyper-real portraits, legible text | 2K | 6 |
| Seedream 4.5 | Detailed images with precise control | Basic 2K / High 4K | 7 |
| Flux Kontext Pro | Styled illustrations and product shots | Standard | 7 |
| Nano Banana 2 Lite | Many aspect ratios at a flat price | Standard | 8 |
| Qwen2 Text-to-Image | Fine control (steps, guidance, negative prompt) | Standard | 8 |
| Flux Kontext Max | Premium Flux quality | Standard | 10 |
| Qwen Image 2.0 | Images up to 1920×1080 | Up to 1920×1080 | 10 |
| ImagineArt 2.0 | Vivid, true-to-life color | 1K / 2K | 10 |
| Seedream 5.0 Pro | Flagship detail, multilingual text | Standard / High | 10 / 19 |
| Qwen Image 2.0 Pro | Higher fidelity and typography | Up to 1920×1080 | 12 |
| ImagineArt 1.5 Pro | Native 4K professional images | 4K | 12 |
| Recraft V4 | Brand-color graphics and illustrations | 1K (14 sizes) | 12 |
| Nano Banana 2 | Up to 4K, extreme aspect ratios | 1K / 2K / 4K | 15 |
| Nano Banana Pro | Premium photoreal images | 1K / 2K / 4K | 18 / 18 / 24 |
| WAN 2.7 Image Pro | Higher-tier WAN images up to 4K | 1K / 2K / 4K | 18 |
| Recraft V4 Pro | Brand-color graphics at 2K | 2K (14 sizes) | 22 |
Read more: Browse every model page · GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst · Nano Banana 2.1 · Seedream 5 Flash · Best AI image models in 2026
What does an AI image cost? Worked examples
Credits are charged once per image you generate. These examples show how far the 10 free credits and a 300-credit Lite pack go for common jobs.
- Quick social post drafts
- Model and setting:Seedream 5 Flash, Basic
- Credits each:2
- Images from 10 free credits:5
- Images from 300 credits:150
- Infographic or explainer image
- Model and setting:Muse Image
- Credits each:1
- Images from 10 free credits:10
- Images from 300 credits:300
- Poster with readable text
- Model and setting:GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst, 1K
- Credits each:3
- Images from 10 free credits:3
- Images from 300 credits:100
- Print-size 4K artwork
- Model and setting:GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst, 4K
- Credits each:8
- Images from 10 free credits:1
- Images from 300 credits:37
- Transparent logo or sticker
- Model and setting:Qwen Image 2.1, 1K
- Credits each:3
- Images from 10 free credits:3
- Images from 300 credits:100
- Premium photoreal hero image
- Model and setting:Nano Banana Pro, 2K
- Credits each:18
- Images from 10 free credits:0
- Images from 300 credits:16
| Job | Model and setting | Credits each | Images from 10 free credits | Images from 300 credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick social post drafts | Seedream 5 Flash, Basic | 2 | 5 | 150 |
| Infographic or explainer image | Muse Image | 1 | 10 | 300 |
| Poster with readable text | GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst, 1K | 3 | 3 | 100 |
| Print-size 4K artwork | GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst, 4K | 8 | 1 | 37 |
| Transparent logo or sticker | Qwen Image 2.1, 1K | 3 | 3 | 100 |
| Premium photoreal hero image | Nano Banana Pro, 2K | 18 | 0 | 16 |
What can you make with an AI image maker?
Anything you can describe in words. These are the jobs people most often use the generator for:
- Social media posts, carousels and story backgrounds in 1:1, 4:5 or 9:16.
- Ad creatives and banners, including headline text rendered inside the image.
- Product mockups and lifestyle scenes for online stores.
- YouTube thumbnails and blog header images in 16:9.
- Posters, flyers, menus and greeting cards with legible lettering.
- Logos, icons and stickers with a transparent background (Qwen Image 2.1).
- Concept art, characters, fantasy landscapes and illustrations in any style.
- Infographics and simple diagrams (Muse Image looks up facts while it draws).
Tips for writing a prompt that works
Most bad results come from vague prompts. A useful prompt names the subject first, then the setting, then the style and the light.
- Be concrete: “a red ceramic mug on a walnut desk, morning window light, shallow depth of field” beats “a nice mug photo”.
- Put exact text in quotes, keep it short, and pick a text-strong model such as GPT Image 2.5 or Qwen Image 3.0 Pro.
- Name the style or medium: photo, 3D render, watercolor, flat vector, anime, oil painting.
- Choose the aspect ratio for where the image will be used before you generate, not after.
- Test a prompt on a low-cost model first (Seedream 5 Flash or GPT Image 2.5 at 1K), then re-run the winner at 2K or 4K.
- Change one thing at a time between runs so you can see what made the difference.
Read more: How to write a better AI image prompt · Turn any photo into a prompt
What the AI image generator can’t do
Knowing the limits saves credits:
- This page works from text. To change an existing photo, combine several photos or keep a face consistent, use the AI Image Editor.
- 4K is only offered by some models (see the table). On GPT Image 2, a 1:1 image can’t be 4K and the auto aspect ratio renders at 1K.
- Each run produces one image. To compare models, run the same prompt on two models one after the other.
- Very long or complex text can still come out misspelled. Keep on-image text to a few words.
- Prompts that break the content policy are refused by the model provider, and the credits are refunded.
AI image generator or AI image editor: which do I need?
Use the generator when you are starting from nothing but an idea. Use the editor when you start from a photo: it changes backgrounds, outfits, objects and lighting, merges up to 16 reference images, erases areas you paint over and expands the canvas. Both use the same credits.
Read more: AI Image Editor · Turn your image into a video
Frequently asked questions
Can I make AI images every day for free?
The daily check-in gives 2 to 5 credits a day, which covers one to five Muse Image pictures or one GPT Image 2.5 picture at 1K most days.
Can I download AI images without paying?
Yes. Free accounts can download, with a small VdoBloom watermark. Paid accounts download without it.
Which AI image model should I pick?
Start with Seedream 5 Flash (2 credits) for quick drafts, GPT Image 2.5 for text in images and faithful detail, and Qwen Image 2.1 when you need a transparent background.
AI image generator pay per image
VdoBloom works per image: each image costs a fixed number of credits by model and resolution, from 2 credits (Seedream 5 Flash) and 3 credits (GPT Image 2.5 or Nano Banana 2.1 at 1K) up to 24 (Nano Banana Pro at 4K). Buy a one-time pack such as Lite (300 credits for $19.50) with no subscription; those credits never expire, and failed images are refunded.
Is the VdoBloom AI image generator free?
You can try it free. New accounts get 10 credits at sign-up, and images start at 1 credit (Muse Image) or 2 credits (Seedream 5 Flash), so the free credits make several images. After that, credit packs start at 300 credits for $19.50 one-time.
How many credits does one AI image cost?
It depends on the model and resolution. Muse Image costs 1 credit, Seedream 5 Flash 2, GPT Image 2.5 and Nano Banana 2.1 cost 3 credits at 1K, Seedream 4.5 costs 7, and Nano Banana Pro costs 18 (24 at 4K). The cost is shown on the Generate button before you spend anything.
Which AI image model is best?
There is no single best model; it depends on the job. For readable text, try GPT Image 2.5 or Qwen Image 3.0 Pro. For photoreal scenes, Nano Banana 2.1 or Seedream. For transparent PNGs, Qwen Image 2.1. For brand-color graphics, Recraft V4. For low-cost drafts, Seedream 5 Flash.
Can the AI image generator make 4K images?
Yes, on supported models. Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 and 2.1, GPT Image 2 and 2.5, and WAN 2.7 Image have a 4K setting, and Seedream 4.5 and 5 Lite have a High (4K) quality tier. Other models output 1K or 2K.
Can it put readable text in an image?
Yes. Put the exact words in quotes in your prompt and use a text-strong model such as GPT Image 2.5, Qwen Image 3.0 Pro, ImagineArt 1.5 or Seedream 5.0 Pro. Short phrases render most reliably.
Can I make an image with a transparent background?
Yes. Qwen Image 2.1 can return a real transparent-background PNG or WebP, which suits logos, stickers and product cut-outs. For an existing photo, the Background Remover tool cuts out the subject.
Can I use the images commercially?
VdoBloom’s Terms of Service state that you retain ownership of the content you generate. You are responsible for how you use it, including not copying trademarks, logos or real people’s likeness without permission.
Do my credits expire?
Credits from one-time packs never expire. Subscription credits reset at the start of each billing cycle. Free sign-up credits work on every model.
Can I write prompts in a language other than English?
Yes. Switch on auto-translate under the prompt box and your prompt is translated before it is sent to the model. Some models, such as Seedream 5.0 Pro and Qwen, also handle multilingual text inside the image.
What is the difference between an AI image generator and an AI image maker?
They are two names for the same thing: a tool that creates a new image from a text description. On VdoBloom this page is the image maker for text prompts, and the AI Image Editor is the tool for changing photos you already have.