AI image generators: create images with AI
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An AI image generator creates images from a text description. Some also edit existing photos via prompt. The Buzzmatic directory lists all available AI image generators (as of October 2026), with filters for free plans and a German interface. For a recommendation by use case, see the comparison of the best AI image generators.
This page lists all AI image generators in the Buzzmatic directory, with filters for price, platform and language. The list shows generators that create images from text. Tools for image editing, logos and avatars have their own categories.
You describe the subject, style and format as a text prompt, and the AI delivers variants. Some generators can also modify existing photos via prompt (image-to-image). A guide with prompt tips is in the article Generate images with AI. All categories are in the full AI tools directory.
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Background
What to know beforehand
How do you create an image with AI?
Here is how:
- Choose a generator: Decide whether you want a standalone tool in the browser or the image feature of an AI assistant.
- Write a prompt: Describe the subject, style, colors and format. The more specific the prompt, the closer the result to your vision.
- Review variants: Most generators produce several suggestions. You can refine individual results via prompt or upscale them.
- Check the license: Before you publish an image, read the provider's license terms. In many free plans, commercial use is excluded.
The full guide with prompt examples is in the article Generate images with AI. Tips for better results are in Write better prompts.
Can you use your own photo as a starting point?
Yes, some AI image generators support image-to-image: you upload a photo and describe via prompt what the AI should change, such as the background, the style or individual objects. Depending on the provider, the feature is called image-to-image, inpainting or edit.
This overlaps with the AI image editing category. There you will find tools specialized in retouching existing images (background removal, upscaling, denoising). Both categories are separate in the directory.
Can you use AI images commercially?
That depends on the provider and plan. In free versions, commercial use is excluded or restricted according to the terms of service of most providers. Paid plans typically grant usage rights, but the exact terms differ by provider.
Since the EU AI Act, AI-generated images must be labeled as such in certain contexts. An overview is in the article EU AI Act explained. The license terms of individual generators are compared in the best-of list AI image generators.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about AI image generators
Can ChatGPT create images for free?
Yes, ChatGPT includes its own image generator called "ChatGPT Images 2.5" (as of October 2026, according to the provider). In the free plan, image generation is available with limitations. From the paid plan onward (from 8 EUR a month) the allowance increases. The best-of list AI image generators compares the free plans.
Are there free AI image generators without sign-up?
ChatGPT allows image generation without sign-up via its web interface (as of October 2026, according to the provider). Most specialized image generators such as Midjourney, Adobe Firefly and Canva require an account. The "no sign-up" filter in the directory shows all tools where this value is maintained.
Which app is good for creating AI images on a phone?
Several image generators have iOS and Android apps, including Adobe Firefly, Canva, Leonardo.Ai, Recraft and Nano Banana in the Gemini app (as of October 2026, according to the providers). You can filter by platform in the directory. A recommendation by use case is in the best-of list AI image generators.
Can an AI create images in German?
Most AI image generators understand German prompts because the underlying language models are trained in multiple languages. A German-language user interface is offered by Adobe Firefly, Canva and Nano Banana in the Gemini app, among others, according to the providers (as of October 2026). The "German" filter in the directory shows all corresponding tools.
Can AI image generators be used in compliance with GDPR?
There is no blanket answer. The key factors are the provider's headquarters and server location, whether a data processing agreement (DPA) is available and whether uploaded images are used for training. Some generators display generated images in a public gallery. You can find these details, where documented by the provider, in each tool's directory entry.
All AI image generators (96)
How we sort
Highlighted tools appear first, in an order we set per entry. Editorial picks carry the label “Buzzmatic Pick”, paid placements the label “Sponsored”. All other tools follow alphabetically. Filters and search only narrow the selection. Buzzmatic’s own products are labelled as such, and paid tools never appear in our curated lists.
| Tool | Pricing | Link |
|---|---|---|
Adobe Firefly Creative AI by Adobe for images, video, audio and vectors with commercially usable outputs. AI Image Generators | Freemiumfrom 10.98 EUR/month | Visit |
Airbrush AI generator for creating original stock photos, NFTs and artworks from text prompts in photorealistic styles. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
AISEO Art AI art generator for creating images from text prompts with a focus on high-quality visual output. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Anime Art Studio AI anime image generator with real-time access to over 100 Stable Diffusion anime models. AI Image Generators | Paid$19/month | Visit |
Anime Generator by Artguru AI anime generator for turning text or photos into anime artworks with watermark-free export. AI Image Generators | FreeFree | Visit |
AnimeGenius AI anime image generator for creating anime artworks from text input. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Artbreeder Collaborative AI image generation platform for creating and varying artworks via genetic algorithms. AI Image Generators | Freemium$7.49/month | Visit |
ArtHub AI art community for showcasing, discovering and creating AI-generated images with a curated prompt library. AI Image Generators | FreeFree | Visit |
ArtSmart AI image generator for creating visual content for social media, content marketing and advertising. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Astria AI image generation platform for creating custom photos and AI photoshoots via an API. AI Avatars & Headshots | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Based AI AI video generation platform with an intuitive user interface for creating videos and images. Video | FreemiumFree | Visit |
BestBanner AI banner generator for creating blog, social media and advertising banner images from text descriptions. Graphic & UI Design | Free | Visit |
BlueWillow AI image generator for creating AI-generated artwork, photos and illustrations from text input. AI Image Generators | FreeFree | Visit |
Boords AI-powered storyboard generator with consistent characters, multiple styles and real-time collaboration for creative teams. Graphic & UI DesignProject Management & Collaboration | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Boredhumans Collection of over 100 AI applications for games, art, music, image generation and text generation. Chatbots & AssistantsEntertainment & Leisure | FreeFree | Visit |
Brain Pod AI - image generator AI image generator from Brain Pod AI for creating original images from text input. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Brand Studio (Stability AI) Image generation by Stability AI with Stable Diffusion models, rebranded to Brand Studio in April 2026. AI Image Generators | Paid$10 | Visit |
Bria AI platform for controlled enterprise-grade image and video creation with compliance features and a production API. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Canva Graphic design platform with AI-powered image generation and editing, video editing and social media templates. Graphic & UI Design | Freemiumfrom 12 EUR/month | Visit |
ChatGPT Conversational AI from OpenAI for generating text, code and other content in natural language. Chatbots & Assistants | Freemiumfrom 7.99 EUR/month | Visit |
Clipdrop AI image editing platform with features for background removal, upscaling, image cleanup and Stable Diffusion generation. AI Photo EditingBackground RemovalUpscaling & Enhancement | Freemium | Visit |
Craiyon AI image generator for creating images from text descriptions, originally known as DALL-E Mini. AI Image Generators | Freemium$5/month | Visit |
Cutout.pro AI image editing platform with background removal, image restoration, text-to-speech, and AI image generation. AI Photo EditingBackground Removal | Paid | Visit |
Deep Agency Virtual AI photo studio for creating professional product and model shots without an on-site physical shoot. AI Image GeneratorsProduct PhotosFashion & Beauty | Paid | Visit |
DeepAI AI image generator for creating images from text descriptions using neural text-to-image technology. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Deepdreamgenerator AI image generator with over 30 models plus features for video creation and image editing without sign-up. AI Image Generators | FreeFree | Visit |
Dezgo AI image generator based on Stable Diffusion with text-to-image, video generation, background removal, and upscaling. AI Image Generators | Free | Visit |
DiffusionBee Desktop app for local AI image generation with Stable Diffusion, text-to-image, inpainting, model training, and video tools. AI Image GeneratorsLocal & Self-Hosted | FreeFree | Visit |
Draw3D AI tool for automatically transforming simple sketches into photorealistic images for designers and creatives. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Dreamlook AI tool for fast fine-tuning of Stable Diffusion models to create custom image generators. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Easy-Peasy.AI AI all-in-one platform for text creation, image generation, audio production, and automatic transcription in one application. Text & Writing | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Exactly.AI AI image generator for brand-consistent scaling of visual content with custom model training and brand rights. AI Image Generators | Freemium | Visit |
Face Generator AI face generator for creating synthetic faces with adjustable features such as age, skin tone, and emotion. AI Image Generators | Paid$19.99/month | Visit |
FLUX (Black Forest Labs) FLUX image models from Freiburg, usable via API, playground and as open weights. AI Image Generators | Freemiumfrom 0.008 USD (usage-based) | Visit |
Flying Dog Photoshop plugin to integrate DALL-E 2 and Stable Diffusion into the image editing workflow. AI Image Generators | Paid$29/month | Visit |
Freepik AI image generator for creating high-quality images from text descriptions in various styles. AI Image Generators | FreeFree | Visit |
Gemini Multimodal AI language model from Google for processing text, images, and other data formats. Chatbots & Assistants | Freemiumfrom 4.99 EUR/month | Visit |
Gencraft AI art generator for creating images, avatars, and photos from text descriptions with hundreds of models. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Generative_engine Experimental AI application from RunwayML for real-time image generation while writing via AttnGAN. AI Image Generators | Free | Visit |
Gensbot AI tool for creating personalized print products from text descriptions for e-commerce. AI Image GeneratorsProduct Photos | Paid30% off | Visit |
Getimg.ai AI image platform for creation, editing, and video generation with automatic model selection for daily creative work. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Graydient AI platform for creating images and running large language models with customizable plans and API access. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Higgsfield AI creative suite for video, image and voice, bundling many current models in one interface. VideoMulti-Model & Model Comparison | Freemiumfrom 19 EUR/month | Visit |
Hotpot.ai AI creative platform for creating images, graphics, headshots, and text with multiple integrated AI generators. AI Image Generators | Freemium$1 per graphic | Visit |
iColoring AI generator for coloring pages from text descriptions with high-quality, watermark-free designs for children and adults. AI Image GeneratorsEntertainment & Leisure | FreeFree | Visit |
Ideogram AI image generator known for precise text rendering in images, logos and graphics. AI Image Generators | Freemiumfrom 20 USD/month | Visit |
Iliad Node-based AI material engine for procedural texture and PBR material generation with diffusion models and editable pipelines. 3D, Architecture & Interior | Paid | Visit |
Image Variations: AI Generator AI image variations generator based on GPT and DALL-E for creating new image versions for avatars, logos, memes, and designs. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Imagen Text-to-image diffusion model from Google with high photorealism and deep language understanding for high-quality image generation. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Imaiger AI image generator for marketing thumbnails, slideshows, and visual content with an export function for social media posts. AI Image Generators | Paid$29/month | Visit |
InstaNovel AI AI tool for generating illustrated short novels from text prompts with customizable art styles. Stories, Books & Poems | FreeFree | Visit |
Kittl AI design platform for creating logos, images and vectors with AI generator, background remover and mockup tools. Graphic & UI DesignBackground Removal | Freemium$12/month | Visit |
Kling AI AI creative studio for generating images and videos from text descriptions with advanced editing features. Video | Freemiumfrom 8.80 USD/month | Visit |
Krea AI creative suite for generating, editing and enhancing images, videos and 3D assets with real-time tools. Image & Design | FreeFree | Visit |
Leonardo.Ai AI platform for image and video generation with proprietary models and editing tools, owned by Canva. AI Image Generators | Freemiumfrom 12 USD/month | Visit |
Lexica AI image generation platform for creating images from text prompts with a search function for generated works. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Luma AI AI creative platform for multimodal media generation with AI agents for video, image and creative team collaboration. Video | Paidfrom 30 USD/month | Visit |
Magic Eraser AI image editing platform for creating images and adding and removing objects and backgrounds. AI Photo EditingBackground Removal | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Microsoft Designer AI graphic design app for creating social media posts, invitations, digital postcards and other visual content. Graphic & UI Design | — | Visit |
Midjourney AI image generation platform for creating high-quality images from text prompts by an independent research institute. AI Image Generators | Paidfrom 10 USD/month | Visit |
Nano Banana (Gemini) Image generator and photo editor by Google inside the Gemini app, available as Nano Banana 2 (free) and Nano Banana 2.1 (subscription). AI Image Generators | Freemiumfrom 4.99 EUR/month | Visit |
Neural.love Art Generator AI image generator and enhancer with access to millions of public-domain images and AI editing tools. AI Image GeneratorsUpscaling & Enhancement | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Nyx AI photo gallery for generating and displaying AI-created photography. AI Image Generators | Free | Visit |
Openart AI image generator and editor for creating images from text prompts with various models and style options. AI Image Generators | FreeFree | Visit |
Patience.ai AI image generator based on Stable Diffusion for creating artwork and images from text descriptions. AI Image Generators | Freemium | Visit |
Peacasso Open-source UI tool for image generation and experimenting with diffusion models and various art styles. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Photo AI AI photo studio by Pieter Levels for portraits, avatars and product photos from your own images. AI Avatars & HeadshotsProduct Photos | Paid$10 | Visit |
Photoeditor Online photo editor for object removal, quality enhancement, resolution scaling, and AI image generation, directly in the browser without sign-up. AI Photo EditingUpscaling & Enhancement | Freemium$9/month | Visit |
PicFinder AI image generator for creating artwork from text descriptions with unlimited generation, size control, and a donation model. AI Image Generators | Free | Visit |
Pixela AI AI generator for game textures to create seamless, customizable textures from text prompts for game development. AI Image Generators | Free | Visit |
PlantPhotoAI AI image generation platform for botanically accurate plant photos in various formats for community use. AI Image Generators | FreeFree | Visit |
PlantTattoosAI AI tattoo generator for plant and flower designs based on botanical training data with customizable text prompts. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Playground AI Online AI image generator for creating artwork, social media graphics, logos, and presentation content from text input. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Pollinations Open-source platform for creating AI apps via open APIs with provided compute power and community support. Developer Tools & ML Platforms | FreeFree | Visit |
Prodia AI infrastructure platform for turning AI models into production-ready, scalable, and developer-friendly API workflows. Developer Tools & ML Platforms | Paid | Visit |
Prompthunt AI platform for creating and publishing artwork with DALL·E and Stable Diffusion from hundreds of styles. AI Image Generators | Freemium$5/month | Visit |
QuickQR AI tool for creating uniquely designed QR codes as AI-generated artwork from text descriptions. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Recraft AI image and design platform with vector graphics, mockups and brand styles. AI Image Generators | Freemiumfrom 12 USD/month | Visit |
RocketAI AI image generator for e-commerce with brand style training, product photos and social media ad creation. AI Image GeneratorsProduct Photos | Paid$19/month | Visit |
RunDiffusion Cloud-based workspace for creating AI-generated art with Stable Diffusion and other models. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Runway AI creative platform for generative video, image and audio creation with workflow automation. Video | Freemiumfrom 15 USD/month | Visit |
Scenario AI tool for generating gaming assets with trainable models and workflow automation. AI Image Generators | Freemium$15/month | Visit |
Seedance (Dreamina by CapCut) AI creative platform by ByteDance with the Seedance video model and image generation. Video | Freemiumfrom 13.99 EUR/month | Visit |
Stable Diffusion AI media generation platform for image, video and audio creation with editing tools and API access. AI Image Generators | Freemiumfrom 0.009 USD (usage-based) | Visit |
Stable Diffusion API Web-based playground interface for testing and running various Stable Diffusion image models. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
Stable Horde Crowdsourced distributed cluster for Stable Diffusion image generation without installation, right in the web browser. AI Image Generators | FreeFree | Visit |
StableCog Open-source AI image generator for creating art with Stable Diffusion, FLUX and Kandinsky. AI Image Generators | FreemiumFree | Visit |
Starryai AI image generator for turning photos or text descriptions into artworks with customizable styles. AI Image Generators | FreeFree | Visit |
StockImg AI AI design tool for creating logos, illustrations and posters with social media automation features. AI Image Generators | Paid$29/month | Visit |
SUPERMACHINE AI image generator to create artworks and photos using current artificial intelligence. AI Image Generators | Paid | Visit |
SVGStud.io AI tool to generate SVG graphics from text descriptions with semantic image search. Graphic & UI Design | Free | Visit |
ThinkDiffusion Cloud platform for AI image generation with Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI, Flux and other models without local hardware. AI Image Generators | Paid$10/month | Visit |
VectorArt.ai AI generator for vector graphics from text descriptions with unlimited SVG downloads and royalty-free use. AI Image Generators | Freemium$29/month | Visit |
Vitalentum Community platform for AI-generated images and prompts for Midjourney with built-in ChatGPT features. Prompts & Prompt Generators | Paid | Visit |
Wombo AI art generator to create images and paintings from text prompts with selectable art styles. AI Image Generators | — | Visit |
WPZone WordPress plugin for AI-powered generation of custom images directly from the WordPress media library. AI Image Generators | Paid$1/month | Visit |
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