The Secret to Perfect Text in AI-Generated Images

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Radu Lis
February 11, 2025

Hey there, creative human! 🌟 

AI image generation has come a long way, but getting accurate text in AI-generated images has always been a challenge—until now. This week, we’re exploring a game-changing tool that finally gets AI text right. Plus, see how AI is bringing history to life, from Roman gladiators to Pennsylvania coal miners.

Let's dive in! 🚀

🌍 Latest AI Power Moves

But first, we kick things off with the biggest AI updates every creator should know:

  • 📄 Perplexity adds file & image uploads for free users: With an expanded 1-million-token context window, it’s arguably the best & most accessible AI assistant for deep research. To put that into perspective, 1 million tokens roughly equals 750,000 words!

  • 🎥 ByteDance drops Goku and Goku+: New AI models capable of generating up to 20-second clips with stable hand movements and detailed facial expressions—essentially creating AI-powered TikTok-style influencers.

  • 🖼️ X’s Grok AI now edits images: Users can now modify AI-generated images directly within X by tapping the "Edit" button and entering a prompt. Want to turn a white cat into a black one? Just type it in the prompt.

  • 🎬 Pika Labs unveils Pikadditions: Once again, Pika delivers a game-changer for video creators! This video-to-video AI tool seamlessly integrates objects and characters into existing videos. Some are already calling it “instant VFX”—and for good reason.

DEEP DIVE

📝 How to Create Images with Accurate Text Using AI

Image generation tools like DALL-E or Midjourney have revolutionized visual content creation, but one common challenge remains: they often struggle with generating accurate text. This can make it difficult to use them for creating posters, advertisements, and other branded content, where clear and legible text is crucial.

After testing various tools, Ideogram stands out as one of the best options for generating images with text that actually makes sense. Here’s a quick look at some AI-generated creations, all done using Ideogram (no additional software required):

⚒️ Getting Started with Ideogram

To get started with Ideogram, simply visit ideogram.ai and sign up. New users receive 10 free credits, which is enough to generate 5 images with AI text.

For example, let’s say you need to create a poster for a new campaign. First, select a reference image from the gallery and tweak it based on your preferences. Ideogram allows for extensive customization, including adjusting text content, changing the aspect ratio, and fine-tuning color schemes that match your brand guidelines.

A quick look at how the customization settings work on Ideogram

For my first test, I wanted to create a compelling illustration for this publication. After adjusting the settings, the result looks like this:

🎯 Testing Hyperrealistic Outputs

Now, let’s see how Ideogram handles more detailed prompts, especially when it comes to generating hyperrealistic images with accurate text. For example, imagine designing a billboard advertisement. Here’s a detailed prompt you can use to generate such content: 

A large billboard advertisement. Centered on the billboard is a light-skinned, middle-aged woman who appears to be a creative office worker or marketing specialist. She is wearing casual yet decent clothes and has a confident demeanor, with arms crossed over her chest, facing directly at the viewer in a three-quarter view. The background of the billboard is a plain white with text that says "Master the art of creating viral content with AI." in a bold, sans-serif font. Below the woman's image, there is a website address, "aicreatorstudio.pro". The billboard is mounted on a city street with cars and buildings in the background. The colors are primarily shades of blue, white, and gray. The lighting is even, and the style is professional and modern. The composition is straightforward and focuses on the image of the man and the company message.  A city street scene is visible, with blurring motion effect on cars. The overall atmosphere is business-oriented and promotional.

The outputs:

What’s impressive in these outputs is the accuracy of the text—it’s clear, legible, and matches the visual composition perfectly. Plus, the overall design follows graphic design principles with a clean and balanced layout. There's no distortion or “hallucinations” of text, making the result look professional and polished.

I’m particularly happy with how this specific concept turned out. So, the next question is: in which city would this advertisement look best? 😃

Here are a few ready-to-use prompts to help you create your own images in Ideogram. Click on any image below, and you'll be redirected to Ideogram to re-use the prompt and create your own variations.

YouTube Thumbnails & Website Banners

Inspirational Quotes

Ready to give it a try? Let Ideogram simplify your design workflow!

INSPIRED BY AI

🎨 Creative of the Week

This Instagram account uses AI to recreate historical moments with striking realism, making it feel as if they were captured on film. From stepping into the shoes of a Gladiator in Rome (100 AD) to experiencing life as a coal miner in Pennsylvania (1905), these AI-powered recreations feel like time travel in motion.

Here’s a brief overview of how to achieve similar results:

  1. Generate the image using a detailed prompt in Midjourney.

  2. Animate it with Kling or Runway—Kling offers more control, letting you define which areas move and which stay static.

  3. Create multiple clips (5-10) for smooth, realistic motion.

  4. Enhance audio with ElevenLabs Sound Effects to add immersive background sounds.

  5. Edit & compile in Adobe Premiere or Final Cut to complete the short film.

The result? AI-generated history that feels alive.

🚀 See you next week with more AI breakthroughs!

Radu