3 AI Image Generators to Know in 2023

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Published on Jan 17, 2023

Several random images generated via Dall-E with a yellow digidop power.

Is artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of attention in 2023?

More and more AI systems are emerging with capabilities far more promising than those we saw two years ago. Many of these tools are utilized for content creation. Recently, Chat GPT AI has been making headlines. It functions as a virtual assistant capable of answering a myriad of questions and challenges, writing content on various topics, and even generating code!

In this article, we focus on three AIs that enable you to generate images from simple descriptions: Dall-E, Midjourney, and Ando.

AI-based image generators allow the creation of professional-quality images in record time. Each of these tools offers features designed to assist designers in finding inspiration by generating images, illustrations, mockups, and more. What are these features, how do they work, and to what extent can these tools benefit you? Let’s explore together.

1. Dall-E 2

Dall-E AI interface with several random images
Dall-E 2

Dall-E is an AI image generator developed by OpenAI. It is capable of producing images from descriptive text, making it a powerful tool for creatives and marketers alike.

Key Features

  1. Image Generation from Text: Dall-E can create images based on descriptive text or prompts such as "a kitten playing with a ball of yarn." It understands the concepts described in the text and visualizes them.
  2. Similar Image Search: Dall-E can also search for similar images based on a given image or text. This feature is useful for finding similar images for advertising campaigns or design projects.
  3. Image Customization: Dall-E allows users to customize generated images by altering colors, textures, perspectives, and more.

Usage Examples

  1. Social Media Image Creation: Marketers can use Dall-E to create eye-catching images for their social media advertising campaigns using descriptive texts of their products or services.
  2. Book Illustration: Illustrators can leverage Dall-E to generate illustrations for books by describing characters and scenes.
  3. Product Design: Product designers can use Dall-E to produce photorealistic images of their product concepts to present to clients and gain feedback before manufacturing.

Learning to Use Dall-E

Dall-E is a very user-friendly tool that you can test for free.

Learn how to use Dall-E to generate images

2. Midjourney

Midjourney AI interface
Midjourney

Midjourney is another AI image generator that offers similar features to Dall-E, but operates via Discord.

Key Features

  1. Image Generation from Text: Like Dall-E, Midjourney can generate images from descriptive text. It can create photorealistic synthesized images of scenes, objects, and characters, focusing primarily on prompt-based imagery.
  2. Create Images from Discord: Unlike Dall-E, which has its own platform for image creation, Midjourney is integrated directly into the Discord tool. This allows you to generate images with a simple message sent in a Discord channel.
  3. 4 Images: For every prompt submitted on a Discord channel, Midjourney generates 4 quality images.

Usage Examples

  1. Ad Creation: Marketers can utilize Midjourney to create advertisements for online SEO campaigns or their social media.
  2. Video Game Design: Game developers can use Midjourney to generate photorealistic synthesized images for characters, environments, and objects within their games.
  3. Set Design for Movies and TV Series: Directors and set designers can leverage Midjourney to generate photorealistic synthesized images of sets for films and TV series while utilizing specific artistic styles to enhance aesthetics and immersion.

Learning to Use Midjourney

Currently, Midjourney is an AI in beta version, accessible through the instant messaging tool Discord.

Learn how to use Midjourney to generate images

3. Ando (Figma Plugin)

Ando AI interface
Ando Plugin

Ando is also an AI-based image generator that stands out as a plugin for Figma! It distinguishes itself through its ability to generate images in various artistic styles, using training models based on actual artworks.

Key Features

  1. Image Generation from Text: Ando can generate images from descriptive text with photorealistic quality. You can add a prompt to generate an image directly in your Figma project.
  2. Image Generation from an Existing Image: Ando can also create a new image based on a current image, allowing you to create new styles for your projects.
  3. Generate from Figma: The tool can effectively combine the two previous functionalities, all from a free plugin on Figma.

Usage Examples

  1. Image Creation for Figma Mockups: This is a huge time-saver for UX and UI designers who use Figma. You can easily generate images and find inspiration for your Figma projects.
  2. Website Design: Designers can use Ando to help create illustrations for their web prototypes and mockups.
  3. Product Design: Industrial designers can utilize Ando to generate photorealistic images of their product concepts while using specific artistic styles to make them more unique and appealing.

Learning to Use Ando

Ando is an AI plugin that you can test for free on any Figma project.

Learn how to use Ando to generate images

4. VEED – AI Image Generator

Screenshot of the VEED.io AI Image Generator interface. The page includes a text input field labeled ‘Describe what you want to see (eg. Rainy day in Paris in style of oil painting)’ with options below for image aspect ratio, style, and an inspiration button. The page header reads ‘AI IMAGE GENERATOR – Generate custom graphics and stock photos with AI. Turn text prompts into AI pictures.’ Navigation menu is visible at the top with links to Product, Use Cases, AI, Resources, Login, and Sign Up.

Create original visuals from text prompts in seconds, directly from your browser. VEED’s AI Image Generator helps creators, marketers, and educators produce professional-quality images without graphic design experience.

Key Features

  1. Text-to-image generation: Turn simple text prompts into detailed visuals, concepts, and mockups instantly. Perfect for ideation, social media content, or marketing visuals.
  2.  Multiple creative styles: Choose from a range of artistic styles — realistic, minimalist, abstract, and more — to match your brand or project aesthetic.
  3. High-resolution outputs: Generate HD images that are ideal for use in blog posts, ad creatives, thumbnails, banners, and presentations.
  4. Video editing integration: Directly import your generated images into VEED’s video editor to create complete video content, slides, and explainers without switching tools.
  5. Browser-based & user-friendly: No downloads or installations required. Access the tool from anywhere and create visuals on-the-fly in your browser.

Usage examples:

  1. Visual storytelling: Create unique background images for YouTube videos or explainer content.
  2. Social media: Design custom graphics for Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn posts.
  3. Branding & marketing: Quickly prototype ad visuals or blog headers that match your brand’s aesthetic.
  4. Presentations: Generate eye-catching slides, infographics, or conceptual visuals on demand.

Product ideas: Visualize product mockups, concepts, or variations to explore new creative directions.

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