Ideogram V2a

Generate versatile images with exceptional typography using Ideogram V2a. This well-rounded model offers expanded style options including 3D rendering and anime — delivering balanced quality and speed for diverse creative projects.

Looking for the latest version? Try Ideogram V3 Balanced for the newest generation.

Why It Looks Great

Expanded styles: Six style presets including Render 3D and Anime modes.
Superior typography: Industry-leading text rendering for posters, logos, and designs.
Balanced performance: Good quality-to-speed ratio for everyday use.
Multiple modes: Text-to-image generation, image editing, and masked inpainting.
Mask support: Precise regional editing with custom masks.
Flexible aspect ratios: Five format options for any use case.
Safety Checker: Optional content filtering for appropriate output.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
prompt	Yes	Text description of the image you want to generate.
image	No	Source image for editing (upload or public URL).
mask_image	No	Mask to specify edit regions — white areas will be regenerated.
style	No	Output style: Auto, General, Realistic, Design, Render 3D, or Anime. Default: Auto.
aspect_ratio	No	Output format: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, or 3:4. Default: 1:1.
enable_base64_output	No	API only: Returns base64 string instead of URL.
Enable Safety Checker	No	Toggle content safety filtering.

How to Use

Text-to-Image Generation

Write your prompt — describe the image including any text you want rendered.
Choose style — select from six style presets.
Set aspect ratio — pick the format that fits your use case.
Run — click the button to generate.
Download — preview and save your image.

Image Editing

Upload source image — the image you want to edit.
Upload mask (optional) — white areas indicate regions to regenerate.
Write your prompt — describe the desired changes or new elements.
Run — click the button to apply edits.

Pricing

Flat rate per image generation.

Output	Cost
Per image	$0.04

Style Guide

Style	Description	Best For
Auto	Automatically selects the best style	General use, when unsure
General	Balanced, versatile output	Wide range of subjects
Realistic	Photorealistic, natural appearance	Photos, portraits, products
Design	Graphic design aesthetic	Posters, logos, marketing materials
Render 3D	3D rendered appearance	Product renders, 3D scenes, objects
Anime	Japanese animation style	Anime characters, manga, illustrations

Best Use Cases

3D Product Visualization — Create 3D-style product renders and mockups.
Anime & Illustration — Generate anime characters and manga-style artwork.
Typography & Posters — Create designs with perfectly rendered text.
Mixed Media Projects — Switch between styles for diverse creative needs.
Production Workflows — Reliable quality for regular content creation.

Example Prompts

"isometric 3D render of a modern smart home, cutaway view, detailed interior, soft lighting"
"anime character portrait, young hero with spiky hair, determined expression, dynamic pose"
"elegant wedding invitation with text 'Sarah & James', floral border, script typography"
"realistic food photography, gourmet burger, restaurant lighting, appetizing presentation"
"retro video game poster saying 'PIXEL QUEST', 8-bit aesthetic, vibrant colors"

Model Comparison

Model	Cost	Styles	Best For
Ideogram V2a	$0.04	6 (incl. 3D, Anime)	Stylized content, 3D, anime
Ideogram V2a Turbo	$0.04	6 (incl. 3D, Anime)	Fast stylized generation
Ideogram V3 Turbo	$0.03	4	Fast general generation
Ideogram V3 Balanced	$0.06	4	Balanced quality/speed

Pro Tips for Best Results

Use Render 3D for product mockups, isometric illustrations, and 3D-style scenes.
Use Anime for character art, manga panels, and Japanese illustration styles.
For typography, put the exact text in quotes within your prompt.
V2a offers Render 3D and Anime styles not available in V3.
Use masks to selectively edit only specific areas of an image.
Great value at $0.04 with six versatile style options.

Notes

Ideogram is renowned for best-in-class text rendering in AI-generated images.
V2a offers Render 3D and Anime styles not available in V3.
If using URLs for images, ensure they are publicly accessible.
The enable_base64_output option is only available through the API.
Enable Safety Checker for content that will be publicly shared.

Features

https://docs.ideogram.ai/using-ideogram/ideogram-features

Ideogram v2a API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/ideogram-ai/ideogram-v2a with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Ideogram v2a below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/ideogram-ai/ideogram-v2a" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "style": "Auto",
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
    "enable_base64_output": false
}'

# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"

# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].

Node.js example

// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');

const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env

const result = await client.run("ideogram-ai/ideogram-v2a", {
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
        "style": "Auto",
        "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
        "enable_base64_output": false
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "ideogram-ai/ideogram-v2a",
    {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "style": "Auto",
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
    "enable_base64_output": false
}
)

print(output["outputs"][0])  # → URL of the generated output

Ideogram v2a API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Ideogram v2a API?

Ideogram v2a is a Ideogram model for image generation, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Ideogram v2a is an image-generation model with state-of-the-art inpainting, precise prompt comprehension, and accurate text rendering. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Ideogram v2a API?

POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/ideogram-ai/ideogram-ai-ideogram-v2a.

How much does Ideogram v2a cost per run?

Ideogram v2a starts at $0.040 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.

What inputs does Ideogram v2a accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `aspect_ratio`, `enable_base64_output`, `mask_image`, `style`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/ideogram-ai/ideogram-ai-ideogram-v2a.

How long does Ideogram v2a take to generate?

Average end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 10 seconds per request — measured across recent runs. Queue time scales with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.

Can I use Ideogram v2a outputs commercially?

Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (Ideogram). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.

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