Ideogram v2

Name: Ideogram v2
Brand: Ideogram
SKU: ideogram-v2
Price: 0.096 USD
Availability: InStock

Image generationAvailable

by Ideogramideogram-v2

Ideogram's text-to-image model known for accurate in-image text and typography. Handles posters, logos, and signage where other models garble lettering. Supports magic prompt expansion and multiple aspect ratios.

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Price: US$0.096/image
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3
Input → output: Text → Image
Developer: Ideogram
Updated: September 23, 2026

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Input & output

US$0.096/image

Prompt

0 / 2,000

What to generate

Aspect ratio(optional)

Advanced settings (4)

Negative prompt(optional)

0 / 1,000

What to avoid

Style type(optional)

Magic prompt option(optional)

Seed(optional)

Optional seed for reproducibility

⌘/Ctrl + Enter

Output

Your image appears here.

This run

US$0.096 · 9.6 credits

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Examples

Real outputs from the public examples of this model on Replicate, with the prompt and settings that produced them. They were not generated live on this page.

Open full size
Prompt
An illustration of a black running shoe with the text "Run AI with an API" written on the shoe. The shoe is placed on a blue background. The text is white and bold. The overall image has a modern and techy vibe.
Settings
aspect_ratio

16:9
resolution

None
style_type

None
Open full size
Prompt
A beautiful typographic poster with the text "Run Ideogram on Replicate", against an epic space scene
Settings
aspect_ratio

2:3
resolution

None
style_type

None

About Ideogram v2

TL;DRAs of September 23, 2026

Ideogram v2 is a model by Ideogram in the Image generation category. On Railwail, Ideogram v2 costs US$0.096 per image. Supported aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2 and 2:3.

Ideogram v2 is a hosted text-to-image model from Ideogram, a lab focused specifically on reliable text rendering inside images. It places readable words, multi-line layouts, and stylized type far more consistently than general-purpose diffusion models, which makes it a common choice for marketing graphics, book covers, and merchandise mockups.

Pricing

Prices in US dollars. Usage is charged from prepaid credits.

Per image	US$0.096 per image

1 credit = US$0.01

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Runs

Total

US$9.60

960 credits

Per run

US$0.096 · 9.6 credits

Fixed price per run, known before the run starts.

API

Call Ideogram v2 with your Railwail API key. Use this model ID in the request:

ideogram-v2API documentation Get an API key

curl https://railwail.com/api/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $RAILWAIL_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "ideogram-v2",
    "prompt": "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic"
  }'

import os
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ["RAILWAIL_API_KEY"],
    base_url="https://railwail.com/api/v1",
)

image = client.images.generate(
    model="ideogram-v2",
    prompt="A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic",
)

print(image.data[0].url)

import OpenAI from "openai";

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: process.env.RAILWAIL_API_KEY,
  baseURL: "https://railwail.com/api/v1",
});

const image = await client.images.generate({
  model: "ideogram-v2",
  prompt: "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic"
});

console.log(image.data[0].url);

// npm install railwail
import railwail from "railwail";

const rw = railwail(process.env.RAILWAIL_API_KEY);

const res = await rw.image("ideogram-v2", "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic");

console.log(res.data[0].url);

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Specifications

Model ID: ideogram-v2
Developer: Ideogram
Category: Image generation
Input: Text
Output: Image
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3
Billing: Fixed price, known before the run
Catalog entry updated: September 23, 2026

Input parameters

Inputs and settings from the model's input schema. The example in the API section shows which of them the API accepts.

ParameterTypeDefaultAllowed values

seed
Optional seed for reproducibility
Type: Integer
Default: –
Allowed values: –
prompt
What to generate
Type: Text
Default: –
Allowed values: up to 2,000 characters
style_type
Type: Choice
Default: None
Allowed values: None, Auto, General, Realistic, Design, Render 3D or Anime
aspect_ratio
Type: Choice
Default: 1:1
Allowed values: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2 or 2:3
negative_prompt
What to avoid
Type: Text
Default: –
Allowed values: up to 1,000 characters
magic_prompt_option
Type: Choice
Default: Auto
Allowed values: Auto, On or Off

Use cases

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ideogram v2?

Ideogram v2 is a model by Ideogram in the Image generation category. On Railwail you can call it with an API key through the Railwail API.

How much does Ideogram v2 cost on Railwail?

On Railwail, Ideogram v2 costs US$0.096 per image. The price is known before the run starts. Usage is paid from prepaid credits; 1 credit equals US$0.01.

Which settings does Ideogram v2 support?

According to its input schema, Ideogram v2 knows these parameters: seed, prompt (up to 2,000 characters), style_type (None, Auto, General, Realistic, Design, Render 3D or Anime), aspect_ratio (1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2 or 2:3), negative_prompt (up to 1,000 characters) and magic_prompt_option (Auto, On or Off).

How fast is Ideogram v2?

There are not enough measured runs of Ideogram v2 on Railwail yet to state a run time. It depends on the input, the settings and the load at the provider.

Is Ideogram v2 better than FLUX 1.1 Pro?

That depends on the task. Ideogram v2 (Ideogram) and FLUX 1.1 Pro (Black Forest Labs) are both models in the Image generation category. The comparison page shows their prices and specifications side by side.

Compare Ideogram v2 and FLUX 1.1 Pro

How do I use Ideogram v2 through the API?

Create a Railwail API key and send your request with the model ID ideogram-v2. Code examples for curl, Python and JavaScript are in the API section of this page.

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