--- title: Text to Image API — Generate Images from Text Prompts | ModelsLab description: Text to image API with 10,000+ models including Flux, SDXL, and Stable Diffusion. $0.0047/image, no cold starts, plans from $21/month. OpenAI-compatible endpoint. url: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/text-to-image-api canonical: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/text-to-image-api type: website component: Seo/TextToImageApi generated_at: 2026-08-03T01:14:40.788613Z --- Imagen Text to Image API — Generate Images from Text --- Convert text descriptions into high-quality images with ModelsLab's text to image API. Access Stable Diffusion, SDXL, Flux, and 10,000+ models through a single REST endpoint. [Get Text to Image API Key](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/register) [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com) What is a Text to Image API? --- ### Convert Text Descriptions into Images with AI A text to image API allows developers to programmatically generate images from natural language descriptions using AI models. ModelsLab provides the most comprehensive text to image API available, with access to over 10,000 AI models including Stable Diffusion XL, Flux, SD 3.0, and thousands of specialized community models — all through a single REST endpoint. ModelsLab's text to image API is designed for production use. Send a text prompt describing the image you want, and receive high-quality generated images in 2-5 seconds. The API handles all GPU infrastructure, model loading, and scaling automatically, so developers can focus on building applications instead of managing AI infrastructure. With flat pricing of $0.0047 per image and plans starting at $21/month (Basic, 3,250 API calls), ModelsLab makes text to image generation accessible to developers of all sizes — from indie projects to enterprise applications processing millions of images. ### How Text to Image Generation Works Text to image generation uses diffusion models — AI systems trained on billions of text-image pairs — to create images from natural language descriptions. The process works in three stages: - Text Encoding — Your text prompt is converted into a mathematical representation (embedding) that captures the meaning, style, and composition you described - Diffusion Process — Starting from random noise, the AI model iteratively refines the image over multiple steps, guided by the text embedding to match your description - Image Decoding — The refined representation is decoded into a final image at your specified resolution (up to 2048×2048 natively, 8K with upscaling) ### Text to Image API Use Cases The ModelsLab text to image API powers a wide range of applications across industries: - E-commerce — Generate product photography, lifestyle shots, and marketing visuals from text descriptions without expensive photo shoots - Content Creation — Create blog illustrations, social media graphics, and newsletter images programmatically at scale - Game Development — Generate concept art, textures, character designs, and environment art from text descriptions during development - Marketing — Produce ad creatives, campaign visuals, and A/B test variations automatically from brief descriptions - Education — Generate visual learning aids, scientific illustrations, and historical scene reconstructions from text - Design Tools — Embed text to image capabilities directly into your design application, CMS, or creative platform Trusted by ![Google logo](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/669b27bc-f881-4e16-569d-4ce02f1bc000/768) ![Salesforce logo](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/8f7d9952-1dee-4108-f1e5-96ff77108e00/768) ![Amazon logo](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/b4d3bc1b-8c2b-4d98-7c87-ed162ccbf400/768) ![IBM logo](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/41bf250b-c933-4d8a-6355-07cf4a2fda00/768) ![Adobe logo](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/9eb124dd-95c4-4889-c838-faa0f6317000/768) ![Sony logo](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/2d67a30b-a490-4b96-ce1d-28d8371da300/768) 1B+ Images Processed Monthly 500K+ Active Developers 5K+ Discord Community Members 300+ Available AI APIs Text to Image API Code Examples --- Generate images from text in any programming language with simple REST API calls. ### Text to Image with cURL bash ``` 1curl -X POST 'https://modelslab.com/api/v7/images/text-to-image' \ 2 -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ 3 -d '{ 4 "key": "YOUR_API_KEY", 5 "model_id": "sdxl", 6 "prompt": "a cozy coffee shop interior, warm lighting, rain on windows, photorealistic", 7 "negative_prompt": "blurry, distorted, low quality", 8 "width": 1024, 9 "height": 1024, 10 "samples": 1, 11 "num_inference_steps": 30, 12 "guidance_scale": 7.5, 13 "seed": 42 14 }' ``` ### Text to Image with Python Python ``` 1import requests 2 3response = requests.post( 4 "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/images/text-to-image", 5 json={ 6 "key": "YOUR_API_KEY", 7 "model_id": "flux", 8 "prompt": "a cozy coffee shop interior, warm lighting, rain on windows", 9 "negative_prompt": "blurry, distorted", 10 "width": 1024, 11 "height": 1024, 12 "samples": 4, # Generate 4 images at once 13 "guidance_scale": 7.5 14 } 15) 16 17data = response.json() 18for i, image_url in enumerate(data["output"]): 19 print(f"Image {i+1}: {image_url}") ``` ### Text to Image with JavaScript JavaScript ``` 1const response = await fetch('https://modelslab.com/api/v7/images/text-to-image', { 2 method: 'POST', 3 headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, 4 body: JSON.stringify({ 5 key: 'YOUR_API_KEY', 6 model_id: 'flux', 7 prompt: 'a cozy coffee shop interior, warm lighting, rain on windows', 8 negative_prompt: 'blurry, distorted', 9 width: 1024, 10 height: 1024, 11 samples: 4 12 }) 13}); 14 15const data = await response.json(); 16// data.output = ['https://...image1.png', 'https://...image2.png', ...] ``` Text to Image API Features --- Turn any text description into a high-quality image. One API call, unlimited creative possibilities. Multiple AI Models Choose from SDXL, Flux, SD 3.0, and 10,000+ community models for text to image generation. Switch models with a single parameter — no infrastructure changes needed. High Resolution Output Generate images up to 2048×2048 natively. Use the upscale endpoint to enhance images to 4K or 8K resolution while preserving fine details and textures. Style and Composition Control Use negative prompts, guidance scale, ControlNet, and LoRA adapters to precisely control the style, composition, and artistic direction of generated images. Batch Processing Generate up to 15 images per API call for batch processing. Ideal for creating variations, A/B testing, and high-volume content pipelines. ![Multiple AI Models](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/8741a716-a81d-419a-c14f-88155af00c00/768) ![Example of AI outpainting result](https://images.modelslab.sh/?image=https://assets.modelslab.ai/generations/09738200-f1fc-442c-9852-7d6a9cd56d34.png&quality=25) ![Example of AI outpainting result](https://images.modelslab.sh/?image=https://assets.modelslab.ai/generations/851c5561-3239-4915-a66b-46d58d6c377c.png&quality=25) ![Example of AI outpainting result](https://images.modelslab.sh/?image=https://assets.modelslab.ai/generations/70d56252-0444-431d-82b9-ad15c260263e.png&quality=25) ![Example of AI outpainting result](https://images.modelslab.sh/?image=https://assets.modelslab.ai/generations/7b9995d6-68e1-48ba-bc0c-8e3a8f824faf.png&quality=25) ![Example of AI outpainting result](https://images.modelslab.sh/?image=https://assets.modelslab.ai/generations/878fc33a-be9d-4fef-a8a5-f2f9931cd1d3.jpg&quality=25) Text to image API with 10,000+ models at a flat $0.0047 per image — about 8.5x cheaper than DALL-E 3. [Get Started](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/register) Text to Image API Comparison --- How ModelsLab compares to other text to image API providers. | Feature | ModelsLab | Claid.ai | Imagine API | OpenAI DALL-E | |---|---|---|---|---| | Models Available | 10,000+ | 1 | ~10 | 1 (DALL-E 3) | | Open Source Models | ✅ SDXL, Flux, SD3 | ❌ Proprietary | ✅ Limited | ❌ Proprietary | | Custom Model Training | ✅ DreamBooth | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | | ControlNet | ✅ Full Suite | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | | LoRA Support | ✅ 5,000+ LoRAs | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Starting Price | $0.0047/image | $0.02/image | $0.01/image | $0.040/image | | Unlimited Plan | ✅ $149/mo | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Batch Generation | Up to 15 | Up to 5 | Up to 4 | 1 | | Avg Latency | ~2.5s | ~5s | ~4s | ~8s | | 10,000+ Community Models | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | Data as of February 2026. Pricing based on publicly available information. What Makes ModelsLab More than Just a Text to Image API? --- ### Logo and interior design generator Generates images from raw sketches and logos from ideas in any style, 2D or 3D. ### Virtual Avatars and Headshots Produce professional-grade headshots and multi-angled avatars for any project. ### Facial Customization Create expressive avatars with dynamic features. Render any emotion. ### Multi-Language Prompts Describe your images in any language, and AI will create them for you! ### Dedicated Servers for Speed Get results instantly, even during high-demand periods. [Generate Image from Text](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/register) ### Text to Image API Pricing ModelsLab offers the most affordable text to image API pricing on the market. Pay-as-you-go pricing is a flat $0.0047 per image — that's about 8.5x cheaper than OpenAI DALL-E 3 and far cheaper than premium providers, with the same flat rate across all 10,000+ models. - Pay-As-You-Go — $0.0047 per image (all models, including SDXL and Flux) - Unlimited Plan — $149/month for unlimited text to image generation with parallel processing - Enterprise Plan — Starting at $249/month with dedicated GPUs, SLAs, and priority support ### Text to Image API Parameters The ModelsLab text to image API accepts the following key parameters to control image generation: - prompt (required) — Text description of the image to generate. Supports up to 77 tokens for detailed scene descriptions - model\_id — Choose from sdxl, flux, sd-1.5, sd-3.0, or any community model ID - negative\_prompt — Text describing what to exclude from the image (e.g., "blurry, low quality, distorted") - width / height — Image dimensions from 256 to 2048 pixels. SDXL works best at 1024×1024 - samples — Number of images to generate per request (1-15) - num\_inference\_steps — Number of denoising steps (20-50). Higher values produce more detailed images - guidance\_scale — How closely the AI follows your prompt (1-20). 7.5 is the recommended default - seed — Set a specific seed for reproducible results. Same seed + same prompt = same image ### Text to Image API Response The API returns a JSON response with generated image URLs. Images are hosted on ModelsLab's CDN and available for 24 hours. For permanent storage, download the images to your own infrastructure. What Sets ModelsLab's Text to Image API Apart? --- Key advantages that set us apart Developer-first text to image API with simple REST endpoints 10,000+ models including SDXL, Flux, and community models Pricing from $0.0047/image — ~8.5x cheaper than DALL-E Unlimited plan at $149/month for unlimited generation Deep prompt understanding with 77-token support ControlNet and LoRA for style and composition control Generate up to 15 images per API call Sub-3-second generation on dedicated A100 GPUs Supports custom DreamBooth-trained models Plans start at $21/month (Basic, 3,250 API calls) Python and JavaScript SDKs 24/7 developer support via Discord and email GDPR-compliant with no data retention No questions asked refund policy Our Popular Use Cases How developers use our text to image API: Content CreationProduct VisualizationAdvertisingEducationGaming and EntertainmentE-Commerce Generate blog illustrations, social media graphics, newsletter images, and article headers from text descriptions at scale. ![Content Creation](https://imagedelivery.net/PP4qZJxMlvGLHJQBm3ErNg/0fbacb1a-6e34-4254-0a9d-5e75178cf200/768) Popular image workflow guides --- [### GPT-4o Image Generation API Alternative page for teams comparing OpenAI-style image workflows.](https://modelslab.com/gpt-4o-image-generation-api) [### ChatGPT Image Generation API Guide for moving from manual prompting to API-driven image generation.](https://modelslab.com/chatgpt-image-generation-api) [### Image Generation API Broader hub page covering prompt-based image APIs and model coverage.](https://modelslab.com/image-generation-api) Text to Image API FAQ --- ### What is a text to image API? A text to image API is a REST API that converts natural language text descriptions (prompts) into images using AI models like Stable Diffusion, SDXL, and Flux. Developers send a text prompt via HTTP request and receive generated images as URLs or base64 data. ModelsLab provides a text to image API with 10,000+ models and pricing from $0.0047 per image. ### Which is the best text to image API? ModelsLab is the best text to image API for developers who need model variety, affordable pricing, and production reliability. With 10,000+ models (vs 1 model from OpenAI or Claid.ai), pricing at a flat $0.0047/image, and features like ControlNet, LoRA, and custom model training, ModelsLab offers the most flexible text to image API available. ### How much does a text to image API cost? Text to image API costs vary significantly by provider. ModelsLab is a flat $0.0047 per image, Imagine API at $0.01, Claid.ai at $0.02, and OpenAI DALL-E at $0.040. ModelsLab plans start at $21/month (Basic, 3,250 API calls), with an unlimited plan at $149/month for high volume. ### Can I use the text to image API for free? ModelsLab is a paid service — plans start at $21/month (Basic, 3,250 API calls) and include access to all models including SDXL and Flux. Creating an account is free; API generation requires an active plan. ### What image formats does the text to image API support? The ModelsLab text to image API generates images in PNG format by default. Images are returned as publicly accessible URLs (available for 24 hours) or as base64-encoded data for direct embedding. Custom output formats can be configured through API parameters. ### How do I convert text to image using an API? To convert text to image using the ModelsLab API: 1) Sign up and get your API key from modelslab.com, 2) Send a POST request to /api/v7/images/text-to-image with your API key, text prompt, and model selection, 3) Receive generated image URLs in the JSON response within 2-5 seconds. ### Does the text to image API support batch generation? Yes, the ModelsLab text to image API supports generating up to 15 images per API call using the "samples" parameter. This is ideal for creating variations, A/B testing different outputs, and high-volume content generation workflows. ### Can I use custom models with the text to image API? Yes, ModelsLab supports custom model training via DreamBooth. Upload 10-20 training images, fine-tune a model on your specific style, brand, or subject, and deploy it to the text to image API within minutes. Custom models are accessed through the same endpoint using your unique model\_id. 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Our text-to-speech AI image generator can support up to 77 words, which gives you plenty of room for customization and creating great images. ### Are ModelsLab AI images suitable for commercial use? Yes, you can use these images commercially. You do not need to worry about copyrighting and licensing issues since you own full rights to our AI-generated images. ### Where can I use this text to image API? You can use it in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Da Vinci. It integrates directly into your editing suites and you can find it under plugins or effects. ### What can I do with these AI-generated images? You can add them to your timeline for editing. You can build worlds and scenes. You can add text, clone photos, and so much more. Your imagination is your limit. ### Do I own all image rights? Yes. 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