Free AI tools
Free AI image generators
AI image generators with free credits or a free tier, with what you get before paying and what the first paid plan costs.
Image tools give you credits rather than unlimited use, and credits burn fast when you iterate on a prompt. The number of usable images per month matters more than the headline price.
Every tool below has a free tier or free credits in our catalogue. Midjourney is deliberately absent — it has no free option.
DALL·E
Image generation built into ChatGPT with excellent prompt adherence and text rendering.
See plans and detailsLeonardo AI
Creative image suite with fine-tuned models, custom model training and game-asset workflows.
See plans and detailsAdobe Firefly
Commercially safe generative imaging integrated across Photoshop, Illustrator and Express.
See plans and detailsIdeogram
Image model specialised in accurate typography, logos and poster layouts.
See plans and detailsThe catch to watch for
Free image credits refill slowly, queue behind paying users, and often come with commercial-use restrictions. Check the licence before using a free-tier image in an advert.
Common questions
Which AI image generator is free?
Leonardo, Ideogram and Adobe Firefly all offer free credits. DALL·E is included with a ChatGPT Plus subscription rather than free on its own.
Is Midjourney free?
No. Midjourney is subscription-only from $10/month, which is why most people testing AI images start with Leonardo, Ideogram or Firefly.