Do I need to sign up to use the AI image generator?

No. You can use our AI image generator free with no sign up - just open the page and start creating. You get 10 images per day without an account. Sign up for more free images and to save your work.

How many images can I generate daily?

Free users can generate 10 images per day without signing up. Creating an account unlocks 80 bonus images plus 20 additional free images daily. Paid plans increase or remove limits and add features like higher resolution, priority processing, and advanced customization.

Can I use Magic Hour’s AI images for commercial projects?

Yes - if you’re a paid user. Commercial usage covers marketing, websites, product designs, merchandise, and more, with no royalties or attribution required. Free users are limited to personal use only. As always, avoid infringing trademarks, copyrighted characters, or brands.

Do I own my AI-generated images?

Yes. All images generated with Magic Hour belong entirely to you and can be used for personal or commercial projects. We make no copyright claims, but check your local laws as AI copyright regulations vary by region.

How does Magic Hour ensure the safe use of its AI image generator?

We automatically screen prompts to block inappropriate content and provide guidelines for ethical use. Users can also report issues to help maintain a safe and positive community.

Are there any limitations to what the AI can generate?

AI excels with clear, specific prompts but may struggle with highly abstract ideas or contradictory instructions. The more precise your description, the better your results. Practice and iteration improve outcomes significantly.

How can I ensure my AI-generated images align with my brand?

Include brand-specific details in your prompts, such as colors, style, and tone (e.g., 'minimalist design in blue and white with a modern tech feel'). Save effective prompts to ensure consistency across all your visuals.

How can I get AI-generated images for free?

Magic Hour’s free AI image generator has no hidden costs or subscriptions. You can create up to 10 images daily without an account. Signing up gives you 80 additional free images instantly, plus 20 more each day by claiming credits.

How do I generate an image from text?

Type your prompt into the text field and click 'Generate.' Our AI instantly transforms your description into multiple images. Once generated, you can download your favorites in high resolution and share them directly from the platform.

How do I write a great prompt for AI image generation?

A good prompt is clear and specific and covers subject, style, and details. For example: 'A serene mountain lake at sunset, impressionist style, dramatic lighting.' Structures like 'Subject + Setting + Lighting + Style + Quality' work well. Experiment with both short and detailed prompts to find the best results. See our [AI prompting guide](/blog/how-to-prompt-ai-videos-a-simple-guide) for examples.

Why use an AI image generator, and what projects is it best for?

AI image generators turn ideas into visuals quickly, removing the need for design skills or long production times. They’re perfect for social media graphics, marketing campaigns, blogs, presentations, storyboards, and quick prototyping of creative concepts.

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An extreme closeup of an e-sumi propulsion array, presented as an immense, chaotic layering of overlapping mechanical wings, vent fins, and shimmering alloy plating. The structure feels both ancient and futuristic, with areas resembling brush-painted textures of oil and steel, inspired by John Berkeyâs kinetic sci-fi paintings. Bright turquoise light pulses through translucent conduits, while sparks scatter across shadowy recesses. The perspective exaggerates the enormity, with details vanishing into infinite depth. The environment is flooded with soft cosmic fog, tinted in emerald and amber hues, lending an ethereal glow. Tilted, almost abstract composition, emphasizing scale and density. Macro-like sci-fi immersion, as though the viewer is a drone hovering inches away from impossible machinery.

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An1meL1nes, Face close up, gorgeous perfect eyes, highly detailed eyes, glossy lips. digital fantasy artwork featuring a woman with long black hair and pale skin, sitting amidst a large, white serpent with glowing pink eyes. The woman is wearing a black and white kimono with intricate patterns, and she holds a flute to her lips. The background is a mystical landscape with rocky formations and a soft, ethereal light. The composition is dynamic, with the serpent coiling around the woman, creating a sense of movement and tension. The overall color palette is cool, with shades of white, black, and hints of pink, enhancing the otherworldly atmosphere. (maximum ultra high definition image quality and rendering:3), maximum image detail, maximum realistic render, (((ultra realist style))), realist side lighting, , 8K high definition, realist soft lighting, (amazing special effect:3.5).

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The figure of Death is dressed in a black traditional uniform hooded cloak and holds a large staff. She sits on a large clock similar to the dial of an antique wall clock, which shows 12 o'clock. There are many other clocks around. The figure of Death is depicted in a dark and sinister way, creating an atmosphere of mystery and the inevitability of time. The clock is suspended vertically, and the pendulum swings downward, creating a sense of movement and the passage of time. The overall style of the image is simplicity and contrast, using an emerald-ochre palette to emphasize the drama of the scene.

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an ornate floating airship garden where Victorian ladies in pastel dresses sip tea surrounded by potted flowers and hovering brass dragonflies, view opens up to reveal an immense gear-filled city below, steam rising between rooftops, glowing signs and rotating cogs creating rhythmic shadows, vibrant lighting with backlit clouds, vivid storybook style, , aidmaMJ6.1, , detailifier

concept art Girl in black thin, oily latex, black motorcycle helmet, black glass on helmet, pours a bucket of yellow paint on himself, paint dripping down his body, yellow silk long scarf, sexy, dynamics. Black mirrors in the background, reflections. aidmaMJ6.1 . digital artwork, illustrative, painterly, matte painting, highly detailed

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a dark abstract figure with glowing orange eyes set against a misty foggy background. The figure has tall pointed black hair-like structures extending from its head with splatters and smudges around the edges giving a sense of movement and energy. The eyes are bright and intense contrasting sharply with the dark shadowy body. The background is a gradient of light blue to white with subtle light reflections and small glowing particles. The overall atmosphere is mysterious and eerie with a focus on the glowing eyes and the dark silhouette of the figure. Light source is from the front highlighting the eyes and creating a shadowy effect around the figure's face and body. Textures are rough and splattered adding to the chaotic and otherworldly feel. Perspective is slightly tilted adding a sense or disorientation.

masterpiece, best quality, Good quality, very aesthetic, absurdres, newest, 1girl, solo, simple_background, standing, flower, thigh_gap, black_background, monster_girl, 1other, x-ray, dark_background, ribs, skeleton, bone, skinny, surreal, spine, heart_\(organ\), cocktail dress

A dark shadowy hand emerging through an old Victorian mirror, with dusty, golden frame. There are ripples in the mirror surface around the anatomically perfect hand coming through the mirror into the real world. The hand breaks through the mirror and emerges on the other side reaching towards the viewer as if emerging from under water to the surface. The mirror is in a dark dusty old attic with old objects. Ominous eerie atmosphere, dismal, digital painting, concept art, fluorescent painting, glowing

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A meticulously crafted diorama depicting British life inside a classic red telephone box, expanded to multiple levels with each floor representing various cultural stereotypes of British life. The telephone box is on a rainy London street. Ground Level: The entrance floor showcases a traditional British pub setting, complete with a small bar, wooden stools, and a few patrons sipping pints of ale. A dartboard is mounted on the wall, and a small Union Jack flag hangs nearby. The color scheme is warm and inviting, with dark wood tones and golden accents. First Level: Above, the next level features a cozy living room scene with a tea set on a small coffee table, a grandmotherly figure knitting in a comfortable armchair, and a classic British bulldog lying on a tartan rug. The walls are adorned with floral wallpaper and family portraits, capturing the quintessential English home atmosphere. Second Level: The following level is a bustling office scene, representing the iconic stiff upper lip work ethic. Miniature desks are cluttered with paperwork, and tiny figures in suits and bowler hats are engrossed in their tasks. A portrait of the Queen hangs on the wall, and a small radio plays the BBC news in the background. Third Level: The top floor is a whimsical, colorful depiction of a British high street during a rainy day. Tiny figures with umbrellas navigate past a fish and chip shop, a post box, and a double-decker bus peeking out of the back of the diorama. A small cat perches on a windowsill, watching the activity below.

Create a surreal still life image in the style of Syd Mead's futuristic illustrations, depicting origami animals emerging from intricate paper folds under the soft glow of steel blue moonlight casting long shadows across lush verdant gardens filled with luminous flowers that seem to hum with an otherworldly energy, amidst twinkling stars and fireflies dancing like tiny lanterns, as the creatures' glowing eyes sparkle with a sense of wonder and enchantment amidst a tapestry of vibrant greenery and delicate background details., nistyle, Simon Stalenhag Style

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sheep, solo, animal, (no human:1.1), (animal focus:1.2), messy fur, long fur, seams, intricate fur (simple white background:1.2) stuffed animals, ty, multiple animals

A graphic illustration that is a portrait of an angry witch in the forest. She has a witch hat, long hair, jewelry, and tattoos on her arms and hands. She is holding a skull, her dainty fingers grasp the skull carefully, showing her black nails. w1tchc0re

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Ghostlystyle, A hyper-realistic portrait, photorealistic photo close-up image of Beneath the surface of a still, fog-covered lake, the faint outline of an ancient, sunken church can be seen, its spires jutting up from the water like ghostly fingers. The lake is deathly quiet, its waters unnaturally calm, with not a single ripple disturbing its glassy surface. At the waterâs edge, a lone rowboat sits half-submerged in the mud, its wood rotting and covered in moss, as though it has been abandoned for centuries. Above the lake, thick tendrils of mist swirl slowly, illuminated by the pale light of a full moon that hangs low in the night sky. The churchâs windows, now broken and dark, seem to glow faintly from within, casting an eerie, pale light that flickers like a dying candle. The air is thick with the smell of damp earth and decaying vegetation, and the faint sound of distant, mournful bells can be heard echoing from the depths of the water. The surface of the lake shimmers slightly, as though something stirs just beneath, but no movement can be seen. The sense of something old and forgotten lingers in the air, as though the lake itself is haunted by the spirits of those long drowned in its depths. (photography, high-resolution, dynamic, energetic, hyper-realistic, dramatic lighting, shallow depth of field.)

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((aidmaimageupgrader, aidmaMJ6.1, ne0nfant4sy)), Hyper-realistic close-up digital illustration A young woman with blindfold, positioned slightly off-center to the left of the image, long dark hair and a serious expression. wears a flowing, white, almost ethereal garment with intricate details and hints of darker, almost grayish-blue tones, wears a crown of flowers and thorns, woman holds a large, ornate sword, surface with a bluish-silver sheen, sword partially submerged in water, water surrounding her is rendered in shades of light blue and gray, woman posture is slightly hunched, gaze appears solemn, The drawing is done in a style evoking graphic novels or digital paintings. The drawing style incorporates both fine lines and areas of bolder shading and color. A softly-rendered, light pink, bubble-like object hovers above the image's upper right side. The lighting is subtly diffused, highlighting the features of the woman and the sword. The overall composition is detailed and atmospheric. There is a suggestion of dramatic perspective, stunning detail, and a hauntingly elegant avant-garde aesthetic., white sphere on background, , , , usnr

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A breathtaking close-up of an enormous amber specimen in the shape of an egg made of amber which is hollow. It's thick shell is cracked open on the side, with a minuscule bunny has taken cover inside within its golden depths because it is raining outside. The flawless amber's transparency allows the bunny to be seen in exquisite detail. The camera angle is a close-up, emphasizing the intricate details of the amber and the bunny inside. The emotion is a mix of fascination and wonder, with a combination of warm and cool tones to create a striking contrast. The scenery features a mysterious background with a few scattered plants and a glowing halo of light surrounding the amber. High-definition and ethereal modifiers are used to add a touch of magic and wonder. A vintage-style, high-speed camera captures the intricate details, while a soft focus lens creates a dreamy, surreal atmosphere. The lighting is a mix of sunlight and golden hour tones, with the amber emitting a soft, warm glow. The color palette features warm, earthy tones and cool blues and greens for depth and mystery.

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A skeletal knight, ribcage visible through tattered dark fabric, wearing blackened plate armor with ornate skull-shaped shoulder pauldrons and a small crown of thorns on its skull, holding a massive two-handed greatsword with a glowing light blue blade planted into the ground, three-quarter view from slightly below, surrounded by stylized pink and blue flowering vines and thorny branches against a soft, pale pink backdrop, dramatic rim lighting highlighting the bone structure and armor details, intricate details on the armor and sword, dark fantasy art

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Write a text prompt that includes the subject (person, object, or scene), art style (photo, anime, illustration, etc.), mood, lighting, and key details. The more specific your description, the closer our free AI image generator matches your vision.

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Download assets and repurpose them across ads, thumbnails, and posts—often 10x faster than commissioning new art.

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Create up to 16 variations per prompt to explore different compositions, styles, and details in one run.

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Start from a text prompt, use an image as a reference, or combine both to generate images that match your intent.

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Upload multiple reference images to guide identity, composition, and style for more controlled AI image edits.

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Generate an image, then refine it immediately in the same workflow for faster iteration without restarting.

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