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 adroit d3press1on illustration, in the playful scribble drawing style. triadic complementary colors, dark and moody surreal nightmare of an eerie laugh, a mouth distorted, wide grin, and full of sharp nails, in the realm of the damned dreaded souls, teal and orange color grading, yellow abstract geometric gradients stain the orangish background

anime, niji, anime source, cinematic composition, sky, dof, perfectly focused, Peter Doig, Nan Goldin, fantasy, creature in a kimono sits in the middle of the street, Tokyo, close up, hyper detailed, intricate, poster, artstation

oil painting style, Fantasy scene of a woman in a glittering red gown flowing like a river over dark rocks. She sits under a glowing full moon framed by twisted trees. Surrounded by six vivid flamingos, near a golden-lit stream in a surreal, twilight landscape.

ral-blkhlg, it is Voluminous, Bokeh, Dark, dramatic lighting, The fragrance of jasmine, a delicate embrace, suffusing the air with whispers of love., Flickr, moody, , cute, magnificent, complex, magic atmosphere, very coherent, professional fine composition, cinematic, dynamic dramatic composition

1girl, heart-shaped glasses, polka dot tights, playful pose, candy store background masterpiece, best quality, amazing quality, very aesthetic, absurdres, detailed eyes, newest, , CivChan, purple eyes, pink hair

Food photography style, (Unfiltered Photo:1.3) of (Graphic novel:1.3), (Grim:1.3) Chartreuse, colorful, metallic, dusty, symmetric, interconnected regions, elements, Ivory, Sapphire, Amber, Topas, Regular pattern, wool, glass, crystal, 2. An ethereal forest glade filled with softly glowing fireflies, illuminating a peaceful scene of nature's beauty. Radiant Sunstone: A gemstone that glows brightly when exposed to sunlight., , (by Artist Greg Rutkowski:1.3), Highly Detailed, (Conceptual Art:1.3), (CMYK Colors:1.3), Appetizing, professional, culinary, high-resolution, commercial, highly detailed

ethereal fantasy concept art of Dark Fantasy Art, , Smooth_Quality, lazypos, lazyup, hiking trail with a well-marked path, signs indicating distance and direction, varied terrain with ups and downs, scouts walking with backpacks and hiking sticks, birds singing in the trees, masterpiece, 32k, (best quality:1.2), high res, amazing quality, effervescent color, majestic, rainbow light effect smelling flower, extremely detailed, , style of James C. Christensen, psychedelic trip, futuristic-fantasy-anime, , (Studio ghibli style, Art by Hayao Miyazaki:1.2), Anime Style, Manga Style, Hand drawn, cinematic, Sharp focus, humorous illustration, big depth of field, Masterpiece, concept art, trending on artstation, Vivid colors, Simplified style, trending on ArtStation, trending on CGSociety, Intricate, Vibrant colors, Soft Shading, Simplistic Features, Sharp Angles, Playful, Realistic anime art style, combines anime aesthetics with lifelike details, detailed character designs, intricate backgrounds, immersive storytelling, dark, moody, dark fantasy style, magnificent, celestial, ethereal, painterly, epic, majestic, magical, fantasy art, cover art, dreamy, Fantasy painting art style, imaginative, dynamic composition, professional-grade execution, creates immersive world and landscape, painterly, epic, magical

masterpiece, best quality, amazing quality, 1girl, CivChan, pink hair, maid uniform, , , , blue eyes, , hands on face, blue hexagon shaped eyes

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.)

1girl, android girl, holding a robotic fox, neon circuitry, deep cyber blue and purple lighting, futuristic pet bonding, holographic interface overlay masterpiece, best quality, amazing quality, very aesthetic, absurdres, detailed eyes, newest, pinkneoncybercore

1girl, solo, lazypos, anime-style, delicate, dreamy, looking away, cinematic lighting, cinematic, volumetric lighting, natural shadows, soft and gentle colors, soft pastel colors, soft shading, detailed textures, kaela20, blonde hair, red eyes, long hair, parted lips, black_oversized_graphic_tee, jeans, white_faux_fur_coat, chunky_sneakers, outdoors, walking, raining, hands in pocket, cityscape, alley, potted plant, flower, usnr

masterpiece, newest, absurdres, incredibly absurdres, best quality, amazing quality, very aesthetic, impressionism, painterly, pastel colors, Abstract image of a girl, an open window, striped cats, colorful feathers light particles stylized 0__11Xx_illu bW9t

a digital painting depicting a fantastical, medieval castle situated on a rugged, mountainous landscape under a vividly colored, swirling sky, The castle is dark gray with multiple towers and spires, each illuminated with warm, golden light that contrasts sharply with the cool, dark stone, The architecture is a mix of Gothic and medieval styles, with pointed arches and steep, sloping roofs, In the foreground, a narrow, reflective stream snakes through the grassy, rocky terrain, leading towards the castle, The stream is colored with a spectrum of blues, purples, and greens, mirroring the sky above, The grass around the stream is dry and golden, adding a touch of desolation to the scene, The sky above is a chaotic mix of colors: deep purples, blues, and pinks swirl in a turbulent, almost otherworldly manner, suggesting a storm or magical energy, Wispy clouds float amidst the color, adding to the ethereal atmosphere, In the background, the mountain peaks rise dramatically, covered in dark, jagged rocks, The sky transitions from the colorful chaos above the castle to a more subdued, starry night sky further back, with distant mountains silhouetted against it, , soft diffused lighting, glitch style, shot by Richard Avedon on Agfa Vista film, mad-stncl, flat colors

A robot the size of a mountain looms over a desolate, ash-covered wasteland as lightning crackles behind its silver-and-black body. Its enormous mouth opens slowly, revealing ral-rbotth the size of cliffs, each one lined with fine cracks and deep grooves like weathered marble. The teeth gleam faintly under the storm's violent flashes, their sickeningly human detail amplified by the scale, as if they were stolen from a long-forgotten titan.

Scene Description: Motorcyclist in Ink Wash Style Setting: Background: The backdrop is a black ethereal ink wash, featuring soft gradients of grayscale that evoke a sense of grandeur and focus. The background is minimalistic, allowing the character and text to take center stage. Main Character: Motorcyclist: depicted in a powerful action shot riding the CBR 1000. The perspective angle enhances his stature, making him appear larger-than-life, radiating strength and confidence. Details: character features are rendered with intricate brush strokes, capturing the essence of his ability. His helmet visor captures slight reflections, while subtle details like the texture of his clothing and the contours of his motorbike are highlighted through the ink wash technique.

masterpiece, best quality, good quality, very aesthetic, absurdres, newest, 8K, depth of field, focused subject, dynamic angle, manga, anime, inksketch, dynamic angle, dutch angle, wabi sabi, 1girl trainer, holding a pokeball, Eevee pokemon (creature) sitting on her lap, looking at viewer, relaxing, motion lines, bronze palette

textured wall with hexagonal tiles the tiles are arranged in a gradient from left to right starting with lighter more transparent hexagons on the left and becoming darker more opaque on the right the right side has a splattered paint-like effect with black and gray streaks the background wall has a cracked weathered texture the light source is from the top left casting soft shadows the overall atmosphere is abstract and industrial the image has a high contrast between the light and dark areas the hexagonal tiles have a metallic reflective quality the composition creates a sense of depth and movement from left center to right

masterpiece, best quality, amazing quality, klskx, (nsfw, explicit:0.7), side view, 3/4 turned face, looking at viewer, 1girl, solo, red hair, long hair, detailed eyes, multicolored eyes, heterochromia, black sclera, red eyes, blue eyes, close-up, eyebrows, eyelashes, hooded cloak, decorated clothes, black feathered wings, big wings, standing before portal, (glowing portal:1.2), hand reaching out, swirling magic energy, ancient stone archway, runic symbols, dark ruins, intricate details, (blurry background, depth of field, bokeh:0.9)

(by Ellen Jewett:1.5), (Bioluminescent Impressionism, autralia aboriginal landscape, The Dreamland, Gibson desert, red earth, rock, ants, sky sunset, sunrise, waterfall, ethereal landscapes, depth of field, biotech emotion:1.3)

depresso, time travel, holding coffee, , hdr, 8k, absurdres, shiny, outdoors, reflection, blurry, blurry background, tokyo lights, tokyo street, neon lights, cyberpunk, high-contrast lighting, intricate details, vibrant colors, reflective surfaces, futuristic urban environment, glowing neon signs, cybernetic enhancements, punk aesthetic, dynamic pose, dynamic composition, depth of field, dark_theme, detailed backgroud, foreshortening, blurry edges, vignetting, , , BREAK [highres, hi res, newest, latest, masterpiece, best quality:0.15]

masterpiece, best quality, amazing quality, newest, absurdres, highres, newest, very awa, anime, (dutch angle), full body, from side, side view, 1girl, solo, beautiful face, perfect eyes, detailed eyes, mature female, black hair, (blunt bangs), long hair, straight hair, red eyes, light smile, looking at another, blush, open mouth, large breasts, collarbone, bra peek, bra strap, pleated skirt, sandals, (white camisole), open pink cardigan, hair ribbon, sitting, knee up, , pointing forward, outstretched arm, arm up, leaning back, (dark, night, night sky), outdoors, (coconut tree:0.7), (beach), star \(sky\), , indicate details, , clean background, (vignetting), (shadow), drop shadow, blurry foreground, , (warm color:0.6)

Cute little bunny eating lettuce, standing on two feet, intricate details, masterpiece, award winning, rich, breathtaking, bokeh, atmospheric iridescence color, fine reflection, Wide range of colors. red and white flowers in full bloom, Dramatic, Dynamic, Cinematic, Sharp details Insane quality. Insane resolution. Insane details. Masterpiece. 32k resolution. dvr-lnds-sdxl ral-apoctvisn dark, chiaroscuro, low-key zavy-rmlght

A digital cyberpunk art splash in the style of bo-cyborgsplash, a vibrant and mystical landscape depicted in a series of vertical banners, each featuring a different color palette, the first banner on the left shows a glowing tree with intricate patterns, the second banner features a swirling orange and red design, the third banner features an abstract landscape with a tree in the center, the fourth banner showcases a glowing blue planet in the sky, the fifth banner showcases an otherworldly landscape with distant mountains, the sixth panel showcases a distant landscape with trees and distant structures, the seventh panel showcases an ocean scene, the eighth panel features a mystical tree with vibrant colors, the ninth panel displays a stunning sunset landscape, the final panel features an ethereal landscape with glowing elements, the overall effect is a mesmerizing and captivating image that exudes a sense of otherworldly beauty

Photorealistic cinematic view of a giant illuminated Ferris wheel towering over a cozy park at sunset. The sky is packed with large, fluffy, voluminous clouds, soft and billowing, glowing with warm gold, orange, and purple hues that amplify the dramatic atmosphere. Warm fairy lights hoist the Ferris wheel, beautifully contrasting against the vibrant sky. Silhouettes of leafy trees frame the scene, while people gather peacefully under a canopy, softly lit by ambient evening light. Ultra-sharp detail, vivid color grading, HDR lighting, deep shadows, and a dreamy nostalgic mood, perfectly captured through a high-end DSLR camera High-key lighting Style

1girl, solo, civchan, medium_hair, pink hair, looking_at_viewer, smile, bangs, anime, simple_background, black background, twintails, purple_eyes, boots, maid, teeth, grin, glowing, glowing_eyes, dutch angle, (pout:0.9), heart-shaped pupils, [crazy eyes], cg, masterpiece, 8k, holding technological orb, meme, comic

(realism:1.8), (Cel-shading:1.3), (in ARTIST style:1.4), (masterpiece:1.7), (mechanical legs vending machine:2), solo, outdoors, sky, cloud, city, vending machine focus, scenery, (mechanical legs vending machine), (legged vending machine), (multiple legs), (white neon), (orange neon), graffiti, Traction City, white paint, (paint scratches:2), (metal scratches:2), (ultra sharp focus:2), (detailed windows:2), (thin lines:2), (reflections:2), (best quality:1.8)

A surreal close-up of a human face where the skin appears to crack open like ceramic, revealing molten lava underneath. The cracks are glowing bright orange, and the person's eyes have an intense, fiery glow. The hair is a smoky gray, with embers flickering at the tips. The lighting is dramatic, casting harsh shadows that enhance the molten effect. The atmosphere is otherworldly and intense, with a burning, apocalyptic feel. DB4RZ, DB4RZ style painting, f4nt4st1c

(masterwork, masterpiece, best quality, hyper-detailed, 8k uhd::1.4), BREAK meimarkobeast, meimar shirt armor BREAK looking at viewer, hands on hips, smile

1girl, solo, masterpiece, newest, absurdres, best quality, amazing quality, very aesthetic, ultra-detailed, highly detailed, delicate, dreamy, vibrant colors, looking at viewer, high angle side view, kaela20, blonde hair, long hair, two side up, red eyes, smile, kimono, japanese clothes, black kimono, wide sleeves, hair flower, bare shoulders, floral kimono, white obi, detached sleeves, outdoors, sitting, seiza, hands on lap, plum blossom, surrounded by flowers, dynamic angle, cherry blossom petals flowing by wind, flowing hair, cherry blossom petals, (lovelypearstyle, ink-style, ink_wash_painting, ink wash painting theme, ink wash painting concept:1.5)

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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