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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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Type a prompt

Type words into the text field. You can combine multiple words including the art style, background, and more.

Generate Image

Click 'Generate' and watch pictures appear below based on your text! You'll receive two images per prompt.

Download or create a video

Download your image or turn it into a video using Magic Hour's image-to-video or animation feature!

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Use Cases

See how our AI Image Generator can be used in different scenarios.

Use an AI image generator to create scroll-stopping images for ads, landing pages, and social posts. Generate multiple concepts fast and pick the winner.

Use AI-generated images to create custom visuals for blog posts and guides. Make your content look original instead of using overused stock photos.

Use an image generator to create lifestyle mockups, packaging concepts, and hero images. Useful for Shopify pages, pitch decks, and launch posts.

Use AI image generation to explore art directions and moods in minutes. Build moodboards for brands, campaigns, games, and film concepts.

Use AI images to create unique YouTube thumbnails and banners that match your niche. Iterate quickly until the idea reads clearly at small sizes.

Use an AI image generator to create icons, backgrounds, and UI illustration styles. Produce a consistent look for prototypes and early builds.

Use AI to generate character concepts with consistent style and variations. Helpful for comics, animation pitches, and story-driven content.

Why Creators Love Our AI Image Generator

Generate original images from text in seconds - free online, no sign up required. Useful for thumbnails, blog posts, ads, product mockups, and concept art.

Stop searching stock sites

Create unique visuals that match your idea instead of settling for generic stock photos.

No design skills required

Type what you want and get polished images without Illustrator or Photoshop.

Explore styles fast

Jump between photo, anime, logo, illustration, and more to find the right look for your project.

Iterate until it fits your brand

Refine prompts and regenerate quickly to nail composition, lighting, and mood.

Reuse outputs everywhere

Download images and optionally turn them into videos or animations for your next post.

All The Features That You Need In An AI Image Generator

Multi-Model AI Image Generation

Generate images with multiple leading AI models at once, then compare outputs side by side to pick the best result fast.

Batch Image Generation (Up to 16 Variations)

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

Text-to-Image + Image-to-Image Inputs

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

Multi-Image Reference Editing

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

Generate → Edit Workflow

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

Presets and Artistic Styles Library

Choose from a large library of high-quality presets and AI art styles, including photorealistic, anime, cinematic, and illustration.

Character and Style Consistency

Create consistent characters and visual styles across multiple images for brands, products, and ongoing creative series.

Adaptive Prompt Suggestions

Get suggested prompts that adapt to your input images to improve composition, clarity, and overall image quality.

AI Image Upscaler (Up to 4K)

Upscale images up to 4K with sharper detail and cleaner outputs for marketing, print, and high-resolution use.

Consistent Characters and Storyboards

Create multi-image storyboards with consistent characters across scenes for storytelling, ads, and creative projects.

Task-Specific Image Tools

Use tools tuned for specific outcomes like headshot generation and photo colorization to get better results with fewer steps.

Image-to-Video From Any Generation

Turn a generated image into a short video to create motion content for social and marketing.

Testimonials

Hear what our users have to say

"2 favorite software that I use regularly are Image to video and AI image generation for the past 6 months. I find that the web is getting smoother and the images are getting more and more true to my expectations as well as reducing the time when creating images."

Lân Nguyễn

Creative

"Magic Hour AI has solid tools for still images. You can generate unique images from scratch for blog posts, so it's a huge help for content marketers who need a unique image for every article or for brands to create professional product mockups and lifestyle shots."

Stevia Putri

Data Analyst at Eesel

"I create a lot of lifestyle content and sometimes the photo I need just doesn't exist - wrong lighting, wrong angle, whatever. Now I can generate exactly what's in my head instead of spending two hours searching stock sites or trying to reshoot."

Belle

Content Creator

"First tool I've found where the free plan actually lets you do real work. I use it in my classroom because students can jump in without creating accounts or dealing with paywalls. Makes my job way easier."