Guide to Generating Images with Legible Text
This guide will walk you through using AI Generator to create images with text that's not just readable, but beautifully integrated into your designs.
How to generate images incorporating text in AI Generator?
Step 1. Open AI Generator and select FLUX.1 in Essential mode
First, sign up or log into your getimg.ai account and head to AI Generator through the top menu, logged-in user homepage, or by clicking here.
For generating images with legible text, we recommend using FLUX.1 [schnell] or FLUX.1 [dev] model, available in AI Generator’s Essential mode. Their ability to create images with crisp, precise text in various styles is unmatched by other models.
Therefore, after entering AI Generator, ensure you’re in the Essential mode and have FLUX.1 [schnell] or [dev] selected from the model picker.
Step 2. Craft your prompt
The key to generating images with excellent typography lies in your prompt. When describing the text you want, include as much detail as possible. Consider covering:
the content of the text (the results are often case-sensitive; e.g., "'HELLO WORLD' on a billboard" will mainly produce images with text in uppercase, "'hello world' on a billboard" in lowercase);
the style of the font (use descriptive words that match the tone or era you're aiming for, e.g., "distressed", "clean lines", "ornate");
the color of the text (such as "purple", "dark", "white with a blue shadow");
the placement within the image (where you want the text to appear in the output; you can use terms like "top left corner", "bottom center", or "diagonally across the image").
Check out our prompting guide to learn more about engineering effective prompts.
Step 3. Generate your image
Once you've crafted your prompt, you can (but don’t have to) adjust the generation settings, such as batch size, seed, and aspect ratio.
Then, it’s time to generate the image. Click the "Create images" button and wait for the AI to work its magic, which shouldn’t take long.
Step 4. Review and iterate
Review the generated image carefully. If the text isn't quite right, try adjusting your prompt (or generate more images with the same one). You might need to be more specific about the text style, size, or placement.
If the text is legible but doesn't fit well with the image, consider changing its color or adjusting the background description in your prompt to create better contrast. For example, white text might be hardly visible on a light background unless you specify some sort of shadow drop or dark borders.
Generate a new batch of images with your refined prompt. Repeat this process until you're satisfied with the result.
Advanced techniques
As you become more comfortable generating images with text, you can try more advanced techniques:
Multiple text elements
You don't have to limit yourself to one short word or sentence per image. Including multiple text elements in a single image, either placed close to each other, or in completely different parts of your creation, is entirely possible.
Blending text with visual elements
Text can be the focal point of an image, but it can also be just one of the many complex elements present in your creations. So, try describing how the text interacts with other elements in the image.
Experimenting with text effects
You can request the AI to utilize various text effects to make your image more interesting:
long shadows;
neon glow;
carving;
metallic texture;
glitch effect;
transparent outline.
Practical examples
Generating images with legible text can come in handy in many different situations. Common use cases include:
logo designs;
event invitation mockups;
album covers;
posters and flyers;
social media graphics;
advertising banners.
If you’d like to see more practical examples of effectively incorporating text into AI-generated images, check out our blog post on this topic.
As you've seen, generating images with legible text is both an art and a science. With practice, you'll develop an intuition for crafting prompts that yield exactly the results you're looking for. Happy creating!