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AI image generators have come a long way from the early days of surreal distorted abominations. Leonardo.ai, one of the early players on the scene, offers a great selection of tools that cater to both hobbyist prosumers and professionals. The Australian company has clearly set its sights on being a jack of all trades in the best AI image generator space, and from early impressions, it's got a good chance of pulling it off. The combination of some solid Stable Diffusion models foundations, and a welter of cool tools makes it pretty compelling. Sure there's still some work to do, but the platform's latest improvements have really thrown down the gauntlet in a big way. You can check out Leonardo by clicking here. The service is offered primarily via an online web presence, but there's also an IOS app available, and an Android version threatened for some unspecified time in the future. Setting up a Leonardo account is pretty straightforward. You can sign in with Apple, Google, Microsoft, or plain old email. Next, choose your plan -- ranging from $0 for the Free version up to $60 for Maestro Unlimited. There's also a Teams Plan coming soon, but there's no pricing given as yet. I joined up to the $12 a month Apprentice Plan, which gives 8500 image tokens a month, token rollover and the ability to keep your images private. Marketeers will also appreciate the ability to fine tune up to 10 models a month, which should cover their brand identity needs. The account dashboard is full of tools and options, which is a little confusing at first, but it doesn't take long to work your way through the features and find what you need. Did I mention that Leonardo is pretty feature-packed?. There are tools to generate images from prompts, create AI images from your hand drawn sketches, edit existing images, and even turn still images into videos. One fun option is Realtime Generation. Start typing a prompt, and watch the image materialize before your eyes. It feels like magic, minus the wand. You can fiddle with various settings to tailor the result, which is even better. The only downside is you're limited to the models you can use, and the text generation is a bit random. But it's a great way to quickly test out ideas before you jump into the prompt engineering in earnest. So the million-pixel question, how does it stack up against the best AI art generators and image generators? Well, if Midjourney is the top choice in terms of solid, reliable, beautiful images, Leonardo is the Swiss Army knife. The kind of versatility the platform offers - from professional text handling to community created fine tuned models - is something others should envy. Leonardo can definitely produce some excellent image results. A testament to the solid Stable Diffusion models underpinning the platform. I tested out prompts for a variety of animals, and they delivered some solid if predictable results. However it's text generation that really stands out. Like Ideogram, Leonardo seems to have no problem with delivering consistent coherent text on demand, which is very cool. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. The Motion function, which aims to create video animations from stills, is still a bit suspect. I could generate clips, but for the most part they didn't really work very well. Having already reviewed the best AI video editors, the only video shorts that worked here were camera pan type clips, similar to Apple's Live Photos. I guess this is inevitable given the parlous state of current AI video generation in general. Other areas like inpainting (editing small image sections) can also be more tricky than necessary. On the other hand, I found outpainting, where you add sections onto the original image, to be a real breeze. The results were great. Business users will be pleased to know there's lots of stuff to keep the marketing department happy. The Training & Datasets feature lets you train models using your own brand assets. Need new social media content that mirrors your brand identity? You got it. The caveat: it's only useful if you have a robust brand presence or aspire to build one. Because your personal fine tuned models won't cope with text generation, you'll be limited to creating brand assets with the right plumage, and then have to finish off with some of the best graphic design software like Canva or Photoshop to add the text and details you need. For some reason the fine tuned output I created - I trained a pizza dataset of course - kept throwing up NSFW errors. I understand some people can be a little over obsessed with Italy's finest, but I fail to see why that warrants a lockdown. A bit annoying, even though the general NSFW lock can be switched off in settings. While the platform's overall UI is great, there are areas where it's a little clunky. For example the Canvas Editor - a comprehensive tool allowing inpainting, outpainting, model-swapping and more - could do with some extra help, especially in the inpainting department. I had to resort to the excellent Leonardo help guides a few times, and even then it definitely wasn't as intuitive as it should be. I found myself struggling to erase or change small areas of an image, which probably reflects my inept prompting. Speaking of help, the community aspect of the service is also pretty good. As well as the guide, there's community support from the product's Discord channel, or via Facebook or Reddit. Users can also share their work on these channels, as well as the in-app gallery. Leonardo is not just 'another wannabe' in the AI image generator crowd. It's easy to use, versatile, and offers excellent value for money given the array of features. Professionals will appreciate the real-time editing, upscaling, and the plethora of various models to choose from. Over one hundred at last count. Speed is another forte. Leonardo is seriously fast. The Lightning XL model generations are under 30 secs per generated set, while the default Phoenix model results are not far behind. Leonardo is rapidly turning out to be a top contender in the AI image generation space. It's not perfect, but the impressive thing is it's improving rapidly. Which is often a solid signpost to a product's future potential.

Mojo AI arrives at a time when we're seeing a significant shift toward interconnected tools powered by artificial intelligence. Mojo AI fits into this space by providing a set of tools that work with familiar platforms like Canva and Adobe Express. Mojo AI is a platform that integrates artificial intelligence into the world of content creation, focusing on making the design process more straightforward and accessible. It's designed to work seamlessly with tools that many creators already use, like Canva and Adobe Express. The idea here isn't to replace your existing workflow but to enhance it, offering AI-driven features that help turn basic inputs -- such as text or images -- into polished visual content. Whether you're working on social media posts, marketing materials, or any other type of visual project, Mojo is there to assist in getting the job done more efficiently. Stable Diffusion Online lets you generate AI images on easy UI Mojo AI includes a range of features that cater to different needs in the content creation process. One of its key offerings is the ability to take simple inputs and transform them into finished visual content. For instance, if you have a piece of text or an image, Mojo AI can help you convert that into something that's ready to be used in your project. This feature is integrated with Canva and Adobe Express, so if you're already using these platforms, you'll find it easy to incorporate Mojo AI into your workflow. Another feature that Mojo brings to the table is its artistic QR code generator. QR codes are a common tool, but Mojo AI adds a layer of customization that allows these codes to be visually unique, blending better with your overall design rather than standing out as just functional elements. This could be particularly useful in branding or marketing, where the visual coherence of all elements is essential. Additionally, Mojo AI offers tools like face swapping and background removal, which are straightforward to use and can save time when editing images. These tools aren't about high-level photo editing; they're about making quick adjustments that help your visuals look cleaner and more professional without needing extensive technical skills. Lastly, Mojo AI includes a mobile app, making it easy to access its features on the go. This ensures that whether you're at your desk or on the move, you have the tools you need to keep your projects progressing. The overall approach of Mojo AI is to offer practical, easy-to-use features that enhance your ability to create and refine visual content, making it a useful addition to your toolkit if you're involved in any kind of design work. We decided to put Mojo AI's Canva integration to the test by generating an image of a sleek, modern office. The process was straightforward. First, we entered our prompt into the text box provided within the Mojo interface on Canva. The prompt we used was detailed, describing a polished business professional delivering a presentation in a modern conference room, with attention to fine details like polished glass surfaces and high-tech presentation equipment: After entering the prompt, we selected an art style that best matched the professional tone we were aiming for -- in this case, "Cinematic" seemed like the most fitting choice. With everything set, we clicked on the "Create masterpiece" button to generate the image. Within moments, the AI produced an image that captured the essence of our description. The resulting image featured a boardroom with a sleek, polished table, modern lighting, and a large presentation screen -- all elements that fit with our initial vision. The process was quick, and the results were visually on point, making the Canva version of Mojo AI a valuable tool for creating professional imagery with minimal effort: Next, we decided to explore Mojo AI's QR code generator. The process here was also simple: we input a URL that we wanted the QR code to link to, selected an art style, and hit the button to generate the code: For this test, we chose the "Neon Punk" style to give the QR code a distinct, modern look that would stand out. Unfortunately, this is where things didn't go as smoothly. While the tool did generate a visually striking QR code, it failed to function properly. When we tried scanning the code, it didn't link to the intended URL. We tested it with multiple devices, but the result was the same -- the QR code simply didn't work: This was a disappointing outcome, especially considering how seamless the rest of the platform's features performed. While the QR code looked great, the failure to function rendered this feature less reliable than the other tools Mojo AI offers. This experience suggests that while Mojo AI excels in many areas, the QR code generator might still need some refining before it can be considered fully dependable.

Quick LinksGetimg.ai - The Most Accurate Results Adobe Express - Completely Transforms Your Image Playground - Generates Cool Elements in Your Photos Hotpot - My Favorite Results DreamStudio - The Most Aesthetically Pleasing Results Want to give your everyday photos a makeover? AI art generators can add a unique and creative flair that you might not be able to achieve with manual editing. I decided to put this to the test using several generative AI tools. Here are my results... 1 Getimg.ai - The Most Accurate Results The first AI art generator I tried was Getimg.ai. The Image-to-Image feature and Similarity slider give you a lot of control, as demonstrated in this article where I used it to turn boring photos into art. Cityscape and landscape shots are arguably the easiest to work with, so I uploaded some of my cityscape photography. Here is the original photo: At first, I put the Similarity slider at 100%, which didn't really change the photo much. 60% gave a little more variety, but I've found that 40% is the sweet spot between the original image and your prompt. At first I tried the prompt "cityscape scene" to keep it as close to the original as possible, with the Similarity slider set to 40%: I then expanded the prompt a little, "cityscape scene with a purple haze", again with the Similarity slider at 40%: Granted, I didn't put much effort into the first prompt, but it still added some cool buildings into the background that weren't previously there. The second prompt almost acted like an automated color grading tool, casting subtle pink and purple tones over the sky and street, plus it added a few extras such as more buildings and cars. This looks pretty good. Getimg can be a great tool for adding subtle enhancements to your shots, especially since you get to control every aspect of it. Try out a couple of different prompts for a nice color grade or filter-like effect, and toggle the Similarity slider to change the variation from the original photo. 2 Adobe Express - Completely Transforms Your Image If you have an Adobe account, you can use Adobe Firefly's AI text-to-image generator for free in Adobe Express (with limited credits). It has two reference image features, one for Composition and another one for Style, but it doesn't have an intensity slider. I uploaded the same image from before to both the Style and Composition boxes, gave it a similar prompt, "purple clouds over cityscape", and hit Generate. Unlike Getimg, Adobe deviated quite a bit from the original image, but did keep the overall colors, textures, and composition. The results look pretty good, the city elements are definitely more enhanced, and it looks like I put on a subtle filter. It does look like a photo of a different city, I'm guessing because of the lack of a Similarity slider, so if you don't want results that vary too much from the original photo, then Adobe might not be the best option. It's still a great AI art generator and one of my top recommendations for generating high-quality AI art. 3 Playground - Generates Cool Elements in Your Photos I decided to give Playground a try because of its similar Image-to-Image feature and an Image Strength slider, but the results were a bit different from Getimg.ai. Setting the slider to 80% kept most of the original image, but warped some of the elements. This won't do. Turning the slider down to 60% gave me the best results. Below are the images Playground generated with the prompt "cityscape with purple clouds": Besides the additional buildings it generated, which look pretty cool, I also like that it looks like a filter -- the color tones are quite attractive. The generator put more emphasis on generating a cityscape than purple clouds though. Unfortunately, Playground still warped some of the elements in my photo. This might be fixable with a tool like Photoshop's Generative Fill, but it's not free. So I don't recommend Playground if you're looking to transform an existing image because it will probably warp the composition. If you'd still like to play around with the text-to-image generator, you can sign up for free and create 50 images per day. 4 Hotpot - My Favorite Results This generator blew me away, not just for its beautiful results and accuracy, but also because it's free and doesn't even require a sign-up. Just like the other generators, it also has an image reference feature and a Likeness slider. Given that I haven't had any luck with a high similarity percentage, I'm sticking to the 40-60% range, and also still using the same image to keep these comparisons consistent. Here are my results for "cityscape with purple clouds" set to 50%: Hotput added an entire neighborhood to the scene and populated the background with stunning buildings. But my favorite part is the filter-like effect, it gave me exactly what I was looking for in terms of color tones. There's a catch though -- the free version downloads low-res images, so you'll have to pay for a subscription or buy credits if you want a higher-quality download. This might not be a big deal if you want to use the image for a thumbnail or social media profile picture, or intend for it to be viewed on small screens. You could always run it through a photo-enhancing app like Remini or upload it to Picsart's AI Enhance online tool. 5 DreamStudio - The Most Aesthetically Pleasing Results The free version of DreamStudio by Stability.ai also has an image reference feature with a slider, so I had to include it, and happy that I did! These results are a close second to Hotpot's, and it might be your favorite depending on your taste. At first I tried it with the slider set to 60%, and you know the prompt by now. I'm not mad at the results (the two images at the bottom), it looks like I applied a motion blur filter, and it also enhanced some of the building details. Setting the slider to 40% (the two images at the top) produced much better results in my opinion. The purple tones I've been trying to get are more pronounced with DreamStudio than any other generator, and the new buildings in the background look stunning. If you're looking to enhance your everyday shots, I recommend trying an AI art generator with some type of reference image feature, like the ones I tried here. While every photo editing app has AI features now to streamline the editing process, using generative AI will give you quicker and more fun results.

Midjourney, one of the leading artificial intelligence image generation platforms, has launched a powerful new web-based interface featuring a canvas editor and other enhancements to the user experience. I took the new tools and upgraded interface for a spin to see how they streamline the process of creating and refining AI-generated images. This is a huge step-up from the Discord-based image generator that returning users will be familiar with. Thanks to the upgraded UI, you now have access to a centralized dashboard for creating stellar artwork, browsing for inspiration, and even editing your own images with the power of AI. Want to hear more about the new Midjourney? Keep reading! Previously, using Midjourney required joining its Discord server to interact with the AI via text commands. While it was good enough for a proof-of-concept, having to rely on an unfamiliar third-party platform was a deterrent for many new users. It was also far less user-friendly, without any drag-and-drop controls, menus, or sliders to simplify navigation. With its new web interface currently in Alpha, Midjourney has introduced several new quality-of-life features to enhance the end user experience. Generating creative artwork with the power of AI is now easier than ever, with features like: However, the highlight of the new interface is the canvas-based image editor. Clicking "Editor" on any of your AI-generated images now opens a new tool, which consolidates features like inpainting, outpainting, and image resizing into one powerful view. With the new AI-powered image editor, you can select specific areas of an image using a brush tool, then alter your text prompt to change just that area. For example, I had previously generated some artwork featuring a stylized rendition of a ghost peeking out of the forest canopy. By erasing the ghost from the image, then changing the prompt to "scary werewolf", I was able to transform it into a slightly more insidious version. You can see how the original image compares with the final version. The editor makes this type of refinement fast and easy. Midjourney's web interface and editor are a substantial improvement over the previous Discord-based process. It puts all the key tools for iterating on AI image prompts at your fingertips. While serious artists will still want to use external tools for fine-tuned edits, the new built-in editor covers the most important bases. It's surprisingly adept at understanding which regions to change when you alter the prompt. Any new additions fit seamlessly into the style and form of the existing image. Plus the new UI is slick and responsive, making the image generation process feel more like using a modern creative app. If you've been curious about using AI image generation in your creative projects, Midjourney's new web tools are a great place to start. My only suggestion -- I'd love to see more traditional image editing tools incorporated into the AI-powered canvas editor for some added flexibility.

The launch of DALL-E took the world by storm even though artists didn't appreciate it much. Since then GenAI science has brought to fore a slew of startups like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, which have democratised art by generating supreme quality images with just a few words.If there was one thing that computers couldn't match -- it was human creativity and artistic talent -- until 2021, when OpenAI first revealed its text-to-image generation AI model DALL-E. The launch of DALL-E took the world by storm even though artists didn't appreciate it much. Since then GenAI science has brought to fore a slew of startups like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, which have democratised art by generating supreme quality images with just a few words. Besides, AI image models are disrupting microstock monopolies like Shutterstock. AI-generated images and prompt catalogs are selling at $1-$4 for uses such as wall paintings, advertising, T-shirt prints, logos, patterns and stickers. ET curates a list of startups who are battling IP infringement litigations, but continue to innovate.