
As the co-founder of Promptus, I’ve spent countless hours exploring AI image generation tools to help our users understand the landscape before diving into our no-code AI studio.
Today, I’m sharing my top 5 completely free AI text-to-image generators that anyone can start using right away.
🌐 Microsoft Bing Image Creator
- Visit bing.com and click on the Images tab
- Look for the Image Creator button (top-right corner)
- Click Join & Create and sign in with a Microsoft account
- Receive 100 free credits to begin
- Try the "Surprise Me" button for automatic prompts
- Note: Images include a Bing watermark (great for personal use)
✨ Blue Willow
- Join the free beta via their official website
- Use the rookie channels to start generating images
- Use the
/imagine
command followed by your prompt - Generate variations using V1–V4 buttons
- Upscale with U1–U4 buttons for higher resolution
🎯 Leonardo AI
- Apply for priority early access (typically approved in a day)
- Choose from specialized models tailored to style and content
- Use negative prompts to fine-tune results
- Customize image dimensions and settings
- Enjoy 150 daily tokens to generate images for free
⚡ Instant Art
- Sign up for a free account to begin
- Write your prompt and use negative filters as needed
- Adjust image size and output resolution
- View and manage your creations in the My Images section
🔮 Dreamlike Art
- Sign up with your Google account
- Use Kandinsky models or choose simplified vs. advanced modes
- Upload a base image for inspiration
- Generate up to five images at once
- Customize with portrait or landscape settings
💡 Looking for More? Try Promptus (Free Version Available!)
While the tools above are excellent for beginners, Promptus takes things further with advanced creativity tools built for creators and professionals alike:
- Visual drag-and-drop workflows (Cosyflows)
- Access to multiple AI models in one project (MoMM system)
- Tools for animation, video generation, and upscaling
- Seamless connection to top-tier models like Stable Diffusion, SDXL, Veo 3, and more
And yes—Promptus has a free version called the Starving Artist Package, perfect for creators who want to get started without spending a dime.
“The difference between basic image generators and Promptus is like comparing a single instrument to conducting an entire orchestra.”
🎯 Get started today at promptus.ai and unlock the next level of AI-powered visual storytelling—no code required.
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