
Ideogram 4.5 Overview, Features & Pricing (2026)
Ideogram 4.5 is an advanced AI image generator and editor designed for precise multi-turn editing. It allows users to generate images from text prompts or upload existing images, enabling them to change specific elements while preserving the integrity of the rest of the image.
This tool is ideal for graphic designers, marketers, and content creators who require high-quality visuals with minimal drift during the editing process. With its unique Pixel Lock feature, Ideogram 4.5 ensures that 94-99% of the untouched pixels remain identical across multiple edits.
Core capabilities include generating images at native 2K resolution, maintaining sharp lettering, and supporting various aspect ratios. Users can easily make localized changes, such as updating text or swapping elements, without compromising the overall quality of the image.
Features
- Drift-Free Editing — Allows for multiple edits on an image while maintaining 94-99% of the original pixels unchanged.
- Multi-Turn Editing — Focuses on changing one part of an image at a time without cumulative drift in color, texture, or position.
- Text Integration — Supports strong lettering and allows for easy updates to text without altering the overall design.
- Pixel Lock — Ensures that unpainted areas of an image remain identical after edits, enhancing fidelity across multiple modifications.
- Native 2K Output — Generates high-quality images at native 2K resolution, suitable for professional use.
- Masked Edits — Users can paint over specific areas to change, allowing for precise control over the editing process.
- Multiple Aspect Ratios — Supports various aspect ratios for versatile image generation, from social media formats to banners.
Pricing
Ideogram 4.5 offers a pay-per-image pricing model with different credit costs based on the mode of generation:
- Standard mode: 42 credits per image
- High mode: 154 credits per image
Credits can be purchased through monthly subscription plans:
- Creator plan: $19/month for 2,000 credits
- Studio plan: $49/month for 5,300 credits
- Max plan: $99/month for 11,000 credits
Each subscription includes bonus credits and allows for masked edits with Pixel Lock. Failed generations are refunded automatically.

