ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/edit
Ideogram V3 Character Edit by ideogram-ai - AI-powered image editing, style transfer, and transformation. Edit photos with natural language instructions, remove backgrounds, change styles, and enhance images effortlessly...
PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF · 20 MiB maximum
PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF · 20 MiB maximum each
PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF · 20 MiB maximum
PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF · 20 MiB maximum each
Example output — click Run to generate your own
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OpenAI-compatible endpoint with unified authentication and usage tracking.
https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/runideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/editInput Schema
8 parameters · 2 required · 6 optional
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
image | string | Required | The image URL to generate an image from. MUST have the exact same dimensions (width and height) as the mask image. |
prompt | string | Required | The prompt to fill the masked part of the image. |
mask | string | Optional | The mask URL to inpaint the image. MUST have the exact same dimensions (width and height) as the input image. |
seed | integer | Optional | Seed for the random number generator |
images | string[] | Optional | A set of images to use as style references (maximum total size 10MB across all style references). The images should be in JPEG, PNG or WebP format |
reference_masks | string[] | Optional | A set of masks to apply to the character references. Currently only 1 mask is supported, rest will be ignored. (maximum total size 10MB across all character references). The masks should be in JPEG, PNG or WebP format |
rendering_speed | string | Optional | The rendering speed to use. · Options: TURBO, BALANCED, QUALITY · Default: "BALANCED" TURBOBALANCEDQUALITY |
reference_images | string[] | Optional | A set of images to use as character references. Currently only 1 image is supported, rest will be ignored. (maximum total size 10MB across all character references). The images should be in JPEG, PNG or WebP format |
Output Schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
id | string | Unique identifier for the generation task |
status | string | Task status: pending, running, completed, failed, timeout |
model | string | Model used for the generation |
outputs | array | Array of output items |
outputs[].url | string | URL of the generated artifact |
outputs[].content_type | string | MIME type (e.g. image/png, video/mp4) |
error | object | null | Error details if failed, null on success |
error.type | string | Machine-readable error type code |
error.message | string | Human-readable error description |
Async Workflow
This model uses asynchronous execution. Submit a request and poll for the result.
- Submit — POST to /v1/run, receive an
id - Poll — GET /v1/run/{id} until status is
completed,failed, ortimeout - Retrieve — Read
outputsfrom the completed response
Code Examples
Ready-to-run snippets
# Step 1: Submit
curl -X POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/edit",
"mask": "https://static.sandbase.ai/examples/ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/edit/input_mask_2.png",
"image": "https://static.sandbase.ai/examples/ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/edit/output_url_1.png",
"prompt": "woman holding bag",
"rendering_speed": "BALANCED",
"reference_images": [
"https://static.sandbase.ai/examples/ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/edit/input_reference_image_urls_0.png"
]
}'
# Step 2: Poll result (replace <id>)
curl https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run/<id> \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"API README
Ideogram V3 Character Edit
ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/edit edits an existing character image through written instructions while protecting the recognizable identity established by the reference. Ideogram V3 Character emphasizes identity consistency so a recurring person or designed character can appear across varied creative situations without being redefined each time. This combination makes the model a practical choice when the creative outcome depends on those qualities rather than on a generic media conversion.
For production work with ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/edit, it supports character campaigns, storyboards, creator assets, product mascots, and narrative sequences where recognizability must survive substantial visual variation. The result is most reliable when the source material and creative brief clearly describe the intended subject, progression, visual or sonic character, and the qualities that must remain unchanged.
Highlights
Character identity preservation keeps distinctive facial and design traits recognizable.
Character-aware editing changes scene or styling while retaining the referenced identity.
Typography-aware design combines recurring characters with readable campaign or story text.
Style flexibility carries character identity across photographic, illustrated, and graphic treatments.
Pricing
| Rendering speed | Price per image |
|---|---|
| Turbo | $0.100 |
| Balanced | $0.150 |
| Quality | $0.200 |
When to Use
| ✅ Good fit | ❌ Consider alternatives |
|---|---|
| The model's named workflow matches the source material and intended output | A different input modality or model route is required |
| A managed asynchronous result is suitable for the production pipeline | A synchronous, interactive editor is essential |
| The documented controls cover the required duration, framing, or format | The project needs controls outside this endpoint's schema |
| Creative iteration benefits from a repeatable request structure | Exact deterministic pixels, frames, geometry, or samples are mandatory |
| A finished downloadable media asset is the desired deliverable | Editable source layers or a native project file are required |
Prompt Guide
For image-conditioned generation, state the intended result first, then add the subject or source treatment, progression, style, and delivery constraints. Keep one creative variable per phrase, use the documented field names for controls, and change one setting at a time when comparing results.
{
"image": "https://static.sandbase.ai/examples/ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/edit/output_url_1.png",
"images": [
[
"https://example.com/reference.png"
]
],
"prompt": "woman holding bag"
}
Technical Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model ID | ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/character/edit |
| Inputs | image, images, mask, prompt, reference_images, reference_masks, rendering_speed, seed |
| Required inputs | prompt, image |
| Output fields | content_type, url |
| Execution | Async (submit, then poll for result) |

