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ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/transparent

Ideogram V3 Transparent is ideogram-ai's advanced text-to-image AI model. Create photorealistic images, illustrations, and concept art from natural language descriptions with exceptional detail and prompt adherence.

Input
The aspect ratio of the generated image. Allowed values: 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16.
Seed for the random number generator
The rendering speed to use. Allowed values: TURBO, BALANCED, QUALITY.
Idle

Example output — click Run to generate your own

API README

Ideogram V3 Transparent

transparent in the Ideogram lineup is built to create an isolated image subject with a transparent background. The ideogram v3 transparent configuration combines that transformation with the quality and motion profile represented by this exact model version, so teams can choose it deliberately among adjacent family variants. It is useful when the input already establishes part of the creative intent and the model must supply a polished result rather than a generic media conversion, with subject identity, scene logic, visual hierarchy, and the delivery goal kept explicit.

For production work with ideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/transparent, begin with the non-negotiable content, then describe the desired change, framing, action, atmosphere, and finishing cues in that order. Separate what must remain recognizable from what may vary, and prefer concrete nouns and observable actions over abstract praise. That structure makes outputs easier to compare across storyboard passes, campaign variants, catalog assets, and other repeatable creative pipelines.

Highlights

Native transparent output. Produces an isolated subject ready for layering without a second removal pass.

Clean edge treatment. Resolves difficult boundaries such as hair, fabric, product contours, and soft detail against alpha.

Typography-aware isolation. Keeps lettering and graphic marks legible in logos, labels, stickers, and design elements.

ideogram v3 transparent creative subject generation. Creates the asset itself rather than merely cutting an existing photograph from its background. This is the defining creative strength of the ideogram v3 transparent configuration.

Pricing

Rendering modePrice per image
TURBO$0.030
BALANCED$0.060
QUALITY$0.090

Billing follows params.rendering_speed == "TURBO" ? 0.03 : params.rendering_speed == "QUALITY" ? 0.09 : 0.06.

When to Use

✅ Good fit❌ Consider alternatives
The model's named workflow matches the source material and intended outputA different input modality or model route is required
A managed asynchronous result is suitable for the production pipelineA synchronous, interactive editor is essential
The documented controls cover the required duration, framing, or formatThe project needs controls outside this endpoint's schema
Creative iteration benefits from a repeatable request structureExact deterministic pixels, frames, geometry, or samples are mandatory
A finished downloadable media asset is the desired deliverableEditable source layers or a native project file are required

Prompt Guide

For 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.

{
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "prompt": "A logo for Ideogram Coffee."
}

Technical Specs

SpecValue
Model IDideogram-ai/ideogram-v3/transparent
Inputsaspect_ratio, prompt, rendering_speed, seed
Required inputsprompt
Output fieldscontent_type, url
ExecutionAsync (submit, then poll for result)
Aspect Ratio21:9 / 16:9 / 3:2 / 4:3 / 5:4 / 1:1 / 4:5 / 3:4 / 2:3 / 9:16

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