With AI art generators, you can type in a prompt as detailed or vague as you’d like and have the image you were thinking of pop up on your screen instantly. These tools can help with branding, social media content creation, vision boards, and more. Also: What is generative AI and why is it so popular? Here’s everything you need to know Even if you have no professional use for it, no worries, the process is so fun that anyone can participate. DALL-E 2 has made a huge splash because of its advanced capabilities and easy access. However, there are plenty of other AI art generators on the market that can suit different needs.  To put the generators to a test, I put a version of the same prompt, “a baby Yorkie sitting on a comfy couch in front of the NYC skyline” in each one and included a screenshot for your viewing pleasure (yes, I am a Yorkie mom).  Also: I tested out an AI art generator and here’s what I learned Using these observations, I put together a list of the best AI generators and detailed everything you need to know before starting your next masterpiece. 

Powered by DALL-E Accessible via Bing Chat and browser Quick and easy to usePrice: Free limited access

Bing’s Image Creator is powered by a more advanced version of the DALL-E, and produces the same (if not higher) quality results just as quickly. Like DALL-E, it is free to use. All you need to do to access the art generator is visit the website and sign in with a Microsoft account.  The biggest perk about this AI generator is that you can access it in the same place where you can access Bing’s AI chatbot, Bing Chat.  Also: What is the new Bing? Here’s what you need to know Although Bing does have a site you can visit to access the Image Generator individually, if you have access to Bing Chat you can just ask it to produce an image there. To get your image, all you have to do is put Bing Chat in creative mode and ask it to draw any prompt you’d like.  Also: How to use Bing Image Creator (and why it’s better than DALL-E 2) This feature is so convenient because you can get all of your image-generating and AI chatting needs met in the same place. 

Generates four images per credit Input can be as detailed as you’d like Price: Free (unless you opt for more credits) Free credit allowance replenishes every month

OpenAI, the AI research company behind ChatGPT, launched DALL-E 2 last November, and since it has become the most popular AI art generator on the market. Although it has been lapped by Bing Image Creator, it is still a very capable image generator and the blueprint.  The site is very intuitive and can produce results in seconds. All you have to do is type in whatever prompt you’d like, specifying as much detail as necessary to bring your vision to life, and then DALL-E 2 will generate four images from your prompt.  Also: How to use DALL-E 2 to turn your wildest imaginations into AI-generated art  Not happy with the results? You can tweak it a little and try again. The best part is you get 50 free credits your first month and 15 credits every month after. If you need more, you can always buy credits, too. 

Mobile and desktop versionsDifferent templates to choose from Realistic renditions Price: Free limited access

This app’s major success landed it a first-place spot for the best overall app in Google Play’s 2022 awards. With the app, you can create art with the simple input of a quick prompt.  An added plus about this AI art generator is that it allows you to pick different design styles such as realistic, expressionism, comic, abstract, fanatical, ink, and more.  In addition to the app, it has a free desktop mobile version that is simple to use. If you want to take your use of the app to the next level, you can pay $90 per year, $10 per month, or a lifetime subscription of $170. 

Completely free to useStraightforward interface Unlimited prompts Price: Free 

Despite originally having the name DALL-E mini, this AI art generator is NOT affiliated with OpenAI or DALL-E 2, rather, it is an open-source alternative. However, the name DALL-E 2 mini is somewhat fitting, as it does everything that DALL-E 2 does, just with less accurate renditions.  Unlike DALL-E 2, the outputs from Craiyon lack quality. The good thing? Because you have unlimited prompts, you can continue to tweak the prompt until you get exactly what you’re envisioning. The site is also so simple to use, adding to the overall appeal and making this AI generator a strong contender. 

Utilizes Discord Highest-quality photos Creates art for a variety of usesPrice: Starts at $8/month

I often play around with AI art generators because of how fun and easy creating digital artwork is. Despite all my experiences with different AI generators, nothing could have prepared me for Midjourney. The output of this image was so crystal clear that I had a hard time believing it wasn’t an actual image someone took of the prompt I put in. This software is so good that it has produced award-winning art.  To create your images, check out our step-by-step how-to here: How to use Midjourney to generate amazing images and art. A fun perk of Midjourney’s platform is that you get to see everyone else’s inputs and outputs in the Discord chat.  To show you just how good these renditions are, I included a close-up below. 

Creates portraits of you through the ages Accurate outputs make great profile picturesInexpensive premium versionPrice: Free during certain windows

Last fall, in a mega-viral TikTok trend, people were sharing AI-generated portraits of themselves on the app. The photos were powered by MyHeritage’s “AI Time Machine,” which uses 10 to 25 user-inputted photos to create realistic portraits of what you’d look like throughout the ages. Also: You can use an AI Time Machine to see what you’d look like in different eras throughout history  Although you have to wait 30 to 90 minutes to get the results, the beautiful artwork makes it worth the wait. The trick to getting them for free is refreshing the site and waiting until the free trial window opens up, designated by a “Try it now for free” button. If you can’t wait, there is only a $12 fee to have your photo. Whether you want to generate images of animals, objects, or even abstract concepts, Bing Image Creator is capable of producing accurate depictions that meet your expectations. It is highly efficient, user-friendly, and cost-effective.  Note: Prices and features are subject to change. On the other hand, if you just want to play with AI art generating for entertainment purposes, Craiyon might be the best option because it’s free and unlimited.