About Ideogram V3 Balanced
Balanced is the Ideogram tier for when Turbo’s quick draft isn’t quite enough but you don’t want to pay for Quality. You get the same best-in-class text rendering with a step up in overall image quality.
It’s the sensible default for design work that needs both — legible typography and a picture that actually looks finished — without the top-tier price.
2 credits an image here.
Best for
- Logos and typography with higher quality than Turbo
- Posters and social graphics with text
- Balanced speed, cost and fidelity
- Designs where words must be correct
Not ideal for
- Absolute highest fidelity (use Ideogram V3 Quality)
- Editable vector logos (use Recraft V3 SVG)
- Free generation (try the free models first)
Example prompts
- “A bold event poster with the headline "SUMMER FEST", vibrant gradient background”
- “A modern tech startup logo with the text "NOVA", clean geometric style”
- “A motivational quote card "Keep Going", minimalist typography”
How it runs on ArtifyAI
Balanced runs with Magic Prompt on Auto for a bit of prompt expansion. Put the exact words you want rendered in quotation marks, and keep them short for the cleanest type.
Frequently asked questions
How does Balanced compare to Turbo and Quality?
Turbo is fastest (1 credit), Quality is highest fidelity (3 credits), and Balanced (2 credits) is the middle ground of speed, cost and quality.
Is it good for text in images?
Yes. All Ideogram V3 models are best-in-class for rendering accurate, legible text.
How do I get text right?
Put the exact words in quotation marks, keep them short, and describe the style.
Can I use the images commercially?
Yes, you retain full usage rights, including commercial use.
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