Ideogram 4.0 model guide

A 9.3B open-weight text-to-image model with multilingual text and bounding-box layout control.

DeveloperIdeogramIntroduced2026ModesText-to-image generation
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What is Ideogram 4.0?

Ideogram 4.0 supports hosted and self-hosted generation with typography, structured prompts, and 2K output.

Verified image examples

No rights-verified sample is available for this guide. Review the official source for current examples.

Ideogram 4.0 capabilities

Open weightsMultilingual textBounding-box layout

Ideogram 4.0 inputs and controls

These controls come from the linked official source. A host or local runtime can expose a smaller set.

FieldTypeWhat it controls
PromptText or JSONDescribes content and can include structured layout instructions.
Bounding boxesCoordinatesProvide native layout conditioning.
Sampler presetSelectionSelects an official sampling configuration.
ResolutionSelectionSupports output up to 2K.

Best uses for Ideogram 4.0

  • Advertising
  • Packaging
  • Local research

Limits to consider

  • Public quantized weights need substantial compatible hardware.
  • Non-commercial weights do not permit production use.
  • Commercial self-hosting and hosted API use have different terms.

Availability and license context

Availability: Available as public quantized weights, through Ideogram, and through the Ideogram API.

License context: Public weights use a non-commercial agreement. Self-hosted commercial and API access use separate licenses.

Ideogram 4.0 questions

What is Ideogram 4.0?

Ideogram 4.0 supports hosted and self-hosted generation with typography, structured prompts, and 2K output.

When was Ideogram 4.0 introduced?

Ideogram 4.0 was introduced or documented in 2026.

What can Ideogram 4.0 do?

Ideogram 4.0 supports text-to-image generation.

What is Ideogram 4.0 best for?

It is useful for advertising, packaging, local research.

Where is Ideogram 4.0 available?

Available as public quantized weights, through Ideogram, and through the Ideogram API.

What license applies to Ideogram 4.0?

Public weights use a non-commercial agreement. Self-hosted commercial and API access use separate licenses.

Source and review note

Capabilities can change. Review the official documentation before production or commercial use.

Official Ideogram 4.0 licensing page