Describe it
Write a prompt in any language — a scene, a style, a mood. The more specific you are, the closer the result.
Free · No sign-up · Unlimited
Free AI Image Generator
Type what you want to see and get an image in seconds — no watermark, no credit card. Sign in free for unlimited generation; upgrade for premium models, AI video generation and 4K upscaling.
Aspect ratio
Try one of these
Your image will appear here
Powered by Z-Image Turbo & Qwen Image Edit
$0
Image generation, always free
~5s
Typical generation time
0
Accounts or sign-ups needed
8
Languages supported
How it works
From words to image in three steps
No tutorials needed. If you can describe it, you can generate it.
Generate
HelloGen sends your prompt to Z-Image Turbo, a fast text-to-image model, and returns your picture in seconds.
Download or refine
Save the image, tweak your prompt, or send it to the AI Image Editor to change details with a simple instruction.
Why HelloGen
Free to create — premium power when you want it
Most AI image tools lock the basics behind credits. HelloGen keeps image generation and editing free on efficient open-weight models from the Qwen community — with optional paid plans only for premium models, 4K upscaling and priority speed.
Free image generation, forever
Generating images is free and never watermarked — unlimited once you sign in. Efficient open models keep our costs low; paid plans are optional, for premium extras only.
Start without signing up
Open the page, type a prompt, get an image — 5 a day with no account at all. A free account lifts that limit and unlocks the AI editor.
Fast, modern models
Z-Image Turbo for generation and Qwen Image Edit for editing — current open-weight models, not last year’s leftovers.
Text-to-image, editing and video
Generate new images from words, upload a photo and change it with a plain-language instruction, or turn either one into a short AI video.
Yours to use
Download your images in full resolution, without watermarks, and use them in personal or commercial projects.
Private by default
Prompts and uploads are processed to create your image, not to build a profile of you. See our privacy policy.
Examples
Made with HelloGen
Every image below started as a one-sentence prompt. Click one to try the prompt yourself.
Under the hood
The models behind HelloGen
We are transparent about what powers the tool, so you know exactly what your images are made with.
Z-Image Turbo
A fast, efficient text-to-image model built for near-instant generation. It turns your written prompt into an image, handling styles from photorealism to flat illustration.
- Images in seconds, not minutes
- Strong prompt understanding, including long prompts
- Handles text inside images unusually well
Qwen Image Edit 2509
An instruction-based image editing model from the Qwen family. Upload a picture, describe the change in plain words, and it edits the image while keeping everything else intact.
- Change backgrounds, colors, styles or objects
- Keeps faces and details consistent
- Understands instructions in multiple languages
Model availability may evolve as better open models are released — this page always reflects what is live.
Use cases
What people make with HelloGen
Social media posts
Eye-catching visuals for Instagram, TikTok, X and Pinterest — in the right aspect ratio from the start.
Blog & article headers
Unique cover images instead of the same stock photos everyone else uses.
Avatars & profile pictures
A fresh profile picture in any style: flat design, anime, painterly or photorealistic.
Product mockups
Quick concept shots and clean product scenes before you invest in a photographer.
Wallpapers & art prints
Desktop and phone wallpapers in exactly your taste, at the exact size you need.
Presentations & decks
Custom illustrations that make slides look designed, not assembled.
Short social videos
Turn a finished image or a one-line idea into a 5–10 second clip for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
Old photos brought to life
Animate a still portrait so a family photo moves, without any video editing software.
Product shots in motion
Give a product photo movement for a listing or an ad, without booking a film crew.
FAQ
Questions, answered honestly
The things everyone asks before trusting a free tool.
Is HelloGen really free?
Yes — generating images with our core models is completely free and never watermarked. A free account makes generation unlimited and adds 5 AI edits a day. Optional paid plans (Basic and Pro) and credit packs unlock premium models, 4K upscaling, unlimited editing and priority speed, but you never have to pay to make images.
Do I need to create an account?
Not to try it — you can generate up to 5 images a day without one. A free account removes that limit and unlocks the AI image editor, which requires signing in so that we can enforce our content rules.
Can I use the images commercially?
Yes. You can use images you generate on HelloGen for personal and commercial projects. You are responsible for making sure your prompts don’t infringe third-party rights (for example, real people or trademarked characters).
Which AI models does HelloGen use?
Text-to-image generation runs on Z-Image Turbo, a fast open text-to-image model. Image editing runs on Qwen Image Edit 2509, an instruction-based editing model from the Qwen family.
Is there a watermark or a daily limit?
No watermark, and no hard daily limit. We apply fair-use rate limiting only to keep the service fast for everyone during peak hours.
Can I generate videos with HelloGen?
Yes. The AI video generator turns a text prompt or a photo into a short clip — 5 or 10 seconds, up to 4K, with optional generated sound. You can choose between Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Seedance 2 and HappyHorse. Image generation stays free; video runs on credits, which come with a Basic or Pro plan or a one-off credit pack, and a failed generation is never charged.
What happens to my prompts and uploaded photos?
Prompts and uploads are used to generate your result and for short-term abuse prevention. We don’t sell them, and we don’t use your uploads to train models. Details are in our privacy policy.
Your next image — or video — is one sentence away
Free, instant, and never watermarked.
✦ Start generating