Name: Ideogram v3 – AI Image Generation | $0.07/call | API.market
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# 🖼️ Realistic Text-to-Image Generator API (Ideogram v3 Balanced)

## Overview
The Realistic Text-to-Image Generator API (Ideogram v3) is designed to convert textual prompts into stunning, high-quality images. Balancing speed, realism, and creative consistency, this API lets you integrate image generation into your applications with minimal setup. Whether you need to create photorealistic scenes, artistic concepts, or consistent style renditions, Ideogram v3 can handle a wide range of use cases.

## Features
- • Balanced Performance: Optimized to deliver fast generation times without sacrificing image quality.  
- • High Realism & Consistency: Produce lifelike images with consistent styles and creative designs.  
- • Adaptive Options: Control aspect ratios, resolution, style references, and more to guide the output.  
- • Flexible Inputs: Generate images from textual prompts, optional mask images for inpainting, or style references.  
- • Cost-Effective: Priced with usage-based tiers to ensure affordability for small and large projects alike.

## Use Cases
Below are a few practical ways to leverage this API across various industries:

1. E-commerce Mockups:  
   • Generate product images or promotional banners automatically.  
   • Quickly iterate through multiple design variations.  

2. Media & Advertising:  
   • Create marketing visuals or storyboard concepts from text briefs.  
   • Generate unique imagery for branding and campaigns.  

3. Film & Game Concept Art:  
   • Rapidly prototype scene art or character designs.  
   • Experiment with different styles and settings without manual illustration.  

4. Education & Training Materials:  
   • Generate visual aids or illustrations from simple text descriptions.  
   • Provide learners with on-demand visual content.  

5. Social Media Content Creation:  
   • Spin up engaging visuals to match trending topics or seasonal events.  
   • Maintain a consistent style across different posts and profiles.

## Visual Examples

Below are a few examples illustrating how the input and output might look when using this API.

### Example Input (Inpainting Image)
![Black and white mask image, where black pixels indicate the area to be inpainted](https://example.com/image.jpg)

Above is an example mask image (used for inpainting) where black areas are replaced with newly generated content based on the prompt, while white areas remain unchanged.

### Example Input (Style Reference Image)
![A potential style reference image to guide the API's output style](https://example.com/image.jpg)

You can supply reference images to help guide the stylistic results, especially useful for branding or thematic consistency.

### Example Output from a Successful Prediction
![Sample output image that the API generated from the prompt and reference](https://replicate.delivery/xezq/lAJSBuWxfIyQGa23NBQSrPMeTEmfsi1GCApyu4fDGDo4UGhSB/tmphco6mpqu.png)

This image shows the type of photorealistic detail you can get using the Realistic Text-to-Image Generator API (Ideogram v3).

## Pricing
• 1 API unit = 1 image processed.  
• GET requests to check prediction status (GET /api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator/predictions/{id}) are free and do not count toward usage.  
• Multiple pricing tiers are available based on your usage volume, ensuring cost-effectiveness for both small-scale and large-scale requirements.

## API Documentation

### Base URL
All API requests should be made to:
```
https://prod.api.market/api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator
```

### Authentication
Include your API key in the request header:
```
x-magicapi-key: YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY
```
Make sure to keep your API key secure.

### Asynchronous Processing
This API processes image generation asynchronously. The typical flow is:
1. Submit a prediction request using the POST endpoint.  
2. Receive a prediction ID in the response.  
3. Poll the GET endpoint with the prediction ID to check status.  
4. Continue polling until the prediction is complete.  

A recommended polling interval is 1 second with a maximum overall timeout of 600 seconds (10 minutes). Status can be:
- "starting"
- "processing"
- "succeeded"
- "failed"

When the status is "succeeded," the output image is ready. If it’s "failed," handle the error appropriately.

### Endpoints

#### POST /api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator/predictions
Creates a new prediction request to generate or inpaint an image based on your input parameters.

Request Body (JSON):
```json
{
  "version": "e78d8251b33015f3d743e83e8631b6cf53fed99057e4ddbaa6ee52340b4c2910",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "A photorealistic portrait of a person reading under a tree at sunset",
    "aspect_ratio": "3:2",
    "resolution": "None",
    "style_type": "None",
    "magic_prompt_option": "Auto"
  }
}
```

Example cURL:
```bash
curl -X POST "https://prod.api.market/api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator/predictions" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "x-magicapi-key: YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "version": "e78d8251b33015f3d743e83e8631b6cf53fed99057e4ddbaa6ee52340b4c2910",
    "input": {
      "prompt": "A photorealistic portrait of a person reading under a tree at sunset",
      "aspect_ratio": "3:2",
      "resolution": "None",
      "style_type": "None",
      "magic_prompt_option": "Auto"
    }
  }'
```

Successful Response (201):
```json
{
  "id": "ufawqhfynnddngldkgtslldrkq",
  "version": "e78d8251b33015f3d743e83e8631b6cf53fed99057e4ddbaa6ee52340b4c2910",
  "status": "starting",
  "created_at": "2025-06-22T07:04:24.274Z"
}
```

#### GET /api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator/predictions/{id}
Retrieves the status and (if available) the final output of an existing prediction.

Example cURL:
```bash
curl -X GET "https://prod.api.market/api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator/predictions/ufawqhfynnddngldkgtslldrkq" \
  -H "x-magicapi-key: YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY"
```

Successful Response (200) when prediction is completed:
```json
{
  "id": "ufawqhfynnddngldkgtslldrkq",
  "status": "succeeded",
  "output": "https://your-output-url.com/result-image.png",
  "created_at": "2023-01-01T12:00:00.000Z",
  "started_at": "2023-01-01T12:00:05.000Z",
  "completed_at": "2023-01-01T12:01:00.000Z"
}
```

## Status Codes
- 200 OK: The request was successful.  
- 201 Created: Your prediction resource was successfully created.  
- 400 Bad Request: Missing or invalid parameters in your request.  
- 401 Unauthorized: The API key was missing or invalid.  
- 403 Forbidden: The API key is valid but not authorized for this resource.  
- 404 Not Found: The specified prediction ID or resource doesn’t exist.  
- 429 Too Many Requests: You’ve exceeded your rate limit; retry after a delay.  
- 500 Internal Server Error: A server-side error occurred; try again later.  
- 503 Service Unavailable: The service is currently overloaded or down for maintenance.

## Rate Limits
There may be usage-based rate limits to ensure reliable service for all users. If you exceed your allocated requests per minute or daily usage, you may receive a 429 Too Many Requests response. Implement backoff and retry mechanisms to handle such cases gracefully.

## Error Handling
When an error occurs, the API returns a JSON response detailing the issue. For example:
```json
{
  "error": {
    "code": "invalid_parameter",
    "message": "The parameter 'image' is required",
    "status": 400
  }
}
```
To handle errors:
- Parse the “error” section to determine what went wrong.  
- Implement retries for transient issues (e.g., 500 Internal Server Error).  
- For validation errors (code 400), adjust your request payload accordingly.  

## Implementation Guide

### JavaScript Example

```javascript
// JavaScript example with async/await and polling
const apiKey = "YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY";
const baseUrl = "https://prod.api.market/api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator";

async function createAndWaitForPrediction(inputData) {
  try {
    // Step 1: Create the prediction
    const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}/predictions`, {
      method: "POST",
      headers: {
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
        "x-magicapi-key": apiKey
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        version: "e78d8251b33015f3d743e83e8631b6cf53fed99057e4ddbaa6ee52340b4c2910",
        input: inputData
      })
    });
    
    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(`API error: ${response.status} ${response.statusText}`);
    }
    
    const prediction = await response.json();
    const predictionId = prediction.id;

    // Step 2: Poll for results with timeout
    return await pollForResults(predictionId);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Error:", error);
    throw error;
  }
}

function delay(ms) {
  return new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, ms));
}

async function pollForResults(predictionId) {
  const MAX_TIMEOUT = 600000; // 600 seconds (10 minutes)
  const POLL_INTERVAL = 1000; // 1 second
  
  const startTime = Date.now();
  
  while (Date.now() - startTime < MAX_TIMEOUT) {
    const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}/predictions/${predictionId}`, {
      headers: {
        "x-magicapi-key": apiKey
      }
    });
    
    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(`API error: ${response.status} ${response.statusText}`);
    }
    
    const prediction = await response.json();
    
    if (prediction.status === "succeeded") {
      return prediction.output;
    }
    
    if (prediction.status === "failed") {
      throw new Error(`Prediction failed: ${prediction.error || "Unknown error"}`);
    }
    
    await delay(POLL_INTERVAL);
  }
  
  throw new Error("Prediction timed out after 10 minutes");
}
```

### Python Example

```python
import requests
import time

API_KEY = "YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY"
BASE_URL = "https://prod.api.market/api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator"

def create_and_wait_for_prediction(input_data):
    # Step 1: Create the prediction
    headers = {
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
        "x-magicapi-key": API_KEY
    }
    
    response = requests.post(
        f"{BASE_URL}/predictions",
        headers=headers,
        json={
            "version": "e78d8251b33015f3d743e83e8631b6cf53fed99057e4ddbaa6ee52340b4c2910",
            "input": input_data
        }
    )
    
    if response.status_code not in [200, 201]:
        raise Exception(f"API error: {response.status_code} {response.text}")
    
    prediction = response.json()
    prediction_id = prediction["id"]
    
    # Step 2: Poll for results with timeout
    return poll_for_results(prediction_id)

def poll_for_results(prediction_id):
    MAX_TIMEOUT = 600  # 10 minutes
    POLL_INTERVAL = 1  # 1 second
    
    start_time = time.time()
    
    while time.time() - start_time < MAX_TIMEOUT:
        response = requests.get(
            f"{BASE_URL}/predictions/{prediction_id}",
            headers={"x-magicapi-key": API_KEY}
        )
        
        if response.status_code != 200:
            raise Exception(f"API error: {response.status_code} {response.text}")
        
        prediction = response.json()
        
        if prediction["status"] == "succeeded":
            return prediction["output"]
        
        if prediction["status"] == "failed":
            raise Exception(f"Prediction failed: {prediction.get('error', 'Unknown error')}")
        
        time.sleep(POLL_INTERVAL)
    
    raise Exception("Prediction timed out after 10 minutes")
```

### cURL Example
```bash
# Step 1: Create a prediction
curl -X POST "https://prod.api.market/api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator/predictions" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "x-magicapi-key: YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "version": "e78d8251b33015f3d743e83e8631b6cf53fed99057e4ddbaa6ee52340b4c2910",
    "input": {
      "prompt": "A fantasy city skyline at dusk"
    }
  }'

# The response will include a prediction ID, e.g., {"id": "abcd1234", "status": "starting"}

# Step 2: Poll for status until it's succeeded
curl -X GET "https://prod.api.market/api/v1/magicapi/realistic-text-to-image-ai-generator/predictions/abcd1234" \
  -H "x-magicapi-key: YOUR_API_MARKET_KEY"
```

## Performance Optimization
- Limit the size of your input images (if using inpainting or style references) to minimize processing time.  
- Use the magic prompt option with caution: “Auto” is often sufficient, but “Off” can be faster if you already have a detailed prompt.  
- If you often request the same prompt with minor variations, consider reusing the same seed for consistent results.

## FAQ
1. Can I control the resolution and aspect ratio independently?  
   • Yes. However, if you provide an inpainting image, aspect ratio and resolution settings are overridden by the input image size.  

2. Do GET requests for checking prediction status consume credits?  
   • No. Checking prediction status is free and does not count toward your usage.  

3. How long do predictions take to complete?  
   • Typical processing takes a few seconds, but can extend up to a couple of minutes depending on output size, complexity, and system load.  

4. Are there any usage limits?  
   • There may be rate limits. Each generated image consumes your available daily or monthly quota based on your plan.  

5. Can I reuse the same mask and prompt multiple times?  
   • Absolutely. You can use either the same prompt or mask repeatedly for experimentation or consistent results.

## Contact Us
If you have any questions or need assistance, you can reach out to us through the embedded chat on the bottom right corner of the page or send an email to hello[at]api.market.

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Ideogram v3 – AI Image Generation | $0.07/call | API.market