Free Image Creator Tool

As good or better than paid options?

I’ve always been fascinated by AI-generated images, and over time, I’ve experimented with quite a few tools. In fact, I even started a Facebook Public Group dedicated to sharing image prompts for the Bing Image Creator. The group has grown beyond my expectations, recently surpassing 5,000 members! It’s been an incredible journey connecting with so many creative minds who love AI-generated visuals as much as I do.

While I had fun messing around with image generation on Bing, I eventually found too many drawbacks (which I won’t go into here). Let’s just say it wasn’t meeting my needs anymore. That led me to explore new and improved AI image tools, searching for a better, free alternative that could deliver higher quality, more flexibility, and an overall better experience.

Enter ImageFX from Google Labs

One of my absolute favorite discoveries has been ImageFX by Google Labs. This free AI-powered image generator is a game-changer, offering some fantastic advantages over other tools:

✅ Completely Free & Browser-Based – No need to install software or pay for credits.
✅ UNLIMITED Image Generation? – As of now, create as many images as you like! I’ve made several HUNDRED today…
✅ High-Quality Image Generation – Produces detailed, realistic, and creative images. ✅ Easy to Use – Simple, intuitive interface that makes generating images a breeze.
✅ Style Customization – Features like Google’s ‘Style Tuner’ allow for more control over the final result.
✅ Safe & Responsible AI – Built with Google's AI safety principles to minimize bias and ensure ethical content generation.

Whether you’re an artist, content creator, or just love experimenting with AI-generated art, ImageFX is definitely worth checking out. It’s been one of my top picks, and I’m excited to see how Google continues to improve it over time.

👉 TIP: Play around with just picking a Style or a single word (an action, emotion, scene, etc.) and see what kind of images you get. Here’s one using the word “Bleak”. Really catches the emotion, right??

If you’re interested in sharing AI-generated image prompts, feel free to join the conversation in my Facebook Group! Let’s keep exploring the world of AI creativity together. 🚀

Google ImageFX vs. MidJourney vs. DALL·E 3 – Which AI Image Generator Wins?

I think comparison charts are subject to being WILDLY obsolete because things change SO fast but this will help get you up to speed for now…

1. Image Quality & Realism

Feature

Google ImageFX

MidJourney

DALL·E 3

Detail & Realism

High, but still improving

Best-in-class for realism & artistry

Very good, but sometimes blurry or stylized

Artistic Flair

Good, but limited styles

Masterpiece-level, highly artistic

Strong but less creative than MidJourney

Lighting & Shadows

Solid but not perfect

Excellent, cinematic lighting

Good, but sometimes unnatural

👉 Winner: MidJourney (Best for photorealism and artistic depth)

2. Ease of Use & Accessibility

Feature

Google ImageFX

MidJourney

DALL·E 3

User Interface

Web-based, simple UI

Discord-based (steep learning curve)

ChatGPT-based, easy to use

Customization & Control

Style tuning for some control

Extensive parameter tweaking

Limited editing features

Inpainting (Editing Part of an Image)

Not available yet

No

Yes, built into ChatGPT+

👉 Winner: Google ImageFX & DALL·E 3 (Both are easier than MidJourney)

3. Pricing & Availability

Feature

Google ImageFX

MidJourney

DALL·E 3

Cost

FREE

Paid ($10-$60/month)

Free in ChatGPT+ ($20/month)

Usage Limits

Unlimited (for now)

Limited based on plan

Limited but regenerations allowed

Platform

Web-based

Discord (inconvenient for some)

ChatGPT+

👉 Winner: Google ImageFX (Completely free & web-based)

4. Creative Control & Customization

Feature

Google ImageFX

MidJourney

DALL·E 3

Prompt Understanding

Good but can be inconsistent

Best-in-class, understands nuanced prompts

Very strong, detailed image generation

Style Customization

Basic (Style Tuner available)

Deep control over artistic styles

Limited compared to MidJourney

Inpainting & Editing

No editing tools

No editing tools

Yes, can edit parts of images

👉 Winner: MidJourney for raw creative power, DALL·E 3 for editing features

THAT’S A WRAP!

Be sure to stay tuned…some BIG AI advancements are happening right now and I’ll make sure you get news you can use! ;-)

  • Lon Naylor