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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