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Ideogram Character: AI Image Editor

Ideogram’s Character Reference model enables consistent character generation using just one reference image. Upload a clear character portrait—and you can place that character in unlimited scenes, styles, poses, or narratives with visual fidelity maintained across all outputs.

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Ideogram’s Character Reference model enables consistent character generation using just one reference image. Upload a clear character portrait—and you can place that character in unlimited scenes, styles, poses, or narratives with visual fidelity maintained across all outputs.

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Overview

About this model

Updated Jul 16, 2026

Ideogram's Character Reference model solves the consistency problem in character-driven workflows. Upload a single clear character portrait, and the model learns that character's face, features, clothing, and overall appearance. You can then place that character in unlimited new scenes, styles, poses, and narratives—maintaining visual fidelity and recognizability across every generation.

Perfect for illustrators, comic creators, game developers, and storytellers who need consistent characters across multiple images. With muapi's per-generation pricing and no subscription, you can generate dozens of character variations and story scenes at low cost, paying only for the images you create.

1Generate a consistent character across an entire comic series or storyboard
2Create character design sheets showing the same character in different outfits and poses
3Place a game character concept into various fantasy environments and scenarios
4Produce consistent character artwork for a children's book across multiple scenes and styles
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Pricing & Value

Cost analysis

muapiapp$0.15 per image

Pay-per-image pricing with no subscription. Transparent $0.15 cost per generation enables rapid character iteration and multi-scene storytelling without long-term commitments.

** Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.

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Technical Details

Configuration schema

Promptstring

Text prompt describing the image (max 1500 characters).

Default ValueCreate the same character as a medieval knight standing in a candlelit castle corridor, wearing chainmail and holding a torch.
Image URLstring

URL of the input image used to generate image.

Default Valuehttps://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/ai-images/186/801124123296/4eca4a6a-e662-41d9-9d32-526c01d42546.jpg
Render SpeedEnum (3 options)

The rendering speed to use.

Default ValueBalanced
StyleEnum (3 options)

The style type to generate with.

Default ValueAuto
Aspect RatioEnum (5 options)

Aspect ratio of the output image.

Default Value1:1
Number of imagesint

Number of images generated in single request. Each number will charge separately

Default Value1
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Implementation Guide

Developer documentation

  1. Prepare a clear, well-lit portrait image of your character and upload it to a publicly accessible URL. 2. Write a detailed prompt describing the new scene, pose, style, or context where you want to place your character (e.g., 'the character in a medieval castle, dramatic lighting, oil painting style'). 3. Select your preferred render_speed (balance between quality and processing time). 4. Choose a style descriptor if you want a specific artistic direction (realistic, illustration, comic, etc.). 5. Set your preferred aspect_ratio (1:1, 16:9, etc.) and num_images to generate multiple variations. 6. Submit—the model will maintain character consistency while rendering the new scene.
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Common Questions

Frequently asked

What's the cost per image?

Character generation with Ideogram costs $0.15 per image on muapi. This includes the character consistency processing and all aspects of the model. Generating multiple variations in a single request is $0.15 per image.

How important is the reference image quality?

A clear, well-lit portrait yields the best character consistency. The model works best with frontal or three-quarter angles showing facial features distinctly. Photos or illustrations with good lighting and visible character details produce more recognizable results.

Can I change the character's clothing or accessories?

Yes, you can describe changes in your prompt—different outfits, hairstyles, accessories, and poses. The model will apply those modifications while keeping the core facial identity and character likeness intact across variations.