I just tried Ideogram's new AI instant background removal for images — this is huge

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Ideogram is my favorite generative AI image platform and has been since before version one of its model was released. With the latest new feature, it got even better, making it possible to create stickers, logos, and more.

One of the best features of an Ideogram is its accurate text generation and aesthetic design. This means it can create compelling, well-designed logos or even entire websites. You can use it for product images or to create posters and flyers. It is one of my best AI image generators of the year for a reason.

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(Image credit: Ideogram/Future AI)

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(Image credit: Ideogram/Future AI)

To put the background tool to the test, I created a series of image sets. First, a logo for myself — the tool had to picture a man in glasses with a beard and the words "Ryan Morrison" and "AI Editor" on separate lines.

That isn't an issue for Ideogram. It does it well, and I've repeatedly put that feature to the test. What was new was how well it removed the background.

I use the design app Sketch on my Mac for most graphic work. It has a clever remove.bg plugin that works well, but it adds a step when crafting AI images. Ideogram's remove.bg worked just as well and was part of the standard workflow, rather than having first to open the image in another app.

It worked better than I expected, good enough that I could have it put on a polo shirt if I were so inclined. I then used the same technique to create a custom sticker sheet for my children showing the planets and a sprite sheet for a 2D game.

This is another sign that generative AI platforms are maturing into more than pretty picture creators. They are becoming design platforms in their own right.

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As the former AI Editor for Tom's Guide, Ryan wielded his vast industry experience with a mix of skepticism and enthusiasm, unpacking the complexities of AI in a way that could almost make you forget about the impending robot takeover.
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