The quick read
- Review full-resolution details, then view the image where it will actually appear.
- If exact typography is essential, consider adding it in a design tool after generating the illustration.
Separate the criteria
An image can be aesthetically strong while failing to reproduce text accurately. Decide how much lettering the deliverable needs and whether the generated output is a concept or a production asset. Keep the subject and composition consistent in the test.
Inspect at two sizes
Review full-resolution details, then view the image where it will actually appear. Check every character, the focal point and whether the article’s idea remains understandable as a thumbnail. Do not average spelling errors into a general attractiveness score.
Choose a workflow, not a slogan
If exact typography is essential, consider adding it in a design tool after generating the illustration. If the goal is visual exploration, focus on direction and consistency. Verify current controls and terms for both products. The useful choice is the workflow that meets the final requirement with acceptable revision effort, rather than a broad claim that one generator is better at every kind of image.
Sources & notes
An editorial decision framework, not a scored benchmark or hands-on test.
midjourney.com — official reference
ideogram.ai — official reference
Sources reviewed for the September 2026 launch edition.