Use Ideogram V3 in OpenClaw.
Ideogram V3 generates images with industry-leading text rendering — readable typography on posters, logos, and signage that other image models struggle with. It offers three endpoints (text_to_image, edit_image, remix_image) and a turbo speed tier that cuts generation time in half at reduced cost. OpenClaw agents call it through the same RunAPI key and /v1 endpoint used for chat, with no extra skills to install.
Use RunAPI to generate an image with accurate text rendering using Ideogram V3.
Requirements:
- Use the RunAPI API at https://runapi.ai/v1/text_to_image.
- Read the API key from RUNAPI_API_KEY environment variable.
- Set the model to "ideogram-v3-text-to-image".
- Write a prompt that includes specific text you want rendered in the image.
- Optionally set rendering_speed to turbo for faster generation, or quality for best results.
- The response returns a task_id. Poll the task status endpoint until the task completes, then retrieve the output URL.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/v1/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "ideogram-v3-text-to-image",
"prompt": "A minimalist cafe menu poster, cream background, the text FRESH BREWED written in elegant serif font at the top, three coffee cup illustrations below, warm earth tones",
"style": "design",
"aspect_ratio": "3:4",
"rendering_speed": "balanced"
}'
{
"task_id": "tsk_abc123",
"status": "pending",
"model": "ideogram-v3-text-to-image"
}
Use Ideogram V3 in OpenClaw in three steps
Configure RunAPI
Set the RUNAPI_API_KEY environment variable in your shell profile. If RunAPI is already configured in OpenClaw for chat, the same key works for Ideogram V3 — no additional setup needed.
export RUNAPI_API_KEY=runapi_xxx
Call Ideogram V3
Send a POST request to the text_to_image endpoint with model set to ideogram-v3-text-to-image. Include your prompt with any text you want rendered in the image. Set style to design for poster and logo work, or realistic for photographic output. Use rendering_speed turbo for faster results at lower cost.
POST /v1/text_to_image
Get the result
The API returns a task_id immediately. Poll the task status endpoint until the status changes to completed, then retrieve the output image URL from the response. Request up to 4 images per call with output_count.
task_id: tsk_abc123
Ideogram V3 API parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
model |
string |
Required. ideogram-v3-text-to-image, ideogram-v3-edit, or ideogram-v3-remix. |
prompt |
string |
Text description of the desired image. Include specific text you want rendered. |
style |
string |
Optional. auto, general, realistic, or design. Use design for posters and logos. |
rendering_speed |
string |
Optional. turbo (fastest, lowest cost), balanced (default), or quality (highest detail). |
aspect_ratio |
string |
Optional. 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 4:3, or 16:9. |
output_count |
integer |
Optional. Number of images to generate per request. 1 to 4. |
source_image_url |
string |
Required for edit and remix endpoints. URL of the source image. |
What is Ideogram V3 on OpenClaw?
Ideogram V3 is the model users call a "game changer" for typography in generated images -- it nails crisp, professional text that competing models like Midjourney take 15+ attempts to get right and still produce unreadable results. It hits 90-95% text accuracy on first or second attempts, with style reference support for maintaining brand consistency. OpenClaw agents call it through the same RunAPI key used for chat.
Ideogram V3 use cases
Logo and brand identity exploration
Generate logo concepts with accurately rendered company names, exploring multiple visual directions for brand identity work without manual type-setting.
YouTube thumbnails and social graphics
Create click-worthy thumbnails, Pinterest pins, and social media graphics with bold readable text that renders correctly on the first attempt.
Product mockups and e-commerce listings
Generate product mockups with accurate labels, pricing text, and feature callouts for client presentations or e-commerce product pages.
Ideogram V3 + OpenClaw questions
Ideogram V3 is specifically optimized for typography rendering. It can produce readable multi-line text, stylized headings, and logo-quality lettering that models like Flux or Imagen often garble. If your use case requires accurate text on posters, signs, or product labels, Ideogram V3 is the strongest option in the RunAPI catalog.
Turbo generates the fastest at roughly half the cost of balanced. Quality produces the highest-detail output but takes longer. Balanced is the default middle ground. All three tiers use the same underlying Ideogram V3 model — the difference is compute time and fidelity, not model version.
Yes. Use the edit_image endpoint with ideogram-v3-edit to modify a source image guided by a text prompt. Use the remix_image endpoint with ideogram-v3-remix to transfer the style of a source image to a new composition. Both require source_image_url as a parameter.
Each generated image is billed separately. If you set output_count to 4, you are charged for 4 images. The per-image rate depends on your rendering_speed setting — turbo costs roughly half of balanced. Check the RunAPI pricing page for current rates.
Async. The API returns a task_id immediately. Poll the task status endpoint until the task completes. RunAPI SDKs and the CLI handle polling automatically. Failed generations are not charged.
OpenClaw general setup
Not configured yet? Start with the RunAPI setup guide for OpenClaw.
OpenClaw setup guide →Try Ideogram V3 in OpenClaw today.
Get a free RunAPI key, paste the prompt into OpenClaw, and start generating images with accurate typography using Ideogram V3.