Craiyon

Overview

Craiyon is a free AI image generator that transforms text prompts into original artwork within seconds. Formerly known as DALL·E mini, it uses an in-house model and offers various artistic styles, catering to both casual and professional users.

Features

Text-to-Image Generation (Core)

• Enter any text prompt and receive a nine-image grid almost instantly.
• Continuous model updates deliver higher fidelity and new creative capabilities.

Creative Control

• Prompt editing and re-generation for rapid iteration.
• Negative prompting to exclude specific subjects, colors, or qualities.
• Style presets: Pro Illustration, Pro Vector, Pro Photo, v4 Auto, v4 Drawing, v3 Art, and more.

Output Management

• One-click download for single images or full grids.
• Built-in background remover to isolate subjects.
• Direct sharing via public links or social platforms.

Professional Tier Enhancements

• High-resolution “Pro” models with sharper detail.
• Priority access during peak traffic to bypass queues.
• Commercial usage rights (credit required for free users).

Discovery & Community

• Public inspiration feed of newly generated images.
• Category browser and keyword search for quick exploration.
• Active Discord and social channels for support, feedback, and feature requests.

Use Cases

• Generate mood boards for film, fashion, or product design projects.
• Produce rapid concept variations for A/B testing in digital advertising.
• Create placeholder artwork for software prototypes and UI mock-ups.
• Assemble randomized visual prompts for art therapy or creative writing sessions.
• Build specialized datasets (e.g., “no humans, high-contrast scenes”) for AI research on negative prompting.

Pricing

• Free Tier: Core generation features supported by ads. Public-model images may be used with credit to Craiyon.
• Pro Subscription: Access to high-quality Pro models and priority queues. Ongoing feature unlocks as the platform evolves. Full pricing details available on the dedicated pricing page.

Pairing Craiyon with 11x

11x is an AI digital workforce platform that automates B2B go-to-market and sales operations. Its AI agents, Julian and Alice, autonomously engage, qualify, and schedule meetings with leads using behavioral signals—without requiring engineering lift or manual outreach.

Combining Craiyon and 11x can significantly enhance sales and marketing efforts. For instance, 11x can generate creative briefs for Craiyon to produce custom images tailored to specific outreach campaigns. These images can then be incorporated into emails or social media posts, making communications more engaging and visually appealing.

Book a demo to see how 11x can identify your ideal buyers, engage decision-makers 24/7, and book meetings on autopilot.