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Examples of stylized portraits and concept designs generated with Leonardo.AI models

Leonardo.AI – AI Image (and Video) Generation Platform

Leonardo.AI is a versatile, high-fidelity generative AI platform that brings your creative vision to life, from cinematic stills and transparent PNGs to animated videos, via intuitive tools and fine-grained control.

  • Generate images, transparent PNGs, and AI video using models like Phoenix, Flow State, Lucid Origin, and Veo 3.
  • AI Canvas for inpainting, editing, and real-time sketch-to-image workflows.

  • Flexible plan tiers: Free up to Maestro Unlimited, for individuals, teams, and API integrations

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Quick Facts - About Leonardo.AI

Attribute Details
Category AI Image & Video Generation
Pricing Free, Apprentice $10–12/mo, Artisan $24–30/mo, Maestro $48–60/mo, Team & API plans
Platform Web-based, API access available
Models & Tools Phoenix, Flow State, Lucid Origin, Veo 3, AI Canvas, Image-to-image, Transparent PNG generator
Origins & Reach Founded in Australia, with millions of users and billions of images/videos generated

What is Leonardo.AI ?

Leonardo.AI is a sophisticated generative platform allowing creators to produce high-quality visual assets, from images and transparent PNGs to video animations, through an easy-to-use web interface or API. Its toolset includes sketch-to-image flows, real-time Canvas editing, and multilayered model control using guides or style references

Description

1. Phoenix & Lucid Origin Models

  • Photorealistic, detail-rich visuals in Full HD.

2. Flow State

  • Generate image variants rapidly from a single prompt.

3. Veo 3

  • Text-driven video creation with audio integration.

4. AI Canvas & Real-time Editing

  • Edit, expand, inpaint, sketch live, and refine visuals on the fly

5. Transparent PNG Export

  • Instantly obtain background-free visuals

6. Custom Model Training

  • Upload images to build personalized generation models.

7. API & Pricing Calculator

  • Scalable API access with predictable token usage via pricing tool

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Pricing & Plans Of Leonardo.AI

  • Free – 150 fast tokens/day, public images, presets, basic settings.
  • Apprentice – ~$10–12/mo, private images, 8,500 tokens/month, model training and upscaling.
  • Artisan Unlimited – ~$24–30/mo, 25k tokens/month, relaxed generation, 20 personal models, enhanced editing.
  • Maestro Unlimited – ~$48–60/mo, 60k tokens/month, video generation, highest concurrency, relaxed generation, top-tier features.

  • Team / API – Shared tokens, enterprise-grade security, priority support, centralized billing

Pro's

  • Full creative stack: images, transparent exports, videos, editing, and custom models.
  • Intuitive UI with deep control and model flexibility.

  • API and pricing transparency through a built-in calculator.

Con's

  • Free tier shared publicly; private use requires a paid tier.

  • The token system may be confusing without monitoring

Popular Use Cases of Leonardo.AI

  • Concept Art & Illustration – Rapid iteration for game assets, storyboards, character designs
  • Marketing & Branding – Transparent visuals and stylized art for campaigns and print-on-demand
  • Creative Prototyping – Sketch into polished ideas using Canvas and model control flow
  • Video Storytelling – Generate animations with Veo 3 from a single prompt for dynamic content

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Stable Diffusion Open-source flexibility Superior UI, model presets, team tools

Feedback

Tom’s Guide ranks Leonardo as “a great all-round platform for generative content,” noting its photorealism and wide feature set, including uploading reference images and styles

The Canva acquisition further signals its growing influence in visual AI toolsets

FAQs related to Leonardo.AI

  1. Is Leonardo.AI free to try?
    Yes, 150 tokens/day via free plan with public outputs and basic options.
  2. Can I export images with transparent backgrounds?
    Absolutely, via the Transparent PNG generator tool.
  3. Is it beginner-friendly?
    Yes, you don’t need coding or AI knowledge; tutorials and an intuitive UI support creators of all levels.
  4. Can I train custom models?
    Yes, upload images to build personal models, available on paid plans

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