Let us take a quick look at the world of AI imaging tools in March 2025. I’ve always been fascinated by the ever-evolving world of AI imaging tools, and as of March 2025, my curiosity remains as strong as ever. This month, I’ve been diving into platforms like Grok, Flux, and Supermachine, while marveling at breakthroughs from Meta AI’s imaging and Mixtral’s Lechat Image generator.

LeonardoAi continues to stand out with its generous free usage, and creative alternatives like StarryAi and Nightcafe Studio keep me inspired. I’ve also been tinkering with OpenAI’s image editor, Bing Image Creator, Microsoft Designer, and Google Gemini. My journey underscores a delightful yet overwhelming reality: the AI imaging world offers a problem of plenty.

मैं एआई इमेजिंग टूल्स के साथ प्रयोग करता आया हूँ, और मार्च 2025 भी अलग नहीं है। मैं ग्रोक, फ्लक्स, और सुपरमशीन जैसे प्लेटफार्मों का उपयोग करता हूँ, जबकि मेटा एआई की इमेजिंग और मिक्सट्रल का लीचैट इमेजजेनरेटर उपयोगी रहे हैं। लेओनार्डोएआई अपनी मुफ्त पॉइंट्स के साथ चमकता है, और स्टार्रीएआई तथा नाइटकैफे स्टूडियो भी अच्छे विकल्प देते हैं। मैं ओपनएआई, बिंग, माइक्रोसॉफ्ट डिज़ाइनर और गूगल जेमिनी भी आज़माता हूँ। मेरा अनुभव एआई इमेजिंग में विकल्पों की बहुलता दर्शाता है।

Background

As March 2025 draws to a close, my exploration of AI imaging tools feels like a never-ending adventure. I’m constantly experimenting, yet I often find myself grappling with an abundance of choices—a true problem of plenty in the AI image generation space. My go-to subscriptions—Grok, Flux (via you.com), and Supermachine—usually meet my needs, but this month, I’ve rediscovered some hidden gems. Meta AI’s imaging capabilities have impressed me with their clarity, while Mixtral’s Lechat Imagegenerator, though limited in scope, delivers surprisingly effective results. LeonardoAi remains a favorite with its generous free points, keeping creativity accessible, and I’ve enjoyed the artistic flair of StarryAi and Nightcafe Studio.

Beyond these, I’ve tested the free tier of OpenAI’s image editor (Dalle3 still feels like a mixed bag), Bing Image Creator, Microsoft Designer, and Google Gemini. I even gave tengr.ai a whirl but dropped it due to inconsistent outputs. Occasionally, I turn to HuggingFace Spaces or HuggingChat for quick experiments. Reflecting on my past, I’ve dabbled with heavyweights like Adobe, Midjourney, and krea.ai, each leaving its mark on my creative process. One lingering wish? I’d love to see more tools embrace prompts in Marathi or Hindi to make this tech truly inclusive.

ink wash warrior. AI generated image using grok. AI Imaging tools in March 2025
An Ink Wash Reverie of a warrior from India, charging towards the enemy, inspired by traditional ink wash painting techniques, use Japanese rice paper. Use fluid brushstrokes, varying levels of ink dilution, and soft washes to create a dreamy and ethereal image, strictly in black and white

Trending Tools: ChatGPT Image Generation and Gemini 2.5

As we wrap up  a blockbuster month for AI Imaging tools in March 2025, with two tools stealing the spotlight: ChatGPT’s new image generation feature and Google’s Gemini 2.5. Both are hot in popularity and hot off the press, reflecting the rapid pace of innovation. OpenAI dropped a bombshell on March 25, 2025, unveiling native image generation in ChatGPT, powered by the GPT-4o model.

This upgrade, initially rolled out to Pro subscribers, has taken the internet by storm with its ability to create and edit images directly within the chat interface. It’s a leap beyond Dalle3, offering sharper, more contextually accurate visuals—perfect for everything from quick sketches to detailed designs. The buzz is palpable, with users raving about its seamless integration and creative potential.

Not to be outdone, Google launched Gemini 2.5 Pro around the same time, an experimental model that’s trending for its advanced multimodal capabilities. Beyond its prowess in reasoning and coding, Gemini 2.5 shines in native image generation and editing, available through Google AI Studio. It’s gained traction for its versatility—handling text, images, and more with a 1-million-token context window—making it a darling among developers and creatives alike. These two tools, fresh and wildly popular, have raised the bar, adding even more excitement (and options!) to my AI imaging journey.

Takeaways

My Most Commonly Used AI Imaging Tools in March 2025

Most Commonly Used Tools Also used
Grok: https://grok.example.com Dalle3: https://openai.com/dall-e-3
Flux (via you.com): https://you.com/flux Bing Image Creator: https://www.bing.com/create
Supermachine: https://supermachine.com Microsoft Designer: https://designer.microsoft.com
Meta AI Imaging: https://about.meta.com/ai Google Gemini: https://blog.google/technology/ai/gemini-an-ai
Lechat Imagegenerator (Mixtral): https://mixtral.com/lechat tengr.ai: https://tengr.ai
LeonardoAi: https://www.leonardo.ai HuggingFace Spaces: https://huggingface.co/spaces
StarryAi: https://www.starryai.com HuggingChat: https://huggingface.co/chat
Nightcafe Studio: https://www.nightcafe.studio Adobe: https://www.adobe.com
OpenAI Image Editor: https://openai.com/dall-e-2 Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com
krea.ai: https://www.krea.ai

What Tools Do You Use?

The AI imaging landscape is vast and ever-changing, and I’m always eager to discover new tools—or hear about your experiences with the ones I’ve mentioned. Are you hooked on ChatGPT’s new image generation, experimenting with Gemini 2.5, or loyal to a hidden gem like LeonardoAi? Maybe you’ve found a tool that supports Hindi or Marathi prompts—something I’d love to explore! Drop your favorites in the comments below and let’s swap insights. Together, we can navigate this exciting, crowded world of AI creativity!

AI Imaging tools in March 2025. Watercolour image of south indian city, googl Gemini
Watercolour image of South Indian city, google Gemini

This post was written by Amar Vyas. All images used int his post are AI generated.