What is Craiyon?
Craiyon is an AI image generator that started life in 2022 as DALL·E mini, an open source project led by Boris Dayma. It went viral for its strange and funny images and was later renamed Craiyon.
You type a description, choose a style such as art, drawing or photo, and it generates a grid of images to pick from. Results are rougher than the top paid tools, but it is quick to try without paying and still fun for memes, ideas and silly prompts.
Main Features
- Text to image generation
- Style options such as art, drawing and photo
- Several images per prompt
- Option to exclude words from the result
- Works in the browser with no install
- Paid plans for faster, ad free results
How to Get Started with Craiyon
- Go to craiyon.com
- Type a description of the image you want
- Choose a style and press Draw
- Wait for the results and download your favourite
Craiyon Pricing
Craiyon has a free tier with ads, watermarks and wait times. Paid plans remove ads and watermarks and make generation faster.
Who Should Use It?
- People making memes and silly images
- Beginners curious about AI art
- Writers and teachers looking for quick visuals
- Anyone who remembers DALL·E mini
Craiyon Alternatives
- AutoDraw AI: AI that tidies your doodles
- Waifu Labs: AI anime portraits
- Quick, Draw!: AI guesses your drawing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Craiyon free?
Yes, Craiyon has a free tier with ads and watermarks. Paid plans remove them and speed things up.
Is Craiyon the same as DALL·E mini?
Yes. Craiyon is the new name of DALL·E mini, which is not made by OpenAI.
Can I download images from Craiyon?
Yes, you can download images you generate, though free images include a watermark.