Overview and Main Features 

What sets Leonardo.AI apart in the competitive world of AI-powered tools? It’s not just another image-generation software; it’s a comprehensive platform designed to empower creators with innovative features that make generating high-quality visuals a breeze. Here’s a breakdown of its main features:

1. AI Image Generation

This is an obvious feature. Leonardo.AI excels in transforming user prompts into stunning, high-resolution visuals even in its free version. The free plan gives about 150 tokens every 8 hours and charges about 10 tokens per image generation. It could be more by a few tokens. It depends on the nuances of the image. 

To generate an image, type in a simple description, and Leonardo.AI’s advanced algorithms will create a tailored image based on the input. Alternatively, you can choose from preset styles, contrast levels, and dimensions via the left-hand menu. For more intricate prompts, the platform includes Image Guidance and Elements for added customization. 

The Image Guidance lets you incorporate a previous image as a reference for style or color by using the star icon in the prompt box. Similarly, Elements allow you to apply specific looks, such as glassy effects or soft pastel styles, to your creations. Adding these elements can help the AI deliver more targeted results.

Note: 

• If privacy is a concern for you, Leonardo.AI may not be a great choice. Not the free plan at least. To prevent Leonardo.AI from training on your generated images, go for the paid plan.
• The tool generates finely rendered image details. Even though the notorious AI hands could use more finetuning.
• No finetuning of the generated image is available in the free plan. For post-generation finetuning and advanced editing, opt for the paid plan. 

2. Fast Image Generation 

Leonardo.AI generates images are generated in 10 to 20 seconds. It is one of the faster options available. The speed however poses no dent to its image quality. Added to this is batch processing. Need multiple images at once? The tool supports batch generation, allowing users to create entire collections in minutes. 

3. Diverse Art Styles

Leonardo generates photorealistic imagery, abstract art, and a wide range of other styles, ensuring that creators can achieve the exact look they envision. This also comes with an Iterative refinement feature. 

Not satisfied with the first output? You can tweak prompts and settings to refine the image until it meets your expectations. However, this feature is locked behind a paywall. 

Note: Editing small areas of an image can be frustratingly unintuitive, even with the help of the platform’s guides.

Also read: Best AI Generative Fill Tools to Transform Your Images 

4. Customizable Models and Training

What truly sets Leonardo.AI apart is its ability to adapt to specific user needs. You can upload datasets to train models tailored to their unique requirements. For example, a brand could train the AI to generate visuals aligned with its established aesthetic/ brand guide.

5. Asset Library and Reusability

This tool has a pre-built growing asset library of pre-generated images, textures, and visual elements that can be integrated into your projects instantly. The resulting images can be broken down into layers, allowing for easy editing and reuse in design software like Photoshop or Illustrator.

6. Collaboration 

Leonardo.AI makes provisions for team coworking on a project. It has a project sharing feature that lets colleagues or clients weigh in and contribute to the process. Collaborators can also leave comments or suggest edits directly within the platform, reducing the need for external communication tools.

7. Version History

Leonardo caps this feature with a very sweet icing on the cake: version history. This feature lets you(and your team) keep track of changes and revert to previous versions of an image, ensuring that creative ideas are never lost.

8. Affordable Pricing

For the benefits it provides, Leonardo.AI’s pricing structure is a steal. With paid and higher tier plans comes more tokens, more credits, unlimited images, and a suite of advanced editing/finetuning features. 

And if you want something more? Leonardo.AI offers enterprise solutions with custom pricing. This is great for larger organizations that need extensive support and scalability.

Note: 

• Post-generation editing tools are locked behind a paywall, which forces you to spend tokens more quickly if using the free version.
• Unused tokens don’t carry over to the next month, meaning you lose whatever remains.
• If you downgrade your plan, any remaining credits from the higher-tier subscription are forfeited.

9. Integration Capabilities

Leonardo.AI doesn’t operate in isolation, it integrates seamlessly with other tools and platforms. After generation, images can be exported in compatible with popular design tools, ensuring a smooth workflow. 

Its API is accessible for developers’ use. Developers can integrate Leonardo.AI’s capabilities into their applications, enabling custom use cases.