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Stop paying for stock photos. Create unique featured images for your blog posts in 30 seconds with AI. Custom aspect ratios, styles, and quality levels.
I used to spend 10 minutes searching for a stock photo for every blog post. Most were either too expensive, didn't match the content, or had a generic look. Then I started using an AI image generator — now I create unique featured images in 30 seconds.
A featured image should be:
Here's how I create every featured image:
Blog posts need a 1200x630 (16:9) aspect ratio. Our AI image generator supports four aspect ratios: square (1:1), landscape (16:9), portrait (9:16), and wide (21:9). For featured images, I always pick 16:9.
The more specific your prompt, the better the result. Instead of "a cat," try "a golden retriever puppy sitting on a wooden dock at sunset, photorealistic, warm lighting, shallow depth of field."
I use a template: [Subject] + [Location] + [Style] + [Details]. This gives the AI all the information it needs to create a relevant image.
Click "Generate Image" and wait 30 seconds. The AI uses SDXL to create a high-quality image. Download the PNG file and upload it to your blog.
I experimented with different styles and found that photorealistic images get the most clicks. They look like real photos, not AI-generated art. For tutorials, I use "cinematic lighting" or "3D render" styles for a professional look.
Cost. Stock photos cost $5-20 per image. AI-generated images cost 2-7 credits, which is about $0.60-2.10 per image.
Uniqueness. No one else has your AI-generated image. Stock photos are used by thousands of websites.
Relevance. You can describe exactly what you need. Stock photos are often a compromise.
Ready to create your own featured images? Sign up for a free account and get 5 credits to try the AI image generator. No credit card required. Create your first featured image in 30 seconds.