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Ideogram says its new model can edit part of an image without messing up the rest

Ideogram 4.5 ships inpainting that actually works—0.8 cents per image, native 2K, already live on Runway and Pika.

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Why it matters

Ideogram's new model solves a longstanding creative AI problem: selective image editing without collateral damage to the rest of the frame. The pricing and partner integrations signal this is moving from research to production workflows.

The key facts

9 to know
  1. Ideogram 4.5 released with selective inpainting capability

  2. Native 2K resolution at 0.8 cents per image

  3. Integration partners: Runway, Pika, Leonardo AI already on board

  4. Open-weight release planned (timeline not specified)

  5. Article source: The Decoder

  6. Ideogram 4.5 released with native localized inpainting capability

  7. Native 2K resolution support

  8. Pricing: 0.8 cents per image

  9. Source: The Decoder, published October 1, 2026

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Publisher excerpt: Ideogram's new model Ideogram 4.5 promises to edit only the areas you want while keeping the rest of the image intact. It ships with native 2K resolution starting at 0.8 cents per image, and partners like Runway, Pika, and Leonardo AI are already on board. An open-weight release is planned.
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