Image Generation
Guides, tutorials, and real-world workflows for composable document and image processing.
Best Image Generation APIs in 2026
A developer's guide to programmatic image generation — from visual template editors to layer-based APIs. What each tool does, where it fits, and what it costs.
Image Generation vs Satori and @vercel/og: JSX Subset or Full API?
Satori converts JSX to SVG with a limited CSS subset. Iteration Layer generates images from structured layers with full font support and AI features.
Image Generation vs Placid: Visual Studio or Code-First API?
Placid templates live in their visual editor. Iteration Layer templates are JSON — version-controlled, code-reviewed, dynamically generated.
Image Generation vs HTMLCSSToImage: Browser Rendering or Layer-Based API?
HTMLCSSToImage renders HTML in Chrome. Iteration Layer composes images from structured layers. Two approaches to programmatic image generation.
Image Generation vs Bannerbear: Visual Editor or Programmatic API?
Bannerbear locks templates in a visual editor. Iteration Layer generates images from a layer-based API you control entirely in code.
Generate Images from Prompts Inside Claude and Cursor with MCP
Use MCP to generate branded images, social cards, and graphics directly from Claude Desktop or Cursor. No code required.
Add Watermarks to Images Programmatically — Protect Your Visual Assets
Overlay watermarks on images with opacity control. One API call, no image libraries to install.
Still Using Puppeteer to Generate Images? There's a Faster, Simpler Way
Puppeteer is slow, memory-hungry, and hard to deploy. Replace headless Chrome image generation with a layer-based API.
Dynamic Text That Always Fits: Auto-Scaling Fonts in Generated Images
Handle variable-length text in generated images. Build font size selection logic that keeps text readable at any length.
Bold, Italic, and Rich Text in Generated Images — No Font Switching Required
Render bold and italic text in generated images using markdown syntax. The API handles font variant switching automatically.
Use Your Brand Fonts in Programmatically Generated Images
Upload TTF, OTF, WOFF, or WOFF2 fonts and use them in generated images. Brand consistency at scale.
Personalized Email Banners at Scale — No More Generic Headers
Generate unique email banner images per recipient with dynamic text and images. One API call per banner.