The Best Neural Networks for Creating Images in Educational Materials

Contents:

• Kandinsky
• "Masterpiece"
• Qwen
• "Neurocanvas"
• Artguru
• Deep Dream Generator
• Leonardo AI
• Mage
• The face that is not exists

What if you need to visually design a training presentation, other educational materials, quests or games, or select images for an online course or its promotion, but don't have the budget for high-quality photo stocks, let alone artists?

Many people don't think twice and simply choose any photo or image they like "just from the internet." However, those who value their reputation take legal aspects into account: any visual material has its author and copyright holder, and using it without permission is generally prohibited. Ensuring the legal use of such images can be difficult. Fortunately, today anyone can create the desired image themselves using neural networks.

We have prepared a list of available neural networks designed for image generation. It includes both domestic and foreign platforms that offer completely free services or have free tariff plans. Registering for these services can be easy for users from Russia.

Kandinsky

Methods of use: Fusion Brain and GigaChat platforms, the GigaChat bot on Telegram, as well as Kandinsky bots on Telegram and VKontakte.

To register with Fusion Brain, you need to provide an email address, while GigaChat requires a SberID. To use bots in messengers such as VKontakte and Telegram, you will need to create the corresponding accounts.

Prices and terms of use: Access to the neural network is unlimited, with the exception of the Fusion Brain platform. On this website, users are allowed to generate only 20 images per month for free, and only one image can be generated at a time, and the version of the model used is outdated. Subscriptions start at 499 rubles per month.

Yes, the interface is available in Russian.

The neural network developed by Sber demonstrates an excellent understanding of Russian-language queries and offers a variety of tools for creating images in various styles and for various purposes. Users can set the image aspect ratio, choose from preset styles (the most extensive selection is available on the Fusion Brain platform), or create their own style. It is also possible to add a negative prompt, which allows you to specify what should not be included in the image. The Kandinsky Telegram bot allows you to create stickers and avatars, apply the style of one image to another, combine uploaded images, and generate variations. The GigaChat bot also offers a feature for creating short videos.

The Fusion Brain platform allows you to not only create images but also retouch them. Users can remove unnecessary details, replacing them with other elements, and also increase the image size within certain boundaries.

«Masterpiece»

Methods of use: website, as well as mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.

Registration is carried out via "Yandex ID".

Prices and terms of use: There is no limit on the number of generations in the mobile applications; on the website, you can create up to 70 images and 10 videos daily. For a monthly payment of 100 rubles, these restrictions are removed, and premium options are available to users.

Russian language support in the interface: yes.

The "Shedevroom" service operates on the YandexArt neural network, which allows it to process requests in Russian. Before starting generation, users can specify the desired aspect ratio and select the model version. However, this service doesn't offer any ready-made styles, so achieving the desired result requires the ability to create prompts.

Another option is to use other Shedevroom members' requests as a starting point. This platform also functions as a social network, allowing users to share the images they create. Nearly every uploaded image contains a description of the request that inspired it. Premium users can hide their prompts at their own discretion.

In addition to creating images, Shedevroom can also generate video content. First, the user is offered the first frame, and only after its approval is the short video created.

Qwen

Methods of use: website, as well as mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.

Registration is available via email, as well as using Google or GitHub accounts.

Price parameters and rules of use: access to the neural network is provided free of charge.

Interface available in Russian: yes.

This is a product of the Chinese corporation Alibaba, known for its AliExpress platform. This neural network is provided absolutely free of charge, and all users can fully utilize the features of the latest version of Qwen3 without any restrictions. First of all, it is a traditional chatbot that can answer questions, generate texts, or edit existing ones. In addition, the neural network can process images and videos.

Before creating an image, users can select the desired aspect ratio and use example prompts provided in various styles by the neural network. Although Qwen can process queries in Russian, its effectiveness increases significantly when using English-language wording. Since image and text generation are handled within the same platform, it's convenient to ask the chat for help with wording a prompt or translating it into English, and then immediately apply the suggested translation. It's worth noting that the model successfully displays text on images, but unfortunately, it doesn't support Cyrillic.

To use the image editor's features, you must first upload an image or photo. Then, in the request, you should specify what changes need to be made: remove the background, add a specific object, change the color of an element, and so on.

«Neurocanvas»

Use: website.

You can use email, VK, Yandex, or Google IDs to create an account.

Prices and terms of use: When registering on the platform, new users receive 25 "paints." This resource is used up by performing various actions. For example, creating an image using the Midjourney model requires 10 "paints." You can then purchase additional "paints," starting at 100 rubles for 50 units, with discounts available for larger purchases.

Yes, the interface is available in Russian.

This platform, created in Russia, offers users the ability to work with several neural networks specializing in image generation. These include models such as Midjourney v7, Flux, GPT-Image-1, Imagen 4, Recraft v3, DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion 3.5, as well as Kolors. This allows Russian users to avoid the complexities associated with registering on foreign services and paying for access to modern models, and to start using them immediately. In addition, users can formulate queries in Russian.

"Neurocanvas" provides the ability to create images, including vector illustrations and videos, on demand, as well as edit existing images using artificial intelligence. Editing functions include increasing image quality without losing clarity, changing or removing the background, and replacing one object with another. In addition to the main generation mode, three additional options are available: instant generation, in which the image is generated as the user enters a query; "3 in 1" generation, which allows you to get results from three different neural networks for a single query; and "AI Sketch," where you need to draw or upload a sketch and then specify in text what the final result should look like.

Artguru

Ways to use: website, mobile app for iOS platform.

Registration is optional. However, if you want to save the images you create, you have the option to register using a Google account or Apple ID.

Pricing and terms: Users can get 4 AI credits daily for free (generating one image costs 1 credit), but such images will have a watermark. A paid subscription starts at $9.99 per month and provides 1,000 credits.

Yes, the interface is available in Russian.

A convenient service focused on quickly creating and editing images. When entering a query, users can adjust the aspect ratio and choose an image style, such as Studio Ghibli anime, realism, or cyberpunk. For the best quality, it is recommended to formulate queries in English.

Among the various features, we note image enhancement and improvement, including restoring old photographs and removing backgrounds and unwanted elements. In addition, there is a function that allows you to change the style of the uploaded image - for example, with its help you can transform a photograph of a landscape into a painting in the spirit of Van Gogh.

Deep Dream Generator

How to use: Website.

Registration is available via email or a Google account.

Prices and terms of use: The free plan provides users with 20 points for creating images, with each generation requiring between 4 and 20 points, depending on the model used. Points are replenished at a rate of 1 point per hour. Users also have access to 5 GB of cloud storage and 30 processing sessions of uploaded images monthly. Subscriptions start at $9 per month, with a discount available for annual payment.

The interface is not available in Russian.

This platform allows you to create images using models such as DaVinci 2, Realismo, Artflow, Deep Style, Photonic, Ideogram, Flux AIVison, and others. However, it's worth noting that access to some of these models is only available to users with a paid subscription. The platform also offers features for generating videos and music.

Prompts are primarily in English, but creating them from scratch is not necessary. There is a useful option for refining and expanding the entered query. Before starting generation, you can adapt it to your needs.

There is also a tool that allows you to process and enhance images using artificial intelligence. The user uploads their image, selects the desired style and size, determines the degree of changes that the neural network can make, and, if necessary, adds additional instructions in the form of a prompt.

Leonardo AI

Methods of use: website, as well as mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms.

Several registration options are available: you can use your email or sign in with a Google, Microsoft, or Apple ID.

Prices and terms of use: Users can receive 150 tokens daily for free. Generating one standard image requires from 1 to 66 tokens, depending on the AI ​​model used and the operating mode. However, please note that there are limitations on quality settings, and all generated materials are made publicly available. Paid plans start at $12 per month, with a discount available for annual subscriptions.

The interface is not available in Russian.

This platform features several models for image generation, including Phoenix 1.0, Flux.1 Kontext, GPT-Image-1, and Lucid Origin. Additionally, Motion 2.0 and Veo 3 neural networks are available for video generation using artificial intelligence. Before starting the generation process, users can choose from a variety of available models, as well as from a range of preset styles, such as hyperrealism, black-and-white photography, illustration, or anime. The image aspect ratio can also be adjusted, and some models offer additional options, such as image dimensions and the number of generated variants.

By default, Leonardo AI user submissions are displayed in a feed on the main page. This is especially useful for those who lack experience creating prompts in English. Simply point to an image you like or upload a file from your computer, and the neural network can use it as a basis for analyzing style and composition. Additionally, there's an intelligent assistant feature that helps refine and expand your search queries.

This platform offers a variety of image editing tools, as well as several generation modes: standard, real-time, and sketch-based. The most creative of all modes, which can serve as a source of inspiration and aid in creative exploration, is the Flow State mode. In this mode, the neural network, based on a short prompt, can generate an infinite number of images as long as the user's account has enough tokens. During the generation process, the user can manage the creative process, marking the results that they liked.

Additional information on working with the platform can be found in our manual.

Mage

Ways to use: Website.

Registration can be done via email or using a Google or X account.

Prices and terms of use: The platform is available for free use, but the generation speed is slow. A subscription for $10 per month increases the speed and gives you access to premium options, including the use of more advanced models.

The interface does not support Russian.

This is another platform that uses a variety of models to generate images and videos. It also functions as a social network, allowing users to share their results and tips.

The main screen presents various collections called concepts. These concepts serve as the basis for creating prompts and define specific visual styles—for example, retro magazine-style photography or dieselpunk illustrations. While most of these concepts are available only by subscription, a free collection is also updated weekly. Users can also view other participants' work and adopt the prompts they liked in the images they submitted.

During the generation process, you can set the image proportions and the degree of accuracy of the request (additional settings become available when you switch to a paid plan).

A Face That Doesn't Exist

Usage: website.

No registration required.

Prices and terms of use: the neural network is available for free use without any restrictions.

The interface does not support Russian.

This service, with a very clear name, which translates from English as "This person does not exist," creates lifelike photo portraits of fictional men, women, and children. It is based on the open-source StyleGAN model developed by Nvidia and presented in 2018.

Every time you refresh the page, the site generates a new portrait, but there is no way to customize parameters such as gender or age. The image is saved in JPEG format. This is where ThisPersonDoesNotExist's functionality ends, but it can be quite useful in situations where a portrait is urgently needed for a class or course and there's no way to turn to stock photos or search randomly online.

There's a similar service that allows you to select the gender, age, and ethnicity of the character in the created portrait. However, the option to download the image without payment is only provided in low resolution and with a noticeable watermark.

Read also:

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