Design tool

OpenArt

Active ai art generator

OpenArt is a browser-based AI studio for images, video, and audio with many models, editing tools, character workflows, and tiered credits — aimed at creators who want generation and refinement in one place before exporting artwork to POD or campaigns.

1 Regions

6+ Output areas

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Overview

At a glance

Regions

global

Cloud software; availability depends on their hosting and your local regulations.

Best for

creators marketers indie-game-devs youtubers small-businesses artists

Typical user profiles that get the most from this product category.

Outputs

ai images ai video character consistency inpainting sketch to image image upscaling

What you can produce or export from the tool.

About

OpenArt

2022 Founded (reported)

Corporate Redwood City, California, United States (widely reported in business profiles; verify on official channels)

OpenArt is an AI creator studio: you generate and refine visuals with text and image guidance, explore community models, use inpainting and upscaling-style tools, and (on paid plans) access higher parallel generation limits, training features, and commercial-use wording on subscription tiers that advertise it. Outputs are digital — you download assets and supply them to your POD partner, storefront, or campaign stack.

Capabilities

What you can create

Generation & models

Text-to-image workflows Image-to-image and guidance 100+ premium image, video, and audio models (per plan copy) Parallel generations (plan-dependent) Custom / personalised model training (subscription; compute-heavy)

Editing, video & characters

Image editing suite (inpainting, background changes, fixes — subject to tool availability) Image-to-video and related video tools Consistent character workflows Sketch-to-image and creative upscaling One-Click Story and related narrative tools (plan-dependent)

Discovery & community

Discover feed and prompts Prompt book and style resources Discord community Help centre and wiki tutorials

Exact model lists, credit costs per action, and feature gates change frequently — use the live pricing comparison at https://openart.ai/pricing and the Help Centre for current limits. Team & Enterprise is offered separately from individual seats.

Workflow

Platforms & integrations

discord

Workflow integration is typically export and upload: download PNG or other offered formats and place files in Shopify, Etsy, Printful, or your design tool. The Discord community is central for tips and promotions; there is no native deep link to POD dashboards in the public marketing copy.

Delivery

Downloads & access

Availability

Digital: generations complete in the cloud after each job; time depends on queue, model, and your plan’s parallel limits.

Fulfilment type

Not applicable — deliverables are digital downloads and in-account assets.

There are no physical fulfilment options from OpenArt itself. For merchandise, you send artwork to your POD supplier or print shop.

Output quality

Files & print readiness

Formats & methods

Digital raster outputs (typically PNG/JPG depending on export — confirm in-product) AI upscaling and enhancement tools before export Resolution and detail depend on model settings, credits consumed, and chosen workflow

Practical use

Print sharpness depends on final pixel dimensions and your POD supplier’s DPI rules — upscale or regenerate for large formats rather than stretching small thumbnails.

Colour

Screen previews use RGB; physical prints use CMYK inks and substrates. Expect shifts — request a proof from your printer for colour-critical merchandise.

Longevity

Files remain available according to your account and subscription terms; subscription credits do not roll month to month per OpenArt’s FAQ — confirm retention and download policies before pausing a plan.

Pricing

Plans & value

Model

Freemium trial credits on signup; paid individual tiers (Essential, Advanced, Infinite, Wonder) billed monthly or annually with advertised 50% annual discount on public pricing rows; Team & Enterprise quoted separately. Optional add-on credit packs on eligible plans.

Public list prices (USD)

Trial / free exploration: new accounts receive 40 trial credits to try premium features within a 7-day window — see https://openart.ai/general_faq.
Essential: list $14/seat/month or about $7/seat/month on annual billing — 4,000 credits/month, 8 parallel generations (per pricing page).
Advanced: $29 or about $14.50 annual — 12,000 credits/month, 16 parallel; Commercial use rights advertised on this tier.
Infinite: $56 or about $28 annual — 24,000 credits/month, 32 parallel; priority support listed.
Wonder: $240 or about $120 annual — 106,000 credits/month, Unlimited Creation call-out and extra perks on the pricing page.
Extra Credit add-on: example $15/month for 5,000 credits — unlock conditions apply; read the pricing footnotes.

Discounts

Annual billing is advertised at roughly half the monthly headline price on the public pricing table. Promotions and model-specific offers may change.

Features

Editor & brand tools

Brand elements

Commercial use on tiers that list it
Consistent character workflows for serial content
Style and prompt resources (Prompt book, palettes)

Licensing angle

Read Terms of Service and the in-product licence panels for generated content. The general FAQ states you may use images you created commercially and discusses platform images from Stable Diffusion — policies may update; verify before large campaigns.

Review

Summary

OpenArt combines text- and image-guided generation with inpainting, upscaling-style tools, image-to-video, consistent characters, and optional model training on paid plans. You subscribe for monthly credits and parallel generation limits, then download files for your own storefront, ads, or print partner — OpenArt does not fulfil physical products.

Pros & cons

Pros

Broad toolset — image, video, character, and editing features in one subscription ecosystem.
Large model catalogue on paid tiers with parallel generation limits that scale with plans.
Strong learning surface — prompt book, wiki, Discord, and discover content.
Affiliate and creator programmes for publishers who want to monetise recommendations.
Commercial use called out on mid and upper individual tiers on the public pricing table.

Cons

Credit economics — subscription credits do not roll over; heavy users must budget tiers or add-ons.
No native POD pipeline — you still manage listings and fulfilment elsewhere.
Limited public API for embedding in custom apps — mostly a web workspace.
Policy and model churn — generative AI rules and model availability change; read current terms.
Affiliate commission not shown on the public landing page — terms live behind application.

Ratings

Our scores

Output breadth 4.7/5

Visual quality 4.1/5

Digital delivery 5/5

Editor & workflow 3.4/5

Pricing value 3.9/5

Support 4/5

Scores compare AI art / creator SaaS in this directory. Print quality means suitability of exports for typical merchandise after upscaling; shipping is instant digital delivery.

Affiliate programme

Earn by recommending OpenArt

Payouts are typically handled via In-house (Typeform application). Typical commission language on the vendor site: Not disclosed on the public programme page; third-party networks have cited single-digit to low-teens CPS — confirm in the OpenArt Affiliate Terms after approval.

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Get started

Typical workflow with OpenArt

Step 01

Try the editor

Open OpenArt, enter your business name and preferences, and generate a first round of concepts (often without paying).

Step 02

Refine & preview

Adjust colours, typography, and layout; check mockups so the mark reads well at small sizes — important for POD neck labels and thumbnails.

Step 03

Export & deploy

Purchase the tier that includes the file types you need (vector for print, PNG for social), then upload assets to your store or POD mockups.

Open OpenArt Verify licences · Export vectors for print · Keep offline backups

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use OpenArt images on print-on-demand products?

The platform’s FAQ states you may use images you created for commercial purposes and discusses images on the platform generated with Stable Diffusion — read the latest Terms of Service and any model-specific rules. Export at resolutions your POD partner accepts.

How does the free trial work?

The general FAQ states new sign-ups receive 40 trial credits to try premium features within a 7-day period — wording and bonuses can change; check https://openart.ai/general_faq.

Do subscription credits roll over?

OpenArt’s FAQ states subscription credits do not carry over to the next month. After a plan ends, paid-credit access ends — see the Help Centre for billing detail.

Which paid tier includes commercial use?

The public pricing table labels Commercial use rights from Advanced upward at the time of writing — verify the comparison grid on openart.ai/pricing before subscribing.

What is the difference between Essential, Advanced, Infinite, and Wonder?

Credits per month, parallel generation caps, and perks (for example priority support, unlimited creation call-outs on Wonder) differ. Use the side-by-side table on the official pricing page; Wonder advertises the highest monthly credit pool and unlimited-creation messaging for qualifying use.

Can I train my own models for free?

Training is described as requiring subscription because of compute — the FAQ points to paid plans and onboarding links rather than a permanent free training tier.

Does OpenArt integrate with Shopify or Printful?

There is no widely marketed one-click integration — export files from OpenArt and upload them to your POD app or marketplace manually.

How do I join the affiliate programme?

Visit https://openart.ai/programs/affiliate, read the Affiliate Terms, and submit the application form. Approved partners receive a unique link.

What file types should I send to my POD supplier?

Most suppliers want PNG or PDF at defined DPI with transparency where needed. Generate at sufficient resolution, use upscaling tools if appropriate, and follow your supplier’s artwork guidelines.

Is there an API for bulk generation?

OpenArt is built around the web workspace. A public developer API for arbitrary bulk automation is not advertised like some enterprise ML platforms — expect manual or semi-automated workflows unless you negotiate separately.

How does OpenArt compare to Midjourney or DALL·E for merch design?

OpenArt emphasises many models, editing tools, and character workflows in one product. Your choice depends on aesthetics, licence comfort, pricing, and whether you need tight character consistency across many SKUs.

Where can I get help with prompts and quality issues?

Use the Prompt book, Discover feed, wiki, and Discord — OpenArt routes community support and tutorials there.

Data sources

Pricing figures and tier names come from https://openart.ai/pricing (individual seats, monthly vs annual rows). Trial credit copy comes from https://openart.ai/general_faq. Company year and location follow commonly cited profiles (founded 2022, Redwood City) — confirm on OpenArt’s About or press pages if you need legal precision. Affiliate commission percentages are not on the public affiliate landing page; third-party network listings may be outdated. Always re-check terms before purchase or promotion.

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