--- title: Ideogram 4.0q | Runware Docs url: https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q description: Quantized open-weight design image model for typography, layout control, and self-hosted generation workflows --- # Ideogram 4.0q Ideogram 4.0q is the quantized open-weight variant of Ideogram 4.0, Ideogram's 9.3B design-focused text-to-image model. The public release is available in quantized checkpoint formats such as nf4 and fp8 while retaining the family's strengths in multilingual text rendering, structured JSON prompting, bounding-box layout control, color-palette guidance, and high-resolution design generation. It is a strong fit for teams that want open-model deployment, self-hosted inference, or customization workflows around Ideogram 4 rather than relying only on the hosted API. - **ID**: `ideogram:4@q` - **Status**: coming-soon - **Creator**: Ideogram - **Release Date**: June 3, 2026 - **Capabilities**: Text to Image, Checkpoint ## Compatibility & Validation Provide exactly one of: `positivePrompt`, `structuredPrompt`. --- When `CFGScale` is provided, `negativePrompt` cannot be used. --- `width` and `height` must be used together. ## Request Parameters **API Options** Platform-level options for task execution and delivery. ### [taskType](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-tasktype) - **Type**: `string` - **Required**: true - **Value**: `imageInference` Identifier for the type of task being performed ### [taskUUID](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-taskuuid) - **Type**: `string` - **Required**: true - **Format**: `UUID v4` UUID v4 identifier for tracking tasks and matching async responses. Must be unique per task. ### [outputType](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-outputtype) - **Type**: `string` - **Default**: `URL` Image output type. **Allowed values**: `URL` `base64Data` `dataURI` ### [outputFormat](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-outputformat) - **Type**: `string` - **Default**: `JPG` Specifies the file format of the generated output. The available values depend on the task type and the specific model's capabilities. - \`JPG\`: Best for photorealistic images with smaller file sizes (no transparency). - \`PNG\`: Lossless compression, supports high quality and transparency (alpha channel). - \`WEBP\`: Modern format providing superior compression and transparency support. > [!NOTE] > \*\*Transparency\*\*: If you are using features like background removal or LayerDiffuse that require transparency, you must select a format that supports an alpha channel (e.g., \`PNG\`, \`WEBP\`, \`TIFF\`). \`JPG\` does not support transparency. **Allowed values**: `JPG` `PNG` `WEBP` ### [outputQuality](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-outputquality) - **Type**: `integer` - **Min**: `20` - **Max**: `99` - **Default**: `95` Compression quality of the output. Higher values preserve quality but increase file size. ### [webhookURL](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-webhookurl) - **Type**: `string` - **Format**: `uri` Specifies a webhook URL where JSON responses will be sent via HTTP POST when generation tasks complete. For batch requests with multiple results, each completed item triggers a separate webhook call as it becomes available. **Learn more** (1 resource): - [Webhooks](https://runware.ai/docs/platform/webhooks) (platform) ### [deliveryMethod](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-deliverymethod) - **Type**: `string` - **Default**: `sync` Determines how the API delivers task results. **Allowed values**: - `sync` Returns complete results directly in the API response. - `async` Returns an immediate acknowledgment with the task UUID. Poll for results using getResponse. **Learn more** (1 resource): - [Task Polling](https://runware.ai/docs/platform/task-polling) (platform) ### [uploadEndpoint](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-uploadendpoint) - **Type**: `string` - **Format**: `uri` Specifies a URL where the generated content will be automatically uploaded using the HTTP PUT method. The raw binary data of the media file is sent directly as the request body. For secure uploads to cloud storage, use presigned URLs that include temporary authentication credentials. **Common use cases:** - **Cloud storage**: Upload directly to S3 buckets, Google Cloud Storage, or Azure Blob Storage using presigned URLs. - **CDN integration**: Upload to content delivery networks for immediate distribution. ```text // S3 presigned URL for secure upload https://your-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/generated/content.mp4?X-Amz-Signature=abc123&X-Amz-Expires=3600 // Google Cloud Storage presigned URL https://storage.googleapis.com/your-bucket/content.jpg?X-Goog-Signature=xyz789 // Custom storage endpoint https://storage.example.com/uploads/generated-image.jpg ``` The content data will be sent as the request body to the specified URL when generation is complete. ### [safety](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-safety) - **Path**: `safety.checkContent` - **Type**: `object (1 property)` Content safety checking configuration for image generation. #### [checkContent](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-safety-checkcontent) - **Path**: `safety.checkContent` - **Type**: `boolean` Enable or disable content safety checking. ### [ttl](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-ttl) - **Type**: `integer` - **Min**: `60` Time-to-live (TTL) in seconds for generated content. Only applies when `outputType` is `URL`. ### [includeCost](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-includecost) - **Type**: `boolean` Include task cost in the response. ### [numberResults](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-numberresults) - **Type**: `integer` - **Min**: `1` - **Max**: `20` - **Default**: `1` Number of results to generate. Each result uses a different seed, producing variations of the same parameters. **Core Parameters** Primary parameters that define the task output. ### [model](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-model) - **Type**: `string` - **Required**: true - **Value**: `ideogram:4@q` Identifier of the model to use for generation. **Learn more** (3 resources): - [Text To Image: Model Selection](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/text-to-image#model-selection) (learn) - [Image Inpainting: Model Specialized Inpainting Models](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/image-inpainting#model-specialized-inpainting-models) (learn) - [Image Outpainting: Other Critical Parameters](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/image-outpainting#other-critical-parameters) (learn) ### [positivePrompt](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-positiveprompt) - **Type**: `string` - **Min**: `2` - **Max**: `3000` Text prompt describing elements to include in the generated output. **Learn more** (1 resource): - [Prompts](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/prompts) (learn) ### [negativePrompt](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-negativeprompt) - **Type**: `string` - **Min**: `2` - **Max**: `3000` Prompt to guide what to exclude from generation. Ignored when guidance is disabled (CFGScale ≤ 1). **Learn more** (1 resource): - [Prompts: Negative Prompts](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/prompts#negative-prompts) (learn) ### [width](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-width) - **Type**: `integer` - **Min**: `64` - **Max**: `2048` - **Step**: `16` - **Default**: `1024` Width of the generated media in pixels. **Learn more** (2 resources): - [Dimensions](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/dimensions) (learn) - [Image Outpainting: Dimensions Critical For Outpainting](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/image-outpainting#dimensions-critical-for-outpainting) (learn) ### [height](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-height) - **Type**: `integer` - **Min**: `64` - **Max**: `2048` - **Step**: `16` - **Default**: `1024` Height of the generated media in pixels. **Learn more** (2 resources): - [Dimensions](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/dimensions) (learn) - [Image Outpainting: Dimensions Critical For Outpainting](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/image-outpainting#dimensions-critical-for-outpainting) (learn) ### [seed](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-seed) - **Type**: `integer` - **Min**: `0` - **Max**: `9223372036854776000` Random seed for reproducible generation. When not provided, a random seed is generated in the unsigned 32-bit range. **Learn more** (1 resource): - [Seed](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/seed) (learn) ### [CFGScale](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-cfgscale) - **Type**: `float` - **Min**: `0` - **Max**: `30` - **Step**: `0.01` - **Default**: `7` Guidance scale representing how closely the output will resemble the prompt. Higher values produce results more aligned with the prompt. **Learn more** (1 resource): - [Cfg Scale](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/cfg-scale) (learn) ### [lora](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-lora) - **Path**: `lora.model` - **Type**: `array of objects (2 properties)` With LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation), you can adapt a model to specific styles or features by emphasizing particular aspects of the data. This technique enhances the quality and relevance of generated content and can be especially useful when the output needs to adhere to a specific artistic style or follow particular guidelines. Multiple LoRA models can be used simultaneously to achieve different adaptation goals. **Examples**: ```json "lora": [ { "model": "", "weight": 0.8 } ] ``` **Learn more** (1 resource): - [Loras](https://runware.ai/docs/learn/loras) (learn) #### [model](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-lora-model) - **Path**: `lora.model` - **Type**: `string` - **Required**: true LoRA model identifier. #### [weight](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-lora-weight) - **Path**: `lora.weight` - **Type**: `float` - **Min**: `-4` - **Max**: `4` - **Step**: `0.01` - **Default**: `1` Strength of the LoRA influence. A value of 0 means no influence. Higher values increase the influence, and negative values can be used to steer away from the LoRA's style. ### [structuredPrompt](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.compositional_deconstruction` - **Type**: `object (16 properties)` `settings.structuredPrompt` is a structured prompt passed to the model directly. A natural-language `positivePrompt` is automatically expanded into this structured form before generation, so use `settings.structuredPrompt` when you want explicit control over the result. It must include `compositional_deconstruction`. Other fields are optional, and extra fields beyond the documented ones are accepted. A few rules the field definitions don't capture: - **Include exactly one of `art_style` or `photo`** in `style_description`, depending on whether the image is illustrated or photographic. - **Key order matters** — keep fields in the order the model expects, as shown in the example. The `style_description` order also differs between photo and non-photo images. - **`bbox` is row-first** — `[ymin, xmin, ymax, xmax]` on a 0–1000 top-left canvas, so build it as `[top, left, bottom, right]`. **Examples**: ```json "settings": { "structuredPrompt": { "high_level_description": "A vintage travel poster of a coastal town at sunset.", "style_description": { "aesthetics": "Retro mid-century travel poster", "lighting": "Warm golden-hour glow", "medium": "Screen-printed poster", "art_style": "Flat vector illustration", "color_palette": ["#E8A33D", "#2E5E78", "#F2E9D8"] }, "compositional_deconstruction": { "background": "Mediterranean harbor under a warm sunset sky with soft golden light.", "elements": [ {"type": "obj", "bbox": [400, 120, 760, 880], "desc": "White sailboats moored along the stone pier"}, {"type": "text", "bbox": [60, 100, 200, 900], "text": "VISIT THE COAST", "desc": "Bold retro headline across the top"} ] } } } ``` #### [compositional\_deconstruction](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-compositional_deconstruction) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.compositional_deconstruction` - **Type**: `object (7 properties)` - **Required**: true Scene breakdown into background and individual elements. ##### [background](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-compositional_deconstruction-background) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.compositional_deconstruction.background` - **Type**: `string` Environment, framing, and lighting context. ##### [elements](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-compositional_deconstruction-elements) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.compositional_deconstruction.elements` - **Type**: `array of objects (5 properties)` - **Required**: true Objects and text to place in the scene. ##### [type](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-compositional_deconstruction-elements-type) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.compositional_deconstruction.elements.type` - **Type**: `string` Element type. Use 'obj' for a visual object and 'text' for rendered text. **Allowed values**: `obj` `text` ##### [bbox](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-compositional_deconstruction-elements-bbox) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.compositional_deconstruction.elements.bbox` - **Type**: `array of integers` - **Min**: `0` - **Max**: `1000` Element placement as \[ymin, xmin, ymax, xmax\]. ##### [color\_palette](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-compositional_deconstruction-elements-color_palette) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.compositional_deconstruction.elements.color_palette` - **Type**: `array of strings` Hex colors for this element. ##### [desc](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-compositional_deconstruction-elements-desc) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.compositional_deconstruction.elements.desc` - **Type**: `string` Detailed description of the element. ##### [text](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-compositional_deconstruction-elements-text) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.compositional_deconstruction.elements.text` - **Type**: `string` Text content to render. Only applies when `type` is 'text'. #### [high\_level\_description](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-high_level_description) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.high_level_description` - **Type**: `string` - **Required**: true One or two sentences describing the full image, including subject and style. #### [style\_description](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-style_description) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.style_description` - **Type**: `object (6 properties)` Styling guidance for the image. ##### [aesthetics](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-style_description-aesthetics) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.style_description.aesthetics` - **Type**: `string` Overall aesthetic direction. ##### [art\_style](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-style_description-art_style) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.style_description.art_style` - **Type**: `string` Art style for non-photographic images. ##### [color\_palette](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-style_description-color_palette) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.style_description.color_palette` - **Type**: `array of strings` Hex colors guiding the overall palette. ##### [lighting](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-style_description-lighting) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.style_description.lighting` - **Type**: `string` Lighting setup and mood. ##### [medium](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-style_description-medium) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.style_description.medium` - **Type**: `string` Artistic medium or capture format. ##### [photo](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-structuredprompt-style_description-photo) - **Path**: `structuredPrompt.style_description.photo` - **Type**: `string` Photographic style for photo-realistic images. **Settings** Technical parameters to fine-tune the inference process. These must be nested inside the \`settings\` object. ### [renderingSpeed](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-settings-renderingspeed) - **Path**: `settings.renderingSpeed` - **Type**: `string` - **Default**: `DEFAULT` Generation speed/quality tradeoff. **Allowed values**: - `TURBO` Fastest generation. - `DEFAULT` Balanced speed and quality. - `QUALITY` Best quality. **Features** Standalone addons and post-processing features. ### [watermark](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-watermark) - **Path**: `watermark.text` - **Type**: `object (7 properties)` Configuration object for adding watermarks to generated videos. Watermarks can be applied using either text or image content with customizable positioning and appearance. You must provide either `text` or `image` content for the watermark, but not both. **Text watermark**: ```json "advancedFeatures": { "watermark": { "text": "© 2025 Company", "displayPosition": "bottom-right", "opacity": 0.6, "fontColor": "#ffffff", "bgColor": "#000000" } } ``` **Image watermark**: ```json "advancedFeatures": { "watermark": { "image": "c64351d5-4c59-42f7-95e1-eace013eddab", "displayPosition": "top-left", "opacity": 0.6 } } ``` **Tiled watermark**: ```json "advancedFeatures": { "watermark": { "text": "PREVIEW", "tiled": true, "opacity": 0.4, "fontColor": "#cccccc" } } ``` #### [text](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-watermark-text) - **Path**: `watermark.text` - **Type**: `string` - **Min**: `2` - **Max**: `32` Watermark text. #### [image](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-watermark-image) - **Path**: `watermark.image` - **Type**: `string` Watermark image (UUID, URL, Data URI, or Base64). #### [displayPosition](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-watermark-displayposition) - **Path**: `watermark.displayPosition` - **Type**: `string` Watermark position. **Allowed values**: `top-left` `top-center` `top-right` `center-left` `center-center` `center-right` `bottom-left` `bottom-center` `bottom-right` #### [tiled](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-watermark-tiled) - **Path**: `watermark.tiled` - **Type**: `boolean` Enable tiled watermark. #### [opacity](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-watermark-opacity) - **Path**: `watermark.opacity` - **Type**: `float` - **Min**: `0.1` - **Max**: `1` - **Step**: `0.01` Watermark opacity. #### [fontColor](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-watermark-fontcolor) - **Path**: `watermark.fontColor` - **Type**: `string` Text color in hex format. #### [bgColor](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#request-watermark-bgcolor) - **Path**: `watermark.bgColor` - **Type**: `string` Background color in hex format. ## Response Parameters ### [taskType](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#response-tasktype) - **Type**: `string` - **Required**: true - **Value**: `imageInference` Identifier for the type of task this response belongs to. ### [taskUUID](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#response-taskuuid) - **Type**: `string` - **Required**: true - **Format**: `UUID v4` UUID v4 identifier echoed from the original request, used to match async responses to their tasks. ### [imageUUID](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#response-imageuuid) - **Type**: `string` - **Required**: true - **Format**: `UUID v4` UUID of the output image. ### [imageURL](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#response-imageurl) - **Type**: `string` - **Format**: `uri` URL of the output image. ### [imageBase64Data](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#response-imagebase64data) - **Type**: `string` Base64-encoded image data. ### [imageDataURI](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#response-imagedatauri) - **Type**: `string` - **Format**: `uri` Data URI of the output image. ### [seed](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#response-seed) - **Type**: `integer` The seed used for generation. If none was provided, shows the randomly generated seed. ### [NSFWContent](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#response-nsfwcontent) - **Type**: `boolean` Flag indicating if NSFW content was detected. ### [cost](https://runware.ai/docs/models/ideogram-4-0q#response-cost) - **Type**: `float` Task cost in USD. Present when `includeCost` is set to `true` in the request.