Ideogram V3 Reframe Pricing & Cost
Ideogram V3 Reframe takes an image and intelligently outpaints the edges to fit a new aspect ratio. So a 16:9 landscape becomes a 9:16 portrait with the subject preserved and the top/bottom extended semantically. The cheapest path to multi-format from a single source.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Ideogram V3 Reframe when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.
Full cost breakdown
Tiered pricing by rendering speed. 5 cr at turbo, 10 at balanced (default), 14 at quality. Intelligently outpaints edges to fit a new aspect ratio.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Ideogram V3 Reframe's rate:
| Workflow | Credits | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 use | 5 cr | $0.03 |
| 10 uses | 50 cr | $0.25 |
| 100 uses | 500 cr | $2.50 |
| Studio sub fits | 340 uses/mo (1,700 cr) | - |
How Ideogram V3 Reframe compares
The native AetherWave reframe path. No direct alternative; competitors require regenerating from scratch in the new aspect ratio. Reframe preserves the subject and outpaints semantically.
5 cr turbo, 10 cr balanced, 14 cr quality
Best for: image aspect ratio adaptation
see comparison above
See the comparison above for when each one wins.
Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.
Where credits come from
You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:
- Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
- Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
- One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.
Quick install
To run Ideogram V3 Reframe from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:
Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_reframe_image is the one that gives the agent access to Ideogram V3 Reframe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ideogram V3 Reframe cost per generation?
Tiered pricing by rendering speed. 5 cr at turbo, 10 at balanced (default), 14 at quality. Intelligently outpaints edges to fit a new aspect ratio.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Ideogram V3 Reframe's 5 cr turbo, 10 cr balanced, 14 cr quality translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.
Is Ideogram V3 Reframe worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
The native AetherWave reframe path. No direct alternative; competitors require regenerating from scratch in the new aspect ratio. Reframe preserves the subject and outpaints semantically. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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