# Ideogram 4.5 lets you edit images without disturbing the rest

> The new model can change a selected area while keeping surrounding pixels unchanged, now available on Ideogram’s platform and API.

Oossa · 2026-10-01 · https://oossa.com/en/ideogram-4-5-lets-you-edit-images-without-disturbing-the-rest

Ideogram released version 4.5 on Oct 1, 2026. The company says the model edits only the part of an image you specify, leaving the rest untouched. It works for things like swapping clothing, adjusting product colors, or fixing old photos. The model can be used directly on Ideogram’s website or through an API that partners such as Picsart, Runway, Pika and Leonardo AI already integrate.

## How it differs from other tools

Earlier image‑editing AIs often add small glitches – pixel shifts, color changes or texture artifacts – when you make several edits. Ideogram 4.5 claims to avoid that “artifact buildup,” so you can make multiple changes without degrading quality. The model supports four pricing tiers, from $0.008 to $0.22 per image, and outputs at native 2K resolution.

## The facts

- Ideogram 4.5 was announced on Oct 1, 2026 – "Oct 1, 2026" (The Decoder).
- The model edits only the area specified by the user, keeping the rest of the image unchanged (The Decoder).
- Four quality tiers are offered, priced between 0.8¢ and 22¢ per image (The Decoder).
- Outputs are at native 2K resolution (The Decoder).
- Available now on Ideogram’s platform and via API; partners include Picsart, Runway, Pika and Leonardo AI (The Decoder).

## Why it matters

For designers and photographers, Ideogram 4.5 means they can tweak a product or interior scene without re‑creating the whole picture, saving time and preserving image quality. The pricing makes it affordable for occasional use, but it’s unclear how the model performs on very large or highly detailed files beyond the 2K limit.

## Sources & references

1. [Ideogram says its new model can edit part of an image without messing up the rest](https://the-decoder.com/ideogram-says-its-new-model-can-edit-part-of-an-image-without-messing-up-the-rest/) – The Decoder, 2026-10-01

Last updated: 2026-10-01