DreamUp
What it is
Overview
An AI art generator built into DeviantArt that creates images from text prompts while crediting artists whose work influenced the training data. The tool includes style opt-out protections that let artists remove their work from the training set. Free access comes with a DeviantArt account. Digital artists and concept artists make up the core user base, though review volume is too thin to confirm usage patterns.
At a glance
Usability & Quality overview
Best for
- Artists seeking ethical AI tools
- Users wanting style opt-out protections
- DeviantArt community members
Watch out for
- Mandatory artist credit system being cumbersome
- Inconsistent output quality
- Interface confusion for new users
Build typeIndependent product
DreamUp uses Stable Diffusion as its foundation but adds an artist credit system and style opt-out protections for ethical AI art generation. While the core technology isn't proprietary, the ethical framework provides some differentiation within the DeviantArt ecosystem.
Moderate evidenceQuality score
DreamUp An ethical AI art generator built into DeviantArt with style opt-out protections, but the mandatory artist credit system is cumbersome.
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Plans
Pricing
How free is free?
Genuinely free
30 images/week on free; Core plan offers 1,000 prompts/month
What you get for free
- Create up to 30 images for free using 10 prompts per week
- Generate up to 4 images per prompt
- Built-in artist protections and credit systems
- Share with DeviantArt's community
Behind the paywall
- Additional prompts beyond monthly limitDeviantArt Points purchase
Community feedback
Aggregated reviews
Ratings and quoted comments below are aggregated from third-party sources and reflect those users' views, not SearchTools.ai's.
What reviewers talk about
themes inside the Sentiment pillar — not score ingredients
23Output Quality12 mentions
“I tried create with dreamup, every time will give me shxx....double limbs, wrong fingers....... Even I give a start up image, it can do everything wrong. How to improve this? can I see other members prompts? like MJ”
“UMM, YOU CAN TRY USING OTHER WEBSITES THAT ALLOWING AI GENERATING IMAGES, OR YOU CAN TRY USING YOUR FINGERS TO ACTUALLY MAKE FASCINATING ART OTHER THAN MAKING ART THAT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING FROM A 2 YEAR OLD.”
“DreamUp is not a good AI pic creating tool, but it can help you imagine things better. What are you trying to achieve by working with it? If you want references, use Google to search "arm positions", "how to draw hands", etc.... If you are using it to make your art, stop, re-eval”
“If they push too much into this, real artists may just abandon the site and devianart will be left with millions of dreamup images all devoid of life - basically just another MJ community gallery. I assume the idea to plug SD is the way to control this, before it controls them - ”
Capabilities
Key features
Art Generator
Creates original artwork and illustrations from text prompts across many styles
Text to Image
Creates pictures and artwork from the text prompts you write
Photo & Image Generator
Generates original images and photos from text prompts and reference inputs
The honest take
What users love & flag
Distinct themes surfaced across user reviews — each grounded in real review text, ranked by how often it comes up.
Questions
Frequently asked
What is DreamUp?
DreamUp is an AI art generator that creates images from text prompts while prioritizing artist protections and ethical practices. It's built into DeviantArt's platform and requires users to credit artists when referencing their styles, while also allowing artists to opt out of having AI images generated in their style.
Is DreamUp free to use?
DreamUp offers a free tier that allows you to create up to 30 images using 10 prompts per week. Core Members can generate up to 1,000 free prompts monthly depending on their plan level, and additional prompts can be purchased using DeviantArt Points starting at $5 for 400 Points.
How does DreamUp protect artists compared to other AI art generators?
DreamUp requires users to credit artists when their styles are referenced in prompts, with content deletion or account suspension for non-compliance. Artists can opt out of having AI images generated in their style, and those whose styles are used receive clear credit in published images.
What art styles can I generate with DreamUp?
DreamUp offers 13+ visual styles including anime, anthro, photographic, fantasy, vaporwave, low-poly, origami, line art, clay, cinematic, 3D model, and pixel art. You can specify these styles along with subjects, backgrounds, moods, and aspect ratios in your text prompts.
How many images does DreamUp generate per prompt?
DreamUp generates up to 4 images per prompt, allowing you to select your preferred result. You can also create variations of existing generations by using previous images as seeds for new prompts to fine-tune your results.
Can I share my DreamUp creations with others?
Yes, generated images are automatically saved in DreamUp and your Studio, and can be submitted as deviations to the DeviantArt platform at any time. The service integrates directly with DeviantArt's community features for sharing and discovery.
What content restrictions does DreamUp have?
DreamUp maintains strict content policies that prohibit pornographic, hateful, violent, or inappropriate imagery. The platform operates on Stable Diffusion technology while enforcing these ethical guidelines.
Can I refine my AI art results in DreamUp?
Yes, DreamUp offers several refinement options including adjusting prompt strength, using negative prompts to exclude unwanted elements, and creating variations using existing images as seeds. You can also specify aspect ratios and detailed descriptions to better control the output.
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