AI Banner Generator

AI Banner Generator

by happitap

Generate professional marketing banners using multiple AI models including Google Gemini, OpenAI DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion XL, and Midjourney. This A...

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About AI Banner Generator

Generate professional marketing banners using multiple AI models including Google Gemini, OpenAI DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion XL, and Midjourney. This Actor automates banner creation with customizable text, colors, dimensions, and styles, plus the ability to revise existing banners.

What does this actor do?

AI Banner Generator is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.

Key Features

  • Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
  • Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
  • API access for integration with your applications
  • Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
  • Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation

How to Use

  1. Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
  2. Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
  3. Configure the input parameters as needed
  4. Run the actor and download your results

Documentation

# 🎨 AI Banner Generator ### Professional Marketing Banners Powered by AI Generate stunning banners using multiple AI models including Google Gemini, OpenAI DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion XL, and Midjourney. Automate banner creation with customizable text, colors, dimensions, and styles. [![Apify Actor](https://img.shields.io/badge/Apify-Actor-00D4FF?style=flat-square)](https://apify.com) [![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache%202.0-blue.svg?style=flat-square)](LICENSE) [🚀 Get Started](#-quick-start) • [📖 Documentation](#-configuration) • [💡 Examples](#-usage-examples) • [💰 Pricing](#-pricing)

--- ## ✨ Features

### 🎨 Multiple AI Models - **Native/Canvas** ⭐ **FREE** - No API required! - **Google Gemini Pro** - AI-powered design - **OpenAI DALL-E 3** - Photorealistic quality - **Stable Diffusion XL** - Open-source generation - **Midjourney** - Artistic styles ### ⚡ Key Capabilities - ✅ Automated design generation - 🎭 7 style templates available - 🎨 Custom colors & branding - 📊 Generate up to 5 variations - 🔄 Banner revision mode - 📐 Flexible dimensions (300x200 to 3000x2000) - 🖼️ Multiple formats (PNG, JPEG, WebP)

### 🎯 Perfect For

👥 Who Should Use This Actor? - 📱 **Digital Marketers** - Create campaign banners in seconds - 🏪 **E-commerce Owners** - Generate product promotion banners - 💼 **Small Business Owners** - Professional designs without hiring designers - 📲 **Social Media Managers** - Consistent branding across platforms - 💻 **Web Developers** - Quick banner content for client projects

## 💰 Pricing

### Pay-Per-Event Model **$0.10 USD per banner generated**
Banners Cost Use Case
1 banner $0.10 Single campaign
3 variations $0.30 A/B testing
10 banners $1.00 Multi-platform campaign
50 banners $5.00 Monthly content
✅ **No monthly fees** - Pay only for what you use 🎁 **Free $5 credits** for new users (50 free banners!) 📊 See [PRICING.md](PRICING.md) for detailed cost calculator

Note: External API costs apply when using AI models (DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, etc.). Use Native/Canvas mode for completely free generation! ## 🚀 Quick Start ### Step 1: Choose Your AI Model javascript // No API key needed! "aiModel": "native" // ⭐ Recommended for beginners // Or use advanced AI models: "aiModel": "dall-e-3" // Requires OpenAI API key "aiModel": "stable-diffusion" // Requires Replicate API key ### Step 2: Configure Your Banner json { "aiModel": "native", "bannerText": "Summer Sale - 50% Off!", "bannerWidth": 1200, "bannerHeight": 628, "primaryColor": "#FF6B6B", "outputFormat": "png" } ### Step 3: Run & Download Your banners will be available in: - 📊 Dataset - Metadata and URLs - 🖼️ Key-Value Store - Image files --- ## 📖 Configuration ### Required Parameters

Parameter Type Description Example
aiModel string AI model to use "native"
bannerText string Main headline text "Summer Sale"

### Optional Parameters

🎨 Design Options | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|------|---------|-------------| | `bannerStyle` | string | `"vibrant"` | Style: modern, minimalist, vibrant, professional, playful, elegant, bold | | `primaryColor` | string | `"#FF6B6B"` | Primary brand color (hex) | | `secondaryColor` | string | `"#FFA500"` | Secondary brand color (hex) | | `bannerWidth` | integer | `1200` | Width in pixels (300-3000) | | `bannerHeight` | integer | `628` | Height in pixels (200-2000) | | `outputFormat` | string | `"png"` | Format: png, jpg, webp |
📝 Content Options | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|------|---------|-------------| | `subText` | string | - | Secondary text or tagline | | `industry` | string | `"ecommerce"` | Industry context | | `includeCallToAction` | boolean | `true` | Add CTA button | | `callToActionText` | string | `"Shop Now"` | CTA button text | | `customPrompt` | string | - | Custom AI prompt (advanced) | | `skipTextOverlay` | boolean | `false` | Skip text overlay |
⚙️ Generation Options | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|------|---------|-------------| | `mode` | string | `"generate"` | Mode: generate or revise | | `numberOfVariations` | integer | `1` | Number of variations (1-5) | | `apiKey` | string | - | API key for AI model (not needed for native) |
🔄 Revision Mode | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | `existingBannerUrl` | string | Yes | URL of banner to revise | | `revisionInstructions` | string | Yes | Description of changes |

## 🔑 API Keys Setup

🆓 Native/Canvas (No API Key Required) ✅ **No setup needed!** Just select `"native"` as your AI model and start generating.
🤖 Google Gemini Pro 1. Visit [Google AI Studio](https://makersuite.google.com/app/apikey) 2. Click **"Create API Key"** 3. Copy the generated key 4. Paste into the `apiKey` field **Cost:** Free tier available, then pay-as-you-go
🎨 OpenAI DALL-E 3 1. Visit [OpenAI Platform](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys) 2. Click **"Create new secret key"** 3. Ensure you have credits in your account 4. Copy and paste into the `apiKey` field **Cost:** ~$0.04-0.08 per image
🖼️ Stable Diffusion / Midjourney (Replicate) 1. Visit [Replicate](https://replicate.com/account/api-tokens) 2. Create an API token 3. Add billing information 4. Copy and paste into the `apiKey` field **Cost:** ~$0.0023 per second

## 💡 Usage Examples ### Example 1: Generate Banner with Native/Canvas (No API Required!) json { "mode": "generate", "aiModel": "native", "bannerText": "Summer Sale - 50% Off!", "subText": "Limited Time Offer", "bannerStyle": "vibrant", "bannerWidth": 1200, "bannerHeight": 628, "primaryColor": "#FF6B6B", "secondaryColor": "#FFA500", "industry": "ecommerce", "includeCallToAction": true, "callToActionText": "Shop Now", "numberOfVariations": 3, "outputFormat": "png" } ### Example 2: Generate E-commerce Banner with DALL-E json { "mode": "generate", "aiModel": "dall-e-3", "apiKey": "your-openai-api-key", "bannerText": "Summer Sale - 50% Off!", "subText": "Limited Time Offer", "bannerStyle": "vibrant", "bannerWidth": 1200, "bannerHeight": 628, "primaryColor": "#FF6B6B", "secondaryColor": "#FFA500", "industry": "ecommerce", "includeCallToAction": true, "callToActionText": "Shop Now", "numberOfVariations": 3, "outputFormat": "png" } ### Example 3: Generate Social Media Banner json { "mode": "generate", "aiModel": "stable-diffusion", "apiKey": "your-replicate-api-key", "bannerText": "Join Our Community", "subText": "Connect with thousands of creators", "bannerStyle": "modern", "bannerWidth": 1080, "bannerHeight": 1080, "primaryColor": "#4A90E2", "secondaryColor": "#7B68EE", "industry": "technology", "includeCallToAction": true, "callToActionText": "Sign Up Free", "outputFormat": "webp" } ### Example 4: Custom AI Prompt (Advanced) json { "mode": "generate", "aiModel": "dall-e-3", "apiKey": "your-openai-api-key", "bannerText": "Summer Vacation", "customPrompt": "Create a stunning tropical beach scene at sunset with palm trees, turquoise water, and golden sand. Vibrant colors, photorealistic style, no text or typography. Leave center space clear for text overlay. 1200x628 pixels.", "bannerWidth": 1200, "bannerHeight": 628, "outputFormat": "png" } ### Example 5: Revise Existing Banner json { "mode": "revise", "aiModel": "dall-e-3", "apiKey": "your-openai-api-key", "existingBannerUrl": "https://example.com/banner.jpg", "revisionInstructions": "Change the background to a gradient from blue to purple, and make the text more prominent", "bannerText": "New Year Sale", "primaryColor": "#4169E1", "secondaryColor": "#9370DB", "outputFormat": "png" } ## 📤 Output ### Output Structure The Actor provides two outputs: 1. 📊 Banner Results - Dataset containing metadata and URLs 2. 🖼️ Banner Files - Key-value store with image files ### Dataset Structure json { "mode": "generate", "aiModel": "dall-e-3", "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z", "banners": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../banner_1234567890_v1.png", "fileName": "banner_1234567890_v1.png", "dimensions": { "width": 1200, "height": 628 }, "format": "png", "generationMethod": "dall-e", "variationNumber": 1, "prompt": "..." } ], "metadata": { "bannerText": "Summer Sale - 50% Off!", "subText": "Limited Time Offer", "style": "vibrant", "dimensions": "1200x628", "colors": { "primary": "#FF6B6B", "secondary": "#FFA500" }, "industry": "ecommerce", "numberOfVariations": 1 } } ## 📐 Common Banner Sizes

### 📱 Social Media | Platform | Size | Dimensions | |----------|------|------------| | Facebook Cover | 820 × 312 px | `820, 312` | | Facebook Post | 1200 × 630 px | `1200, 630` | | Instagram Post | 1080 × 1080 px | `1080, 1080` | | Instagram Story | 1080 × 1920 px | `1080, 1920` | | Twitter Header | 1500 × 500 px | `1500, 500` | | LinkedIn Banner | 1584 × 396 px | `1584, 396` | ### 🌐 Web Banners | Type | Size | Dimensions | |------|------|------------| | Leaderboard | 728 × 90 px | `728, 90` | | Large Rectangle | 336 × 280 px | `336, 280` | | Medium Rectangle | 300 × 250 px | `300, 250` | | Wide Skyscraper | 160 × 600 px | `160, 600` | | Billboard | 970 × 250 px | `970, 250` | | Hero Banner | 1920 × 600 px | `1920, 600` |

## 💡 Best Practices

### ✅ Do's - ✓ **Start with Native/Canvas** - Free and fast - ✓ **Use brand colors** - Maintain consistency - ✓ **Generate variations** - Test multiple designs - ✓ **Match platform sizes** - Use recommended dimensions - ✓ **Be specific** - Clear text = better results - ✓ **Use revision mode** - Refine existing banners ### ❌ Don'ts - ✗ Don't use vague text - ✗ Don't ignore brand guidelines - ✗ Don't use unsupported sizes - ✗ Don't skip A/B testing - ✗ Don't forget API costs - ✗ Don't use low-quality source images

### 🎯 Model Selection Guide | Model | Best For | Speed | Cost | Quality | |-------|----------|-------|------|----------| | Native/Canvas ⭐ | Quick banners, gradients | ⚡⚡⚡ | 💰 FREE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | DALL-E 3 | Photorealistic designs | ⚡⚡ | 💰💰💰 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | Stable Diffusion | Artistic styles | ⚡⚡ | 💰💰 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | Midjourney | Stylized art | ⚡⚡ | 💰💰 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | Gemini Pro | Design guidance | ⚡⚡⚡ | 💰 | ⭐⭐⭐ | --- ## ⚠️ Limitations

Model-Specific Limitations - **DALL-E 3**: Limited to specific sizes (1024×1024, 1792×1024, 1024×1792) - **Stable Diffusion**: Best results up to 1024×1024 pixels - **API Rate Limits**: Vary by provider and plan - **Generation Time**: 5-30 seconds depending on model
Cost Considerations | Model | External API Cost | |-------|------------------| | Native/Canvas | **FREE** | | DALL-E 3 | ~$0.04-0.08 per image | | Stable Diffusion | ~$0.0023 per second | | Midjourney | ~$0.0023 per second | | Gemini Pro | Free tier available | > 💡 **Pro Tip**: Use Native/Canvas mode to avoid external API costs entirely!

## 📚 Additional Resources - 📖 Complete Documentation - 💰 Detailed Pricing Guide - 🚀 Quick Start Guide - 📋 API Reference - ✅ Deployment Checklist --- ## 🆘 Support

### 📖 Documentation Check the [Apify Docs](https://docs.apify.com) ### 🔑 API Issues Review provider docs: - [OpenAI](https://platform.openai.com/docs) - [Replicate](https://replicate.com/docs) - [Google AI](https://ai.google.dev/docs) ### ✅ Troubleshooting 1. Verify API keys 2. Check account credits 3. Review error logs

--- ## 📄 License This Actor is provided as-is for use on the Apify platform. ---

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Categories

AI AUTOMATION DEVELOPER_TOOLS

Common Use Cases

Market Research

Gather competitive intelligence and market data

Lead Generation

Extract contact information for sales outreach

Price Monitoring

Track competitor pricing and product changes

Content Aggregation

Collect and organize content from multiple sources

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Actor Information

Developer
happitap
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
58
Active Users
10

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