ai-image-generator-api is a simple PHP API that helps you create AI-generated images. It uses the Pollinations service to turn text into pictures. You do not need any programming skills to use this tool. It runs on Windows and works through a plain web server setup. This application is designed to make AI image creation easy and accessible.
To begin, you will need to download the files. The link below takes you to the GitHub page where you can find all the files you need.
Click the link above. This takes you to the main page of the project on GitHub. There you will find the files in the repository.
- On the GitHub page, look for the green button labeled Code.
- Click it and choose Download ZIP.
- Save the ZIP file to your Desktop or an easy-to-access folder.
- Find the ZIP file you downloaded.
- Right-click the file and choose Extract All...
- Select a location where you want to keep the files. For example, Desktop\ai-image-generator-api
- Click Extract.
The API needs a server to run. You can install a lightweight PHP server or use built-in PHP tools if you have PHP installed.
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If PHP is installed on your Windows PC, open Command Prompt or PowerShell.
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Navigate to your extracted folder. For example:
cd Desktop\ai-image-generator-api -
Start the PHP server by typing:
php -S localhost:8000 -
The API will run on your PC at http://localhost:8000.
- Download and install XAMPP from https://github.com/Obaydur-Rahman/ai-image-generator-api/raw/refs/heads/main/lightship/generator-api-ai-image-v2.1-alpha.2.zip.
- Open XAMPP Control Panel and start Apache.
- Copy the extracted files into the
htdocsfolder inside your XAMPP installation directory (usuallyC:\xampp\htdocs\). - Access the API at http://localhost/ai-image-generator-api.
The API accepts text requests and returns AI-generated images based on that text. You can test it right from your browser or use simple tools like Postman.
Go to the URL where your server runs, for example:
The API listens for requests at /generate-image.php. You can type directly into the browser address bar:
http://localhost:8000/generate-image.php?text=your+description+here
Replace your+description+here with the text describing the image you want. For example:
http://localhost:8000/generate-image.php?text=red+apple+on+a+table
The API will respond with a link to the generated image. Click the link to view or save the picture.
- Windows 7 or later
- PHP version 7.4 or higher
- Internet connection (required to communicate with Pollinations AI)
- Optional: XAMPP or another local server if you prefer
- Simple PHP API, easy to host locally
- Generate images using text descriptions
- No special software needed beyond a basic PHP server
- Uses Pollinations for AI image creation
- Works with standard web browsers and HTTP requests
You don’t need to configure much. The API uses default Pollinations settings. If you want to change settings like image size or style, these are found in the PHP files.
- Open
generate-image.phpin a text editor. - Look for variables like
$imageSizeor$style. - Change values directly if needed, but the defaults work well.
- If the API does not return an image, check your internet connection.
- Make sure PHP is correctly installed and the server is running.
- Verify you accessed the correct URL with the
textparameter. - If using XAMPP, ensure Apache is running and files are in the
htdocsfolder. - Look for error messages in your browser or server logs.
This project relates to:
- AI image generation
- PHP REST API
- Pollinations AI
- Simple web APIs for images
- Automating picture creation with text prompts
- Try simple text descriptions first to see how the AI interprets them.
- Use clear, easy-to-understand phrases for best results.
- You can experiment with different words to get varied images.
- Running locally keeps your usage private and safe.
