Feature
Image Generation
Generate featured and in-article images with AI models, or use free stock photos from Pexels, Pixabay, and Unsplash.
Every article deserves great images
Images are essential for engagement, social sharing, and visual appeal. Publish Owl integrates with multiple AI image generators and stock photo services so you can automatically create or find the perfect images for every article.
Choose from leading AI models like OpenAI GPT Image, Flux 2 Pro, Stable Diffusion 3.5, Ideogram V3, Gemini 2.5 Flash, or xAI Grok for custom generated images. Or use free stock photos from Pexels, Pixabay, and Unsplash for professional photography without licensing concerns.
Generate both featured images and in-article images placed throughout your content. Use the same provider for both, or mix and match for the perfect combination.
AI Providers
- OpenAI GPT Image 1 & 1.5
- Google Gemini 2.5 Flash & Imagen 4
- Black Forest Labs Flux 2 Pro, Max & Kontext
- Stability AI Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large
- Ideogram V3
- xAI Grok 2 Image
Stock Photo Services
- Pexels (free, no API key needed)
- Pixabay (free, no API key needed)
- Unsplash (free, no API key needed)
Two Image Types
Featured images and in-article images
Featured Images
The primary hero image for your article. Used in article headers, social sharing cards, and content previews.
- One image per article
- Automatically uploaded to your CMS
- Custom dimensions per provider
- Style presets for consistent branding
- Reference image support for style matching
In-Article Images
Additional images placed throughout your article content for a richer reading experience.
- Multiple images per article
- Contextual generation based on surrounding text
- Flexible placement strategies
- Min/max constraints to control count
- Can use different provider than featured
Features
Complete image control
Custom Prompts
Write your own image prompts or let AI generate them based on your article content. Use variables like {{keyword}} for dynamic prompts.
Style Presets
Choose from 8 built-in presets (photorealistic, digital art, anime, cartoon, minimalist, vintage, cyberpunk, 3D render) or write your own custom style prompt.
Reference Images
Upload up to 3 reference images for style transfer. Guide the AI to match your brand aesthetic, color palette, or composition.
Contextual Generation
In-article images are generated based on the surrounding text, ensuring each image is relevant to its section.
Automatic Upload
Generated images are automatically uploaded and hosted. No manual downloading or re-uploading required.
Cost Tracking
See exactly what each image costs. AI images range from $0.01-$0.17. Stock photos are always free.
In-Article Placement
Images exactly where you want them
Control exactly where in-article images appear with flexible placement rules. Combine multiple strategies or let AI decide the best locations based on content analysis.
Set minimum and maximum image counts, and spacing rules to prevent images from appearing too close together.
- After H2 headings - Image below each major section
- Before H2 headings - Image above major sections
- After H3 headings - Image below subsections
- Before H3 headings - Image above subsections
- Every N paragraphs - Regular intervals throughout
- AI-decided placement - Smart positioning based on content
- Replace product images - Swap existing product images
| Provider | Cost |
|---|---|
| OpenAI GPT Image | $0.01 - $0.17 |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | ~$0.04 |
| Flux 2 Pro | ~$0.03/MP |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 | ~$0.065 |
| Ideogram V3 | ~$0.06 |
| xAI Grok 2 | ~$0.07 |
| Stock Photos | Free |
Pricing
Transparent cost tracking
Every image generation shows its cost in your job history. Compare providers and optimize for your budget. GPT Image offers quality tiers from $0.01 (low) to $0.17 (high).
Stock photos from Pexels, Pixabay, and Unsplash are always free with no API keys required. Perfect for professional photography without any per-image costs.
What is Publish Owl?
AI workflows that think like a content team
Publish Owl orchestrates multiple AI models in sequence, where each step builds on the previous. Just like a content team where researchers hand off to writers, who hand off to editors.
You define the workflow once, then run it with any keyword or data source. The platform handles everything from initial research to final publication on your CMS of choice.
Use your own API keys for complete cost control. No middleman markup, no hidden fees. Just direct access to the AI providers you choose.
Configure every detail: prompts, style guides, AI provider, image generation, and more. Save it once, reuse it endlessly.
Feed keywords, CSV data, or Google Sheets. Each input produces an article based on your agent's settings.
Articles go directly to WordPress, Ghost, Webflow, and other supported platforms with optional scheduling and drip publishing.
Why BYOK?
Skip the hidden markup
Most AI content platforms meter your usage behind subscription tiers. What costs them pennies in API calls gets marked up 10-50x before it reaches you through article limits and pricing tiers.
Publish Owl uses a BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) model. You connect your own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or others, and pay the AI providers directly at their rates.
No middleman. No hidden fees. No surprise bills. Just transparent, direct API costs that you control.
Get Started
From zero to published in five steps
Configure API Keys
Add your AI provider credentials in Settings. Start with one provider. You can always add more later.
Connect Your CMS
Optional. Link your WordPress, Ghost, or other platform for automatic publishing. You can also generate locally.
Create a Workflow
Set up your content workflow. Choose your AI providers, write prompts, and configure any optional features.
Add Keywords
Enter topics for your articles, or upload a spreadsheet for Template/pSEO mode. Each keyword becomes one article.
Generate & Publish
Run your workflow and watch articles generate in real-time. Edit if needed, then publish to your CMS.