How to Build the Text to Image Generator Web App Using Bolt.new AI
Ever dreamed of creating your own AI-powered web app that transforms text into stunning images — without writing a single line of code? That's exactly what I did, and in this blog post, I’ll show you how you can do it too!
Thanks to tools like Bolt.new and the Clipdrop API, building AI apps has never been easier. Whether you're a creator, student, or entrepreneur, this is a perfect entry point into the world of AI development — without the headache of programming.
📺 Watch the Full Tutorial (Video)
Before we jump into the steps, check out the full video walkthrough below where I demonstrate the entire process from start to finish:
Visual learner? This video gives you the full experience of building and deploying the app live!
🧠 What We’re Building
We're going to create a Text-to-Image Generator Web Application using the Clipdrop Text-to-Image API, powered entirely by AI.
🚀 Prompt Used to Generate the App on Bolt.new:
Create a Text-to-Image Generator Web Application using the Clipdrop Text-to-Image API. The app should have a modern, AI-inspired UI with smooth animations and an intuitive user experience.
Core Features:
User Input & Image Generation:
- A text input box with a placeholder: "Describe the image you want..."
- A style selection dropdown (Realistic, 3D, Anime, Digital Art, etc.).
- A "Generate" button with a loading animation.
- Integration with Clipdrop API for generating images.
Image Display & Interaction:
- A responsive grid to display generated images.
- Smooth fade-in effect when the image appears.
- The download button is below each image.
- "Surprise Me" Button for AI-generated random prompts.
- Option to "Regenerate" an image with the same prompt.
UI & Design:
- Minimalist and futuristic design (Glassmorphism / Neon AI-inspired).
- Tailwind CSS for sleek styling.
- Dark mode & light mode toggle.
- Animated buttons & smooth page transitions.
User Features (Optional Enhancements):
- History & Favorites: Store previously generated images.
- Login system (Google/Facebook) to save user preferences.
Backend:
- Frontend: React.js + Tailwind CSS.
- Backend: Node.js to handle API calls.
- Image Processing: Fetch and display images via Clipdrop API. Also, create a .env file to store the api key.
Ensure that the UI is fast, responsive, and visually appealing, making the AI-generated art experience enjoyable for users.
You can paste this into Bolt.new to instantly generate the application.
🔨 Step-by-Step Guide to Build the App
Go to Bolt.new. Here’s how to get started:
- Create a free account with Google or email.
- After logging in, you’ll see a simple interface.
- You now need a prompt that tells Bolt what kind of app to generate.
💡 I used ChatGPT to generate the app-building prompt — and you can too!
Don't worry, I’ve included my exact prompt in the video description for you to use.
🔄 Build the App Automatically
- Paste the prompt into the Bolt editor.
- Hit Send.
- Wait for a minute or two — Bolt will auto-generate your Text-to-Image Generator App. 🚀
⚠️ At this point, the app is built, but it won’t generate images until we connect the API.
🔐 Step 3: Get Your Free Clipdrop API Key
What Is an API Key?
An API key is a code that gives your app permission to use external services — in this case, Clipdrop’s AI image generator.
How to Get It:
- Go to https://clipdrop.co/apis.
- Click "Get an API Key".
- Sign up with email.
- Verify your email.
- Add a phone number (can use a temp number service).
- Verify with SMS code.
- Claim your 100 free credits.
- Copy your API key.
⚙️ Step 4: Add the API Key to Your App
Return to Bolt:
- Click on the .env file.
- Paste your API key like this:
VITE_CLIPDROP_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
Or simply type "Apply this API" into the input and hit Submit — Bolt will handle the rest.
🧪 Step 5: Test & Troubleshoot the App
Try it out! Type in a creative prompt and hit Generate. If there’s an error:
- Copy the error message.
- Paste it back into Bolt with the text: “Please solve this problem.”
- Bolt will automatically resolve it.
🎨 Customize the UI
- Switch to dark mode or neon.
- Add Tailwind animations.
- Adjust the layout for mobile.
- Personalize fonts, buttons, and branding.
The generated UI uses sleek glassmorphism and feels like a modern AI dashboard.
🌐 Deploy Your App Online
Click the Deploy button in Bolt to host your app for free. You’ll get a shareable link that anyone can use to generate images instantly.
Want to host it yourself? Click Export to download the full code and deploy it on platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or your own domain.
📌 Key Features Recap
- Input text & choose style
- Generate images via Clipdrop
- 100 free image credits
- Dark/light mode UI
- Download & regenerate images
- No coding required at all!
🎁 Bonus Tip: Get Unlimited Free Credits
You can create new accounts with temporary emails and phone numbers to unlock more free credits. Or, upgrade your Clipdrop plan for unlimited image generation.
💬 Your Turn
Have you built your own version? Show me! Comment your link or screenshot below, or share your thoughts on how you’d customize the app.
✅ Final Thoughts
Building AI apps used to be hard. But with tools like Bolt.new and Clipdrop, it’s now easier than ever to create powerful, production-ready tools — without touching code.
So what are you waiting for? Grab the prompt, follow the steps, and create your own AI image generator today!
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Happy coding — without coding! 🎉
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