Beyond Words: Advancing Long-Text Image Generation via Multimodal Autoregressive Models
On the map: Diffusion models → Image generation, text-to-image and editing
Abstract (arXiv)
Recent advancements in autoregressive and diffusion models have led to strong performance in image generation with short scene text words. However, generating coherent, long-form text in images, such as paragraphs in slides or documents, remains a major challenge for current generative models. We present the first work specifically focused on long text image generation, addressing a critical gap in existing text-to-image systems that typically handle only brief phrases or single sentences. Through comprehensive analysis of state-of-the-art autoregressive generation models, we identify the image tokenizer as a critical bottleneck in text generating quality. To address this, we introduce a novel text-focused, binary tokenizer optimized for capturing detailed scene text features. Leveraging our tokenizer, we develop ModelName, a multimodal autoregressive model that excels in generating high-quality long-text images with unprecedented fidelity. Our model offers robust controllability, enabling customization of text properties such as font style, size, color, and alignment. Extensive experiments demonstrate that ModelName~significantly outperforms SD3.5 Large~citesd3 and GPT4o~citegpt4o with DALL-E 3~citedalle3 in generating long text accurately, consistently, and flexibly. Beyond its technical achievements, ModelName~opens up exciting opportunities for innovative applications like interleaved document and PowerPoint generation, establishing a new frontier in long-text image generating.
Key facts. Cited by 5 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026). Placed in Image generation, text-to-image and editing, one of 14 directions in Diffusion models. Builds on 43 of its 52 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 26 Mar 2025.
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