--- title: Next.js 16 project – Build a FREE & Uncensored AI Image... description: Step-by-step tutorial for building a production-ready AI image generator SaaS application. Uses Next.js 16 for the frontend, Z-Image Turbo for text-to-image... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/next-js-16-project-build-a-free-uncensored-ai-image-generator-saas-app---neon-modal-z-image-aspqqt6lm twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Next.js 16 project – Build a FREE & Uncensored AI Image Generator SaaS App - Neon, Modal, Z-Image | daily.dev og:description: Step-by-step tutorial for building a production-ready AI image generator SaaS application. 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