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Creating Your First Image A Complete Guide to AI Image Generation

Learn everything you need to know about creating stunning AI images — from writing effective prompts to manipulating images on the canvas.

AI Image Pro makes it easy to create stunning images from text descriptions. Whether you're visualizing a concept, creating artwork, or just experimenting with AI, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started.

1 Writing Effective Prompts

The prompt is your instruction to the AI. The more descriptive and clear you are, the better results you'll get. Think of it as painting a picture with words.

What Makes a Good Prompt?

  • Be specific: Instead of "a dog," try "a golden retriever puppy playing in autumn leaves"
  • Include style: Add artistic style like "oil painting," "photorealistic," "watercolor," or "digital art"
  • Describe lighting: "Golden hour sunlight," "soft studio lighting," or "dramatic shadows"
  • Set the mood: "Peaceful," "dramatic," "vibrant," or "mysterious"
  • Add context: Include background details and environment

❌ Weak Prompt

"A sunset"

✓ Strong Prompt

"A vibrant sunset over a calm ocean, pink and orange clouds reflecting on the water, silhouettes of palm trees, photorealistic, golden hour lighting"

💡 Pro Tip: Use the Enhance Button

Click the magic wand icon next to the prompt field to automatically enhance your prompt. The AI will expand your simple description into a more detailed, effective prompt.

2 Understanding Generation Models

AI Image Pro offers three different generation modes, each with different capabilities and credit costs. Choose the one that best fits your needs.

Generate

Powered by Seedream

5 Credits

The fastest and most affordable option. Great for quick iterations, exploring ideas, and drafting compositions before finalizing.

Fast generation Best for drafts Budget-friendly

Normal Render

Powered by Nano Banana

10 Credits

Higher quality output with better detail and coherence. Ideal for images you plan to use or share. Works well with reference images.

Higher quality Better details Reference support

Pro Render

Powered by Nano Banana Pro

25 Credits

Our most powerful model for the highest quality results. Best for final renders, professional work, and when quality is paramount.

Premium quality Best coherence Professional results

💰 Save Credits: Start with Generate

We recommend starting with the Generate option (5 credits) to explore ideas and refine your prompt. Once you're happy with the composition, use Normal or Pro Render for the final image.

3 Choosing Aspect Ratio

The aspect ratio determines the shape of your canvas and final image. Choose based on where you plan to use your image.

1:1

Instagram, Profile pics

16:9

YouTube, Presentations

9:16

TikTok, Stories, Reels

4:3

Traditional photos

3:4

Portrait photos

21:9

Ultrawide, Cinematic

💡 Auto-Adjust Feature

When you drop an image onto the canvas for the first time, the aspect ratio will automatically adjust to match your image's proportions.

4 Generating Your Image

Once you've written your prompt and selected your settings, you're ready to generate. Here's the step-by-step process:

1

Enter your prompt

Type your description in the prompt text box at the top of the page.

2

Add a style (optional)

Click "Add Prompt Style" to browse pre-made styles like oil painting, anime, photography, etc.

3

Select aspect ratio

Click "Aspect Ratio" to choose the shape of your canvas (16:9, 1:1, etc.).

4

Choose your model

Click the dropdown arrow on the Generate button to select Generate, Normal Render, or Pro Render.

5

Click Generate

Press the button and wait 10-30 seconds. Your image will appear on the canvas.

🎨 Using Reference Images

Want the AI to follow a specific style or include certain elements? Add reference images to guide the generation:

  1. Click the "Reference Images" area below the prompt
  2. Upload up to 3 reference images
  3. The AI will use these as inspiration for your new image

5 Adding More Images to Your Canvas

Once you have your first image, you can add more images to create compositions. Generated images appear as layers that you can move, resize, and arrange.

Ways to Add Images

Generate Another Image

Click Generate again with a new prompt. The new image will be added at 50% size, centered on the canvas.

Drag & Drop

Drag an image file from your computer directly onto the canvas.

From Your Images

Open the "My Images" panel and drag a previous creation onto the canvas, or click "Add to Scene".

Camera Capture

On mobile, use the camera button in the side menu to take a photo and add it directly to your canvas.

6 Image Manipulation Tools

Once you have images on your canvas, you can manipulate them using the tools in the side menu. Click an image to select it, then use these tools:

Move & Resize

Select "Move" from the side menu. Drag the image to reposition. Use corner handles to resize while maintaining proportions.

Flip Horizontal

Mirror the image left-to-right. Great for adjusting which direction a subject faces or balancing a composition.

Flip Vertical

Mirror the image top-to-bottom. Useful for creating reflections or abstract effects.

3D Rotate

Apply 3D perspective rotation (horizontal and vertical). Uses AI to fill in newly exposed areas. (10 credits)

Layer Order

Move selected image forward (in front) or backward (behind) other images in your composition.

Expand Image

Use AI to extend the image boundaries. Choose a new aspect ratio and AI fills in the new areas. (10 credits)

🗑️ Deleting Images

Select an image and press Delete or Backspace on your keyboard. A confirmation dialog will appear to prevent accidental deletions.

7 Pro Tips for Better Results

🎯 Use the Edit Area Tool

Paint hot pink on areas you want to change, then describe what you want in the prompt bar. The AI will only modify the painted areas.

📸 Take Snapshots

Use the Snapshot button to save your current canvas composition to your images. Great for creating checkpoints before experimenting.

✨ Finalise for Polish

When your composition is ready, click "Finalise" (10 credits) or "Finalise Pro" (25 credits) to have the AI render everything together into a cohesive final image.

🔄 Iterate Quickly

Don't aim for perfection on the first try. Generate multiple variations with the 5-credit Generate mode, then refine your favorite with Normal or Pro Render.

🖼️ Remove Backgrounds

Use the "Remove BG" button to instantly remove the background from any image on your canvas. Perfect for creating cutouts to compose into new scenes.

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