Beginner 6 min read 🚀 Getting Started

Quick Start: Image Generation

Create your first AI-generated image in minutes. Learn the basics of prompting for visuals.

Quick Start: Image Generation

Quick Start: Image Generation

Create stunning AI-generated images in minutes. This hands-on guide walks you through your first visual creations.

What You'll Create

By the end of this tutorial, you'll have generated:

  • A product photo concept
  • A social media graphic
  • A blog header image

Step 1: Understanding Image Models

Model Best For Speed Quality
FLUX Pro General images Medium Excellent
FLUX Schnell Quick drafts Fast Good
Ideogram Text in images Medium Excellent
SDXL Stylized art Medium Very Good

Start with FLUX Pro for best results.

Step 2: Your First Image

  1. Find an image generation fabric or use an Ask with /image
  2. Write a simple prompt: "Professional product photo of a ceramic coffee mug, minimalist white background, soft studio lighting, high resolution"
  3. Click Generate and wait 10-20 seconds

Step 3: Anatomy of a Good Prompt

Image prompts work best with this structure: [Subject], [Style], [Setting], [Lighting], [Quality modifiers]

Examples:

Product Photo: Wireless earbuds case on marble surface, product photography style, soft shadows, professional studio lighting

Social Media Graphic: Modern abstract background, gradient purple to blue, geometric shapes, clean minimal design

Blog Header: Conceptual image of AI and creativity, digital art style, futuristic aesthetic, wide aspect ratio

Step 4: Refining Your Results

If the image isn't right:

Too generic? Add more specific details Wrong style? Specify the aesthetic Wrong composition? Mention framing

Tips for Better Images

  1. Be specific - Details matter more than you think
  2. Use style references - "in the style of..." helps
  3. Include quality terms - "high resolution, detailed, professional"
  4. Iterate - Your best image often comes from multiple attempts

What's Next?

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