Reading your prompt
See what the text to image can do
Real results from short, plain-language prompts.
Three simple steps
Describe the picture
Write the subject, setting and style in one clear sentence, then add a few mood words.
Set size and look
Pick an aspect ratio and a style, and add a short negative prompt for things to avoid.
Generate and save
Create a few options, choose your favorite, then download the full resolution file.
Convert your result
Need the finished image in another format? Convert it in the same workspace.
Want the detail? Read How the image model works, or see the img.now image model.
How text to image works
A text to image model reads your words and paints a brand new picture that has never existed before. You are not searching a stock library, you are describing a scene and letting the model build it pixel by pixel. The clearer your description, the closer the result lands to the image in your head. If you are new to this, the overview of AI image generation explains the basics in plain language.
The parts of a strong prompt
Good prompts follow a loose order: subject, setting, style, lighting, and mood. You do not need every part, but naming each one removes guesswork. A short negative prompt can also clean up common problems like extra fingers or busy backgrounds. For a deeper walkthrough see our guide to prompt structure and the tips on using negative prompts.
| Prompt part | What it controls | Example words |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | The main thing in frame | a red fox, a coffee mug |
| Setting | Where it sits | snowy forest, marble table |
| Style | The visual treatment | oil painting, photoreal |
| Lighting | Mood and time of day | golden hour, soft studio |
Example prompts to try
Start with one of these recipes and swap in your own subject. Each line is built to be specific without being overloaded.
A red fox sitting in a snowy pine forest, soft morning light, photoreal, shallow depth of field
Close up of a ceramic coffee mug on a marble counter, warm window light, product photo style
A cozy reading nook with a tall bookshelf, evening lamp glow, watercolor illustration
A futuristic city skyline at dusk, neon reflections on wet streets, cinematic wide shotPicking the right aspect ratio
The shape of your image matters as much as the content. A wide frame suits desktop wallpapers, while a tall frame fits phone screens and stories. Choose the ratio before you generate so the model composes for that shape. Our aspect ratio guide covers common sizes, and you can jump straight to the main image generator when you are ready to create. Once you have an image, refine it with Magic Edit or give it a new style with Restyle.
Related guides
How to Write AI Image Prompts
A clear formula for writing AI image prompts that cover subject, setting, style, lighting, camera, and your output goal.
AI Image Prompt Structure
Break an AI image prompt into clear parts and see how order and detail change the picture you get back.
Text to Image: A Simple Guide
A clear walkthrough of turning a written description into an image, from prompt to style to ratio to refining the result.