> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zerotwo.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Images

> How to generate images in ZeroTwo Studio — from writing prompts to downloading your results.

This guide walks through the complete image generation process in ZeroTwo, including step-by-step instructions, prompt writing tips, and how to work with your generated images.

## Step-by-step: generate an image

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the image workspace">
    Click **Images** in the topbar or go to `/studio/images`. You'll see the prompt field, controls, and your generation gallery.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write your image description">
    Enter a description of the image you want in the prompt field. Be specific: include the subject, style, lighting, mood, and composition.

    **Example prompts:**

    * `A serene Japanese garden at sunset with cherry blossoms and a stone lantern, soft warm lighting, photorealistic`
    * `Minimalist product shot of a white ceramic coffee mug on a marble surface, studio lighting, top-down view`
    * `Fantasy landscape with floating islands and waterfalls, digital art, vibrant colors, wide establishing shot`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a model">
    Open the model dropdown and choose an image model. Different models have different strengths — see [image models](/studio/images/image-models) for guidance. GPT-Image-1.5 and Imagen 4.0 are strong defaults for photorealism; Flux Pro v1.1 excels at artistic styles.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a style preset (optional)">
    Select a style preset from the style selector. Presets add visual guidance to your prompt — for example, choosing "Watercolor" biases the output toward that aesthetic without requiring you to describe it in detail. See [styles and settings](/studio/images/image-styles-and-settings) for all available presets.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the aspect ratio">
    Choose the aspect ratio that matches your intended use:

    * **Square (1:1)** — social media posts, profile images
    * **Landscape (16:9)** — blog headers, presentations, desktop wallpapers
    * **Portrait (9:16)** — mobile wallpapers, Instagram Stories, vertical content
    * **Other ratios** — available depending on the selected model
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the number of images">
    Choose how many images to generate — typically 1 to 4 per prompt. Generating 4 variations with the same prompt is a great way to explore different interpretations and pick the best result.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Generate">
    Click the **Generate** button. Generation usually takes a few seconds to about 30 seconds, depending on the model, quality setting, and number of images. A progress indicator shows while the images are being created.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review your images in the gallery">
    Generated images appear in the gallery below the controls. Hover over any image to reveal action buttons.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Prompt tips for better images

Writing a strong prompt makes a significant difference in output quality. Here are practical techniques:

### Be descriptive about the subject

Instead of: `a dog`

Try: `A golden retriever puppy sitting in a field of sunflowers, looking up at the camera, soft afternoon light`

### Specify the style explicitly

* `"in the style of watercolor illustration, soft edges, pastel tones"`
* `"ultra-realistic photograph, 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field"`
* `"Studio Ghibli anime style, lush green scenery, gentle light"`
* `"oil painting, textured brush strokes, impressionist"`

### Describe the composition

* `"close-up portrait, face fills the frame"`
* `"wide establishing shot, subject small in the scene"`
* `"bird's-eye view looking straight down"`
* `"low angle shot looking up at the subject"`
* `"rule of thirds, subject slightly off-center"`

### Mention the lighting

Lighting has a major impact on the mood and realism of the image:

* `"golden hour light, warm orange tones"`
* `"dramatic studio lighting with deep shadows"`
* `"soft diffused natural light from a north-facing window"`
* `"neon city lights at night, colorful reflections"`
* `"overcast flat light, even shadows"`

### Combine elements for best results

A strong prompt combines subject + style + composition + lighting:

`A weathered lighthouse on a rocky coastline at dusk, waves crashing below, dramatic storm clouds, long-exposure photograph style, cool blue-grey tones, wide establishing shot`

<Tip>
  Generate 4 variations of the same prompt to see different interpretations. Even with identical text, models produce meaningfully different results — generating multiples helps you find the best one quickly.
</Tip>

## Gallery actions

Once images are generated, hover over any image in the gallery to reveal these actions:

| Action       | What it does                                                   |
| ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Download** | Saves the image as a PNG file to your device                   |
| **Copy**     | Copies the image to your clipboard for pasting into other apps |
| **Share**    | Generates a shareable link to the image                        |

Your generation history is persistent — previously generated images remain in the gallery across sessions so you can revisit and download them later.

## Generating variations

To explore variations of a specific result:

1. Note the prompt used for the image you like
2. Click into the prompt field and make minor adjustments (or keep it the same)
3. Generate again — even the same prompt produces different outputs

Some models offer a "regenerate" or "variations" option directly from the gallery image. Check the model-specific options when hovering over a generated image.

<Info>
  Prompt changes don't have to be large. Swapping one word (e.g., "sunny" to "overcast") or adding a single detail ("with a red umbrella") can significantly change the output direction.
</Info>