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# Generate an image

> Create high-resolution images from text prompts using studios

The image generator turns short prompts into high‑quality images. Start with a studio for consistent lighting and composition. You'll only spend credits when you generate the final image.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the generator">
    On the home page, click **Create an image** (or click **Create** in the top navigation bar and select **Image**) to open the image generator. On mobile, tap **Create** in the bottom navigation. You can also start from a **style reference** or a **studio**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write your prompt">
    Keep your prompt short and clear. Focus on the main subject or scene you want to generate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a model (optional)">
    To include a specific product or subject, type its model name (for example, `@product1`) in your prompt.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/kive/9qVo2mHm4SWozc-g/images/compressed/generate-image-grid-view-add-product-model.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=9qVo2mHm4SWozc-g&q=85&s=bae6548b47f4d29177179cf729c194c5" alt="Adding a product model to generation" width="4194" height="2466" data-path="images/compressed/generate-image-grid-view-add-product-model.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a studio (optional)">
    Pick a studio preset for easy prompting.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/kive/9qVo2mHm4SWozc-g/images/compressed/generate-image-click-plus-to-add-attachments.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=9qVo2mHm4SWozc-g&q=85&s=c4e013bdd0d0b20efc1f8e8be269b6dd" alt="Click plus to add attachments" width="796" height="898" data-path="images/compressed/generate-image-click-plus-to-add-attachments.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set aspect ratio, versions, and quality">
    The generation bar shows all settings in a single row below the prompt:

    * **IMAGE / VIDEO** dropdown — switches between image and video generation (see [Generate a video](/creating-with-ai/generate-a-video))
    * **STUDIO** dropdown — select a studio preset for consistent lighting and composition
    * **+** button — quick-add a **Product**, **Character**, or **Style** model, or attach an **Image** as a reference
    * **Aspect ratio** — click to choose from 9:16, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, or 21:9
    * **Versions** — choose how many variations to generate: 1, 2, or 4 images
    * **Quality** — balance credits and output:
      * **Default** — fast and affordable, ideal for testing ideas
      * **Premium** — the go-to for most professional work
      * **Max** — unrivaled power for flagship content

    The credit cost updates in real time below the bar as you change settings.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/kive/9qVo2mHm4SWozc-g/images/compressed/generate-image-aspect-ratio-detail.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=9qVo2mHm4SWozc-g&q=85&s=d6cfa767112a4296487b978344353656" alt="Aspect ratio detail view" width="1238" height="1014" data-path="images/compressed/generate-image-aspect-ratio-detail.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate final">
    Click the arrow button (↑) to render the final image. Save favorites to boards or download to your device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save to workspace (for collaboration)">
    Generated images first appear in your personal drafts feed, visible only to you. To share with workspace members, save the image to your library or a board by clicking the **Save** button on the image.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Options

Style reference: Right‑click an image and choose **Use image style** to borrow its look, or click **Use image style** in the item detail view.

Models: Type `@modelname` to reference trained subjects. For multi-product shots, combine multiple product models with commas: `@product1, @product2`.

Reuse prompts: Open a generated image and click **Use prompt** to copy the prompt back into the text bar.

Download: From an image, use the download option to save it to your device.

## Credits

Final generations consume credits whether or not you save them to a board. If a generation fails to produce any output (for example due to a technical error or moderation block), your credits are automatically refunded. Generations that complete but don't meet your expectations are not refunded — this is expected with AI, where some variation is normal.

## Tips

Tip: Start with studios for best results — they handle lighting and composition so you can focus on the subject.

Tip: Keep prompts short and clear; avoid extra details that fight the studio preset.

Tip: Save successful prompts and models to boards so you can reuse them later.

Tip: Kive understands prompts in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and more, though we recommend English for best results.

## Delete images

**Saved images:** Delete from your Library or Boards by selecting the image and clicking **Delete**.

**Unsaved generations (drafts):** You can delete a row of generations by clicking the trash icon on the right side of the row. Individual unsaved generations cannot currently be deleted from the drafts feed.

<Note>
  Some deletion options may not be available on mobile.
</Note>

## Troubleshooting

Out of credits: Check **Settings → Subscription** or upgrade.

Low quality: Try using a studio preset or add a style reference. Check prompt clarity and ensure your prompt aligns with the studio style.

Multiple poses appearing as a grid: Specifying multiple poses in your prompt (e.g., "model standing, model sitting") may result in a grid layout. Run separate generations for each pose instead.

## See also

* [Generate a video](/creating-with-ai/generate-a-video)
* [Train a custom model](/creating-with-ai/train-a-custom-model)
* [Editing tools overview & credit costs](/editing-tools/editing-tools-overview)
* [Studios](/guides/ai-studios)