Generate images using partner models

Last updated on Jul 17, 2025

Learn how to use non-Adobe models when generating image variations using the Text to image feature.

When generating image variations using the Text to image feature, you can select from several non-Adobe video models in addition to the Firefly ones. Once a model is selected, its settings and controls are displayed accordingly.

Currently, the Text to image feature includes Imagen 3GPT Image, and Flux 1.1 as the non-Adobe models for generating images.

Generate images using Imagen 3

  1. On the Adobe Firefly homepage, go to the Image module and select Text to image.

  2. In the General settings section, select the Model dropdown menu.

  3. Under the Non-Adobe models section, select Add next to the Imagen 3 model.

    The image generation settings and controls change based on the image model selected. 

  4. Use the Aspect ratio dropdown menu to choose the dimensions for the generated image.

    • Widescreen (16:9)
    • Vertical (9:16)
    • Square (1:1)
    • Portrait (3:4)
    • Landscape (4:3)
  5. If needed, upload an image of an object as a reference and generate specific objects or elements within the final image.

    Note

    The Subject option is available only for the Imagen 3 model.

  6. On the Text to image page, enter a text prompt in the Prompt field.

  7. Select Generate .

  8. Once the image is generated, you can download it and perform other actions, such as using it to generate video, as a reference image, or editing it in Photoshop on the web.

Generate images using GPT Image

  1. On the Adobe Firefly homepage, go to the Image module and select Text to image.

  2. On the Text to image page, enter a text prompt in the Prompt field.

  3. In the General settings section, select the Model dropdown menu.

  4. Under the Non-Adobe models section, select Add next to GPT Image.

  5. Use the Aspect ratio dropdown menu to select from the following options:

    • Square (1:1)
    • Landscape (4:3)
    • Portrait
  6. Use the Image option to upload an image to edit, such as adding an element to it.

    The Image option has a dog's image added and a prompt added to add a red scarf to the subject.
    To add elements to an image, upload it and pair it with a descriptive text prompt.

    The example below shows how the uploaded image, combined with a text prompt, generates an image with a scarf added.

    Uploaded image

    The image uploaded using the Image option when generating an image with GPT Image.

    Generated image

    The generated image using the Image option and a text prompt - "A dog wearing a red scarf."

  7. On the Text to image page, enter a text prompt in the Prompt field.

  8. Select Generate .

  9. Once the image is generated, you can download it and perform other actions, such as using it to generate video, as a reference image, or editing it in Photoshop on the web.

Generate images using Flux 1.1

  1. On the Adobe Firefly homepage, go to the Image module and select Text to image.

  2. In the General settings section, select the Model dropdown menu.

  3. Under the Non-Adobe models section, select Add next to Flux 1.1 Pro, Flux 1.1 Ultra, or Flux 1.1 Ultra (Raw).

    The image generation settings and controls change based on the image model selected. 

  4. Use the Aspect ratio dropdown menu to select from the following options:

    • Widescreen (16:9)
    • Vertical (9:16)
    • Square (1:1)
    • Portrait (3:4)
    • Landscape (4:3)
  5. Use the Reference image section to upload an image from your device or Adobe cloud storage.

    An image is uploaded in the Reference image section and the prompt bar has a prompt  - "futuristic cyberpunk street glowing with neon signs and city lights at night."
    Use a reference image along with a text prompt to influence the generated image.

    Note

    The Reference image option is available for Flux 1.1 Ultra and Flux 1.1 Ultra (Raw).

    When you add a reference image, it will be considered along with the text prompt to guide the generated image.

    Reference image

    The image uploaded as a reference image when generating an image using Flux 1.1 Ultra and Flux 1.1 Ultra (Raw).

    Generated image

    The generated image using the Reference image option and a text prompt - "cyberpunk cityscape bathed in neon light, where vivid foliage glows beneath the night sky."

  6. On the Text to image page, enter a text prompt in the Prompt field.

  7. Select Generate .

  8. Once the image is generated, you can download it and perform other actions, such as using it to generate video, as a reference image, or editing it in Photoshop on the web.