Go to the Firefly website and select Text to image.
Last updated on
24 April 2025
Quickly generate images in lower resolution and then upscale them later to download in full resolution.
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Generate images for rapid ideation in a few simple steps.
With Fast mode in Text to image, you can quickly ideate, generate, and compare image variations with a 512x512 resolution. You can then download the images as is or use the Upscale option to convert them to 2K resolution for higher quality. Fast mode is best used for simple topics, backgrounds, most illustrations, and close portraits.
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In the Model section, use the dropdown menu and select Firefly Image 3.
Choose from the list of Firefly Image Models listed and select Firefly Image 3 to use Fast mode. Choose from the list of Firefly Image Models listed and select Firefly Image 3 to use Fast mode. -
Enable Fast mode to generate lower-resolution images quickly and upscale them later.
Fast mode allows for rapid iterations and adjustments to generated images before committing to high-resolution versions. Fast mode allows for rapid iterations and adjustments to generated images before committing to high-resolution versions. -
Use the Aspect ratio option to set the proportions for the generated image variations.
Choose the aspect ratio to create image variations tailored for various uses. Choose the aspect ratio to create image variations tailored for various uses. -
Select the Content type from Art or Photo or set Firefly to auto-choose the content type based on the prompt.
Use the Auto toggle button to enable Firefly to select the content type based on the prompt automatically. Use the Auto toggle button to enable Firefly to select the content type based on the prompt automatically. -
Under the Reference section, use the following options to guide the generated image variations using an existing reference image:
- Composition: Define a structure or composition by uploading an image and make sure that the generated image variation aligns with it. Adjust the Strength slider to specify the outline intensity and depth adherence in the generated variations.
Add an image for composition reference and adjust the strength to specify the adherence in the generated variations. Add an image for composition reference and adjust the strength to specify the adherence in the generated variations. - Style: Guide the generation of new image variations to match the visual style and aesthetic of the reference image. Use the Visual intensity slider to modify the intensity of the photo's visual attributes and the Strength slider to control the adherence to the reference image.
Guide the generation of new image variations to align with the visual style and aesthetic of the reference image. Guide the generation of new image variations to align with the visual style and aesthetic of the reference image. -
Choose the effects you want to apply, then specify the Color and tone, Lighting, and Camera angle.
Select from various effects and combine them with text prompts and other settings to create image variations. Select from various effects and combine them with text prompts and other settings to create image variations. -
In the Prompt field, enter a detailed description of the image you want to generate.
Tip:- To write effective text prompts, stick to simple and direct language and use at least three words.
- Turn on the Prompt suggestions option next to the Generate button to have Firefly suggest prompts as you type your text description in the prompt bar.
- If you want to specify text in an image, use quotation marks. For example, "Firefly" or "Hello".
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Select Generate to generate a set of image variations with a 512x512 resolution.
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Use the Upscale all option to change the resolutions of all the generated image variations to 2000x2000.
Use the Upscale all option to change the resolutions of all the generated image variations to 2000x2000. Use the Upscale all option to change the resolutions of all the generated image variations to 2000x2000. Note:Upscale all will upscale all four generated images and will consume one credit.
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Download all the images or selected ones. Hover your cursor over the images to explore other editing options and make further adjustments.
The Edit option offers a host of editing options to choose from, including generating a video using the Image to video feature. The Edit option offers a host of editing options to choose from, including generating a video using the Image to video feature. - Edit:
- Generate video: Automatically add the image as the first frame to generate a video using the Image to video feature.
- Generative Fill: Open the image directly in the Generative Fill editor to add or remove visual elements or expand it.
- Generate similar: Rerun the prompt used with the adjusted settings to generate image variations.
- Use as composition reference: Use the image as a composition reference to generate another set of image variations.
- Use as style reference: Use the image as a style reference to generate another set of image variations.
- Open in Photoshop web: Open the selected generation as a new project in Photoshop on the web.
- Create a design: Open the selected generation as a new project in Adobe Express to add text, shapes, and graphics, or choose one of the social media post templates to get started.
- Open in Photoshop web: Open the selected generation as a new project in Photoshop on the web.
- Download: Download the image.
- Save to Favorites: Add the image as a favorite and access it under the Favorites tab on the Files page.
- Share: Open it in Adobe Express or copy the image to paste it directly in different places, such as Adobe Illustrator.
- Edit:
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