Set content type

Last updated on 17 June 2025

Learn how to generate image variations in Firefly on mobile with either a more illustrative or realistic look.

Firefly automatically selects the best content type when you use a prompt and generate image variations. When generating images, you can choose between Photo for a more realistic look and Art for a more artistic style.

Content type: Photo

Content type: Art

  1. Open Firefly on mobile.

  2. On the home screen, tap Text to image.

  3. Enter a text prompt in the Prompt field.

  4. Tap Content type, then select Art, Photo, or enable Auto select content type to set Firefly to auto-choose the content type based on the text prompt.

    The Content Type section is open, and the Photo, Art, and Auto select content type options are displayed.
    Use the Auto toggle button to allow Firefly to select the content type based on the prompt automatically.

  5. Tap the Generate  icon.