Go to the Firefly website and select Text to image.
Last updated on
24 April 2025
Create visually captivating content by generating images from simple text descriptions.
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Create images from a text description in a few simple steps.
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In the Prompt field, enter a detailed description of the image you wish to create.
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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In the Model section, use the dropdown menu to select from Firefly Image 3, Firefly Image 4, or Firefly Image 4 Ultra.
Choose from the list of Firefly Image Models listed and select Firefly Image 4 for image generations that offer higher quality and performance. Choose from the list of Firefly Image Models listed and select Firefly Image 4 for image generations that offer higher quality and performance. -
Use the Aspect ratio option to set the proportions for the generated image variations.
- Square (1:1)
- Landscape (4:3)
- Portrait (3:4)
- Widescreen (16:9)
- Vertical (9:16) (Available for Firefly Image 4 and Firefly Image 4 Ultra)
Select the Vertical (9:16) aspect ratio to generate image variations suitable for social media posts. Select the Vertical (9:16) aspect ratio to generate image variations suitable for social media posts. -
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. -
Select Generate to generate a set of image variations.
The image variations are generated based on the Model selected.
- Firefly Image 3: Four image variations are generated, and if you have used the Fast mode, you can upscale the image before the download.
- Firefly Image 4: Four image variations are generated.
- Firefly Image 4 Ultra: A single image is generated.
Switch between various views to display the generated image variations according to your preferences and the available options in each view. Switch between various views to display the generated image variations according to your preferences and the available options in each view. -
View the generated variations in the grid view by selecting the icon. You can view all the image generations, along with indications for all upscaled images, in the History strip. To activate this, select the History icon next to the Generate button.
The History strip is enabled and displays all the generated image variations when you switch to the list view. The History strip is enabled and displays all the generated image variations when you switch to the list view. -
If you are viewing the generated variations as a list by selecting the icon, when you move your cursor over the strip of the generated image variations, you have the following options to use:
- Download all: Download all the generated image variations.
- Use settings: Use the settings of the generated images to generate another set of images. This will not include the text prompt.
- Rerun: Use the settings as well as the text prompt to create another set of image variations.
Use settings to generate another set of image variations or rerun the process to create new variations with the same prompt and settings. Use settings to generate another set of image variations or rerun the process to create new variations with the same prompt and settings. You can view all the generated images by selecting the History icon above the prompt bar. It will redirect you to the Generation history tab on the Files page.
Use the Generation history option to view all generated image variations on the Files page under the Generation history tab. Use the Generation history option to view all generated image variations on the Files page under the Generation history tab.
Hovering over an image from the generated variations reveals several editing and sharing options, including the ability to download.
- 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: Save the generated image as a favorite and access it anytime from 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.
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