Last updated on 24 Apr 2025

Learn how to use Text to vector to create a variety of editable vector graphics using text descriptions.

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Generate vector graphics using text description in a few simple steps.

With Text to vector in Adobe Firefly, you can easily create detailed vector images such as subjects and scenes. You can download these generated variations in .svg format, which you can edit later.

  1. On the Adobe Firefly homepage, go to the Vector module and select Text to vector.

  2. On the Text to vector page, select the Content type as Subject or Scene.

    A three-dimensional artwork of a stylized human face. It's composed of various geometric shapes and blocks of color, including yellow, blue, orange, white, and gray.

    An example of a vector generated with Content type set to Subject.

    A frog standing upright on a wet street at night. The frog is dressed in a coat, hat, and glasses and is holding an umbrella. The background features illuminated street lamps, creating a bokeh effect with the lights reflecting on the wet surface of the street.

    An example of a vector generated with Content type set to Scene.

    Text prompt used: "A toucan sitting among tropical foliage."

  3. Use the additional controls in the left panel to fine-tune the generated variations.

    • Styles: Add a reference image so that the generated variations match its style.
    A three-dimensional artwork of a stylized human face. It's composed of various geometric shapes and blocks of color, including yellow, blue, orange, white, and gray.

    An example of a reference image used to generate the vector variations.

    A frog standing upright on a wet street at night. The frog is dressed in a coat, hat, and glasses and is holding an umbrella. The background features illuminated street lamps, creating a bokeh effect with the lights reflecting on the wet surface of the street.

    An example of the generated vector with style reference image.

    • Effects: Choose the effects you want to apply, then specify the Color and tone.
    A three-dimensional artwork of a stylized human face. It's composed of various geometric shapes and blocks of color, including yellow, blue, orange, white, and gray.

    An example of a vector generated with Effects set to Minimalism.

    A frog standing upright on a wet street at night. The frog is dressed in a coat, hat, and glasses and is holding an umbrella. The background features illuminated street lamps, creating a bokeh effect with the lights reflecting on the wet surface of the street.

    An example of a vector generated with Effects set to 3D.

  4. In the Prompt field, enter a detailed description of the vector image you want to generate.

    Tip:

    To write effective text prompts, stick to simple and direct language and use at least three words. 

  5. Select Generate.

  6. Hover your cursor over the generated vector to view the following options:

    • Open in Illustrator desktop: Open the .svg file directly in Adobe Illustrator, provided it is already installed.
    • Download: Download the generated variation in .svg file format.
    • Rate the result: Use the rating option to rate the generated vector image and add your feedback.
    • Share: Copy the vector so that you can paste it directly for editing purposes, such as in Adobe Illustrator.
    Vectors are generated and there are four different variations to choose from. The Export icon is selected and the Export as SVG file (beta) is selected.
    Once the variations are generated, you can use the available option to share, edit, download, and save them.

    A. Open in Illustrator to edit the file B. Download and save it in .svg file format C. Rate the generated vector image D. Copy the .svg file 

  7. You can view all the vector generations completed in the current browser session in the Generation history strip. To activate this, select the History   icon next to the Generate button.