Step-by-Step Guide to Generate Images with Gemini
- Access Gemini
- Visit gemini.google.com on your computer or use the Gemini app (Android) / Google app (iOS) .
- Sign in with a Google Account. Note: The feature is unavailable for users under 18 and in some regions (e.g., Europe, Egypt, Switzerland) .
- Craft Your Prompt
- Start with action words like “Generate,” “Create,” or “Draw” .
- Include details:
- Subject (e.g., “futuristic car,” “dog riding a surfboard”).
- Style (e.g., “watercolor,” “photorealistic,” “cyberpunk”).
- Setting (e.g., “old mountain road,” “jungle with a river”).
- Example:
“Create a photorealistic image of a golden retriever wearing sunglasses, sitting on a surfboard at sunset” .
- Generate and Refine
- Submit your prompt. Gemini will generate 1–4 images using Imagen 3 (higher quality) or Imagen 2 (legacy) .
- If unsatisfied:
- Click “Generate more” for variations .
- Edit the prompt for clarity (e.g., “Add a beach umbrella to the scene”) .
- Download or Edit
- Download: Hover over the image and click the download icon .
- Edit:
- Upload an image or select a generated one.
- Use prompts like “Add a llama next to me” or “Change the background to a cityscape” .
- Note: Editing is unavailable in some regions and for work/school accounts .
- Advanced Features
- API Integration: Developers can use
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for conversational editing and bulk generation . - Vertex AI: For professional workflows, generate images programmatically with adjustable aspect ratios and styles .
Pro Tips for Better Results
- Specify Colors: “Use warm orange tones for the sunset.”
- Incorporate Text: “Render the text ‘Summer Vibes’ on the surfboard.”
- Leverage Styles: “A charcoal drawing of a medieval castle.”
- Avoid Copyrighted Content: Gemini may block prompts violating Google’s policies .
Limitations and Ethical Notes
- Watermarks: All images include an invisible SynthID watermark to identify AI-generated content .
- Quality: Imagen 3 outperforms predecessors in text rendering and photorealism .
- Ethics: Avoid prompts infringing privacy/copyright. Gemini may remove violating outputs .
For creative workflows (e.g., marketing, concept art), combine Gemini with tools like ClickUp for project management .