Text to image

Create an image from text when your idea starts with words.

The text-to-image workflow begins with the visual result you want to describe. Write the subject, setting, composition, and details that matter, then select an available model and image setup before you generate.

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Two portrait directions with distinct light, framing, and photographic treatments.Two portrait directions with distinct light, framing, and photographic treatments.
Two verified local GPT Image family examples selected to show how written directions can lead to different images.
Input
A written visual direction
Choose
A model and available output setup
Output
A new image variation to inspect

Write a visual brief with a specific outcome

These verified local Nano Banana family examples show how written direction can move from a place to a visual system to a scene with action.

Every card identifies whether it is a verified model-family example or a visual reference. Reference cards are not model benchmarks or before-and-after claims.

A raised 3D travel-guide map with miniature landmarks and labeled regional views.

Subject, place, and structure

Turn a broad idea into a specific place, a hero subject, and a repeatable layout.

Verified model-family example

Verified Nano Banana family example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.

A nine-piece collection of colorful tactile 3D dog icons on a white background.

A consistent visual system

Specify the repeated object, material treatment, and layout rule that tie a set together.

Verified model-family example

Verified Nano Banana family example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.

Three stylized creatures gathered around a treehouse plan in a forest clearing.

Action and scene relationship

Name who is present, what is happening, and where the action takes place.

Verified model-family example

Verified Nano Banana family example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.

What to include in a text-to-image direction

The subject and setting

Name the central subject and where it appears so the image has a concrete starting point.

The composition and priority

Explain what should be close, wide, centered, or secondary instead of leaving visual hierarchy implicit.

The details that need attention

Call out materials, light, color, mood, or required text only when they affect the image you need to review.

A text-to-image workflow that starts with intent

Treat the prompt like a compact creative brief. The more clearly it states the intended outcome, the easier it is to decide whether the generated image is ready or needs another pass.

  1. 1

    Write the visual outcome

    Describe what the viewer should see, not just an aesthetic label or the name of a trend.

  2. 2

    Add composition and context

    Include the scene, framing, viewpoint, or aspect intent when those elements matter to the job.

  3. 3

    Choose a supported image setup

    Select the model, aspect ratio, and output options that are available for your chosen workflow.

  4. 4

    Generate, review, and revise

    Inspect the visible result, then update the written direction or settings before creating another image.

Use text-to-image output carefully

A prompt does not guarantee exact text or details
Check readable copy, brand details, proportions, and any element that must be precise in the final visual.
Models expose different options
Available output settings, aspect ratios, and credit cost depend on the model you select.
Use the right workflow for a supplied image
When an existing image should guide the result, use the image-to-image workflow on a model that supports reference input.

Text to image generator FAQ

What is a text-to-image generator?
A text-to-image generator creates AI-generated images from text descriptions. In ImageStyle, the prompt, selected model, and available output settings shape the result.
Can I create AI-generated background images from text?
Yes. Describe the scene, palette, composition, and any open space you need. Review the generated image before using it as a background in a real project.
How detailed should a text-to-image prompt be?
Be specific about the subject, setting, composition, and the details that matter most. Leave out details that are not relevant to the intended image role.
Can I generate an image without uploading a photo?
Yes. Text-to-image starts with a written visual direction. A reference image is optional only when you move to a compatible image-to-image workflow.
What do I do when the first result is not right?
Identify the part of the direction that needs to change, revise the prompt or available settings, and generate another variation for review.

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Capability source: Current ImageStyle image-generation workspace.

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