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Leonardo AI: Image-to-Image and Style Reference

Demo summary

Demonstrates using a reference image to guide the AI's output, including using 'Style Reference' to copy colors while keeping the original subject.

Step-by-step

  1. Select Image to Image to use an image as a complete reference for subject, lighting, and style
  2. Adjust the Strength level to determine how closely the result matches the reference
  3. Choose Style Reference to apply only the visual style and colors to a different subject
  4. Enter your prompt to define the subject when using Style Reference

Options

  • Use Content Reference
  • Use Character Reference
  • Lower Strength values for more creative freedom
  • Higher Strength values for closer adherence to the reference

Tips

  • Use Style Reference if you want to take inspiration from colors without copying the original subject

All demos from “Leonardo AI - Tutorial for Beginners - How to Use [ FULL GUIDE 2026 ]

  1. 0:490:51Basic image generation in Leonardo AIThe video demonstrates how to enter a text prompt and select AI models to generate images on the Leonardo AI platform.Leonardo AIText to Image
  2. 5:220:31Apply style elements to imagesShows how to use the 'Elements' tool to apply a futurism style and adjust its strength on a generated sports car image.Leonardo AIAI Style Transfer
  3. 6:080:44Image-to-Image and Style ReferenceCurrentDemonstrates using a reference image to guide the AI's output, including using 'Style Reference' to copy colors while keeping the original subject.Leonardo AIImage to Image
  4. 6:520:34Character Reference for consistencyShows how to upload a character image as a reference to maintain consistent appearance and clothing across different environments.Leonardo AIAI Person Generator
  5. 8:130:32Upscaling images with Universal UpscalerThe tutorial walks through using the Universal Upscaler to increase image resolution using the Legacy model.Leonardo AIAI Image Upscaler
  6. 8:520:46Generating images with Flow StateDemonstrates the 'Flow State' tool where images are generated continuously as the user scrolls through the page.Leonardo AIAI Image Generator
  7. 10:071:44AI Video generation and motion controlShows how to generate videos from text prompts using models like Motion 2.0 and adjust camera movement and lighting vibes.Leonardo AIText to Video
  8. 12:370:19Realtime GenerationDemonstrates Leonardo AI's real-time generation tool that updates the image instantly as the user types a prompt.Leonardo AIText to Image
  9. 12:561:02Live drawing with Realtime CanvasShows the Realtime Canvas tool where the AI generates a high-quality image based on the user's live brush strokes and text instructions.Leonardo AIAI Image Generator
  10. Watch “Leonardo AI - Tutorial for Beginners - How to Use [ FULL GUIDE 2026 ]” →

Image to Image

  1. 4:370:32Image-to-Image generation with Image GuidanceThe demo shows uploading a reference image and using the Image Guidance tool to control how closely the AI generation follows the source image's structure and style.Skills Factory
  2. 6:080:44Image-to-Image and Style ReferenceCurrentDemonstrates using a reference image to guide the AI's output, including using 'Style Reference' to copy colors while keeping the original subject.Skills Factory
  3. 30:5112:26Real-time drawing with Leonardo AI CanvasThe instructor uses the Realtime Canvas to draw simple shapes and sketches, showing how the AI instantly generates a cinematic human face and adds details like hair and glasses live.Skillademia