Recraft: Creating a custom AI style from a reference image

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Demo summary

The user walks through creating a custom style by uploading a reference image, setting 'style level prompts' for consistent rules, and choosing between Style Essentials or Composition.

Step-by-step

Select the image tool and ensure Recraft V3 is selected
Click Create new style
Upload at least one reference image
Enter style level prompts to set consistent rules for the style
Choose between Style Essentials or Style and Composition
Generate a test image to verify the results
Click Save and name your new style

Options

Add up to five reference files
Reuse previously saved styles
Select Style Essentials to copy textures and colors only
Select Style and Composition to mimic the reference setup and layout

Tips

Use style level prompts for details like 'black clothes' or 'wind hair' to ensure they carry through every generation regardless of the main prompt
Use Style and Composition if you want your generations to stick very closely to the reference setup

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