Leonardo AI: Character Reference for consistency

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Demo summary

Shows how to upload a character image as a reference to maintain consistent appearance and clothing across different environments.

Step-by-step

Select the Character Reference option
Upload the image of the subject you want to maintain
Update the prompt to describe the subject in a new environment or moment
Generate the image

Options

Use Content Reference instead of Character Reference to maintain the main subject

Highlights

“The generation shows a consistent character with the same appearance and clothing but in a completely different environment”

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

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 AI· Text to Image
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 AI· AI Style Transfer
6:080:44Image-to-Image and Style ReferenceDemonstrates using a reference image to guide the AI's output, including using 'Style Reference' to copy colors while keeping the original subject.Leonardo AI· Image to Image
6:520:34Character Reference for consistencyCurrentShows how to upload a character image as a reference to maintain consistent appearance and clothing across different environments.Leonardo AI· AI Person Generator
8:130:32Upscaling images with Universal UpscalerThe tutorial walks through using the Universal Upscaler to increase image resolution using the Legacy model.Leonardo AI· AI Image Upscaler
8:520:46Generating images with Flow StateDemonstrates the 'Flow State' tool where images are generated continuously as the user scrolls through the page.Leonardo AI· AI Image Generator
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 AI· Text to Video
12:370:19Realtime GenerationDemonstrates Leonardo AI's real-time generation tool that updates the image instantly as the user types a prompt.Leonardo AI· Text to Image
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 AI· AI Image Generator
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AI Person Generator

6:520:34Character Reference for consistencyCurrentShows how to upload a character image as a reference to maintain consistent appearance and clothing across different environments.Skills Factory
1:151:19Generate a base character in Leonardo AIThe creator demonstrates how to use a detailed descriptive prompt and the Flux Dev model in Leonardo AI to generate a foundational character image.MaxAI Tech
2:341:54Maintain character consistency using Fixed SeedsThe video shows how to copy an image's seed ID and use the 'Use Fixed Seed' toggle in Leonardo AI to keep a character's appearance stable across different scene prompts.MaxAI Tech
4:281:59Using the Leonardo AI Character Reference toolThe user demonstrates the Character Reference tool by selecting a previously generated image and setting the reference strength to high to place the character in new environments.MaxAI Tech
6:490:36Maintain character consistency with Leonardo AI Character ReferenceThe creator shows how to use the Character Reference tool in Leonardo AI to generate the same influencer character in a new setting (a hotel room) while keeping her appearance consistent.How to Make Money with Aiukli