Generate images from text prompts in Leonardo AI

Demo summary
The video demonstrates how to use the Image Creation interface to enter text prompts, select AI presets like Cinematic or Anime, and adjust dimensions to generate images.
Step-by-step
- Click on Image Creation in the main interface
- Enter your text prompt in the field at the top
- Select an AI Preset such as Anime, Cinematic, or Graphics from the left panel
- Adjust the Image Dimensions and aspect ratio
- Click Generate and view the results at the bottom
Options
- Switch to Legacy Mode for more control over AI models
- Enable Private Mode to keep images hidden (paid plans only)
- Toggle between Fast or High Quality generation modes
- Enable Transparency for transparent backgrounds
- Turn on Tiling to generate patterns
- Use Negative Prompt to specify elements to exclude
- Enable PhotoReal for realistic images (paid plans only)
Watch out for
- Free plans are limited to 150 tokens per day
- Private Mode and PhotoReal options require a paid subscription plan
Tips
- Select 1 or 2 images per prompt to save tokens if you are on a paid plan
- Check your remaining token count at the top of the interface before generating
- Use the social media templates in Image Dimensions for quick sizing
Highlights
“Legacy Mode... is more complex to use but allows more control on the AI models and options.”
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