How to Generate AI Images the Easy Way
Describe in detail, generate, refine — a specific prompt beats a vague one every time. Plus the known weak spots (hands, in-image text) and the usage-rights check worth doing before commercial use.
The basic process
- Open an AI image generator (built into many conversational assistants, or available as dedicated tools).
- Describe the image you want in detail: style, colours, composition, the specific elements it must include.
- Generate — review the result and adjust the description if it is not what you expected.
The more specific the description, the better the result: "a cat" gives something generic. "An orange cat sleeping on a blue cushion, soft digital illustration style, afternoon light" gives a result far closer to what you probably had in mind.
Limitations to keep in mind
- It can struggle with very specific details (hands, text inside the image, exact proportions).
- Styles and results vary considerably between tools — what works well in one may look quite different in another.
A warning about usage rights: check the terms of service of the specific tool you use regarding what you may do with the generated images — they vary between tools, especially for commercial use.
Tip: generate several variations of the same description and pick the one that works best — the first generation is not always the best one possible from that same prompt.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to write complex prompts to generate good images?
Being specific helps (style, colours, composition), but no advanced technical knowledge is needed — clearly describing what you imagine is enough to get started.
Can I use the images I generate commercially?
It depends on the terms of service of the specific tool you use — review them before using generated images for commercial purposes, as they vary between platforms.