On the Firefly homepage, select Image in the left panel and then select Generate image.
Last updated on
9 June 2026
Quickly generate images in lower resolution and then upscale them later to download in full resolution.
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Generate images for rapid ideation in a few simple steps.
With Fast mode in Generate image, you can quickly ideate, generate, and compare image variations with a 512x512 resolution. You can then download the images as they are or use the Upscale option to convert them to 2K resolution for better quality. Fast mode is best used for simple topics, backgrounds, most illustrations, and close portraits.
In the Model section, use the dropdown menu and select Firefly Image 3.
Enable Fast mode to generate lower-resolution images quickly and upscale them later.
Use the Aspect ratio option to set the proportions for the generated image variations.
Select the Content type from Art or Photo or set Firefly to auto-choose the content type based on the prompt.
Under the Reference section, use the following options to guide the generated image variations using an existing reference image:
- Composition: Upload an image to define a structure or composition and ensure the generated image variation aligns with it. Adjust the Strength slider to specify the outline intensity and depth adherence in the generated variations.
- Style: Guide the generation of new image variations to match the visual style and aesthetic of the reference image. Use the Visual intensity slider to modify the intensity of the photo's visual attributes and the Strength slider to control the adherence to the reference image.
Choose the effects you want to apply, then specify the Color and tone, Lighting, and Camera angle.
In the Prompt field, enter a detailed description of the image you want to generate.
Tip
- To write effective text prompts, stick to simple and direct language and use at least three words.
- Turn on the Prompt suggestions option next to the Generate button to have Firefly suggest prompts as you type your text description in the prompt bar.
- If you want to specify text in an image, use quotation marks. For example, "Firefly" or "Hello".
Select Generate to generate a set of image variations with a 512x512 resolution.
Use the Upscale all option to change the resolutions of all the generated image variations to 2000x2000.
Note
Upscale all will upscale all four generated images and will consume one credit.
Hover your cursor over the images to download or explore editing and sharing options.
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Option |
Action |
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Edit image |
Open the image in Firefly image editor, where you can use the Prompt to Edit feature to modify the image using text-based prompts. |
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Fill |
Open the image directly in the generative fill editor to add new elements or replace old ones. |
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Remove |
Open the image directly in the generative remove editor to remove unwanted elements. |
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Upscale |
Open the image in the generative upscaler to improve the image's quality and resolution. |
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Generate similar |
Rerun the prompt used with the adjusted settings to generate image variations. |
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Use as composition reference |
Use the image as a composition reference to generate another set of image variations. |
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Use as style reference |
Use the image as a style reference to generate another set of image variations. |
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Download |
Save the image/s to your local device. |
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Favorite |
Save the generated image as a favorite and access it anytime from the Favorites tab on the Your Stuff page.
Note
Starting August 27, 2025, browser-saved favorites will be available for 30 more days. After that, they will be permanently deleted, and this action cannot be undone. To keep your favorites, download them to your device or open them to save to your generation history. |
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Share options |
Copy the image, use Image to video to automatically set it as the first frame for generating a video, use Submit to gallery to share it on the Firely gallery, open it in Photoshop web or Adobe Express. |
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