Create an element

Last updated on Aug 19, 2026

Learn how to create elements using the new generation and editing experience in Adobe Firefly.

   The new generation and editing experience is a beta feature in Adobe Firefly, currently available for testing and feedback.

Elements let you define and reuse consistent subjects, characters, or objects across your projects. By creating an element with reference visuals and descriptions, you can help Firefly maintain consistency in the appearance, identity, and other relevant details for a subject throughout the generated scenes.

In the generation workspace, go to a previously generated image and select Create element

Creative AI studio workspace shows a previously generated image with a highlight over the elements option.
Creating an element lets you define the specific characteristics of a subject so it can be reused later.

Select the Upload image button to upload more reference images from Your device or Adobe cloud storage

New Element panel with fields to upload reference media, enter element name, and add a description.
Use visuals that show an element from multiple angles to better define it.

A. Element type picker B. Base image picker C. Name box D. Description box E. Create elements button 

Alternatively, to create a new element without using a previously generated image, select + Create new element.

Set the element type by selecting Character, Location, or Object

In the Name the <element> field, enter a name for the element. 

In the Describe the <element> field, provide details to define the element's appearance and attributes. You can also specify the attributes that you'd want the model to ignore. 

Select the Create element button to save it. 

Add more definition to a Character element by generating its Character sheet. Select the preferred options under Head, expressions & feature, and Body, poses & movement, and then select Generate all.

New Element panel shows options to select and generate charater head expressions and body poses.
You can close the Elements window while the character sheet images continue generating in the background.

To use a previously created element with your prompt, go to the generation bar, select Image / Video > Elements > Element name.

New Element panel with fields for name, type, reference image, angles, and description input.
Select the Create button to add, and the Manage button to edit or delete an element.