Select the Rectangle tool in the toolbar and add a rectangle to the artboard. Then, select it using the Selection tool.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn about how to use Text to Vector Graphic to generate scenes, subjects, and icons.
Text to Vector Graphic, powered by Adobe Firefly, lets you create realistic vector graphics, such as scenes, subjects, and icons in your own style.
Generate a scene, subject, or icon in context or on a blank canvas using Text to Vector Graphic.
In the Contextual Task Bar that appears, select Generate Vectors.
In the prompt field, describe the output you want to generate. If you don’t want prompt suggestions, select View all settings, and then toggle off Suggestions.
Tip
If you are unsure how to craft an effective prompt or want creative ideas, select Prompt Inspiration .
Use the options in Content type and detail as needed:
- Content type: Select one of the following options:
- Scene: Generates an entire vector scene.
- Subject: Generates a vector element that is high in detail without a background.
- Icon: Generates a vector element that is low in detail without a background for icon sets and logos.
- Detail: Adjust the slider to control the level of detail in the output.
Use the options in Style Reference as needed.
- Style reference: Leave Auto enabled if you want the output style to match the style of the surrounding vector objects or image. To pick a style from a specific object in your artwork, select Choose asset, and then select the object.
- Effects: Select one or more preset effects. Select Clear all to remove the effects.
Select Clear all next to Styles to remove the applied style reference and effects.
Select View all settings , and in the Generate Vectors dialog box that opens, select Color and Tone and use the options as needed:
- Color Presets: Select a color preset.
- No. of colors: Leave it as Auto or set the number of colors you want in the output.
- Specify Colors: Specify up to 12 colors. To edit or remove a color, select it and then make the changes in the menu that appears. Select Clear all next to Specify Colors to remove all the colors.
Select Clear all at the top of Color and Tone to remove all color settings, and Clear all in the Generate Vectors dialog to remove all settings.
Select Generate in the Generate Vectors dialog box. Variations of the output appear in the Properties panel. The first variation automatically appears on the canvas as a Generative Object, indicated by on its bounding box, replacing the selected rectangle.
Note
A Generative Object layer is also created in the Layers panel.
In the Contextual Task Bar, use the arrows to preview the Variations and select the one that best suits your artwork.
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