On the Firefly homepage, select Generate in the left panel and then Generate image.
Last updated on
27 Oct 2025
Quickly generate images in lower resolution and then upscale them later to download in full resolution.
Try it in the app
Generate images for rapid ideation in a few simple steps.
With Fast mode in Text to 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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Generative Fill |
Open the image directly in the Generative Fill editor to add or remove visual elements or expand it. |
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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 |
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Save to Favorites |
Save the generated image as a favorite and access it anytime from the Favorites tab on the Files 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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Copy image |
Copy the image so you can paste it directly into other applications, such as Adobe Illustrator. |
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Image to video |
Automatically add the image as the first frame to generate a video using the Image to video feature. |
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Save to library |
Save it directly to your Creative Cloud library. |
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Submit to gallery |
Submit the image to the gallery so that the community members can view, download, and remix your creations. |
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Open in Photoshop Web |
Open the selected generation as a new project in Photoshop on the web. |
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Open in Express |
Open the selected generation as a new project in Adobe Express to add text, shapes, and graphics, or choose one of the social media post templates to get started. |
Join our community to connect, learn, and engage
For inspiration, expert tips, and solutions to common issues, visit Discord or the Adobe Firefly Community forum. Connect with our team and fellow users to exchange ideas, share your creations, stay updated with the latest features and announcements, and provide feedback.
