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Use everyday language to create extraordinary results with generative AI.

Generate portrait

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Use everyday language to create extraordinary results with generative AI.

Generate portrait

Artistic portraits are just a few clicks away.

Use the Text to Image feature in the Firefly web app to create beautiful AI-generated portraits of people based on an image or just your imagination. Firefly is a powerful and accessible AI portrait generator that transforms text prompts or photos into stunning, stylised portraits with no design experience needed.

AI generated surreal self-portrait of a woman with clouds instead of hair.

Go from prompt to portrait with Firefly.

Use the Text to Image feature in the Firefly web app as an AI portrait generator for free. Upload an image and transform it into an artistic take on the original or simply describe a portrait in order to generate an image of a person you imagine. Whether you're designing characters, refreshing your profile pic, or experimenting with creative styles, Firefly makes portrait generation quick, creative and fun.

Use an image or just your words.

Upload a photo as a Reference Image, adjust your settings and write a prompt to guide the artistic adaptation. Something as simple as “turn photo into oil painting” can produce compelling results. To create a portrait of an imaginary person, describe the image you want to generate, such as “portrait of a woman with long brown hair smiling”. This flexibility makes Firefly one of the best AI portrait generators from photo or text, catering to both casual and advanced users.

AI generated oil painting portrait of a woman that is created based on reference photo.
AI generated portrait of a boy on a motorcycle with various styling options.

Customise your portrait.

Select an effect like Anime or Linocut from the Effects section to add artistic flair to your portrait. You can also customise the angle, lighting, colour and tone in your settings. Use highly detailed descriptions, particularly if you are creating an image only from a prompt. From moody oil paintings to bright cartoon styles, this AI portrait generator gives you full control over how your portrait looks.

Use your portraits anywhere.

Use adapted photo portraits for profile images, as social media avatars, to create unique gifts for friends and beyond. Portraits of imagined people are ideal for mocking up ideas for games, books, website designs and more or simply as digital artworks. With Firefly’s free AI portrait generator, you can bring both real and fictional characters to life and reuse your images across any creative project.

AI generated portrait of a beautiful woman that is used as an art in a restaurant hall.

How to generate portraits with Adobe Firefly.

Learn how to transform images and text by using Text to Image as an AI portrait generator.

  • Log in to Firefly.
    Go to the Image section of the web app and select Text to Image.
    No installation required, just log in and start creating portraits online for free.
  • Upload an image or use text alone.
    Upload a photo to use as a Reference Image to use with a prompt or simply write a description of the portrait you want to generate. Be detailed and use adjectives to get just the look you want.
  • Adjust your settings.
    Set the Intensity and Strength of your Reference Image, choose Effects and select options from the Lighting, Camera Angle and Colour and Tone menus to customise your images.
  • Generate your image.
    Click Generate in the prompt bar to see your image results.
    Your AI-generated portrait will appear in seconds, ready for download or fine-tuning.
  • Download, share and keep editing.
    Click the downward arrow button to download your image, click the upward arrow to share your portrait to the Firefly gallery and click the pencil icon to continue editing your image with tools such as Generative Fill.
    All AI portraits can be saved as JPEG or PNG and used across personal or commercial projects.

Start creating AI portraits.

Use a photo or just your words to create incredible images with an AI portrait generator. Try now

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Discover Firefly prompts to remix and submit your own images to the gallery.

Questions? We have answers.

How can I generate a portrait using AI?

You can transform an existing image or a written description into an artistic portrait using the Text to Image feature in the Firefly web app. A well-crafted prompt should describe the subject, style and mood of the image you want to generate. Firefly works as an intuitive AI portrait generator whether you're using a photo or just your imagination, you can create a custom AI-generated portrait in seconds.

What styles can I choose from when creating an AI portrait?

When creating a portrait with Firefly, you can choose from a wide variety of looks from the Effects section. These effects influence everything from brushwork and lighting to mood. Some Effects include Fantasy, Anime, Oil Paint and Grainy Film. Play with different effects and combinations of effects to get different looks. Whether you're after something realistic, stylised, or abstract, Firefly gives you full creative control with this flexible AI portrait generator.

Can I use the portraits I generate for commercial purposes?

Yes, you can use the Text to Image feature to create portraits for commercial use, provided you adhere to Adobe guidelines and the content is produced using the commercially released version of Firefly. All Firefly tools are designed to be safe for commercial use, as they are trained on Adobe Stock, licensed content and public domain materials. That means any AI-generated portrait you create in Firefly can be used in marketing, design, publishing or client projects with confidence.

Is my photo or personal data stored or shared?

Firefly is designed with user privacy and data security in mind. Adobe does not use your personal content to train the Firefly generative AI models. The models are trained on a dataset of licensed content, such as Adobe Stock and public domain content where copyright has expired. You retain ownership of your content. Adobe does not assume any ownership of your work. Generated images are stored in your Creative Cloud storage and are subject to your allocated storage space. Your input photos and prompts are never used to train models or shared, making Firefly a secure choice for generating portraits from personal images.

What formats and resolutions are available for download?

Adobe Firefly currently supports downloading generated images in JPEG and PNG formats. These formats are available when using the Text to Image feature and the maximum resolution for downloaded images is 2000 x 2000 pixels. This makes it easy to use your AI-generated portraits across social media, print materials, or as part of larger creative projects.

Can I use Adobe Firefly for free?

Yes, Adobe Firefly is free to use and includes a limited number of generative credits to help you explore features like the AI character generator. For unlimited access to standard tools or premium options like Text to Video, a Firefly plan subscription is required.