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Create art from any prompt with an AI drawing generator.

Bring any idea to life with AI simply by describing what you imagine.

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Draw attention with the help of AI.

Explore the possibilities of AI drawing generation with Adobe Firefly. Learn how to quickly explore ideas, draft concepts, and create artwork with simple text prompts and advanced techniques.

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Get a hand-drawn look with an AI drawing generator.

Create sketches that mimic the look of pen and ink renderings by using Firefly as an AI drawing generator for free. Instead of generating the polished, hyperrealistic results you may associate with AI, you can create loose, minimalist line drawings in a few steps with Text to Image.

Produce sketches, concepts, and more.

Use Text to Image to create quick concept sketches for illustrations or fashion designs or even to spin up ideas for tattoos and children’s book artwork. Create manga-style line art and more.

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Choose from a range of artistic styles.

Select from a menu of effects to get the specific look you want. Effects include fundamental options like Line Drawing, Ink, and Sketch in addition to options such as Stippling, Doodle Drawing, and Geometric Pen.

Refine your results even more.

Upload a Reference Image — or choose one from the gallery — to generate artwork in a similar style. Adjust the Intensity and Strength of the Reference Image to further tailor the result. Use descriptive terms such as “heavy stroke” or “loose hand drawn sketch” in your prompt. And select from a range of options in the Color and Tone dropdown menu.

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How to generate drawings with Adobe Firefly.

Create artistic sketches in just a few steps using Firefly as an AI drawing generator for free.

  • Log in to Firefly.
    Go to the Image section of the web app and select Text to Image.
  • Write a descriptive prompt.
    Describe the image you want to generate. Be specific and use adjectives; longer prompts tend to get better results.
  • Choose an Effect.
    Select a drawing style from the Effects section. Click on All to see the complete list of effects.
  • Optional: Upload a Reference Image.
    Upload or select a Reference Image from the gallery to generate similar results.
  • Generate your artwork.
    Click Generate in the prompt bar to see your results.
  • Download, share, and keep editing your image.
    Click the downward arrow icon to download your image. Click the pencil icon to keep editing it and click the upward arrow icon to share your image in the Firefly gallery.

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Questions? We have answers.

What is an AI drawing generator and how is it different from an AI art generator?

The Text to Image function of Adobe Firefly can be used in many ways, including as an AI drawing generator and an AI art generator. When using Text to Image as an AI drawing generator, the goal is to craft prompts and adjust settings to produce results that resemble hand-drawn sketches. When using Text to Image as an AI art generator, the goal is to produce images that are more polished, from hyperrealistic portraits to artworks that look like oil paintings.

Can I upload a photo and turn it into a sketch?

While Firefly doesn’t have a “photo to sketch” feature, you can achieve this effect by using the Reference Image function within the Text to Image module. Upload the image you wish to turn into a drawing, adjust your settings, and try a simple prompt such as “turn reference image into a sketch”. Refine your prompt and settings until you get a result you like.

What styles of drawings can I generate with Text to Image?

You can generate many styles of drawings with Text to Image. You can include detailed descriptions of art styles within your prompt, and you can save time using options from the Effects section. Choose from art movements like Art Deco and Impressionism, from themes like Concept Art and Comic Book, and many more.

How can I customize my drawings?

There are many ways you can customize drawings using Text to Image. You can use detailed prompts with descriptive words and phrases. You can upload or select a Reference Image to generate similar artwork. You can choose a specific art style from the Effects section. And you can continue editing your image after generating it with tools such as Generative Fill, which allows you to add, remove, and replace content within an image. Use any combination of these techniques to get just the look you want.

Can I use sketches generated with Firefly commercially?

Yes, you can use the sketches generated by Firefly for commercial use, provided you adhere to the 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.