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Generate things to draw with Adobe Firefly for free.

If you're feeling stuck creatively, use Adobe Firefly to brainstorm things to draw. From doodles and animals to fantasy scenes and everyday objects, write a simple description and see where it takes you.

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Generate a drawing idea

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Adobe Firefly

Generate a drawing idea

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Adobe Firefly

The next evolution of creative AI is here for all your ideas, with image, video, audio and vector tools.

Generate a drawing idea

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Never run out of things to draw.

Adobe Firefly can turn any idea, no matter how vague, into a quick sketch in moments that will inspire you with things to draw. Use these designs as a jumping off point for your final vision. Whether you want a classic subject like a still life or something more imaginative like a dragon perched on a skyscraper, just describe it and Firefly will generate a new thing to draw, for free.

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Stuck on what to draw? Let Adobe Firefly help.

Type in a mood, a genre or a single word and Adobe Firefly will turn it into a specific idea to sketch. Explore new directions across animals, nature, portraits, patterns and imaginative scenes or find more inspiration in the Firefly community gallery.

Produce sketches, concepts and more.

Firefly makes it easy to create art from text. Generate quick ideas for a sketchbook, a school project or a warm-up drawing exercise or turn a rough sketch into finished line art with the Sketch to Image generator.

Refine your drawing idea until it’s exactly right.

Adjust your prompt, try a different style or generate new variations to explore more things to draw. Keep refining your drawing in Firefly with editing tools and top AI models or use it as inspiration for your analogue artwork.

How to generate a thing to draw with Adobe Firefly.

Step 1

Open Adobe Firefly.

To get started, open Adobe Firefly and sign in with your Adobe ID or create a free account if you don’t have one.

Step 2

Describe what you want to draw.

In the prompt bar, describe an idea. If you’re not sure where to start, try a single word like “cat,” “castle” or “spaceship” and let Adobe Firefly build on it.

Step 3

Generate your drawing idea.

Select Generate to create your image.

Step 4

Refine in the Edit tab.

Adobe Firefly will take you to the Edit tab, where you can adjust the style, try a new variation or explore a different thing to draw entirely.

Step 5

Download or share.

Click Download to export and save your image or click Share to copy your image to your clipboard, generate a video or open your design in Adobe Express or Photoshop on the web to edit it further.
How to generate a thing to draw with Adobe Firefly.
Steps on how to find things to draw and generate them with Adobe Firefly.
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Why use Adobe Firefly to find things to draw?

Adobe Firefly makes it easy to brainstorm inspiring images to draw when you're out of ideas. Enter a theme or a type of subject you'd like to practise and Adobe Firefly will generate sketches in moments, with access to multiple AI models and precision editing tools.

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Endless drawing ideas

Describe a mood, a subject or a single word and Adobe Firefly will generate a fresh thing to draw every time. Explore new directions whenever you’re short on inspiration.

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Precise creative control

Adjust your prompt, choose a different style or generate new variations to fine-tune your result. Adobe Firefly gives you control over composition, style and detail at every step.

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Top AI models, all in one place

Adobe Firefly brings together its own models and top partner models from Google, OpenAI, FLUX and others in a single creative space. Try a few, then refine the one that fits your style.

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Seamless integration

Once you land on a direction after exploring things to draw. You can open your drawing in Photoshop on the web for further refinement or bring it into Adobe Express to build a finished design.

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Questions? We have answers.

What is an AI generator for things to draw?

An AI generator for things to draw turns a text prompt into a sketch you can use as a foundation or inspiration, for your own art. Describe a subject, a mood or even a single word and Adobe Firefly will generate images you can use for endless ideas.

How do I get drawing ideas with Adobe Firefly?

Type a word or phrase into the prompt bar and Adobe Firefly will generate a thing to draw based on your description. You can start broad, like “ocean creature” or go specific, like “a jellyfish drifting past a sunken ship” and refine the result from there.

Can I choose a specific style for my drawing idea?

Yes. You can specify a style directly in your prompt, such as line art, watercolour or cartoon and Adobe Firefly will apply it to the result. Adjust your prompt and regenerate until the style feels right. Each regeneration uses Adobe Firefly generative credits.

What if I don’t know what to draw?

Start with a broad idea, a colour or an emotion and Adobe Firefly will turn it into a specific thing to draw. Categories like animals, everyday objects, fantasy creatures and simple patterns are good starting points whenever you’re stuck.

Who uses an AI generator for things to draw?

Artists, students, teachers and hobbyists use Adobe Firefly to find things to draw when they want fresh inspiration or a quick warm-up sketch. It also works well for anyone who wants a simple drawing project but hasn’t settled on an idea yet.

Can kids or beginners use Adobe Firefly to find drawing ideas?

Yes. Adobe Firefly is designed for creators of every skill level, so kids, students and beginners can describe an idea in plain language and get a drawing prompt or finished sketch straightaway.

What is the best AI generator for things to draw?

The best generator for things to draw gives you a steady stream of fresh ideas, control over style and detail and a direct path to a finished image. Adobe Firefly does this and also brings together top AI models in one creative studio, so you can compare results and refine your favourite with precision tools.

What makes Adobe Firefly different from other AI drawing generators?

Adobe Firefly brings together its own models and top partner models from Google, OpenAI, FLUX and more in a single creative studio. You can switch between models in the model drop-down and compare results side by side, then refine your favourite with precision editing tools.

What file format do I get when I generate a thing to draw?

The Generate Image feature in Adobe Firefly downloads your result as a PNG file, ready to use in your project. If you continue editing your drawing idea in another tool, the format may change depending on that tool’s export options.

Do I need drawing skills or special software to use Adobe Firefly?

No. You describe what you want in plain language and Adobe Firefly will turn your prompt into a finished drawing idea. You can use Adobe Firefly directly in your browser, with no separate software to install.

Is the Adobe Firefly things to draw generator free to use?

Yes, you can use the things to draw generator for free with an Adobe account. A free account gives you access to free daily generations, so you can try Adobe Firefly without a paid plan. Learn more about using Adobe Firefly for free.

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