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Image-to-image AI transforming a basic white sneaker product photo into a floating sneaker against a pink gradient background with floral props.

Unleash creativity from image to image.

Generate unique AI images from existing photos, fostering new ideas and sparking inspiration. You might already have a great idea, but want to know what it looks like with a different background or colour scheme. Image-to-image AI can take your suggestions and tweak your designs for that perfect finishing touch.

Enhance overall efficiency.

The image-to-image AI tool makes it quick and easy to transform, tweak and test your assets. Redesign existing imagery in just a few clicks, add in missing pieces or create several variations of the same design. Anyone can create their own images with the help of Firefly’s generative AI tools.

Cropping an image of a wooden bridge set against a lush mountain forest background
Image-to-image AI-generated versions of an ice cream sundae with applied art effects like vintage, surrealism and 3D.

Explore artistic styles.

Experiment with a variety of artistic styles and add a unique touch to your images, making them stand out from the crowd. Use image-to-image AI to turn your photos into portraits of paintings, or switch up your graphic designs into abstract or pixel art. The only limit is your creative imagination.

No experience needed.

Image-to-image AI is accessible for all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a complete beginner, you can create professional-looking visuals without the need for extensive design experience. Just upload your images, create a prompt, and experiment with different effects.

Technicolor space bear generated from a reference photo

Create endlessly with image-to-image AI.

Change photo styles quickly with image-to-image AI. Whether you’re designing for work or creating for fun, AI image generator makes it easy to generate new visuals from existing images like photos, digital art, sketches and more. Use image-to-image AI to explore artistic styles, develop creative ideas or give new life to existing assets.

Here are a few ways creators and professionals transform images with AI:

  1. Turn hand-drawn graphic design concepts or layouts into polished digital assets.
  2. Create children’s book characters or scenes to support narrative development.
  3. Develop rough comic panels or character sketches into stlylised, finished illustrations.
  4. Refresh social media or lifestyle photos to fit different themes, moods or campaigns.
  5. Explore artistic styles by uploading a photo or painting and seeing how it evolves.
  6. Reimagine the look and feel of product images without the need for reshooting.

With image-to-image AI, you can create customised visuals from existing images — whatever your experience level or creative goal.

Image-to-image AI transforming a reference photo of an open book by adding a pirate ship and stormy seas against a dark oceanic background.

How to create a new image using image-to-image AI.

  1. To get started with image-to-image AI, go to the Adobe Firefly web app.
  2. Scroll down and select  Text-to-Image,  then enter a prompt to get started.

    TIP: To go directly to the image editor, simply type any prompt in the text prompt box and click Generate.
  3. Next, either enter a text prompt or, in the  General Settings  section to the left, go to  Structure  and upload your image.
  4. Then, still in General Settings, use the  Strength  slider to choose your desired outline and depth.
  5. Now, have some fun with Styles. Experiment with  Visual intensity, Effects, Colour and tone, Lighting  and  Camera angle  options.

    TIP: If your image isn’t quite there yet, you can change up the details in the text prompt box until you’re happy.
  6. Finally, select Generate, then save and share.

Frequently asked questions.

What is an image-to-image AI generator?

An image-to-image AI generator is a generative AI tool that uses machine learning and deep learning to transform an original photo or image into another. It preserves some of the original image's visual properties. It can be used for a variety of tasks, such as style transfer, image colourisation, semantic segmentation and cross-domain data transformation.

How do AI image-to-image generators work?

AI image-to-image generators allow you to transform existing images into new and adapted ones. The tool uses an existing image as a structural reference template and can generate multiple image variations inspired by different art styles and effects, or transform them based on generative prompts. Simply upload your image, create your prompt and experiment with different tools and effects until you’re happy.

How do I convert an image to AI art?

To convert an existing image to AI art, you can use an image-based AI tool like the image-to-image generator. Upload the image to generate images in your unique style. Or apply a style reference from the curated gallery, which includes dozens of options in several categories, including Watercolour, Pencil, 3D, Neon, Landscapes, Texture and more.

How do I write a good image-to-image AI prompt?

To write a good image-to-image AI prompt, you need to be clear and descriptive, without going too off-track. Begin by describing what you want the main subject of your image to look like, then expand into the surrounding environment. Mention things like style, atmosphere and lighting. Don’t forget, you can always re-work your prompt if you’re not happy with the initial image-to-image result.

What kind of input images work best for an AI image-to-image generator?

You can generate AI images from a wide range of input images, such as a photo, sketch or other visual asset. The original image you upload to the image-to-image generator should be clear, well-lit and, ideally, high-resolution. The subject and any main areas of focus should be easy to make out. For example, the image subject should be clearly distinguishable from the background.

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