AI Image Generation

Create unique, professional images for your website directly within Promptless WP! This guide shows you how to use AI to generate custom images without leaving the editor.

What AI Image Generation Does

The AI Image Generator creates custom images based on your descriptions:

• Generate unique images - No stock photo limitations
• Match your content - Images designed for your specific needs
• Multiple styles - Photorealistic, commercial, cinematic, and more
• Instant availability - Images save directly to your Media Library
• Context-aware - Smart prompts based on your section content

Think of it as having a professional photographer and designer on demand.

Requirements

Replicate API Key

AI Image Generation uses Replicate's FLUX models. You'll need:

1. Replicate account - Sign up at replicate.com
2. API key - Found in your Replicate account settings
3. Account credits - Pay-as-you-go pricing (typically $0.01-0.05 per image)

Browser Requirements

• Modern browser - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
• Internet connection - Required for image generation
• Stable connection - Generation takes 10-60 seconds

Accessing AI Image Generation

Where to Find It

AI Image Generation is available in any section that supports images:

• Hero sections - Featured image field
• Features sections - Card images
• Media Selector - Any image upload field

How to Open

1. Click any image field in your section
2. Look for the AI sparkle icon next to upload options
3. Click "Generate with AI" to open the generator

How to Generate Images

Step 1: Open the Generator

1. Click an image field in your section
2. Click the AI Generate button (sparkle icon)
3. The Image Generator modal opens

Step 2: Describe Your Image

Write a clear description of what you want:

• Be specific - "A modern office with glass walls and city views"
• Include context - "Professional team meeting around a conference table"
• Mention style - "Clean, minimal, corporate photography style"

Good descriptions:

• "A friendly customer service representative wearing a headset, smiling, modern office background"
• "Abstract geometric shapes in blue and purple gradient, suitable for tech company header"
• "Fresh organic vegetables arranged on a wooden cutting board, natural lighting"

Vague descriptions to avoid:

• "An image for my website"
• "Something professional"
• "A nice picture"

Step 3: Configure Options

Purpose

Select what the image is for:

• Section Hero - Large, impactful images for page headers
• Feature Card - Smaller images for feature grids
• Background - Subtle images for section backgrounds
• General - Standard image without specific optimization

Style

Choose an artistic direction:

• Photorealistic - Looks like a real photograph
• Commercial - Clean, professional marketing style
• Cinematic - Dramatic lighting and composition
• Luxury - High-end, sophisticated aesthetic
• Minimal - Simple, clean, lots of white space
• Illustration - Artistic, drawn style

Aspect Ratio

Match your layout needs:

• 1:1 - Square (great for cards and profiles)
• 16:9 - Widescreen (hero sections and banners)
• 4:3 - Standard (versatile general use)
• 3:2 - Classic photo ratio
• 9:16 - Vertical (mobile-first designs)

Quality

Balance speed and detail:

• Fast - Quick generation, good for drafts (~10 seconds)
• Balanced - Standard quality, recommended (~20 seconds)
• Premium - High detail and quality (~30 seconds)
• Ultra - Maximum quality (~45 seconds)

Step 4: Generate

1. Review your settings
2. Click Generate Image
3. Wait for generation (progress shown)
4. Preview the result

Step 5: Use or Regenerate

• Happy with result? Click Insert to use the image
• Want changes? Modify your description and regenerate
• Save for later? Image is automatically in your Media Library

Available Options Reference

Purpose Presets

Purpose	Best For	Optimization
Section Hero	Page headers, hero images	Large, impactful composition
Feature Card	Feature grids, service cards	Clear focal point, works at small sizes
Background	Section backgrounds	Subtle, non-distracting
General	Any use	Standard optimization

Style Options

Style	Description	Best For
Photorealistic	Real photography look	Business, corporate sites
Commercial	Clean marketing style	Product pages, services
Cinematic	Dramatic, movie-like	Landing pages, portfolios
Luxury	High-end aesthetic	Premium brands, luxury services
Minimal	Simple and clean	Modern, tech-focused sites
Illustration	Artistic, illustrated	Creative, friendly brands

Aspect Ratios

Ratio	Dimensions	Common Uses
1:1	Square	Profile images, cards
16:9	Wide	Hero sections, headers
4:3	Standard	General content
3:2	Photo	Featured images
9:16	Tall	Mobile headers

Quality Levels

Quality	Speed	Detail	Cost
Fast (Schnell)	~10 seconds	Good	Lowest
Balanced (Dev)	~20 seconds	Better	Low
Premium (Pro)	~30 seconds	High	Medium
Ultra (Pro Ultra)	~45 seconds	Highest	Higher

Best Practices

For Best Results

• Be descriptive - More detail = better results
• Include style cues - Mention lighting, mood, colors
• Specify what NOT to include - "No text, no people"
• Match your brand - Reference your brand colors and style
• Start with presets - Purpose and style presets improve results

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Vague descriptions - Be specific about what you want
• Too many elements - Keep it focused, not cluttered
• Forgetting context - Mention how the image will be used
• Ignoring aspect ratio - Match your layout needs
• Rushing quality - Use higher quality for important images

Cost-Saving Tips

• Use Fast quality for drafts and testing
• Batch similar images in one session
• Refine descriptions before generating
• Save good prompts to reuse later

Troubleshooting

Image Won't Generate

Possible causes:

• Internet connection issues
• Replicate API key not configured
• Account credits depleted

Solutions:

1. Check internet connection
2. Verify API key in AI Settings
3. Check Replicate account balance
4. Try again in a few minutes

Poor Quality Results

Possible causes:

• Vague description
• Wrong style selection
• Low quality setting

Solutions:

1. Add more detail to description
2. Try different style presets
3. Use Balanced or Premium quality
4. Be more specific about what you want

Generation Taking Too Long

Possible causes:

• High-quality settings
• Server load
• Complex prompts

Solutions:

1. Use Fast quality for testing
2. Wait for completion (up to 60 seconds normal)
3. Refresh and try again if stuck

API Key Issues

Possible causes:

• Invalid API key
• Account not verified
• Billing not set up

Solutions:

1. Check API key is correct in settings
2. Verify Replicate account is active
3. Add payment method to Replicate account

Cost Considerations

Pricing

• Per-image cost - Typically $0.01 - $0.05
• Quality affects cost - Higher quality = slightly higher cost
• No subscription - Pay only for what you generate

Budgeting Tips

• Start small - Test with Fast quality first
• Refine prompts - Good descriptions reduce regenerations
• Save templates - Reuse successful prompt patterns
• Monitor usage - Check Replicate dashboard regularly

Typical Monthly Costs

• Light use (10-20 images): $1-2
• Moderate use (50-100 images): $5-10
• Heavy use (200+ images): $20+

Next Steps

Now that you know how to generate images:

1. Try it out - Generate your first image
2. Experiment with styles - See what works for your brand
3. Save good prompts - Build a library of effective descriptions
4. Combine with AI content - Use generated images with AI-created sections

Need More Help?

• Review AI Overview for general AI understanding
• Check Plugin Settings for API configuration
• Read FAQ for common questions

Transform your content with unique, AI-generated images that perfectly match your vision!