Your Visual Workbench: A User Guide to the AI Image Generator
This guide outlines how to leverage the AI Image Generator to effortlessly enhance your content with tailored visuals. You can access the tool to either intelligently match relevant images from your existing asset library or generate entirely new illustrations from scratch, customizing aspects like style and aspect ratio. For optimal results, utilize the generator after your content is complete, embracing an iterative approach to refine prompts and always reviewing the AI's creations. This powerful visual workbench streamlines content creation, significantly boosting your writing's impact.
Your Visual Workbench: A User Guide to the AI Image Generator
Welcome to your new visual creation hub! This guide will walk you through every step of using the AI Image Generator to enhance your articles and content with perfectly tailored visuals. Whether you're looking to quickly find a relevant image from your existing assets or conjure a brand-new illustration from your imagination, this tool is designed to empower you.
1. Accessing the AI Image Generator
To begin your visual journey, you'll first need to know how to access the AI Image Generator. We offer two convenient methods:
Click to Open: Click on the pallet-like icon, which represents the AI Image Generator tool. Hover your mouse over the icons to see their tooltips. For the AI Image Generator, you'll see the "Find / Generate Images with AI" tooltip when your mouse is on the correct icon.
Use Slash Command: Wherever you wish to insert an image, you can use Ctrl / Cmd + / to bring up the slash command, or simply type '/' directly into the editor. From there, type "Generate Image" to filter the command and press enter.
Once the AI Image Generator dialog appears, you'll see its initial view as follows:
Depending on your cursor position or any selected text, the tool may pre-select "Hero Image" or "Illustrate Content." You can easily adjust this selection and input your specific instructions in Additional directions.
Click Next once you've finalized your choices in this view.
2. Smart Asset Matching: Finding the Perfect Existing Image
Our AI doesn't just create; it also intelligently curates! This feature is ideal when you've written your content and want to find the most relevant images from your existing library.
Upon reaching the second view, the AI will begin matching images from your existing library. Please be patient; if relevant assets are found, they will be displayed for your review, as shown in the screenshot below:
Here, you can navigate through the matching images. Select your preferred image by clicking it, then click "Use Selected" to insert it directly into your content!
Tips for Smart Matching:
Ensure your existing images have descriptive filenames or tags for better AI recognition.
If initial suggestions aren't perfect, try refining your text slightly to emphasize key visual concepts.
3. Generating Brand New Images from Scratch
If no suitable matches are found, simply click the "None of these? Generate New" button to prompt the AI to create fresh images for you. This is where our image generation tool truly shines, allowing you to select aspect ratios, layout styles, and refine the description of the image you wish to generate:
Here are the settings you can configure:
Aspect Ratio: Choose dimensions like 1:1 (square), 16:9 (widescreen), 4:3 (standard), or custom. Select what best fits your content layout.
Style: Pick a style such as "Illustration," "Diagram," etc., to guide the AI's artistic interpretation.
Generation Instructions: Input detailed descriptions to further customize the image you want the AI to create.
Once you click the "Generate Image" button, the generated image will appear in preview mode. This allows you to review and make any necessary adjustments before accepting and inserting it into your content:
4. Best Practices for Optimal Results
Generate After Content Completion: For maximum relevance and efficiency, use the AI Image Generator once your article or content is mostly finished. This ensures the AI has complete context for both smart matching and new generation.
Iterate and Experiment: Don't expect perfection on the first try. Refine your prompts, change styles, and generate multiple versions until you get the perfect image.
Review and Edit: While powerful, AI-generated images should always be reviewed to ensure they align with your brand, message, and any factual requirements. You can also use external image editors for final touches if needed.
Conclusion
Your AI Image Generator is a game-changing tool, transforming how you approach visuals in content creation. Embrace its power to find perfect matches or craft entirely new images, saving you time and dramatically enhancing the impact of your writing. Start exploring your visual workbench today!