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Attaching reference images

Attach a reference image to build the result from it. Mention attached references with @ in the prompt to reflect them in the result.

A reference image is both a starting point and a guide for your result. Attach an image that has the person, composition, or style you want, and the model carries those traits into what it makes. It's the easiest way to convey a feeling that's hard to put into words.

Three ways to attach

  • Press the attachment slot buttons above the input box to pick a file or asset.
  • Drag and drop a file onto the input box.
  • Drag an asset from the panel on the right into the input box — handy for reusing something you already made as a reference.

Mentioning in the prompt (@)

Type @ in the prompt to bring up your attached reference images and characters. Selecting one inserts it as a mention, so it's reflected in the result. Attaching alone already applies a reference, but mentioning lets you point to it within the sentence — "use this reference, like so."

Selecting a reference image with an @ mention

Good to know

  • The number and types you can attach depend on the selected model; the slot shows the current / maximum count.
  • Mentioning a reference you haven't attached shows a warning — a mentioned reference must actually be attached.
  • If a reference comes through weakly, reduce the number of references and focus on the single most important one.