Describe
The Describe feature analyzes any image — uploaded or generated — and produces a detailed text description. Use it to understand how Ideogram interprets visual elements and to identify the type of prompt wording that would recreate a similar result.
How to Access the Feature
You can access Describe in several ways:
From image feeds (Home and Creations pages) – Hover over any image in the Image Gallery, select the More icon
at the top of the image, and choose Describe from the More menu.From image details – In the Details Panel, select the Describe button. Alternatively, select the More icon
in the upper-right corner and choose Describe from the More menu.When importing an image into the Prompt Box – In the popup window, select Describe to generate an automatic description.
When using Remix or Character Reference – Click the Remix or Character Reference thumbnail at the bottom of the Prompt Box, then select Describe from the dropdown.
Examples of Descriptions
When you activate Describe, Ideogram analyzes your image and generates a prompt that describes its visual content.
Tips
The description output depends on the Model version you selected.
Model version 3.0 produces more detailed and slightly longer prompts.
Model versions 2.0, 2a, and 1.0 return shorter, simpler descriptions.
If the result isn’t what you expected, crop or zoom in on your image using the Editor. Adjusting the framing can generate a different prompt and improve the results.
The following examples show how Describe converts real photos into text prompts. Each prompt was then used to generate new images, without Remix or Magic Prompt enabled.
Prompt from Describe v3.0:
A close-up photograph of an American Goldfinch perched on a dark brown tree branch. The bird has vibrant yellow plumage on its head, back, and wings, with distinctive black and white wing bars. The goldfinch's beak is bright orange-yellow, and its eye is dark and alert. The bird is positioned facing right, gripping the rough-textured branch with its feet. In the background, there are green leaves visible, slightly out of focus, creating a natural bokeh effect. The lighting is bright and natural, highlighting the bird's bright yellow feathers. The composition is sharp and detailed, with the goldfinch positioned in the left two-thirds of the frame. The background has a blue-green tint, suggesting a summer or late spring setting.
Prompt from Describe v2.0:
A vibrant yellow bird perched on a slender brown branch. The bird has black and white markings on its wings and tail. The backdrop consists of green leaves, suggesting that the bird is in a tree. The blue sky forms the upper portion of the image, providing a serene backdrop to the bird's bright plumage.
Prompt from Describe v3.0:
An aerial photograph of a small town during autumn, captured from a high drone perspective. The main road runs through the center of the image, a two-lane asphalt road with yellow center lines. The town is nestled between dense forested hills covered in vibrant fall foliage featuring orange, yellow, and red leaves. The buildings are predominantly white and gray residential homes with pitched roofs, scattered along both sides of the main road. A large body of water, a lake, is visible on the right side of the image, with dark blue water and a rocky shoreline. The sky is bright blue with wispy white cirrus clouds stretching across it. The landscape shows a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, with the foliage displaying various shades of autumn colors. The terrain rises from the town toward the hills in the background. The image has natural lighting from a clear day, creating strong contrast between the bright foliage and the deep blue sky. The photograph captures the entire town layout, from the dense residential area to the waterfront, showing the natural integration between the town and its surrounding natural landscape.
Prompt from Describe v2.0:
A picturesque town nestled between a dense forest and a serene lake. The town is characterized by a main road that runs through it, flanked by houses on both sides. The houses vary in size and color, with some having red roofs. The forest is ablaze with autumn colors, ranging from golden yellows to fiery reds and deep oranges. In the background, majestic mountains rise, partially obscured by the mist. The sky above is clear with a few wispy clouds, suggesting a bright and sunny day.
Note: The Describe feature is available to all users and supports images generated or uploaded through Ideogram. A Plus Plan or higher is required to upload an image.
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