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Describe

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Describe is a powerful feature that allows you to detail the content of an image, whether it is uploaded or generated by Ideogram. This feature is particularly useful when you want to determine the kind of wording that could be used in a prompt to generate a similar image.

How to access the feature

  1. When viewing images in feeds.

While browsing images in any section, hover on an image and click on the "More" icon located at the bottom right of the image and select Describe.

  1. When viewing an image in details.

  1. When using Remix on an image.

  1. When uploading or pasting an image in the prompt box.

Examples of descriptions

When you activate the Describe function, the AI will analyze your image and generate a suitable prompt that describes the content of the submitted image.

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

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.

  1. Describe will give you a different result depending on which model version you previously selected. Version 3.0 will generate a more detailed and slightly longer prompt, while versions 2.0, 2a, and 1.0 will all produce the exact same slightly shorter description.

When viewing an image in details, click the Describe butto . Alternatively, click on the "More" icon in the upper right corner.

When remixing an image, click the Remix tab at the bottom of the prompt box, hover your mouse on the image, then click on the Describe icon in the popup menu.

Below are examples of real photographs where the Describe function was used, and Ideogram’s AI was asked to generate the corresponding images without using the or features.

If the result you get from Describe doesn’t meet your expectations, try using the to crop your original image to a different or zoom in on the main subject. This may generate a slightly different prompt that could lead to a better image.

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Magic Prompt
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aspect ratio
Original photo.
Image generated with v3.0, Realistic style, using Describe 3.0.
Image generated with v2.0, Realistic style, using Describe 3.0.
Image generated with v3.0, Realistic style, using Describe 2.0.
Image generated with v2.0, Realistic style, using Describe 2.0.
Original drone photo.
Image generated with v3.0, General style, using Describe 3.0.
Image generated with v2.0, General style, using Describe 3.0.
Image generated with v3.0, General style, using Describe 2.0.
Image generated with v2.0, General style, using Describe 2.0.