> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ideogram.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ideogram.ai/using-ideogram/getting-started/generating-images.md). # Generating Images Ideogram's main features allow you to browse and generate images from text. Within the user interface, you can generate images, browse and filter previously generated images, curate your user profile, manage your subscription, and more. ### Generation To create an image in the simplest way, type the description of what you want to see in the [Prompt Box](/using-ideogram/ui-overview/ui-components/prompt-box.md), then click the arrow-up submit button. On mobile, tap the **+** button to open the generation panel first. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Desktop" %}

Ideogram desktop home page with the prompt box and settings buttons under the heading What will you create, above a grid of community images — The Ideogram user interface on desktop platforms.

At the top of the screen, click the input text box to type a description of what you want Ideogram to generate, then click the arrow-up submit button to start the process. {% endtab %} {% tab title="iOS app / Mobile" %}

Ideogram mobile home page with a prompt box, Apps and Community sections, and a bottom navigation bar — The Ideogram user interface on mobile platforms.

At the bottom of the screen, tap the **+** button to open the generation panel and type a description of what you want Ideogram to generate. Tap the arrow-up submit button to start the generation. {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} {% hint style="info" %} Prompts and generations are visible to everyone on Ideogram unless you choose to generate privately where [Private Generations](/using-ideogram/generation-settings/private-generations.md) are available. {% endhint %} Choose the number of images using the buttons below your prompt. Many image-generation flows support 1-4 outputs. Feel free to play around with the other settings as well, allowing you to customize aspect ratio, resolution, model used, and more. **Credit usage scales with the number of output images and selected model/render speed.** After waiting a few seconds, your completed generation appears in the image grid. **Congratulations on generating your first image or set of images!** Next, we'll go through all of the actions you can take using your new generation!

A preview of your images are available in high-quality when generation is complete. — A preview is available in high-quality when generation is complete. Everyone loves a cute cat!

### Generation actions When you click on one of the generated images, an information panel will appear—on the right side if you’re on a desktop computer, or pop-up from below if you’re on a mobile device—offering several additional actions. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Desktop View" %}

Generated cat image open in detailed view with a right-side panel showing the prompt and buttons for Edit, Remix, Upscale, and Remove BG

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Mobile View" %}

Mobile view of the options available for generated images.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} From this panel, you can take all sorts of actions. For example, you can **Pin** the image to your profile, **Share** your image, **Download** your image, make the image **public** or **private** ([Subscription](/plans-and-pricing/available-plans.md)), **Retry** generating images with the same prompt and options, and more! The list goes on and on. **Don't worry, we'll go through the other actions further down the page.** As a quick peek, clicking on the **More** icon

will give you access to every available action with respect to your currently open image.

Expanded More menu listing image actions from Copy image and Retry down to Report and Delete

Here's a comprehensive list of all the actions you can take with an image. **Please note that some of these require a subscription or certain permissions.** You can: *

Use the same **Prompt** or **Magic Prompt** again for next generation. *

**Retry** another generation with the same prompt and options. *

**Remix** your image. *

Use the image as a **Style reference** *

**Describe** your image. *

**Upscale** your image up to 2x ([Subscription](/plans-and-pricing/available-plans.md)). *

**Replace** the **background** in the image ([Subscription](/plans-and-pricing/available-plans.md)). *

**Remove** the **background** of the image ([Subscription](/plans-and-pricing/available-plans.md)). *

**Open** the image **in Canvas.** *

**Edit** your image with the **Editor** ([Subscription](/plans-and-pricing/available-plans.md)). *

**Make** a generation **private** or **public** ([Subscription](/plans-and-pricing/available-plans.md)) *

**Set** the image as your **profile photo.** * Note that you can only do this with your own generations. *

**Download** the image. * If you have Ideogram Basic/Plus/Pro/Team, this will download an uncompressed PNG file * With the free plan, this will download a slightly compressed JPG file. *

**Share** a link to your image. *

**Report** the image. *

**Delete** the image (all images from the generation set) ([Subscription](/plans-and-pricing/available-plans.md)). ## What's next? Now that you've generated your first image, you're well on your way to maximize the features that Ideogram offers! In the next chapter, we'll be walking through a step-by-step guide on how to further improve your images with cool details. Feel free to continue when you're ready!