# Image Generation

### Overview

Image generation in Chat Video Pro supports multiple workflows:

* **Text-to-Image** - Create images from text descriptions
* **Image-to-Image** - Edit and modify existing images
* **Canvas Editor** - Advanced in-app editing with layers, masks, and annotations
* **Background Removal** - Automatically remove backgrounds from images
* **Image Upscaling** - Increase image resolution with AI
* **Thumbnail Mode** - Optimized settings for creating YouTube thumbnails

### Available Features

#### [Supported Image Models](/features/image-generation/supported-image-models.md)

Discover all available image generation models, including Flux, GPT Image, Nano Banana Pro, and more. Compare capabilities, quality, and use cases to choose the right model.

#### [Text-to-Image](/features/image-generation/text-to-image.md)

Create images from scratch using text prompts. Learn prompt writing techniques, model selection, and how to configure aspect ratios and resolutions for different use cases.

#### [Image-to-Image](/features/image-generation/image-to-image.md)

Edit and modify existing images. Upload an image and describe the changes you want. Perfect for style transfer, adding elements, changing colors, or transforming images.

#### [Canvas Editor](/features/image-generation/canvas-editor.md)

Advanced in-app image editing with layers, masks, annotations, and composition tools. Create complex edits without leaving Chat Video Pro.

#### [Background Removal](/features/image-generation/background-removal.md)

Automatically remove backgrounds from images using AI. Get transparent PNGs or replace backgrounds with new scenes. Perfect for product photos, portraits, and graphics.

#### [Image Upscaling](/features/image-generation/image-upscaling.md)

Increase image resolution using AI upscaling models. Enhance low-resolution images, upscale generated images, or prepare images for print. Supports up to 4K and beyond.

#### [Thumbnail Mode](/features/image-generation/thumbnail-mode.md)

Optimized settings and workflows for creating YouTube thumbnails. Includes aspect ratio presets, text overlay guidance, and best practices for click-worthy thumbnails.

### Getting Started

1. **Enable Generate Media** - Toggle the "Generate Media" button in the composer
2. **Select image model** - Choose from the model dropdown (or use top-right selector for quick generation)
3. **Attach images** (optional) - For image-to-image editing or background removal
4. **Configure settings** - Set aspect ratio, resolution, and quality
5. **Enter your prompt** - Describe what you want to create or modify
6. **Generate** - Click send and wait for your image

### Quick Reference

| Feature                | Input         | Best For                | Models                 |
| ---------------------- | ------------- | ----------------------- | ---------------------- |
| **Text-to-Image**      | Text only     | Creating from scratch   | All models             |
| **Image-to-Image**     | 1 image       | Editing/modifying       | Flux Edit, Nano Banana |
| **Canvas Editor**      | 1+ images     | Advanced editing        | GPT Image 2            |
| **Background Removal** | 1 image       | Transparent backgrounds | Specialized models     |
| **Upscaling**          | 1 image       | Resolution increase     | Topaz, Real-ESRGAN     |
| **Thumbnails**         | Text or image | YouTube thumbnails      | All models             |

### Two Ways to Generate Images

#### Quick Path (Top-Right Model Selector)

* Fast, simple image generation
* Natural language requests
* Limited control (no aspect ratio/resolution settings)
* Best for: Quick images during conversation

#### Full Control (Generate Media Mode)

* Complete control over all settings
* Custom aspect ratios and resolutions
* Advanced model-specific options
* Best for: Production work, specific requirements

### Next Steps

* Learn about Video Generation for creating videos
* Explore Video Editing Tools for modifying videos
* Check out Supported Image Models for detailed model comparisons


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