Text-to-Image

Create images from scratch using text descriptions. Simply describe what you want to see, and Chat Video Pro generates it using AI.

How It Works

  1. Choose your method:

    • Quick path: Use top-right model selector and type in chat

    • Full control: Enable Generate Media and configure all settings

  2. Select image model - Choose from Flux, GPT Image, Nano Banana, etc.

  3. Set aspect ratio - 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, or custom

  4. Set resolution - Based on model capabilities

  5. Write your prompt - Describe the image you want

  6. Generate - Click send and wait for your image

Two Ways to Generate

Quick Path (Top-Right Model Selector)

Best for: Fast, simple image generation during conversation

  1. Set default image model in top-right selector

  2. Type in chat: "Generate me an image of a sunset over mountains"

  3. Image appears - No settings to configure

  4. Done - Quick and simple

Characteristics:

  • ✅ Fast and simple

  • ✅ Natural language requests

  • ❌ Limited control (no aspect ratio/resolution)

  • ❌ Uses default settings

Full Control (Generate Media Mode)

Best for: Production work, specific requirements

  1. Enable Generate Media toggle

  2. Select image model from dropdown

  3. Set aspect ratio (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, etc.)

  4. Set resolution (if available for model)

  5. Enter detailed prompt

  6. Generate with full control

Characteristics:

  • ✅ Complete control over all settings

  • ✅ Custom aspect ratios and resolutions

  • ✅ Advanced model-specific options

  • ✅ Best for production work

Writing Effective Prompts

Essential Elements

A good image prompt includes:

  1. Subject - What or who is the main focus?

  2. Setting - Where does this take place?

  3. Style - What's the visual aesthetic?

  4. Lighting - What's the lighting like?

  5. Mood/Atmosphere - What's the feeling?

  6. Details - Specific elements, colors, textures

Prompt Structure

Good Examples

Detailed and Specific:

Style-Focused:

Mood-Driven:

Bad Examples

Too Vague:

Missing Details:

No Style:

Model-Specific Tips

Flux 2 Max

Best For: Highest quality, detailed images

Prompt Tips:

  • Use detailed descriptions

  • Mention specific styles and aesthetics

  • Describe lighting and atmosphere

  • Include texture and material details

Example:

GPT Image 1.5

Best For: Canvas editor workflows, composition

Prompt Tips:

  • Works well with composition requests

  • Supports complex scene descriptions

  • Good for layered imagery

  • Best when used with Canvas Editor

Example:

Nano Banana Pro

Best For: Fast, high-quality results

Prompt Tips:

  • Balanced quality and speed

  • Works well with varied styles

  • Good for quick iterations

  • Supports multiple images (up to 14)

Example:

Z-Image Turbo

Best For: Speed, quick iterations

Prompt Tips:

  • Fast generation

  • Good for previews and tests

  • Simpler prompts work fine

  • Quick turnaround

Example:

Aspect Ratio Selection

Common Aspect Ratios

Aspect Ratio
Use Case
Dimensions (Example)

16:9

Landscape, widescreen

1920×1080, 1536×864

9:16

Portrait, mobile, social

1080×1920, 864×1536

1:1

Square, Instagram

1024×1024, 1536×1536

4:5

Portrait, Instagram posts

1024×1280, 1536×1920

21:9

Ultra-wide, cinematic

2048×864

Choosing the Right Aspect Ratio

16:9 (Landscape):

  • Desktop wallpapers

  • YouTube thumbnails

  • Website headers

  • Widescreen displays

9:16 (Portrait):

  • Mobile wallpapers

  • Instagram Stories

  • TikTok content

  • Phone screens

1:1 (Square):

  • Instagram posts

  • Profile pictures

  • Social media

  • Balanced compositions

4:5 (Portrait):

  • Instagram feed posts

  • Portrait orientation

  • Social media

  • Vertical displays

Resolution Settings

Model-Specific Resolutions

Model
Max Resolution
Available Resolutions

Flux 2 Max

1536×1536

Up to 1536px on longest side

GPT Image 1.5

1024×1024

Fixed 1024×1024 (square)

Nano Banana Pro

1536×1536

Up to 1536px on longest side

Z-Image Turbo

1024×1024

Up to 1024px on longest side

Resolution Guidelines

Lower Resolution (720p-1024p):

  • Faster generation

  • Lower cost

  • Good for previews

  • Web use

Higher Resolution (1536p+):

  • Better quality

  • Print-ready

  • Professional work

  • Slower generation

Tips for Best Results

  1. Be specific - "Cozy coffee shop with warm lighting" vs. "coffee shop"

  2. Include style - "Cinematic", "photorealistic", "illustration style"

  3. Describe lighting - "Golden hour", "soft natural light", "dramatic shadows"

  4. Mention mood - "Peaceful", "energetic", "mysterious"

  5. Add details - Textures, colors, composition elements

  6. Use appropriate model - Flux for quality, Turbo for speed

  7. Match aspect ratio to use case - 16:9 for landscape, 9:16 for portrait

Common Use Cases

Product Photography

Example:

  • Prompt: "Professional product photo of [product] on white background, studio lighting, clean composition, high detail"

  • Aspect ratio: 1:1 or 16:9

  • Model: Flux 2 Max or GPT Image 1.5

Social Media Content

Example:

  • Prompt: "Vibrant social media post design, [theme], modern style, eye-catching colors, engaging composition"

  • Aspect ratio: 1:1 (Instagram) or 9:16 (Stories)

  • Model: Nano Banana Pro or Z-Image Turbo

Concept Art

Example:

  • Prompt: "Concept art of [subject], [style], detailed environment, atmospheric lighting, creative composition"

  • Aspect ratio: 16:9 or 21:9

  • Model: Flux 2 Max

Backgrounds

Example:

  • Prompt: "Abstract background, [colors], [texture], seamless pattern, versatile design"

  • Aspect ratio: 16:9 or custom

  • Model: Any model

Troubleshooting

"Image doesn't match my prompt"

Solutions:

  • Be more specific in your description

  • Include style keywords (cinematic, photorealistic, etc.)

  • Add more details about composition and lighting

  • Try a different model (Flux for better understanding)

"Wrong aspect ratio"

Solutions:

  • Check your aspect ratio setting before generating

  • Some models have fixed aspect ratios (GPT Image 1.5 = 1:1)

  • Verify the aspect ratio matches your use case

  • Regenerate with correct aspect ratio

"Quality is too low"

Solutions:

  • Use higher resolution settings

  • Switch to Flux 2 Max for best quality

  • Ensure your prompt is detailed enough

  • Check model capabilities for max resolution

"Generation is too slow"

Solutions:

  • Use Z-Image Turbo for faster generation

  • Lower resolution settings

  • Use Nano Banana Pro for balanced speed/quality

  • Check your internet connection


Next: Learn about Image-to-Image for editing existing images.

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