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Open Create AI Image

Access the image generation feature:
  • From the main menu: Navigate to the Image mini-app from your dashboard
  • From chat: Open the chat interface and select the image category
  • From templates: Choose an image template from the template gallery
Once opened, you’ll see the image generation interface with a text input area and model selection options.
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Choose a model (or keep default)

Runable supports multiple AI image generation models, each with unique capabilities.Select the right Model
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Describe the image (recommended to build a full prompt with our AI chat feature)

Prompt best practices:Write a detailed description of what you want to create. The more specific you are, the better the results.Good prompt structure:[Subject] + [Setting/Environment] + [Style/Mood] + [Details]Examples:✅ Good prompt:
A cozy coffee shop interior with warm lighting, wooden furniture, exposed brick walls, potted plants on shelves, and large windows showing a rainy street outside. Watercolor illustration style with soft, muted colors.
❌ Too vague:
A coffee shop
Tips for better results:
  • Include specific details about lighting, colors, and atmosphere
  • Mention artistic style if desired (photorealistic, watercolor, minimalist, etc.)
  • Describe the composition and perspective
  • Add context about mood or emotion

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Be Smart and use Design InspirationsChecks Passed
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Generate and select a result

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Generating images:

  1. Click the Generate button to start the process
  2. A loading indicator appears while the AI creates your image
  3. Generation typically takes 5-15 seconds depending on the model
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Multiple variations:

You can generate multiple variations at once:
  • Set the number of variations (1-4) in the generate sheet
  • All variations are generated in parallel for faster results
  • Each variation explores different interpretations of your prompt
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Viewing results:

  • Generated images appear on the canvas
  • Use the timeline to navigate between multiple generated images
  • Zoom and pan to inspect details
  • Select your favorite by clicking on it
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Refining images (optional):

After generation, you can refine your selected image:
  1. Select an image on the canvas
  2. Click the refinement options from the floating toolbar
  3. Choose from refinement operations:
    • Refine: Enhance quality and details
    • Upscale: Increase resolution (2x, 4x, 8x)
    • Outpaint: Expand the image beyond its borders
    • Virtual Try-On: Apply clothing or accessories (Nano Banana Pro only)
    • Background Removal: Remove or replace backgrounds
    • Background Replacement: Change the scene behind your subject
  4. The refined image is processed and added to your canvas
Checks Passed
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Edit or export

Once you have your image, you can:
  • Apply additional refinements: Use the image refinement tools mentioned above
  • Combine with other content: Add text, shapes, or other images to create compositions
Exporting your image:Single image download:
  1. Select the image you want to export
  2. Click the download icon in the toolbar
  3. The image downloads as a PNG file with its original filename
Multiple images download:
  1. Select multiple images on the canvas (hold Shift or Ctrl)
  2. Click the download icon
  3. All images are packaged into a ZIP archive
  4. The ZIP file downloads as download.zip

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Tips for Best Results

  1. Start with Nano Banana: It offers the best balance of quality and cost for most use cases
  2. Use Inspiration images: Upload style references when you want consistent aesthetics
  3. Iterate with refinements: Don’t hesitate to upscale or refine your initial generation
  4. Generate variations: Create 2-3 variations to have options to choose from
  5. Be specific in prompts: Write a detailed description of what you want to create