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AI Image Generation: How to Create Custom Images From Prompts

AI Image Generation turns your text descriptions into ready-to-use visuals, directly inside Flipsnack's Design Studio.

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Overview

AI Image Generation allows you to create custom visuals directly inside Design Studio using simple text prompts. Instead of searching for stock photography or using external AI tools, you can describe the image you need and generate a ready-to-use visual in seconds.

You can choose between multiple image formats and quality levels to better match your flipbook layout and content needs.

Generated images behave like standard image elements inside your flipbook and can be resized, replaced, animated with AI Animate, or customized like any other visual.

Key benefits

  • No external tools required: Generate images directly inside Design Studio
  • Prompt-based generation: Create visuals by describing what you need
  • Flexible formats: Choose between landscape, portrait, or square layouts
  • Quality control: Select medium or high image quality
  • Ready-to-use results: Generated images can immediately be added to your flipbook
  • Integrated workflow: Create on-brand visuals without sourcing stock photos

Requirements

Plan: Available on Starter, Professional, Business, and Enterprise plans (not available on Free plan)

Usage: 10 AI credits/ generation

How to generate an AI image

1. Go to the Elements Tab 

Open the Elements tab Design Studio. There you will find the new AI Image section. Once you click on it a new tab will appear. 

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2. Describe the image you want

Enter a text prompt describing the visual you want to create.

Example prompts:

  • “Minimal skincare product on neutral background”
  • “Luxury hotel pool at sunset”
  • “Modern office workspace with natural lighting”

For better results:

  • Be specific about subjects, environments, lighting, colors, or style
  • Keep prompts clear and descriptive

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3. Choose your image settings

Select your preferred image options before generating.

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Format options

  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Square

Choose the format that best matches your page layout and design.

4. Generate your image

After that click on Generate. The AI creates a custom image directly inside Design Studio in just a few seconds. 

Once generated, you can:

Note: Your generated images are automatically saved in the Uploads tab in Design Studio, where you can reuse them across your designs or download them at any time.

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Content and usage guidelines

To ensure responsible use of AI Image Generation:

  • Do not generate copyrighted or trademark-protected imagery without appropriate rights or permissions

  • Avoid prompts intended to imitate real individuals without consent

  • Do not generate misleading, harmful, or illegal content

  • You are responsible for ensuring your generated content complies with applicable laws and usage rights.

Tips for best results

Because Flipsnack's AI generator relies on a single text input rather than a continuous chat, your prompt needs to contain all the necessary details upfront. Writing a good prompt is like giving instructions to an illustrator: the clearer you are, the better the final image will be.

Here are the best practices for writing prompts that get the job done on the first try:

1. Use the "Core Formula"

For the most consistent results, build your prompt using these core elements: Subject + Setting + Style + Lighting & Details

  • Weak prompt: "An office."
  • Strong prompt: "A modern corporate office workspace (Subject) with large glass windows overlooking a city (Setting), hyper-realistic photography (Style), natural sunlight, 8K resolution, sharp focus (Lighting & Details)."

2. Be specific, not conversational

Avoid using conversational filler like "Can you please draw me an image of..." or "I would like to see...". The AI responds best to direct, descriptive keywords separated by commas. Treat it like a highly specific search engine.

3. Define the style and medium

Always tell the AI what type of image you want. If you don't specify, the AI will guess. Common B2B styles include:

  • Candid photograph: Great for realistic office, lifestyle, or meeting shots.
  • Product photography: Perfect for clean, catalog-ready product mockups.
  • 3D render / Isometric: Excellent for modern tech brochures or playful icons.
  • Flat vector illustration: Ideal for clean, corporate training materials.

4. Know when to use "Quality" vs. "Fast"

  • Use Quality (OpenAI): When you need photorealistic human faces, highly complex architectural scenes, or precise details in a professional setting.
  • Use Fast (NanoBanana): When you need quick iterations, vibrant abstract backgrounds, stylized 3D objects, or artistic illustrations.

5. Real-world B2B prompt templates

Feel free to copy and adapt these advanced prompt structures for your own publications:

  • For a product catalog: "Product photography of [insert product, e.g., a leather briefcase] resting on a minimal marble podium, soft studio lighting, clean white background, high resolution, photorealistic, sharp focus."
  • For an internal HR newsletter: "A candid photograph of diverse colleagues smiling and collaborating around a modern meeting table, bright natural daylight, optimistic corporate environment, 8k resolution, cinematic lighting."
  • For real estate / architectural pitches: "Hyper-realistic interior photography of a modern urban apartment living room, minimalist furniture, large windows, natural sunlight, depth of field."
  • For tech / software brochures: "Abstract 3D digital network lines glowing in blue and silver over a dark background, futuristic, volumetric lighting, high contrast."

Troubleshooting

1. AI image generation is unavailable

Check that:

2. My generated image does not match what I expected

Try:

  • Adding more detail to your prompt
  • Specifying lighting, colors, or composition
  • Generating another variation
  • Switching between medium and high quality

More descriptive prompts generally produce better results.

3. I cannot add the generated image to my flipbook

Make sure:

  • The image generation process is complete
  • Your internet connection is stable
  • The generated image finished loading properly

If the issue persists, refresh the editor and try again.

Next steps

Useful resources

Learn how to enhance your visuals even further inside Flipsnack:

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