AI Image

The AI Image feature in Compose allows you to generate custom images directly within your documents using artificial intelligence. Create visuals that perfectly complement your content, from illustrations and diagrams to conceptual artwork and decorative elements.

How AI Image Works

AI Image generation integrates seamlessly into your Compose workflow:

• Slash Commands: Type / followed by “AI Image” to generate new visuals
• Contextual Generation: Creates images that align with your document’s content
• Instant Integration: Generated images are automatically embedded in your document
• Multiple Styles: Support for various image styles and formats

Generating Images with Slash Commands

Image Description Best Practices

Writing Effective Prompts

To get the best results from AI Image generation, follow these guidelines:

Be Descriptive: Include specific details about what you want to see

• Good: “A modern office space with glass walls, natural lighting, and people collaborating around a conference table”
• Poor: “Office meeting”

Specify Style: Mention the visual style you prefer

• “Photorealistic style”
• “Minimalist illustration”
• “Technical diagram”
• “Cartoon-style illustration”
• “Professional infographic style”

Include Context: Reference your document’s topic

• “Create a diagram showing the software development lifecycle for a technical report”
• “Generate a professional headshot for a business proposal”

Content Types You Can Create

AI Image can generate various types of visuals:

• Illustrations: Custom artwork to enhance your content
• Diagrams: Process flows, organizational charts, technical diagrams
• Conceptual Images: Abstract representations of ideas
• Decorative Elements: Headers, dividers, and visual accents
• Product Mockups: Visual representations of products or interfaces
• Infographic Elements: Charts, icons, and data visualizations

Advanced Image Generation Features

Style Control

You can specify different artistic styles for your images:

• Photorealistic: Lifelike images that look like photographs
• Illustration: Artistic illustrations with various techniques
• Technical: Clean, professional diagrams and technical drawings
• Minimalist: Simple, clean designs with limited colors
• Corporate: Professional business-appropriate visuals
• Creative: Artistic and experimental visual styles

Image Specifications

When generating images, you can specify:

• Aspect Ratio: Square, landscape, portrait orientations
• Color Scheme: Specific colors or palettes
• Composition: How elements should be arranged
• Detail Level: Simple or highly detailed images
• Perspective: Viewpoint and angle

Integration with Document Content

Contextual Awareness

AI Image considers your document’s context when generating visuals:

• Document Topic: Creates relevant images based on your content
• Writing Style: Matches the formality and tone of your document
• Tagged Knowledge: References information from your knowledge base
• Existing Visuals: Maintains consistency with other images in the document

Content Synchronization

Managing Generated Images

Image Quality and Resolution

• High Resolution: All generated images are created at high resolution for professional use
• Scalable: Images maintain quality when resized within the document
• Format Optimization: Automatically optimized for web and print use

Image Editing and Replacement

• Regenerate: Create new versions with modified prompts
• Replace: Generate alternative images for the same content
• Fine-tune: Adjust prompts to refine specific aspects
• Version Control: Keep track of different image iterations

Use Cases and Examples

Business Documents

Marketing Materials:

• “Create a professional banner image showing diverse team members collaborating in a modern workspace”
• “Generate an infographic-style illustration of our product’s key benefits”

Reports and Presentations:

• “Design a clean diagram showing the quarterly sales pipeline process”
• “Create a technical flowchart illustrating the data processing workflow”

Educational Content

Training Materials:

• “Generate a step-by-step visual guide for software installation”
• “Create an illustration showing the anatomy of a business proposal”

Explanatory Visuals:

• “Design a conceptual image representing cloud computing architecture”
• “Generate a timeline visualization for project management phases”

Creative Projects

Article Headers:

• “Create an artistic header image for an article about sustainable technology”
• “Generate a minimalist illustration representing innovation and creativity”

Conceptual Visuals:

• “Design an abstract representation of data security and privacy”
• “Create a visual metaphor for digital transformation in business”

Troubleshooting and Optimization

Common Issues and Solutions

Generated image doesn’t match expectations:

• Refine your prompt with more specific details
• Try different style keywords
• Reference examples or artistic styles you prefer

Image quality seems inconsistent:

• Use consistent style descriptions across multiple generations
• Specify resolution and quality requirements in your prompt
• Consider the intended use (web, print, presentation)

Images don’t fit document theme:

• Tag relevant documents before generating images
• Include document context in your image prompts
• Maintain style consistency with existing visuals

Optimization Tips

1. Start Simple: Begin with clear, basic descriptions
2. Iterate: Refine prompts based on initial results
3. Be Specific: Include important details about style and content
4. Consider Context: Align images with your document’s purpose
5. Test Variations: Try different approaches for the same concept

Best Practices for Professional Use

Consistency

• Style Guide: Develop consistent image styles for your brand or project
• Color Palette: Use similar color schemes across related images
• Quality Standards: Maintain consistent resolution and quality levels

Appropriateness

• Audience Consideration: Ensure images are appropriate for your target audience
• Professional Standards: Use business-appropriate styles for corporate documents
• Cultural Sensitivity: Consider cultural implications of visual elements

Efficiency

• Batch Generation: Generate multiple related images in sequence
• Template Prompts: Develop reusable prompt templates for common image types
• Version Management: Keep track of successful prompts for future use

AI Image transforms how you create visual content, enabling you to generate custom, contextually relevant images that enhance your documents and engage your audience. With practice and experimentation, you’ll discover the most effective approaches for your specific use cases and creative vision.