Gallery and Collections

Image Generation Studio provides a comprehensive gallery system for organizing, managing, and accessing all your AI-generated images. With powerful collection tools, search capabilities, and flexible viewing options, you can efficiently manage large libraries of creative content.

Gallery Overview

The gallery serves as your central hub for all generated images, offering both organizational tools and easy access to your creative work.

Key Gallery Features

All Images View: Complete library of your generated images with count display
Collection Organization: Custom folders for organizing images by topic, project, or purpose
Search Functionality: Quickly find specific images using search terms
Multiple View Options: Switch between grid and list views for different workflows
Image Details: Access creation date, collection assignment, and image properties
Easy Creation Access: Direct link to create new images from the gallery

The gallery automatically tracks all your generated images and provides real-time counts for each collection, helping you stay organized as your image library grows.

Collections Management

Understanding Collections

Collections are custom folders that help you organize your images by theme, project, or any categorization system that works for your workflow.

Default Collections:

All Images: Shows every image you’ve generated with total count
Uncategorized: Images not yet assigned to specific collections

Custom Collections: You can create unlimited custom collections with descriptive names like:

Project-specific folders (e.g., “Marketing Campaign 2024”)
Content-type collections (e.g., “Portraits”, “Landscapes”)
Client or purpose-based organization (e.g., “Client Work”, “Personal Projects”)

Creating New Collections

Access Collection Creation

Look for the ”+” icon next to “Collections” in the left sidebar.

Enter Collection Name

Type a descriptive name for your new collection in the input field.

Create Collection

Click “Create” to establish your new collection folder.

Organize Images

Move existing images into your new collection or generate new images directly into it.

Image Organization

Moving Images to Collections

From Gallery View:

Select images you want to organize
Choose the destination collection from available options
Confirm the move to update organization

During Generation:

Specify target collection when creating new images
Automatically organize new content as it’s generated
Maintain project organization from the start

Collection Management

Viewing Collection Contents:

Click on any collection name to view only images in that folder
See image count for each collection in the sidebar
Access collection-specific search and filtering

Collection Maintenance:

Rename collections as projects evolve
Move images between collections as needed
Delete empty or unused collections to maintain organization

View Options

Grid View

Layout: Visual thumbnail grid showing image previews
Best For: Quick visual browsing and image comparison
Features: Easy scanning of multiple images, visual pattern recognition
Usage: Ideal for selecting images based on visual characteristics

List View

Layout: Detailed list with image thumbnails and metadata
Best For: Viewing creation dates, collection assignments, and image details
Features: Sortable columns, detailed information display
Usage: Perfect for organization tasks and detailed management

Switching Between Views

Locate View Controls

Find the Grid/List toggle buttons in the gallery interface.

Select Preferred View

Click “Grid” for thumbnail view or “List” for detailed information view.

Adjust Display

Use the view that best suits your current task or preference.

Search and Discovery

Search Functionality

Basic Search:

Use the “Search images…” field to find specific content
Search works across image names, descriptions, and collection assignments
Real-time filtering as you type search terms

Search Strategies:

By Content: Search for subject matter like “portrait,” “landscape,” or “abstract”
By Collection: Find images within specific collections
By Date: Locate images from particular time periods
By Style: Search for images created with specific artistic styles

Advanced Discovery

Browsing by Collection:

Click collection names to filter view to specific folders
Use collection browsing for project-specific image review
Combine collection filtering with search for precise results

Date-Based Organization:

View images chronologically to track creative progress
Find images from specific creation sessions or time periods
Organize workflow around creation timelines

Image Details and Properties

Accessing Image Information

In Grid View:

Hover over images to see basic information
Click images to access detailed view and properties
Quick access to essential metadata

In List View:

See creation dates, collection assignments, and details at a glance
Sort by different properties for organizational purposes
Compare multiple images’ properties simultaneously

Image Properties Panel

When viewing individual images, you can access:

Image Properties:

Dimensions: Pixel size and aspect ratio information
Format: File format (typically JPEG for generated images)
Creation Date: When the image was generated

Generation Settings:

Model Used: Which AI model generated the image
Style Applied: Artistic style used during generation
Mode: Generation mode and quality settings
Aspect Ratio: Original generation aspect ratio

Prompt Information:

Original Prompt: The description used to generate the image
Edit History: If applicable, prompts used for modifications

Gallery Workflow Optimization

Organizational Strategies

Project-Based Organization:

Create Project Collections: Set up folders for each major project or client
Consistent Naming: Use clear, descriptive collection names
Regular Maintenance: Periodically review and reorganize as needed
Archive Completed Projects: Move finished work to archive collections

Content-Type Organization:

Style-Based Collections: Organize by artistic style or visual approach
Subject-Matter Folders: Group by content themes or subjects
Quality Levels: Separate draft, refined, and final images
Usage Categories: Organize by intended use or application

Efficient Gallery Usage

Regular Workflow:

Generate with Purpose: Create images directly into appropriate collections
Quick Organization: Sort new images immediately after generation
Search Utilization: Use search to quickly locate specific content
View Optimization: Switch between grid and list views based on task

Maintenance Practices:

Regular Review: Periodically review and clean up collections
Naming Consistency: Maintain clear, consistent naming conventions
Archive Management: Remove or archive outdated or unused images
Backup Planning: Consider backup strategies for valuable image libraries

Professional Gallery Management

Large Library Management

For Extensive Collections:

Use descriptive collection names that scale with growth
Implement consistent tagging or naming strategies
Consider date-based sub-organization within collections
Plan for long-term storage and access needs

Client Work Organization:

Create client-specific collections for professional projects
Maintain clear separation between personal and professional work
Use consistent naming for easy client communication
Consider project phase organization (draft, review, final)

Collaboration Considerations

Team Workflows:

Establish naming conventions that work for multiple users
Plan collection structures that make sense to all team members
Consider project handoff and organization continuity
Document organizational systems for team consistency

Start with simple, broad collections and refine your organization system as your image library grows. The most effective organization system is one you’ll consistently use and maintain.

Integration with Creative Workflow

From Gallery to Projects

Selection and Export:

Use gallery views to select images for specific projects
Export multiple images for external use
Maintain organization while accessing content for various applications

Creative Development:

Review previous work for inspiration and style consistency
Compare different approaches and iterations
Track creative evolution through organized galleries

Gallery as Creative Reference

Style Development:

Use collections to group similar styles or approaches
Review successful images to understand effective techniques
Build visual references for future projects

Project Planning:

Browse existing work to plan new projects
Identify gaps in your creative portfolio
Use successful images as starting points for new variations

The gallery and collections system in Image Generation Studio provides the organizational foundation for managing your creative work, enabling efficient access to your generated images while maintaining the structure needed for professional creative workflows.