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5-Minute Quick Start Guide
Get creating AI art in under 5 minutes! Perfect for beginners who want to start immediately.
By AI Gallery Team

5-Minute Quick Start Guide

Get creating AI art in under 5 minutes!

What You Need

  • A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
  • An internet connection
  • Your imagination

Step 1: Navigate & Setup (30 seconds)

  1. Click "Create" in the main navigation
  2. Check the terms agreement box at the bottom (required to generate)
  3. You're ready to create!

Step 2: Your First Generation (2 minutes)

Simple Method:

  1. Type your idea in the big text box:

    A beautiful sunset over mountains with a lake
  2. Click "Generate Image" (the big blue button)

  3. Wait for your image - it usually takes 1-3 minutes

  1. Type your base idea:

    A cute robot in a garden
  2. Add a style - Click "Style Presets" and choose one:

    • Digital Art - for illustration style
    • Photorealistic - for photo-like images
    • Fantasy Art - for magical themes
  3. Click "Generate Image"

  4. Generate 2-4 images to see variations (change the number in settings)


Step 3: Try These Starter Prompts (2 minutes)

Copy and paste these proven prompts:

For Beautiful Landscapes:

A magical forest with glowing mushrooms and ancient trees, fantasy art, highly detailed

For Character Art:

Portrait of a wise wizard with a long white beard, digital painting, detailed

For Modern Art:

A futuristic city with flying cars and neon lights, cyberpunk style, cinematic

Step 4: Basic Settings You Should Know

Quality Setting (left side controls):

  • Fast - Quick results for testing ideas
  • Standard - Good balance (recommended for beginners)
  • High - Best quality but slower

Image Size:

  • Square (1024Γ—1024) - Great for most art
  • Portrait - For character art
  • Landscape - For scenery

Number of Images:

  • Start with 2-4 images to see variations
  • More images = longer wait time

Your Results Are Ready!

What You Can Do:

  • Click any image to view full size
  • ⭐ Star your favorites
  • πŸ“₯ Download to save to your computer
  • πŸ”„ Remix to create variations
  • πŸ—‘οΈ Delete ones you don't like

Your Images Are Safe:

  • Stored privately in your browser
  • Only you can see them
  • Download important ones for permanent storage

Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Don't do this:

  • Write extremely long prompts (keep it focused)
  • Use conflicting styles ("realistic anime")
  • Generate only 1 image (you miss variations)

βœ… Do this instead:

  • Keep prompts clear and descriptive
  • Use one main style consistently
  • Generate 2-4 images to see options
  • Save prompts you like for reuse

Quick Quality Tips

Make Better Images:

  1. Add quality words: "highly detailed", "masterpiece", "best quality"
  2. Use negative prompts: Click "Exclude" and add "blurry, low quality"
  3. Try different models: Click the model dropdown to explore options

Example Enhanced Prompt:

A majestic lion in the savanna at golden hour, highly detailed, professional photography, masterpiece

What's Next?

Ready to Level Up?

  • πŸ“– Read the Complete Beginner's Guide for deeper understanding
  • 🎨 Explore Best Practices Guide for better results
  • πŸ”§ Check Technical Settings Guide for advanced control

Keep Creating:

  • Experiment with different prompts
  • Save your favorite prompts using the history feature
  • Try different art styles and models
  • Share your creations (if you want to)

Need Help?

  • Check the Troubleshooting Guide for common issues
  • Review the Complete User Guide for detailed explanations
  • Most problems are solved by refreshing the page or trying again

Quick Reference Card

WhatHowWhy
Better qualityAdd "highly detailed, masterpiece"Improves AI focus on quality
Remove blurUse "Exclude" button, add "blurry"Prevents blurry results
More optionsGenerate 2-4 imagesSee different variations
Faster resultsUse "Fast" quality settingQuicker generations for testing
Consistent styleUse Style PresetsProfessional enhancement

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations! You're now creating AI art. The more you experiment, the better your results will become. Have fun exploring your creativity!

Total time: Under 5 minutes to first image