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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)
- Click "Create" in the main navigation
- Check the terms agreement box at the bottom (required to generate)
- You're ready to create!
Step 2: Your First Generation (2 minutes)
Simple Method:
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Type your idea in the big text box:
A beautiful sunset over mountains with a lake -
Click "Generate Image" (the big blue button)
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Wait for your image - it usually takes 1-3 minutes
Enhanced Method (Recommended):
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Type your base idea:
A cute robot in a garden -
Add a style - Click "Style Presets" and choose one:
- Digital Art - for illustration style
- Photorealistic - for photo-like images
- Fantasy Art - for magical themes
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Click "Generate Image"
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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 (1024Γ1024) - 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
- β Star your favorites
- π₯ Download to save to your computer
- π Remix to create variations
- ποΈ 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
β Don't do this:
- Write extremely long prompts (keep it focused)
- Use conflicting styles ("realistic anime")
- Generate only 1 image (you miss variations)
β 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:
- Add quality words: "highly detailed", "masterpiece", "best quality"
- Use negative prompts: Click "Exclude" and add "blurry, low quality"
- 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?
- π Read the Complete Beginner's Guide for deeper understanding
- π¨ Explore Best Practices Guide for better results
- π§ 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
| What | How | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Better quality | Add "highly detailed, masterpiece" | Improves AI focus on quality |
| Remove blur | Use "Exclude" button, add "blurry" | Prevents blurry results |
| More options | Generate 2-4 images | See different variations |
| Faster results | Use "Fast" quality setting | Quicker generations for testing |
| Consistent style | Use Style Presets | Professional enhancement |
π 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