Image-to-image AI generation lets you transform existing photos into entirely new creations. It's one of the most powerful features in AI art generation.
What is Image-to-Image Generation?
Unlike text-to-image which creates from scratch, image-to-image takes an existing image as input and transforms it based on your text prompt. The AI uses the original image as a reference for composition, colors, and structure.
Common Use Cases
Style Transfer
Transform a photo into different art styles:
- Turn a selfie into an oil painting
- Convert a landscape photo into anime style
- Make a product photo look like a watercolor illustration
Photo Enhancement
Improve existing images:
- Upscale low-resolution images
- Add details to simple sketches
- Enhance lighting and atmosphere
Creative Reimagining
Transform images into something new:
- Turn a daytime scene into nighttime
- Change seasons (summer to winter)
- Add fantasy elements to real photos
Design Iteration
Quickly explore variations:
- Test different color schemes
- Try alternative compositions
- Generate multiple style options
How to Get the Best Results
- Choose the right source image: Clear, well-composed images work best
- Write descriptive prompts: Explain what transformation you want
- Adjust strength settings: Lower strength keeps more of the original, higher creates more change
- Iterate: Use the output as input for further refinement
Image-to-Image vs Text-to-Image
| Feature | Text-to-Image | Image-to-Image |
|---|---|---|
| Input | Text only | Image + Text |
| Control | Less precise | More precise |
| Credits | 2 credits | 4 credits |
| Best for | New creations | Transformations |
Try It Now
Upload your image and start transforming at cluelyai.net/ai-image-generator.
