Getting Started

Get started with GLMImage in 5 minutes. Quick start guide for AI image generation beginners.

Getting Started

Welcome to GLMImage! This quick start guide will have you generating amazing AI images in just 5 minutes.

What You'll Learn

Create Your Account

Sign up and access the GLMImage platform.

Generate Your First Image

Create your first AI-generated image from text.

Explore Features

Discover key features and settings.

Next Steps

Continue your learning journey.


Step 1: Create Your Account

Getting started is easy!

New to GLMImage? Every new account starts with 20 credits — enough for 2 free images. No credit card required!


Step 2: Generate Your First Image

Let's create your first AI-generated image!

The Interface

Once you're logged in, you'll see the main generation interface:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Prompt: [Enter your description]   │
│                                     │
│  Settings:                          │
│  ○ Square  ○ Portrait  ○ Landscape │
│  ○ Standard  ○ High  ○ Ultra       │
│                                     │
│  [Generate]                         │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Your First Prompt

Let's start with something simple:

Prompt:

A cute robot sitting on a colorful flower,
soft sunlight, peaceful atmosphere

"A robot"

This vague prompt will give unpredictable results.

"A cute robot sitting on a colorful flower, soft sunlight, peaceful atmosphere"

This gives the AI clear direction while remaining simple.

Generate!

  1. Enter your prompt in the text box
  2. Select your settings:
    • Aspect Ratio: Square (1:1) - great for first tries
    • Quality: Standard - faster generation
  3. Click "Generate"
  4. Wait 5-15 seconds

Congratulations! You just created your first AI image! 🎉


Step 3: Explore the Features

Now that you've generated your first image, let's explore what GLMImage can do.

Quality Settings

~5 sec

~10 sec

~15 sec

Aspect Ratios

RatioDimensionsBest For
Square1024×1024Social media, avatars
Portrait768×1024Book covers, posters
Landscape1344×768Wallpapers, banners

Try These Prompts


Step 4: Understanding Results

What Makes a Good Generation?

Your first image might not be perfect. Here's what to look for:

Excellent! Download your image and share it. Try generating more variations or adjusting the prompt to see how it changes the result.
AI is interpretive! Try: - Adding more specific details - Changing the style keywords - Adjusting the aspect ratio - Using Image-to-Image with your result as reference
Use similar prompt structures and focus on one style at a time. As you gain experience, you'll learn which words work best for your desired outcomes.
Yes! Use the Image-to-Image feature with your generated image as the input. Add a new prompt to transform it in different ways.

Tips for Better Generations

Prompt Structure

Follow this formula for better results:

[Subject] + [Action] + [Style] + [Atmosphere] + [Quality]

Example:

Subject: A futuristic cityscape
Action: with flying cars
Style: cyberpunk aesthetic, neon lights
Atmosphere: dramatic, moody
Quality: highly detailed, 8k

Combined:

A futuristic cityscape with flying cars,
cyberpunk aesthetic, neon lights,
dramatic and moody atmosphere,
highly detailed, 8k quality

Common Mistakes to Avoid

MistakeWhy It's a ProblemSolution
Too vagueAI doesn't know what you wantBe specific and descriptive
Contradicting termsConfuses the AIPick one style at a time
Too longLoses focus2-3 sentences maximum
Negative promptsAI responds to positivesDescribe what you WANT

Your Generations

All your generated images are saved to your account:

  • View: Access anytime from your dashboard
  • Download: Save to your device
  • Share: Copy link or download to share
  • Delete: Remove images you don't want

Storage Limits: Free tier images are stored for 30 days. Download important images to keep them permanently!


What's Next?

You've completed the quick start! Here's where to go from here:

Learn More

Master Prompting

Read our Prompt Writing Guide to create stunning images consistently.

Explore Tutorials

Check out our Tutorials for in-depth guides on text-to-image, image-to-image, and more.

Customize Your Experience

Visit Account Settings to personalize your profile and preferences.

Get Help

Browse our FAQ for answers to common questions.

Daily Practice Ideas

  • Day 1: Generate 5 different landscapes
  • Day 2: Try portraiture with different styles
  • Day 3: Experiment with abstract art
  • Day 4: Use Image-to-Image for transformations
  • Day 5: Create something entirely new!

Quick Reference

Keyboard Shortcuts

KeyAction
EnterGenerate image (when in prompt box)
Ctrl/Cmd + DDownload latest image
Ctrl/Cmd + NNew generation

You're ready to create! Start generating amazing AI images with GLMImage. Remember, practice makes perfect - the more you generate, the better your prompts will become.

Have fun creating! 🎨✨


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