Getting Started with Image 2
Learn how to browse the prompt gallery, generate your first AI image with our AI image model, and publish to the community on Image 2.
Image 2 is a free AI image generator and prompt gallery built around our AI image model. Whether you want inspiration from community creations or need to turn a text prompt into a finished image, everything lives in one workspace.
1. Browse the gallery
The homepage is a masonry gallery of community AI art. Each card shows the image, prompt, author, and model used. You can:
- Filter by category — portraits, products, posters, landscapes, and more
- Sort by featured, newest, or popular
- Search prompts, authors, and models from the sidebar
Click any image to open the detail view with the full prompt and download options.
2. Generate your first image
- Sign in — Google, GitHub, or email
- Open the generator panel on the right (desktop) or tap Generate on mobile
- Enter a prompt — or click Use prompt on any gallery image to load it
- Optionally add reference images to guide style or composition
- Click generate — each image costs 5 credits
New users receive free signup credits. Need more? Visit the pricing page for affordable credit packs.
3. Remix community prompts
The fastest way to learn is to remix what already works:
- Find an image you like in the gallery
- Open the detail dialog
- Click Use prompt — the text loads into your generator
- Tweak the wording, add references, and generate your own version
You can also favorite images to build a personal prompt library (sign-in required).
4. Publish and earn credits
After generating, publish your work to the community gallery. When our editors mark your image as featured, you automatically receive 10 bonus credits.
Tips for better results
- Be specific about subject, lighting, style, and camera angle
- Use reference images when you want a particular look or layout
- Start from a gallery prompt and iterate — small changes often yield great results
Ready to create? Head to the gallery and generate your first image.