# Image Generator

The Image Generator makes an image from your prompt, or edits a picture that's already in the chat. Use it for concept art, reference sheets or quick texture ideas before you model.

> **Note:** Image generation is in a closed beta, enabled account by account. If you're not in the beta, you don't see `@image`.

## Generate an image

1. In the composer, type `@` and pick `@image` under **Capabilities**. It becomes an `@image` chip.
2. After the chip, describe the image and send it:

> A front and side reference sheet of a small cartoon robot with round eyes, plain white background.

The agent writes the final prompt, generates the image and shows it in its reply. Click **Show in folder** under the image to find the file.

Typing the letters `@image` without picking them from the menu doesn't turn it on. Each message that should generate an image needs its own `@image` chip.

## Edit a picture

With `@image` in the prompt, the composer shows **Image inputs** with a **Source picture** slot.

1. Click **Source picture**.
2. Click **Upload**, drop a file in, or pick an image attached to the message or already in the chat.
3. After the `@image` chip, describe the change and send it:

> Make this render look like a watercolor painting.

The source picture must be a PNG, up to 12 MB.

You can also leave the slot empty and describe the image you mean, like *the image you just made*. The agent picks it from the chat.

## Where images are saved

Each image is saved as a PNG in the chat's own folder, inside the 3D-Agent app data folder. You can use it as a source picture or a video reference later in the same chat.

To keep images out of the chat view, turn on **Settings** → **Appearance** → **Hide scene thumbnails**.

## Limits

- It works in chats started after you joined the beta.
- One image every 10 seconds.
- You can't set the size or aspect ratio. Describe the framing you want in the prompt instead.
- Blender must be connected, like for any other message.
- Generating doesn't use an extra prompt right now. The message that asks for it counts as a normal prompt.

Your prompt and source picture are sent to a media generation provider. See [Privacy and data](https://3d-agent.com/docs/privacy).

## Next steps

- [Video Generator](https://3d-agent.com/docs/video-generator): Generate a short video with @video.
- [Chat commands](https://3d-agent.com/docs/chat-commands): Mention objects and turn on @image or @video.
- [Plugins](https://3d-agent.com/docs/plugins): Install plugins and choose where they're on.