How Do You Make AI Images with Gemini?

Creating AI images has become increasingly popular thanks to tools like Gemini, Google’s family of AI models. If you’re looking to generate images using Gemini, whether for fun, content creation, or professional projects, here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you get started.

🚀 What Is Gemini?

Gemini is Google’s powerful AI model family, formerly known as Bard. It includes capabilities like text generation, coding assistance, image understanding, and yes—AI image generation. Gemini is integrated into Google’s suite of tools and can be accessed through the Gemini app, gemini.google.com, and within some Google Workspace products (like Docs and Slides).

🖼️ Can Gemini Create AI Images?

Yes, Gemini can generate images, but this feature is currently available in Gemini Advanced, which uses Gemini 1.5 Pro. This means you’ll need:

A Google account
A Gemini Advanced subscription (available through Google One AI Premium Plan)

Once you have access, you can start generating images right inside Gemini’s chat interface.

🛠️ How to Make AI Images with Gemini: Step-by-Step

1. Go to Gemini

Visit: https://gemini.google.com
Sign in with your Google account.

2. Upgrade to Gemini Advanced

If you're not already subscribed, you'll need to upgrade to the Google One AI Premium Plan.
Click the “Upgrade” or “Try Gemini Advanced” button to begin the subscription process.

3. Start a New Chat

Once you’re in, you’ll see a chat box where you can type prompts.
You can ask Gemini to create text or images based on your input.

4. Enter Your Prompt

To create an image, use a clear and descriptive prompt.
For example:
- “Generate a futuristic city at sunset with flying cars.”
- “Create an image of a cyberpunk cat with neon lights.”
- “Draw a fantasy castle floating in the sky.”

Tip: Be specific! The more detail you include, the better your results.

5. View and Download the Images

Gemini will respond with one or more images.
You can click to expand, download, or save them to Google Drive or another location.

🧠 Prompt Ideas to Try

Here are some creative prompts you can use to explore Gemini’s image capabilities:

“A cozy cabin in the snowy mountains at night, with lights glowing inside.”
“A dragon flying over an ancient ruined city, during sunrise.”
“A futuristic robot chef cooking in a high-tech kitchen.”
“A serene Japanese garden in autumn with a koi pond.”

🧩 Limitations to Keep in Mind

Image generation is only available in Gemini Advanced.
Some prompts may be restricted due to Google’s content policies (e.g. violence, nudity, or misinformation).
Gemini’s image generation is not as fully featured as dedicated tools like Midjourney or DALL·E—yet—but it’s improving rapidly.