--- title: "How to Use AI Image Generation" canonical: "https://youcan.shop/en/help/ai-image-generation" locale: "en" author: "Zouhir Bahij" published_at: 2026-04-12T21:54:53+00:00 updated_at: 2026-09-21T17:17:13+00:00 breadcrumb: ["help.title", "How to Use AI Image Generation"] --- # How to Use AI Image Generation YouCan's built-in AI image generation tool helps you create stunning product images, marketing visuals, and promotional graphics using artificial intelligence. Generate custom images with text prompts and customize them to match your brand. --- ## Accessing AI Image Generation ### Quick Access from Header 1. Log in to your seller area 2. Look for the **AI button (rocket icon)** in the seller-area header 3. Click to open the AI Image Generation tool Your current **AI Credits balance** is displayed in the header (e.g., 922 credits). --- ## Understanding AI Credits AI Credits are required to generate images. Each image generation uses credits based on complexity and quantity. ### Checking Your Credit Balance Your available credits are shown in the header at the top of your seller area. ### Buying More Credits When you run low on credits: 1. Go to **Settings** 2. Navigate to **Billing** 3. Scroll to the **AI Credit** section: seller-area.youcan.shop/admin/settings/billing#ai-credit 4. Select the credit package you want to purchase 5. Complete the payment ### Viewing Purchase History View your AI credit purchases: 1. Go to **Invoices** 2. Click the **AI Credit** tab 3. See all your credit purchases and dates --- ## Generating Images ### The Image Generation Interface The AI image generation tool has three main panels: - **Preferences** - Customize your image settings - **History** - View all your past prompts and generations - **Library** - Access and organize saved generated images ### Step 1: Write Your Prompt 1. In the **Preferences panel**, find the text input area 2. Type a detailed description of the image you want to create 3. **Character limit: 1500 characters** #### Example Prompts YouCan provides quick start prompts you can use: - "Showcase a premium coffee mug" - "Highlight a luxury cashmere sweater" - "Create a high-end makeup beauty shot" Feel free to modify these or create your own prompts. ### Step 2: Add Text to Your Image To include text that will appear on the generated image: 1. In your prompt, place the text inside **double quotes** 2. Example: "A product shot with text saying 'Summer Sale 50% OFF'" The AI will attempt to render the quoted text on the image. ### Step 3: Choose Aspect Ratio Select the dimensions of your generated image: - **1:1** - Square (perfect for social media posts, product shots) - **3:4** - Portrait (good for mobile ads, product highlights) - **2:3** - Vertical (suitable for story formats and tall displays) - **9:16** - Ultra-wide vertical (ideal for full-screen displays) ### Step 4: Set Variation Count Choose how many variations you want the AI to generate: - **1 variation** - Single image (uses fewer credits) - **2-4 variations** - Multiple options to choose from (uses more credits) ### Step 5: Add a Reference Image (Optional) If you want to guide the AI's style: 1. Click **Upload Reference Image** 2. Select an image from your computer 3. The AI will use this as inspiration for style and composition ### Step 6: Generate Images 1. Click **Generate** or **Create Image** 2. The AI will process your request 3. Generated images appear in your **Library** and **History** 4. Credits are deducted from your balance --- ## Managing Your Generated Images ### History Panel View all your past prompts and generations: - Click any previous prompt to regenerate a similar image - See your generation history with timestamps - Modify and re-use successful prompts ### Library Panel Organize your best generated images: - **Save images** - Move generated images to your Library - **Download images** - Export images to your computer - **Delete images** - Remove images you don't need - **Organize collections** - Create folders or tags for your images --- ## Tips for Better Image Generation - **Be descriptive** - Include colors, style, mood, and composition details - **Mention product type** - Specify "premium coffee mug" not just "mug" - **Add context** - Include lighting style ("studio lighting", "natural light") - **Use style words** - Try "minimalist", "luxury", "modern", "vintage" - **Reference materials** - Upload example images to guide the style - **Test variations** - Generate multiple versions to find the best result - **Use quotes for text** - Always put visible text in double quotes ### Example Prompt Structure "A \[product type\] photographed with \[lighting style\], \[style/mood\], showing \[key features\], with text saying 'YOUR TEXT HERE'" Example: "A premium leather handbag photographed with studio lighting, modern minimalist style, showing fine stitching details, with text saying 'New Collection'" --- ## Credits and Costs ### Understanding Credit Usage - Basic images: standard credit cost per generation - Multiple variations: additional credits per extra variation - Reference images: may affect credit cost - Aspect ratio: different ratios may use different amounts ### Optimizing Credit Usage - Start with 1 variation to test your prompt - Reuse successful prompts instead of generating new ones - Download and save your best images to avoid regenerating - Monitor your balance in the header --- ## Best Practices - **Use for marketing** - Create promotional banners and social media content - **Product photography** - Generate lifestyle and product showcase images - **Marketing campaigns** - Create visuals for seasonal promotions - **Content variety** - Generate multiple styles for A/B testing - **Build a library** - Save your best images for future use --- ## Troubleshooting ### Generation Failed or Timed Out - Check that you have sufficient AI credits - Try a simpler, shorter prompt - Verify your internet connection - Retry the generation ### Image Quality Issues - Be more specific in your prompt - Add reference image for style guidance - Avoid conflicting style descriptors - Generate multiple variations to choose the best ### Out of Credits - Purchase more credits in Settings > Billing > AI Credit section - Check your remaining balance before generating - Consider which images are worth generating --- ## Related Articles - [How to Install and Manage Apps](https://youcan.shop/en/help/youcan-apps) - [How to Contact YouCan Support](https://youcan.shop/en/help/contact-support) - [Developer Settings and API Access](https://youcan.shop/en/help/developer-settings)