How to Use Leonardo.ai

Getting started with Leonardo.ai

In this guide, you'll learn how to create stunning images for game assets, concept art, and marketing visuals using Leonardo.ai. By the end, you'll be able to generate images tailored to your specific needs in just a few clicks.

Step 1: Sign up and set up

1. Go to leonardo.ai.
2. Click on the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner.
3. Enter your email and create a password, or sign up using Google.
4. Confirm your email to activate your account.
5. Once logged in, you'll see your dashboard where you can start using your 150 free tokens per day.

Step 2: Your first image generation

1. From the dashboard, click on the "Create" button.
2. In the prompt box, type a description of the image you want to generate (e.g., "fantasy forest landscape").
3. Select a model from the dropdown menu that suits your desired style (e.g., “Fantasy” or “Realistic”).
4. Adjust any additional settings, such as aspect ratio or quality, if needed.
5. Click on the "Generate" button. Your image will be processed and displayed in a few seconds.
6. Once generated, you can click on the image to edit it using the real-time canvas editing feature.

Step 3: Get better results

• Experiment with different models to find the one that best matches your vision.
• Use specific adjectives and styles in your prompt for more tailored results (e.g., "a bright, colourful cartoon-style city").
• Adjust the resolution settings to match your project needs—higher resolution takes more tokens but yields better quality.
• Save your favourite prompts for future use by clicking on the "Save Prompt" option.

Pro tip

Save time by using the "Prompt Library" feature. You can browse and select from prompts created by other users, which can give you inspiration and save you from starting from scratch.

Common mistake to avoid

Avoid vague prompts like "a nice image". Be specific about what you want to see; this will help the AI generate images that are closer to your vision.