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How to Generate AI Images in Kontentino

Learn how to create stunning AI-generated images for your social media posts directly within Kontentino.

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Create custom AI-generated images for your social media posts directly in Kontentino - no design skills or stock photos needed. The AI Image Generator helps you produce on-brand visuals in seconds, whether you’re creating a product post, announcement, meme, or infographic.

What you can do with AI Image Generation

  • Generate original images from a text prompt

  • Customize style, format, aspect ratio, and number of variants

  • Use reference images to guide the result

  • Remix images to refine details

  • Add images directly to your post or download them​

How to generate AI images

1. Open the Post Composer

  • Go to Calendar → New post, or use the Create button → Post in the left panel, or open an existing draft.

2. Open the AI Image Generator

  • Select one of the post types: Photo/Gallery, Stories, and, in case of Google profiles - Updates, Events, or Offers.

  • In Media section, click Create visual content with AI ✨

  • Your remaining AI generations for the day are shown in the top-right corner (the count resets every day)

3. Write your prompt

Describe what you want to create (max. 250 characters). Be specific about:

  • subject

  • setting

  • colors

  • mood or style

Example prompts:

“A cozy coffee shop interior with warm lighting and plants, minimal aesthetic.”
“Professional team meeting in a modern office, diverse group, bright and positive.”
“Fresh organic vegetables arranged on a wooden table, overhead view, food photography.”

4. Choose Your Settings

  • Select a Format/Type (what kind of content)

  • Pick a Style (how it looks)

  • Set the number of Variants (how many images)

  • Choose an Aspect Ratio (dimensions for your platform)

5. Generate and Add Images

  • Click Generate

  • Select one or more images

  • Click Use X selected to attach them to your post

Customization Options

Fine-tune your AI-generated images with these settings:

Content Format/Type

Choose the type of content you’re creating:

Format

Best For

Product Showcase

Highlighting products, features, or services

Announcement

News, launches, updates

Behind-the-Scenes

Authentic, candid content

Testimonial

Customer quotes, reviews

Poll/Question

Engagement posts

Quote Card

Inspirational or branded quotes

Meme

Humorous, shareable content

Story Highlight

Instagram/Facebook story covers

Infographic

Data, statistics, how-tos

Tutorial/How-to

Step-by-step guides

Data Visualization

Charts, graphs, numbers

Comparison

Side-by-side content

Before/After

Transformation content

Event Promotion

Upcoming events, webinars

Carousel Preview

Multi-image post previews

Visual Styles

Pick a style that matches your brand:

Photography Styles:

  • Realistic - Natural, photographic look (default)

  • Analog Film - Vintage, film-camera aesthetic

Artistic Styles:

  • Artistic - General artistic interpretation

  • Anime - Japanese animation style

  • Digital Art - Modern digital illustrations

  • Fantasy Art - Imaginative, fantastical imagery

  • Vaporwave - Retro 80s/90s aesthetic

  • Isometric - 3D-like geometric designs

  • Low Poly - Geometric, faceted look

  • Claymation - Clay/plasticine texture

  • Origami - Paper-folded appearance

  • Line Art - Clean line drawings

  • Pixel Art - Retro video game style

Number of Variants

Choose how many image options you want:

  • 1 image - Quick single result

  • 2 images - Compare two options (default)

  • 4 images - Maximum variety

💡 Pro tip: Start with 2 images to explore options, then use the remix feature to
iterate on your favorite.
​

Aspect Ratios by Platform

The available aspect ratios automatically adjust based on your selected social
profile:
Platform Available Ratios

Instagram

1:1 (Square), 4:5 (Vertical), 16:9 (Landscape), 9:16
(Stories)

Facebook

1:1, 4:5, 16:9

Twitter/X

16:9, 1:1, 2:1 (Wide)

LinkedIn

4:5, 1:1, 16:9

Pinterest

2:3 (Portrait), 1:1, 9:16 (Story Pins)

TikTok

9:16 (Vertical), 1:1, 4:5, 16:9

Threads

1:1, 4:5, 16:9

Google

1:1, 4:5, 16:9

Using Reference Images

Reference images help the AI match your brand or visual style.

How to add reference images

  1. Click the + next to the prompt field

  2. Upload from your computer or select from the Media Library

  3. Add up to 5 images

  4. Describe how the AI should use them (modify, combine them, etc.)

  5. Click Generate

Common use cases

  • Brand consistency: Upload your brand’s existing imagery to generate
    matching visuals

  • Style transfer: Use a reference to apply its color palette or mood

  • Iteration: Remix a generated image to refine details

  • Composition guidance: Show the AI the layout you want

⚠️ Heads up: Large reference images may cause an error. If you see “Request too large,” try using smaller or fewer reference images.

Working with Generated Images

Select images

  • Select an image/multiple images and click Use X selected to add into your post

Remix images

  • Select one or more images

  • Adjust your prompt if needed

  • Click Remix selected to refine the result

Download images

  • Hover over image(s) you'd like to download and click the download icon to save images as PNG files

Remove images

  • Hover over image(s) and click X to remove images you don’t want

Troubleshooting

“Request too large” error - Your reference images are too big (file size or dimension). Remove some or upload smaller/compressed versions.

Safety system rejection - The AI detected potentially inappropriate content in your
prompt. Rephrase your prompt to avoid sensitive or restricted content. Avoid requests for content depicting real people, violence, or adult themes

Generation takes too long - May happen due to high demand on AI services or complex prompt. Wait a bit longer, or retry with fewer variants or a simpler prompt.

Images don’t match the prompt - Be more specific in your prompt (include colors, angles, lighting), try a different style, or use reference images.

Best practices

Do

  • Write clear, detailed prompts

  • Match the aspect ratio to your platform

  • Start with 2 variants and remix

  • Download images you want to keep

Avoid

  • Vague prompts (“make something cool”)

  • Requests for real people or celebrities

  • Uploading too many large reference images

Pro tips:

  • Prompt formula = subject + style + mood + setting
    ​Example:
    “Flat lay of organic skincare products, soft natural light, neutral tones, realistic photography”

  • Text in images: Modern AI can render text! Specify exact wording, placement, and style
    ​Example:
    “Quote card with text ‘Dream Big’ in bold white serif font,
    centered, dark blue gradient background”
    ​

  • Batch creation: Generate images for an entire week’s content in one
    session for visual consistency

  • Remix strategically: Use remix to fix specific elements while keeping what
    works

FAQs

How many AI images can I generate?
Your limit depends on your plan. You’ll see the remaining generations in the AI Image modal.

Are generated images saved automatically?
Only images added to a post are saved. Download anything you want to keep.

Can I use AI images commercially?
Yes. You can use them for your social media marketing, as long as you avoid trademarks or copyrighted material you don’t own.

Why do results change with the same prompt?
AI includes randomness by design. Use Remix and reference images to get closer to a specific look.

Can I generate images of real people?
No. For privacy and safety reasons, identifiable real people aren’t supported. You can generate images of fictional people or general human figures.

Final tip

AI Image Generation works best when you’re intentional. Spend 30 seconds crafting a good prompt, remix what works, and you’ll get scroll-stopping visuals without leaving Kontentino.

Got feedback or ideas? 💡 Let us know via live chat - we’re always improving.

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