11 ways Envato’s AI ImageGen can elevate your creative projects—for free!

They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but with Envato’s AI ImageGen, you only need a couple! This game-changing tool is here to level up your creative projects in all sorts of fun, unexpected ways.

Here’s the best part: AI ImageGen is available as part of the Envato subscription, but starting this month, you can also use the feature with a free Envato account!

According to Bianca Pellizzari, Envato’s Product Marketing Lead, the biggest win from using AI ImageGen is the variety of results you can get:

So, whether you’re experimenting or have a specific vision in mind, Envato’s AI ImageGen is here to help you bring your imagination to life—literally. Ready to dive in? Here’s how AI ImageGen can take your creative projects to the next level!

AI ImageGen is Envato’s very own image genrator AI powered. Just type in your prompt, and let the magic happen! The feature creates up to eight images based on what you describe. Free users can generate up to five times, while subscribers can enjoy endless creativity.

“It’s super simple to use—just type in what you want to see, and we handle the rest,” says Bianca. The variety makes it a lot of fun to experiment with, so you don’t have to worry about mastering prompt engineering.”

Looking for a little inspo? Here are some clever ways to use AI ImageGen for your next project!

Generate different art pieces or concepts to get an idea of the direction you want to take before you decide on a final product. For example, you could ask AI ImageGen to create a fashionable dog leash.

The more specific you are, the better the result matches your vision.

You can use AI ImageGen to see what your product could look like before you create it. This makes it quicker to experiment—it’s easy to compare different designs and choose the best one. You can also use the best AI-generated images to inspire your product design.

Need a unique character for branding, animation, or games? Simply describe it! For example, “a brave woman from the 1800s who fights dragons” could spark totally original designs.

Want to tweak it? Add more detail, and the character will evolve!

If you want to visualize a scene in a video you’re working on, use the “Use this style” feature to develop storyboard frames. For example, let’s say you want to create a storyboard for a video scene in which a person is fighting a dragon. You could start with the prompt: 

Then select the “Use this style” button to build out the scene in the same style: 

You can continue to add prompts based on what you need for your storyboards. This can help you visualize what you want your video to look like and decide if you need to make any changes before going through the entire process. It’s also a great way of communicating your vision to others.

Feeling stuck? AI ImageGen is the perfect way to spark fresh ideas. Scroll through examples for some quick inspo, or play around with prompts and see what sparks joy. It’s like having a creative brainstorming partner at your fingertips!

Create a mood board using images to visualize the tone of your project. As with most AI tools, you’ll get better results when you’re very specific. For example, specifying an artistic collage can help to produce a layered look, with multiple images.

From brochures to banners, create eye-catching marketing materials with ease. The trick? Be detailed about your target audience and style, and let the AI work its magic. For instance, the below prompt includes not just the type of brochure but also the target audience.

Need a killer backdrop for your next presentation or video? Just ask for it! Whether you want a café setting or a whimsical forest scene, AI ImageGen can whip up a background that fits your project perfectly.

For example, here are the results of searching for a video background featuring a café. You can see that some of them look realistic, while others have an illustrated or fantasy style. 

If you want a photorealistic café scene, pick the photorealistic image and click “Use this style” and generate again. Or you could just specify “photorealistic” in the original prompt.

In contrast, the following prompt is to create a background for a presentation. This can be great for producing a unique or topical background for your presentation. Make sure to mention what your presentation is about to generate more topic-specific images.

Add cool illustrations to your videos with AI ImageGen. Whether it’s quirky animations for an Instagram reel or polished illustrations for a presentation, the possibilities are endless.

Why settle for standard fonts when you can create unique, AI-generated typography for your social posts or marketing materials? Type in a word like “cat” and watch as the AI serves up playful, fresh font styles.

Planning a themed event? AI ImageGen can help you nail the look with tailored visuals that fit your vibe—just be super specific about what you want.

Going beyond the screen, you can also use AI ImageGen to generate design ideas for home or office makeovers. Just enter your preferred style—like bohemian or minimalist—and let AI ImageGen give you a preview of your dream space.

AI ImageGen makes it easy to visualize your dream space, and for even more design possibilities, you can explore AI interior design software that complements your creative process.

Got questions about this handy feature? We’ve got answers!

You can access AI ImageGen and get 5 free image generations by creating a free Envato account. After logging in to your free account, you can go to the ImageGen section and start creating.

You can track your free AI image generation usage by looking at how many prompts you have remaining next to the prompt box on ImageGen. This box will show the number of generations you’ve used and how many are still available.

Yes. You can save and download any generated images. You can use the photos for commercial use as long as you follow Envato’s terms.

Once you use your free generations, you’ll be prompted to subscribe to Envato to continue using the image generator.

Yes—you need to follow the acceptable use policy for both the free and paid image generator.

If the generator creates inappropriate content, then you should report it by clicking on the three dots on the generated images, and from the menu that pops up, click “Report this”.

You can provide feedback on each generated image by clicking the thumbs-up or thumbs-down button for that image. You can also click the green popup box in the bottom-right corner.

No. The images generated using the free and paid versions of AI ImageGen are not watermarked and can be used directly after downloading.

If you’re ready to discover everything AI ImageGen has to offer, create your free Envato account and get started!

Want to explore more of the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence? Check out our post on how AI is transforming content marketing and discover the AI-generated content platforms you should be using.