ControlNet Image Generation

Generate images guided by your reference

Pro unlocks unlimited edits and priority processing.
Upgrade for faster queues, batch editing, and the full editing suite.

Reference Image

Drop reference image

Detects edges in your image to guide generation
0.7

How to guide a generation

Recreate a photo's composition with edge and depth guides.

1

Upload a reference image

Add the photo whose layout or pose you want to keep.

2

Describe the new image

Type a prompt for the new scene; ControlNet locks the original's structure.

3

Generate and download

AI builds a new image that follows the reference composition, then you download it.

Use it via the API

Drive guided generations via our image-editing API with a prompt.

curl -X POST "https://api.imageeditor.ai/v1/edit-image/" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "files=@photo.jpg" \
  -F "terms=Recreate this composition as a detailed illustration"

# Response: {"uuid": "abc123", "domain": "https://imageeditor.ai"}
# Poll for the finished result:
curl -X POST "https://api.imageeditor.ai/v1/results/" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "uuid=abc123"

Grab an API key on the developers page, then see the full API docs for every parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is ControlNet guidance?

It generates a new image while following the structure of your reference — its edges, depth or pose — so the composition is preserved.

When should I use it instead of AI edit?

Use it when you want a brand-new image that keeps a specific layout, pose or perspective from a reference photo.

What does the reference image control?

The composition and structure. Your prompt controls the content, style and details rendered within that structure.

Can it keep a person's pose?

Yes — pose and outline guidance let you regenerate a scene while holding the original pose.

Is guided generation free?

There's a free daily allowance. Pro unlocks unlimited generations and priority processing.

What formats can the reference image be?

Reference images can be JPG, PNG or WebP; photos with strong edges or a clear pose guide the generation best.

Are my reference images private?

Reference images are used only to guide your generation and are not shared, published, or kept beyond a short window.

Generate with full control

Keep a reference composition and reimagine the rest. Try it free, or go Pro for unlimited use.

See Pro pricing Browse all tools