# Source: https://docs.ideogram.ai/quick-start-guide.md

# Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide will walk you through the essentials of using Ideogram — from signing up to generating and downloading your first image.

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### Sign Up

Visit [ideogram.ai](https://ideogram.ai/) and click on **"Continue with Google"** or **"Continue with Apple"** to create your free account.

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### Choose a Username

You’ll be then prompted to choose a unique username. This will be your public handle on Ideogram. People will be able to see your public or pinned images at ideogram.ai/@username, where “username” will be replaced by your chosen name.

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### Write Your Prompt

On the main page, locate the prompt box at the top. Enter a description of the image you want to generate. For example:

> *A serene landscape with mountains during sunset.*

You can enhance your prompt by specifying styles, colors, or other details by yourself or turn on [**Magic Prompt**](https://docs.ideogram.ai/using-ideogram/generation-settings/magic-prompt) and the AI will do it automatically for you.

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**Tip:** For inspiration, click on any image you like from other users to see the prompt they used.
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### Customize Generation Settings

Adjust a few settings located at the bottom of the prompt box:&#x20;

* **Model**: Choose the model you want (*each has a different price in credits*)
* **Style**: Choose from options like \*Realistic\*, \*General\*, \*Design\*, etc.
* **Aspect Ratio**: Select the desired image dimensions.
* **Magic Prompt**: Enhance your prompt automatically for more detailed results.
* **Color Palette**: Define a specific color scheme.

These settings are optional; you can proceed with the  defaults if preferred.

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### Generate the Image

Click the **"Generate"** button. Ideogram will process your prompt and display your generated images within seconds.

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**Tip:** Experiment with different prompts and settings to explore various creative possibilities.
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### Review Your Results

Click any thumbnail to view it larger and to open the **detail panel** (right side on desktop, bottom on mobile). &#x20;

From here you can like, remix, upscale, pin and access more features and information about the image.

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### Download or Share Your Image

Hover over your preferred image or look at the top of the **detail panel** and click the **Download** icon/button. Choose between:

* **JPEG (70% quality):** Available to all users.
* **PNG (100% quality):** Available to Basic Plan users and above.

To share your image, click the **Share** icon/button to explore your options.

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### Explore

You're all set — now it's time to explore!

Here are a few things you can try next, even with a free account:

* **Browse featured images**\
  Check out the top creations of the hour, day, week, or month on the homepage.
* **Follow creators you like**\
  Click on usernames to follow your favorite artists and see their latest works.
* **Try community remixes**\
  Remix public images you like and experiment with new styles and prompts.
* **Read more in the documentation**\
  Want better typography, cleaner styles, or write better prompts? This documentation contains plenty of useful information, tips, and tricks.

Take your time, try new things, and enjoy discovering what you can create with Ideogram!

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