How to Use ERNIE Image — Complete Tutorial & Prompt Guide
This page is your practical operating playbook for How to use ERNIE Image. Learn a repeatable workflow: start fast, write better prompts, choose the right model settings, and graduate drafts into publish-ready visuals without wasting iterations.
Posters & Graphic Banners
Need a visual with an actual readable headline? ERNIE Image is one of the only AI image generators that renders text inside images correctly and legibly — in any font weight, layout position, or visual style you describe. Create event posters, sale banners, social media graphics, and promotional materials with sharp, accurate type.
Example prompt:Create image of Magazine feature article [travel] guide page, cute, information dense photo book style magazine feature article page. Add all necessary sections, tips, recommendations, information. add photos for any sections and recommendations if you like. Place the attached person at the precise location of [BEAUTIFUL IN THE KASHMIR VALLEY]. Seamlessly blend the attached person as if they are sightseeing. Approach this task with the understanding that this is a critical, information rich page that will significantly influence visitor numbers, text accuracy is important. Fully use the entire [16:9] page.
Cinematic & Film-Like Photography
ERNIE Image produces a distinctive organic, film-like aesthetic that sets it apart from the plastic-looking output of most AI image tools. Generate atmospheric street photography, editorial portraits, mood boards, and cinematic stills with a visual quality that feels hand-made, not algorithmic.
Example prompt:Unplanned paparazzi style portrait, an intense, close-up moment capturing a man with striking features as he [looks over his shoulder with a confident smirk]. Shot from a slightly low angle, showing only his face and shoulders amidst a blurred, bustling crowd. The image feels raw and spontaneous, lit by a harsh flash, high-ISO texture. He's wearing [a dark turtleneck and stylish sunglasses], embodying effortless street style chic, the energy and atmosphere reminiscent of Paris Fashion Week chaos.
Manga, Anime & Comic Panels
ERNIE Image handles multi-panel structured layouts with consistent character design — something nearly every other text-to-image AI fails at. Your protagonist looks the same in panel 1, panel 3, and panel 6. Build manga pages, anime storyboards, or sequential ad narratives with narrative precision.
Example prompt:This is a 16:9 multi-panel narrative illustration composed in a 3×2 grid layout (three panels per row, two rows total), centered around the theme of a “character journey,” depicting the daily emotional and psychological progression of an urban man. The art style is detailed and refined, with color tones gradually shifting from slightly cool to warm as the story unfolds. Each panel features a small gray circular icon in the top-left corner, containing white numbers from “01” to “06.” [Panel 01]: A side-view shot in the early morning. The protagonist is a man in his early thirties, wearing round glasses, a long dark gray coat, and slim black trousers. He carries a brown leather crossbody bag and is pushing open a dark wooden door labeled “STUDIO 204” in gold lettering as he steps onto the street. Old-fashioned street lamps are still lit in the background, and the ground shows faint traces of morning dew, creating a calm and quiet atmosphere. [Panel 02]: A busy urban mid-shot. The protagonist walks along a crowded sidewalk surrounded by hurried office workers. A red vintage bus marked “ROUTEMASTER” passes by him. Nearby street signs point toward “CENTRAL PARK” and “DOWNTOWN.” He appears slightly fatigued, lowering his gaze as he navigates through oncoming pedestrians carrying briefcases. [Panel 03]: A warm, intimate interaction close-up. The protagonist stops at a street corner stall and reaches out to help an elderly man steady a teetering stack of old books on a small cart. The title of the top book is clearly visible: “ART & LIFE.” The old man, wearing a newsboy cap, smiles kindly in gratitude. The lighting becomes brighter here, with soft side light gently outlining the figures. [Panel 04]: A quiet moment in the park. The protagonist sits alone on one end of a bench beneath a row of tall oak trees. On the seat beside him lies an open notebook and a steaming cup of coffee labeled “URBAN CAFE.” Leaning forward with his hands clasped on his knees, he gazes thoughtfully at the calm lake ahead, immersed in deep reflection. [Panel 05]: A close-up of the protagonist’s face. The camera captures a subtle shift in his expression. His previously furrowed brows relax, and a slight smile forms on his lips, conveying a sense of release and determination. Sunlight enters from above at an angle, leaving a bright reflection on his glasses, while the background fades into a soft blur of green foliage and dappled light. [Panel 06]: A powerful wide shot from behind. The protagonist strides forward with purpose and confidence along a straight, tree-lined avenue toward a glowing golden horizon. Buildings on both sides converge at the vanishing point. The sky is painted with a dramatic orange-purple sunset. At the bottom center of the frame, bold black text reads: “EVERY STEP IS A NEW BEGINNING.”
Bilingual & Multilingual Text Images
Generate images with accurate text in English, Chinese, and other languages — simultaneously in the same image. Ideal for bilingual packaging, cross-market social content, and international campaigns. ERNIE Image is the only AI image generator verified to render Chinese characters without corruption.
Example prompt:A flat, minimalist-style pictogram instructional diagram. The layout is horizontal with a pure white background, devoid of any extraneous background decoration. The overall design is highly symbolic, using dark gray as the primary graphic color with bright yellow as an accent and emphasis color. The image has absolutely no perspective effect; all figures and objects are composed of pure geometric shapes (such as perfectly circular heads and equal-width thick lines forming limbs and torsos), and the figures have no facial expression features whatsoever. At the top center of the image are two lines of clear, bold black text: the upper line reads in Chinese '安检流程,' and the lower line reads in slightly smaller English 'Security Check.' Below the text, four pictographic icons are arranged horizontally from left to right to form a complete set of operational step instructions. Each step is connected by a solid yellow rightward-pointing arrow, guiding the visual sequence. On the far left is the first step: a dark gray pictographic figure stands upright, extending the right arm to hand a small square booklet bearing an ID document symbol to another pictographic security officer wearing a peaked cap, positioned behind a counter to the left. Beneath this scene are two lines of centered text: '1. 证件核验' and 'ID Check.' The second step to the right depicts a horizontal conveyor belt and a square X-ray security scanner with yellow scanning lines inside. A pictographic figure is slightly bending forward, placing a rectangular suitcase with a pull handle and rolling wheels onto the conveyor belt with both hands. Below it reads: '2. 行李检查' and 'Baggage X-Ray.' In the third step, the main elements are an open laptop icon and a cylindrical water bottle icon bearing a liquid droplet symbol. These two items are enclosed within a yellow dashed-line box, beneath which a downward arrow points to a rectangular tray, indicating that the items should be placed into the tray. Below it reads: '3. 取出电子产品及液体' and 'Electronics & Liquids.' On the far right is the fourth step: a pictographic figure stands in the center of an inverted U-shaped metal detector gate with both arms raised out to the sides of the body. To the right of the detector gate stands a security officer holding a short, baton-shaped handheld scanning wand aimed at the figure. Below it reads: '4. 人身检查' and 'Body Scan.' The overall page layout is neat and orderly, the icons are visually proportionate and consistent, the information hierarchy is clearly defined, and the design strictly adheres to internationally standardized public information signage conventions.
Product Lifestyle Shots
Skip the photography studio. ERNIE Image generates e-commerce-ready lifestyle product images — ceramics on warm wood surfaces, skincare in spa settings, tech accessories on minimalist desks — with photorealistic quality suitable for online stores and brand collateral.
Example prompt:Eco-Friendly Skincare Product “Minimalist skincare bottle made of frosted glass, placed in a serene natural setting with flowing water, green leaves, and soft sunlight rays, clean aesthetic inspired by The Body Shop, sustainability-focused branding, soft pastel tones, high-end product photography, calm and pure atmosphere”, aspect ratio 4:3, photorealistic, high resolution
Prompt Formula You Can Reuse Daily
Start every prompt with this stack: subject → scene → style → composition → text constraints. It keeps outputs stable while preserving creative range.
[subject/action], in [location + atmosphere], [style direction], [camera/composition], text: "[exact words]", [color script], [aspect ratio]
ERNIE Image Prompt Examples Library
Copy, adapt, and iterate. Mix categories to discover new visual directions faster.
Poster
Readable festival poster
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Poster
Readable festival poster
Summer Music Festival poster — bold serif title at top, lineup names in white on dark teal background, minimal art deco border
Cinematic
Street photo atmosphere
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Cinematic
Street photo atmosphere
Tokyo alley at golden hour, warm amber backlight, cyclist passing in blur, subtle film grain, shot at eye level
Manga
4-panel narrative setup
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Manga
4-panel narrative setup
4-panel manga: panel 1 girl runs through rainy street, panel 2 finds a glowing door, panel 3 steps through, panel 4 emerges in a sunlit meadow — clean line art, expressive faces
Bilingual
English + 中文 product label
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Bilingual
English + 中文 product label
Product label design: 'Matcha Latte' in clean sans-serif at top, '抹茶拿铁' in elegant brush-style Chinese below, sage green palette, minimal Japanese aesthetic
Product
Lifestyle commerce shot
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Product
Lifestyle commerce shot
Minimal white coffee mug on oak desk, soft morning window light, succulent plant in background, shallow depth of field
Editorial
Travel guide page (from studio)
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Editorial
Travel guide page (from studio)
Create image of Magazine feature article [travel] guide page, cute, information dense photo book style magazine feature article page. Add all necessary sections, tips, recommendations, information. add photos for any sections and recommendations if you like. Place the attached person at the precise location of [BEAUTIFUL IN THE KASHMIR VALLEY]. Seamlessly blend the attached person as if they are sightseeing. Approach this task with the understanding that this is a critical, information rich page that will significantly influence visitor numbers, text accuracy is important. Fully use the entire [16:9] page.
Portrait
Flash paparazzi portrait
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Portrait
Flash paparazzi portrait
Unplanned paparazzi style portrait, an intense, close-up moment capturing a man with striking features as he [looks over his shoulder with a confident smirk]. Shot from a slightly low angle, showing only his face and shoulders amidst a blurred, bustling crowd. The image feels raw and spontaneous, lit by a harsh flash, high-ISO texture. He's wearing [a dark turtleneck and stylish sunglasses], embodying effortless street style chic, the energy and atmosphere reminiscent of Paris Fashion Week chaos.
Infographic
Security check pictogram
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Infographic
Security check pictogram
A flat, minimalist-style pictogram instructional diagram with Chinese + English labels, horizontal white background, dark gray icons and yellow arrows. Header text: '安检流程' and 'Security Check'. Four steps: ID Check, Baggage X-Ray, Electronics & Liquids, Body Scan. Geometric human figures, no facial features, strict public signage style.
Social
Short-form quote visual
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Social
Short-form quote visual
Minimal social card, clean black background, large centered quote text: 'Build fast. Learn faster.', white typography, subtle grain texture, modern editorial vibe, high contrast
Packaging
Premium skincare launch
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Packaging
Premium skincare launch
Luxury skincare launch visual, frosted glass bottle on travertine slab, soft morning shadows, clean typography area left blank, neutral beige and muted sage palette, commercial still life
Storyboard
6-frame motion narrative
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Storyboard
6-frame motion narrative
6-frame storyboard, character commuting through rainy city to bright studio, emotional progression from fatigue to determination, consistent outfit and facial features, cinematic framing
Technical
Blueprint-style food ad
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Technical
Blueprint-style food ad
Technical architectural blueprint of a smash burger on deep navy drafting paper, electric blue measurement lines, warm spotlight on realistic burger layers, callout labels with CAD elbow-joint lines, high detail, 4:3
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