Generate an image right inside Descript with Underlord or use the Generate an image tool in the AI Tools panel to create original visuals from a simple text prompt. After generating images, you can animate them into a short video clip. Learn how to generate AI videos.

This article covers:

• How to generate AI images
• How to save and reuse AI images
• Image generation limitations

Generate an image from the AI Tools panel

1. Open or create a project, then open the AI Tools panel.
2. Scroll to the Look Good section and select Generate an image.
3. Upload a base image and/or enter a text prompt (for example, “illustrated laptop on white background” or “cartoon-style podcast logo”).
4. (Optional) Select an art style from the library.
5. Click Submit. Descript will generate four image options.
6. Click an image thumbnail to add it to your scene. It will also be saved to your project files for reuse.
7. Use the icon to create variations of an image. Each variation counts toward your AI credit usage. Learn more about tracking your AI credit usage.

Generate images with Underlord

Open the Underlord panel and describe the image you want. For example: "Generate an image of a capybara on a cloud in a children's book style." Specify a style in your prompt, let Underlord choose, or pick from our style library. To see more options, just ask Underlord to show you different styles.

Save and reuse AI images

Generated images are automatically saved in the AI Assets folder in your project panel. To download a copy to your device, use the Download option in the project file actions menu.

Limitations

• Rate limit: Up to 5 prompts (15 images) per minute. If you exceed this, wait a few minutes before retrying.
• Daily max: Up to 270 image generation requests per day.
• Content: Keep prompts respectful and family-friendly (think G-rated). AI image generation follows Descript's content and safety standards.