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Register an account
Step 1. Visit Leonardo AI official website at https://leonardo.ai/

Step 2. Click Launch App on the top right corner to open the application

Step 3. Select the option to register an account. Decide if you want to sign in using your Apple, Google,
Microsoft account, or simply with an email account, we will demonstrate using Google login as example

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Step 5. Choose your role and accept Terms

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Leonardo.ai main page:

Name Description

A Free Tier This tier provides a daily quota of tokens that can be used for your creative projects

B Library Library provides quick access to saved content, your follower feed, liked feed and your
collections. It is similar as Personal Feed

C AI tools This section contains various AI-powered features that mostly used

D Finetuned Models Indicates the availability of specialized models trained for specific tasks

E Training and Datasets Allows users to train or modify AI models with datasets

F Texture Generation To make 3D model, you need to prepare and upload 3D model file yourself

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 II. Get started quickly with Leonardo.ai
User interface options
After entering the main screen, first introduce the menu bar on the left, which covers most of the
functions.
⚫ Home-> Community Creations: See what others have created

⚫ Library: Display the work you created, your follower feed, liked feed and collections

⚫ Training & Datasets: Option to create your own model. Image can be provided to the model for
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⚫ Finetuned Models: Search for many models with different styles. In addition to the officially provided
models, the platform also offers fine-tuned models created by independent users and enthusiasts

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Commonly used Finetuned Models:
Commonly used models Features A versatile AI art generation model capable of producing high-quality results for illustrations,

Leonardo Phoenix concept

art, and other types of creations. It is particularly suited for creating surreal and fantastical images
while still maintaining a sense of realism. Perfect for when you're looking to add a touch of creativity
and boldness to your work
PhotoReal A model focused on generating highly realistic images, producing creations so detailed and textured
that they closely resemble real photographs, making it difficult to distinguish whether they were
created by AI. Examples include product showcases, portraits, or highly realistic landscapes

Leonardo Diffusion XL A model that acts as the Swiss Army knife of AI art generation, Diffusion XL is incredibly versatile and
adaptable to any creative need. If you’re unsure which model to pick, you can count on Diffusion XL
to deliver reliable results every time!

Leonardo Anime XL A model designed specifically for animation enthusiasts, capable of turning your anime dreams into
reality. Whether you're creating adorable characters or crafting breathtaking battle scenes, this
model meets all your needs. It's perfect for users who require high-quality anime-style works worthy
enough for Studio Ghibli productions
A model focused on rapid generation, ideal for scenarios where work needs to be completed in an
Leonardo Lightning XL
extremely short time. Whether it's rushing to meet deadlines, testing various design concepts, or
quickly creating sketches, this model can efficiently meet your needs, making it the top choice for
users who prioritize speed
Diffusion-based text-to-image generation model, ideal for creating photo-style images of various
SDXL 0.9 & 1.0
objects. Whether it's cars, items, or scenes, it delivers high-quality, highly realistic results, making it
a versatile creative tool
A model designed specifically to create cinematic realism, perfect for works that require enhanced
authenticity and professionalism. Whether it's for movie-style scenes or intricate details, this model
Leonardo Kino XL
brings a realistic 'blockbuster' effect to your creations
A model focused on pushing the boundaries of imagination, ideal for creating unique and visually
impactful artwork. This model enables users to craft stunning and extraordinary images, challenging
Leonardo Vision XL conventions and breaking traditional visual frameworks. It is perfect for projects requiring creative
and innovative visual expressions
A model specifically designed for creating high-quality base textures and materials, primarily for 3D
work. It is ideal for generating precise maps and materials, making 3D designs more realistic and
AlbedoBase XL
refined
A model designed to create dreamlike images, perfect for producing works that blur the boundaries
between reality and dreams. It helps users generate surreal, sci-fi, or fantasy-style images, making it
DreamShaper v7 especially suitable for those seeking to break conventions and explore unconventional creativity
A model focused on generating highly realistic images, capable of creating near-indistinguishable
photographic works. Whether it's portraits or landscapes, it achieves a remarkable level of realism.
Absolute Reality v1.6 It is ideal for high-end art or design projects that require lifelike details and authenticity

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 A model designed to create soft pastel-colored anime-style images, ideal for generating adorable
Anime Pastel Dream characters and dreamy backgrounds. It evokes a sweet and romantic atmosphere, sure to elicit a
“So cute!” reaction from viewers A model designed specifically for creating 3D animated visuals in
the style of Pixar movies, ideal for
3D Animation Style
generating vivid characters and detailed scenes with stunning animation effects
A model specifically designed for tabletop role-playing games (RPGs), capable of creating various
RPG v5 fantasy creatures and adventure scenes, bringing your game to life as if a digital artist is crafting
visuals for your gameplay
A model designed specifically for creating retro 8-bit style graphics, allowing you to relive the pixel

Pixel Art art of early games. Perfect for generating classic dot-matrix style scenes and characters, delivering a
nostalgic visual experience
A powerful model created by XpucT, combining realistic photography style with artistic creativity,
Deliberate 1.1 ideal for diverse image generation needs that require a balance between realism and artistry
A model created by cac0e, renowned for its exceptional lighting effects and contrast, is ideal for
Leonardo Diffusion generating realistic photos and artistic-style images, catering to diverse creative needs
A model focused on creating sci-fi-style architecture, characterized by generating building designs
with an isometric perspective. Using the keyword “isometric” ensures the designs are presented in
Isometric Scifi Buildings an isometric view, and combining it with terms like “3D Vray render” enhances texture and detail. It
is ideal for sci-fi scene design or concept art creation
A model specifically designed for creating adorable animal characters, specializing in generating
Cute Animal Characters charming and playful designs, perfect for illustrations, storybooks, or cartoon creations
A model specifically designed for generating Christmas-themed stickers, capable of creating cute and
colorful or traditional and elegant holiday-style stickers. Perfect for use in holiday decorations,
Christmas Stickers
greeting card designs, or digital emoji creation

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AI Tools: Below the function column on the left, there are several AI tools we use most commonly. We can
also see these tools in the center of the main page. Some of the tools mentioned may only be available for
paid members.

AI tools Functions

Image Creation Generating images in the form of text-to-image or image-to-image using prompts

Motion Tools related to animation or video elements

Realtime Canvas To draw or upload your own images, and leverage the AI’s capabilities to transform your designs
into digital artwork or visual assets
Realtime Generation Simply enter a text prompt, and the AI will generate an output image instantly

Canvas Editor A space to manipulate images or design layouts interactively

Universal Upscaler Used to enhance the quality and resolution of images

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 III. Image Creation
Step 1. Select “Image Creation” option from the left panel

Image Creation Main Screen

A. Select preset: Select your preferred Finetuned Model

B. Select Auto, On or Off if you want to keep or enhance your original prompt
C. Select Preset Style
D. Contrast of your image (Low, Medium, High)
E. Generation Mode (For free version, we only can choose “Fast”)
F. Select image dimensions
G. Select number of images you want to generate (For free version, we only can choose “4”)
H. Enter your prompt in the box and click “Generate”. When writing the prompt

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Leonardo.Ai default configuration Presets:
Default configuration presets Features A tool that redefines AI art generation, offering various types of quality enhancements.

Leonardo Phoenix Serving as

a versatile “universal preset”, it delivers outstanding performance across different styles and fields,
catering to a wide range of creative needs
Anime A preset configuration specifically designed for creating anime-style artwork, offering the quickest
way to achieve an anime look. This preset automatically generates typical anime elements, such
as large eyes, oversized heads, and expressive, petite faces, infusing your work with a cute and
charming style that embodies the classic “kawaii” effect

Cinematic Kino A preset that makes your images look like a blockbuster movie. This preset focuses on creating a
cinematic feel, enhancing both lighting effects and visual impact to give your work the appearance
of a Hollywood production, as if supported by a professional special effects team

Concept Art A preset configuration specifically designed for quickly bringing game or movie concept designs to
life. It helps you visualize your ideas rapidly while adding an extra sense of style, as if you always
have a concept artist on hand to assist you in completing your design

Graphic Design A preset specifically designed for clean, professional-looking designs. From logos to posters, social
media graphics, business cards, or even packaging designs, it’s like having a graphic designer tucked
away in your pocket (but way less uncomfortable)
A setting specifically designed for creating illustration-style materials and textures, adding the
Illustrative Albedo
finishing touches to your 3D models. It's like dressing your 3D creations in new clothes, making
your work more vivid and textured
A preset configuration designed specifically for quickly generating images, suitable for scenarios
Leonardo Lightning
requiring rapid iteration or prototyping. This preset allows you to create content in an extremely
short amount of time, helping you produce the desired images at the fastest speed possible
A preset configuration focused on creating highly realistic and detailed image styles. It helps you
Lifelike Vision
generate works with a high degree of realism, whether they are portraits, landscapes, or other
subjects, showcasing lifelike details and lighting effects akin to the real world
A preset configuration optimized for creating stunningly realistic portraits. This setting is perfect
Portrait Perfect
for generating detailed and lifelike portrait art
A preset specifically designed for creating professional images that look like they come from
Stock Photography
commercial stock photo websites. This setting generates high-quality, versatile pictures suitable
for various purposes such as advertisements, websites, social media, magazines, and more

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Step 2. Option adjustment
⚫ Number of generated images: The default is to generate 4 images. The more images are generated,
the more tokens will be consumed.

⚫ PhotoReal: After turning on PhotoReal, Alchemy will also be automatically turned on to create real
photography effects

⚫ Image size adjustment:

There are 3 ways to adjust the image

size. The larger size, the more tokens
will be consumed
1. 6 preset sizes
2. Aspect ratio, there
3. Custom length and width

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⚫ Prompt weight: The higher value, the closer generated image will be prompt, the lower value, the
more creative image will be generated.

Step 3. Select model

Click “Select Other Model” to choose your preferred model

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Step 4. Enter Prompt and generate Image
When writing a prompt, you can refer to the theme, composition, environment, lighting, visual style, color,
atmosphere, etc.

1. Input prompt
2. Turn on Negative Prompt
3. Input Negative Prompt: Always remember to put NSFW in your negative prompt. When generating
images with AI, especially for public or professional use, NSFW (Not Safe For Work) negative prompts
help filter out inappropriate content, ensuring the results are safe and suitable for all audiences
4. Generate: 20 indicates consumed tokens

Step 5. Download Image

1. When the cursor moves over the image, a
function bar will appear like that
2. Click here to download image

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Notes: In Advanced Settings, there are other features which can be used

⚫ Transparency: Generate
makesimages with transparent backgrounds
⚫ Tiling: This feature the generated image seamlessly repeatable in all directions, useful for
creating patterns, textures, or backgrounds that can be tiled without visible borders.
⚫ Use Fixed Seed: ensures the AI generates the same output every time with the same input

Prompt generation tool

By entering simple nouns or sentences, the prompt generation tool will help us conceive a string of prompts
for us to use directly. To generate Prompt, it requires tokens. Each free user has a total of 1000 tokens.
Generating a set of Prompts will consume one token.
The tokens consumed here are not the tokens for making images, but the exclusive tokens for generating
Prompt.
The steps to use the Prompt generation tool are as follows:

1. Click here to enter Prompt Generation Tool

2. Choose 2 to generate two sets of Prompts display
3. Input “a car” to generate Prompt with the car as the main axis
4. Click to generate Prompt
5. Display the remaining tokens

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1. Generate 2 sets of prompts
2. You can choose which Prompt to use to generate Image
3. Prompt can be edited here

The image generated using Prompt Generation Tool is much better than simple entering “a car”

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 IV. AI Image Creation
Easy to get started with drawings
AI Image Creation can generate new pictures based on the “color” and “outline” elements of the uploaded
original picture, and the generated results can be controlled by adjusting the parameters. To use this
function, we need to go to Image Guidance page in AI Image Creation.

Step 1. Upload image

1. Switch to Image Guidance page

2. Click to drag or upload images (up to
four can be uploaded)

Step 2. After adjusting the ribbon options, enter Prompt and generate the image
1. Select ControlNet to upload image
2. The higher of strength, the closer it
will be to the original image
3. Enter Prompt
4. Click to Generate

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Step 3. Switch back to Generation History and you can see the generation results

1. Click on Generation History

2. Generation
can Results (you
decide how many images to
generate, here it is set to two)

Redraw other people’s creations

In addition to creating images using Image Creations, we also can apply model settings from other people’s
images to create our images. Simply select a favorite image for secondary creation.
Step 1. Go to Home -> Community Creations-> Click on image you like

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Step 2. Use Remix function
A. The prompt used
B. Change to short video
C. The image-generating function will
send the images to the AI
generation tool
D. Remix function will send all settings
of this image to the AI generation tool

E. The model used

Remix will apply the Prompt, selected model, size, etc. of this image to AI Image Generation, allowing us to
follow the same example and generate a similar painting; and the Image2Image will not pull in all setting,
the original image will also be sent together. The difference between these two is actually whether or not
the original image is included. Here we use Remix function and only change the original Prompt from
“hamburger patty” to “salmon fillet”

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 V. Canvas Editor
If you feel that the composition, background, expression, etc. of the photos you have taken are not ideal
enough, you can use Leonardo.ai Canvas Editor to edit the photo.

Image extension: Make the picture wider

First enter the Canvas Editor, the image editing area on the left side of the Leonardo.Ai page

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A. Tool bar
B. Parameter adjustment area
C. Prompt input box
D. Table column input box
E. Screen zoom
F. Inserted photos
G. Generate box

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Ribbon options
⚫ Left toolbar:
A. Pan the entire page
B. Zoom and Move
C. Mask tool: The painted area will be regenerated
D. Eraser tool: Can erase images/brushes/masks
E. Sketch tool: AI will generate according to the color and shape of brush
F. Insert text
G. Place picture
H. Delete picture
I. Download picture

⚫ Right toolbar:
A. Choose model
B. Select Editing Mode, there are four options (Text2Img;
Inpaint/Outpainy; Img2Img; Sketch2Img)
C. Turn on Image Extension
D. Inpaint Strength: The degree of mixing of the generated image
and the original image
E. Number of generated images
F. Adjust the size of generated images (The size of the box in the
center of the screen)
G. Custom size
H. Increase pixels
I. Prompt weight

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Easily expand picture
Step 1. Adjust picture
After placing the photo, adjust the relative position between the photo and the box. The box is the range of
the generated image, so leave a gap for the part you want to fill

A. Adjust the photo and frame, leaving space within the frame for the range to be generated
B. Select Inpaint/Outpaint Mode
C. Turn on
D. Enter Prompt
E. Press to Generate
F. Pan the layout (can also be turned on by pressing the space key)
G. Move Image/Frame

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Step 2. Generate picture
The image has been successfully extended. If you like it, you can press Accept and Download. If you are not
satisfied, press Cancel and continue to generate images.

A. Generate 2 results, you can

switch left and right to view
B. Cancel the generated results
C. Accept pictures

Picture fine-tuning: Changing details

You can also use Draw Mask tool to modify specific parts of the Image. Please refer to the
following instructions
Step 1. Click Draw Mask and brush over the part you want to regenerate

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 A. Click Draw Mask tool
B. Brush over the location where you want to add the object
C. Turn off
D. Adjustable high fusion intensive

Step 2. Adjust the objects you want to add to Prompt and click Generate

Inpaint Strength and Render Density in Canvas Editor:

You can create image in the Canvas using Canvas Mode “Text2Img” and edit straight there
without needing to jump between two sections
Step 1. In Canvas Mode on the left bar, click “Change” to select “Text2Img” to start generate
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Step 2. Input Prompt and click Generate to get your image

Switch between image and click Accept to select your preferred image

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Step 3. To edit your image you just generated, you can use Inpaint Strength and Render
Density.
First, you can adjust the dimension of context box and use “Mask” tool to select the area that
you want to edit

Input Prompt, click Generate to get your result

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If you still cannot get perfect image, you can adjust features called “Inpaint Strength” and
“Render density” on the left bar
• Render Density: The “Render Density” feature allows users to concentrate on enhancing
smaller regions of an image by upscaling those areas temporarily. This helps achieve a high
level of detail in specific parts, like a person’s face, without affecting the entire image. By
focusing on a smaller region, it’s easier to refine or add detailed touches, like improving
facial features, before downscaling it to match the original image size.

• Inpaint Strength: This setting controls the degree to which the model considers the
original content of the masked area during inpainting.
o Higher Inpaint Strength (e.g., 1): The model ignores the existing image within the
mask entirely and generates something new based on the prompt and
surrounding context. This is useful when you want to completely change or
reinterpret the masked area, such as significantly altering a face.
o Lower Inpaint Strength (e.g., 0.7): The model partially considers what’s beneath
the mask, resulting in subtle changes that enhance but don’t fully replace the
existing content. This approach helps retain the original identity of the region,
making minor improvements rather than drastic alterations.
For example, if you want to enhance the appearance of the eyes, try this:
Option 1: Set the inpaint strength to 0.7. In this case, the model will focus on the eyes but
still take the original image beneath the mask area into account. The result is an image similar
to the original but with enhanced eye appearance (eyes open).

Option 2: Increase the inpaint strength to 1. In this case, the model will focus on the eyes
and ignore the original image beneath the masked area. As a result, you will get a new image
with blue glasses, which will differ from your original image.

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Step 4. Adding Elements
When adding elements to the scene, try to narrow the context box and adjust the render
density to improve effectiveness and make it easier to achieve the desired result. Remember
that input strength needs to be higher if you want to add something unrelated to what’s
already in your image.
For example, you might want to add a necklace for the girl
1. Select dimension of context box to focus on
area that you want to add element
2. Use Brush tool to mark the area that you
want to add element
3. Set inpaint strength as 0.7
4. Input Prompt and click Generate

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In this case, because your inpaint strength is set to 0.7, the model will consider your original
version; therefore, there are two images without a necklace.
Now, if you keep the same conditions but change the inpaint strength to 1, you will get
images with higher creativity.

If you set the inpaint strength to 1 and increase the render density to 2.5, you will get more
details and a different necklace design.

In conclusion, depending on your purposes, you can use Render Density and Inpaint Strength
to balance fidelity and creativity in image editing. Specifically, Render Density can be used to
sharpen small details, while Inpaint Strength allows you to control the level of transformation
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 VI. Quickly remove memorization with one click (Image Function Bar)
The images we uploaded by ourselves cannot be de-backed, but the good news is that the
images generated from Leonardo.Ai are fine! You can de-back them with just one click,
without the need for Photoshop, and you can easily create your personal material library.
First, we introduce the function bar of the generated image area, which can only be used for
the images generated from Leonardo.Ai Image bar options After clicking the image that you
want to memorize twice in the Personal Feed area, or clicking the image once in the Image
Creation area, the image function bar will appear.

A. Picture mode (Upgraded or de-memorized records will be stored here)

B. Download
C. Copy to clipboard
D. Unzoom image
E. Remove background
F. Upscale image
G. Delete image

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Memorize easily with one click
Click Remove Background, and change the picture mode to No Background and click
Download button to get the new image

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*How to remove background from uploaded image?

Step 1. Click “Realtime Canvas”

Step 2. Add Image
Step 3. Chose Your Uploads to upload image from your computer

Step 4. Click Remove Background icon to get new image

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 VII. Hand Repair
AI does not seem to be good at drawing hands, and often generates hands with strange
shape. To modify hands, you can use following methods:
Method 1: Let your hands generate a more perfect prompt
1. Accurately describe the state and appearance of the hand
When we prompt, the description of the hand may not be accurate. You may only enter the
word “hand”, but there is no clear explanation of what the hand should do or how it should
be lifted. To deal with this problem, you can describe more details in your prompt such as
clenched fists, smooth and slender fingers, hairy knuckles, etc. to help the generator isolate
more specific or detailed images.
2. Use Negative Prompt
You can use Negative Prompt by entering following keywords in the negative field to reduce

⚫
the chance of AI generating wrong images.

⚫ 6 mores fingers on the hands

⚫ Poorly drawn hands

⚫ Extra hands

⚫ Extra arms

⚫ Extra fingers

⚫ Mutation

⚫ Mutated hands

⚫ Missing hands

⚫ Missing arms

⚫ Missing fingers
Fused fingers

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Method 2: Use Canvas Editor to edit pictures
The picture has 4 fingers, use AI Canvas Editor to modify the picture

Step 1. Enter the image editing area

Click Canvas Editor to import the image, or click to generate the image directly from Image
Generation or Your Generation to enter the Canvas Editor area.

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Step 2. Improve weird-shaped fingers
Using Draw Mask function to select the fingers that looks unnatural. Of course, once can't
always works, you will need to try a few times to get perfect hands.

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