ToolsAugust 9, 2026
Start Creating Images with AI — Step by Step
Nano Banana, GPT Image, Midjourney — which tool to start with and how to write image prompts, all in one place.
AI image generation is within everyone's reach — several tools are completely free.
Which tool should you start with?
- Google AI Studio (Nano Banana) — free and beginner-friendly
- ChatGPT (GPT Image) — best at rendering text inside images
- Midjourney — strongest for artistic work, paid
The formula for a good image prompt
Subject + Style + Lighting + Details
Example: “A red teacup with steam rising, soft morning light, wooden table, professional product photo”
Common mistakes
Writing prompts that are too short (“a cup”) or cramming ten ideas into one. One image, one story.
