Our reference image feature (also called "art stealing mode") allows you to screenshot or upload any artwork, design, or image style, and our AI will recreate that exact aesthetic in your generated posters. Simply upload a reference image, and the AI will match the style, color palette, composition, and artistic techniques.

How Reference Images Work

Core concept:

Capture any style

Screenshot artwork from websites, social media, or upload your own reference images

Upload to Artomate

Add reference images directly when generating or save them to custom prompts

AI recreates the style

Our AI analyzes the reference and applies that exact style to your new poster

Supported Models

Reference images work with these AI models:

Model	Max Reference Images	Best For
GPT Image-Gen 1	1 image	High-quality style transfer, precise edits
Gemini Flash 2.5	Multiple images	Fast iteration, creative style mixing
SeedReem 4	Up to 10 images	Complex style references, multi-image learning

Two Ways to Use Reference Images

Method 1: Ad-Hoc Reference Images

Upload reference images directly when generating a poster. Perfect for one-time style experiments.

Find artwork you want to recreate (screenshot, download, or use existing image)
Start generating a new poster
Upload your reference image(s) in the reference images section
Write your prompt describing what you want to create
Select a supported model (GPT Image-Gen 1, Gemini Flash 2.5, or SeedReem 4)
Generate - the AI will match the reference style

Method 2: Saved Reference Images in Custom Prompts

Save reference images to custom prompts for reusable style templates. Ideal for consistent branding or recurring styles.

Create or edit a custom prompt
Upload reference images to the custom prompt
Save the custom prompt with your reference images
Every time you use this custom prompt, the reference images are automatically included
Perfect for maintaining consistent style across multiple poster generations

Best Practices for Reference Images

Tip	Why It Works
Use high-quality images	Clear, high-resolution references help AI understand style details better
Focus on style, not content	Reference images work best when they show the artistic style you want, not the exact subject matter
Use multiple references (SeedReem 4)	With SeedReem 4, upload 2-5 reference images showing different angles or variations of the style
Combine with descriptive prompts	Reference images + detailed prompts = best results. Describe what you want, let the reference guide the style
Save successful combinations	If a reference image + prompt combo works well, save it as a custom prompt for future use
Experiment with different models	Each model handles references differently - GPT Image-Gen 1 excels at precise style matching, Gemini Flash 2.5 is faster for iterations

Common Use Cases

🎨 Style Recreation

See a poster style you love on Pinterest or Instagram? Screenshot it and recreate that exact aesthetic for your own content.

🔄 Brand Consistency

Upload your brand's existing artwork as reference images in a custom prompt to ensure all generated posters match your visual identity.

🎭 Artistic Techniques

Capture specific artistic techniques - watercolor textures, linocut styles, digital art aesthetics - and apply them to your designs.

📐 Layout & Composition

Use reference images to match specific layouts, compositions, or design structures while changing the subject matter.

💡 Pro Tip: The "Art Stealing" Workflow

The most powerful way to use reference images is what we call "art stealing mode":

Browse design inspiration sites (Pinterest, Dribbble, Behance, Instagram)
When you see a style you love, take a screenshot
Upload it as a reference image in Artomate
Describe what you want to create (e.g., "A vintage travel poster of Paris")
The AI will recreate that exact style with your content
Save successful combinations as custom prompts for future use

This workflow lets you build a library of styles you can instantly apply to any poster generation.

Reference Images