Reference prompts
How to use multiple reference images in prompts
A guide to using multiple reference images for subject identity, style, product details, motion, and scene control.
Multi-reference prompting lets a creator upload several assets and point to them inside the prompt. This keeps the interface simple while giving each image a clear job.
Quick decision
Best for
- Prompts that need separate references for subject identity, product shape, lighting, style, and final composition.
- Creators who want to assign uploaded assets clear roles while writing.
Not ideal for
- One-image tasks where a single reference already contains everything important.
- Prompts where the references have unclear roles and may conflict with each other.
Choose this when
- Each uploaded asset has a specific job, such as one image for the product and another for lighting.
Give each image a role
A useful reference prompt names the role of each asset. For example, let the first image control product shape, the second guide lighting, and the third guide final composition.
Do not overload one reference
If one image is expected to control identity, lighting, background, mood, and motion, results become harder to predict. Split important roles into separate references when possible.
What the reference picker should do
The reference picker should stay close to the writing flow and list available uploads. Selecting one should make it clear which image will guide that part of the prompt.
Key takeaways
What does a reference image do?+
A reference image tells the generator which uploaded visual should guide a specific part of the result. The important part is the role you give it.
Can one prompt use several uploaded images?+
Yes. A prompt can refer to multiple uploads, such as one image for the subject and another for the style.
Why should the reference picker follow the writing flow?+
The picker should stay close to the writing flow so users understand where the selected reference will guide the prompt.
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