Tutorial & How-To Guide

Everything you need to get the most out of Prompt Forge.

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Getting Started Style References (Sref) Creating Prompts Using the Library Supported Models Quick Templates Parameters Explained Pro Tips
Getting Started

Prompt Forge helps you create optimized prompts for AI image, video, and text generation models.

1
Select Your Model

Choose the AI model you'll be using from the dropdown. Each model has specific optimizations applied automatically.

2
Choose Prompt Type

Select what kind of generation you're doing: Text-to-Image, Image-to-Video, Text-to-Video, etc.

3
Enter Your Base Prompt

Write your core idea in the "Starting Prompt" field. This is the foundation of your generated prompt.

4
Customize Parameters

Fine-tune your prompt with camera angles, mood, lighting, art style, and more.

5
Generate & Copy

Click "Generate Prompt" to see your optimized prompt, then copy it to use in your AI tool.

Quick Tip: Use the Quick Templates to instantly fill in common settings for different use cases!
Creating Effective Prompts
Writing Your Base Prompt

Your starting prompt should describe the core subject or scene. Be specific but concise:

✗ Too Vague:
"A woman in a field"
✓ Better:
"A young woman with flowing red hair standing in a sunlit meadow of wildflowers"
Example Generated Prompt
A young woman with flowing red hair standing in a sunlit meadow of wildflowers, eye-level view, medium perspective, peaceful mood, golden hour color palette, natural light lighting, portrait-photography style, rule-of-thirds composition, ultra high quality
How It Works: The generator automatically combines your base prompt with the parameters you select, creating a comprehensive prompt optimized for your chosen AI model.
Supported Models
Image Generation
Midjourney DALL-E 3 Stable Diffusion Flux.1 Ideogram 2.0 Leonardo AI Adobe Firefly Google Imagen 3
Video Generation
OpenAI Sora Google Veo 2 Runway ML Pika Labs Luma Dream Machine Kling AI Hailuo
Text & Multimodal
GPT-4 Claude Google Gemini Meta Llama
Model-Specific Optimizations: Each model receives tailored enhancements. For example, Midjourney prompts include style and quality parameters, while Stable Diffusion prompts focus on quality keywords.
Parameters Explained
Parameter Description Example Values
Camera Angle The viewpoint or angle of the shot Eye Level, High Angle, Bird's Eye View, Dutch Angle
Perspective The scale and distance of the view Macro, Close-up, Wide, Panoramic, First Person
Mood The emotional atmosphere of the image Happy, Dramatic, Mysterious, Peaceful, Epic
Color Scheme The dominant colors and tones Warm Tones, Cool Tones, Neon, Sepia, Pastel
Lighting The type and quality of light Golden Hour, Dramatic, Soft, Neon, Volumetric
Art Style The visual style or medium Photorealistic, Oil Painting, Anime, Cyberpunk
Composition How elements are arranged in the frame Rule of Thirds, Centered, Symmetrical, Golden Ratio
Quality The level of detail and resolution Ultra High Quality, 8K, Masterpiece, Award Winning
Custom Options: Click the + button next to any dropdown to add your own custom values! These are saved for future use.
Style References (Sref)

Style References allow you to provide a reference image URL that AI models can use to match a specific visual style.

How to Use Style References
  1. Find a Reference: Locate an image online that has the style you want to emulate
  2. Copy the URL: Right-click the image and copy its direct URL (ending in .jpg, .png, etc.)
  3. Paste in Reference URL: Add the URL to the Style Reference section
  4. Set Weight (0-1000): Higher values = stronger style influence. Default is 100.
  5. Add Description: Note what style elements you want to capture
Note: Style references are primarily used with Midjourney (--sref parameter). Other models may handle style references differently or not support them.
Saving Style References

Click "Save to Sref Library" to save useful style references for reuse. You can search and apply them from the Library section.

Using the Library

The Library stores all your saved content in your browser for easy access.

What You Can Store

Prompts — Your saved generated prompts

Documents — Uploaded reference files

Style References — Saved sref URLs

Notes — Text notes and snippets

Adding Content

Use the "Add to Library" dropdown to add:

  • Document — Upload PDF, TXT, or other text files
  • Website — Save content from a URL
  • Text Note — Add custom notes
  • Style Reference — Save an image URL as a style reference
  • Quick Prompt — Manually add a prompt to your library
Searching

Use the search box to find content across all your saved items. Toggle the checkboxes to filter by type.

Export & Backup: Use the "Export All" button to download all your library content as a JSON file. This is great for backups or transferring to another device.
Quick Templates

Quick Templates pre-fill the form with optimized settings for common use cases:

Image Generation

General image creation with balanced settings

Portrait Photography

Optimized for portraits with soft lighting and shallow depth

Character Design

Perfect for character concepts and illustrations

Product Photography

Clean, professional product shots

Video Generation

Cinematic settings for AI video models

Animation Style

Settings for animated or cartoon styles

Pro Tips & Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + Enter Generate prompt
Ctrl + S Save prompt to library
Ctrl + C Copy generated output (when output is visible)
Best Practices
  • Be Specific: The more detail in your base prompt, the better the results
  • Match Model to Task: Use image models for images, video models for videos
  • Experiment with Lighting: Lighting dramatically affects the mood and quality
  • Save What Works: When you get great results, save the prompt to your library
  • Use Custom Options: Add your own values to dropdowns for personalized workflows
  • Try Different Formats: Use JSON output for structured data or Markdown for documentation
Output Formats
  • Plain Text: Simple prompt ready to paste (default)
  • JSON: Structured data with all parameters
  • Markdown: Formatted for documentation
  • CSV: Spreadsheet-friendly format
  • HTML: Web-ready formatted output
Install as App: Click the "Install App" button (when available) to add this tool to your desktop or phone home screen for quick access!
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