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What are reference images?

Reference images are screenshots, mockups, or photos you upload alongside your prompt. The AI uses them as visual guidance when designing your app — matching colors, layout patterns, and overall aesthetic.

How to use them

  1. Click the image upload button in the chat input
  2. Select one or more images from your device
  3. Add a text description explaining what you want
  4. Send the message
Always include a text description with your images. “Build an app that looks like this” with a screenshot works much better than uploading an image with no context.

What works well

  • App screenshots — screenshots of apps you admire for design inspiration
  • UI mockups — wireframes or designs from Figma, Sketch, or similar tools
  • Moodboard photos — images that capture the aesthetic you want (colors, textures, mood)
  • Sketches — even hand-drawn sketches of your app layout

What the AI extracts

From your reference images, the AI identifies:
  • Color palette — primary, secondary, accent, and background colors
  • Layout patterns — card-based, list-based, grid, etc.
  • Typography style — bold headers, minimal text, dense content
  • Component styles — rounded corners, shadows, borders, spacing
  • Overall mood — playful, professional, minimal, bold

Tips for best results

  • Upload 2-3 images for a well-rounded design direction
  • Mix image types — one app screenshot + one moodboard photo works well
  • If you want a specific element from an image, call it out: “Use the card style from this screenshot but with a dark background”
  • Higher quality images produce better results