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Gerardo Andrés Ruiz Castillo
Gerardo Andrés Ruiz Castillo

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Improving AI Image Generation with Precision Text Instructions

In the ever-evolving realm of AI-driven content creation, details matter. Even seemingly minor aspects like text accuracy in generated images can significantly impact the final product's quality and usability.

The Challenge

AI image models, while powerful, often struggle with accurately rendering text. This can lead to misspellings or nonsensical character combinations, particularly in scenarios where the generated image includes textual elements like banners or informational graphics. For example, instead of "JavaScript", the model might produce "JavScipt", requiring manual correction and adding friction to the creative process.

The Solution

The solution implemented in the devlog-ist/landing project focuses on refining the prompts provided to the AI image model. By explicitly including a 'text accuracy' instruction in the prompt, we guide the model to prioritize correct spelling and coherent text rendering. This targeted instruction acts as a constraint, encouraging the AI to allocate more attention to the textual components of the image during generation.

Consider this illustrative example. Instead of a generic prompt like:

Generate a banner image for a tech blog.
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A refined prompt would be:

Generate a banner image for a tech blog, ensuring all text is accurate and legible. The banner should include the word "Insights".
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The Impact

This seemingly small change yields tangible improvements. By emphasizing text accuracy, the frequency of misspelled words and garbled text in generated banner images is noticeably reduced. This leads to:

  • Reduced post-generation editing:
  • Faster content creation workflows:
  • Improved overall visual appeal and professionalism:

By focusing on prompt engineering and providing clear, specific instructions, we can harness the full potential of AI image models while mitigating their inherent limitations.

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