To make an AI image with Bing, open Bing Image Creator, describe the picture you want and choose Create. You can start in a desktop or mobile browser. You do not need the old Bing Chat “Use GPT-4” switch described in earlier tutorials.
Start with the official Image Creator page
- Open Bing Image Creator.
- Sign in with the Microsoft account you want to use if the service asks.
- Choose image creation if the page offers more than one type of creation.
- Enter a description, then select Create.
- Open a result, check it closely and use the offered download option to save it.
The website is a useful starting point when an app’s menus differ from an old screenshot. Available models, controls, waiting times and account limits can change. Check the information shown in your account instead of assuming that every account has the same quota.
Write a clear image description
Say what should be in the picture, where it is, and how you want it to look. Add details that matter to your purpose. A short, clear description is easier to improve than a long list of conflicting requests.
| Include | Example |
|---|---|
| Main subject | A red bicycle beside a small café |
| Setting and light | A quiet street after rain, soft morning light |
| Style | Watercolour illustration or realistic photograph |
| Layout | Wide view, bicycle on the left, space on the right |
For example: “A red bicycle outside a small café after rain, soft morning light, watercolour illustration, wide composition.” Start there, then change one detail at a time. If the picture is too busy, ask for a simpler background.
Microsoft‘s Image Creator help explains the current controls and service messages. Some options depend on the creation mode and account.
Three image ideas you can try
Use these example prompts as starting points. Change the subject, colours or occasion to suit your project. The results will vary; a prompt is a request, not a finished design.
Create a fantasy scene
Pick one imaginary subject and give it a clear setting. For example: “A small dragon asleep on a floating island above the clouds, purple twilight, soft watercolour illustration, wide view.” If the scene is too busy, remove a detail before trying again.
Make a festive card
Describe the occasion, mood and space for your greeting. Try: “A festive winter greeting card with pine branches, warm golden lights and a cream background, watercolour style, a clear empty area in the middle, no writing.” Download a result you like, then add and check your own greeting in an image editor. For a birthday, replace the winter decorations with balloons or flowers.
Design a poster
Say what the poster is for and where the headline should go. Try: “A portrait poster background for a neighbourhood summer concert, colourful instruments near the bottom, a simple dark-blue background, empty space at the top for a headline, no writing.” Add the real event name, date and location afterwards. For printing, check the downloaded image’s dimensions at the intended print size; a large-looking preview does not guarantee a sharp poster.
Microsoft’s Image Creator guide recommends describing the subject, setting, style and lighting. The prompts above are original examples you can adapt.
Check the result before using it
Look at faces, hands, small objects and any writing in the image. Generated pictures can contain errors even when they look convincing at first. For a poster with important text, adding the final wording in an image editor is often easier than repeatedly asking the model to spell it correctly.
Keep the downloaded file somewhere you can find it. Do not assume that a thumbnail or a shared result link is a permanent backup. Upload only pictures you are comfortable sharing with the service, and check the current usage terms before relying on an image for a commercial project.
If image creation fails
- Sign-in fails: check the account and try the official page in an updated browser.
- You have reached a limit: follow the account’s displayed reset or availability information.
- The request is refused: read the message and rewrite the request to comply with the service’s rules.
- The result is wrong: simplify the prompt and change one detail.
- A control is missing: check whether you are in image mode and whether the feature is available for your account.
For easier desktop access, you can also use our guide to website shortcuts and browser apps. Installing a shortcut does not increase your Image Creator allowance.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create an image with Bing?
Open Bing Image Creator, sign in if asked, describe your idea and choose Create. Open a result and use the download option to save it.
How do I make fantasy art?
Name an imaginary subject, its surroundings and a style. Start with a simple scene, such as a dragon on a floating island, then change one detail at a time.
Can I make a festive greeting card?
Yes. Describe the occasion and decorations, and ask for space for a greeting. Add and check your own wording after downloading the picture.
Can I create a poster with Bing?
You can make an image or background for a poster. Add the final headline and event details in an editor, then check the file’s dimensions before printing.
Why does Bing refuse my image prompt?
The request may fall outside the service’s content rules, or image creation may be temporarily unavailable. Read the exact message before changing the prompt.
Can I download the finished image?
Open the result and use its download option. Check the saved file and keep your own copy.