Google’s AI Image Generator makes it easy to create images in seconds. Simply enter a prompt, and generate visuals that match your style — from photorealistic scenes to abstract designs. No design skills needed, no time lost searching for the right asset.
Google’s AI Image Generator makes it easy to create images in seconds. Simply enter a prompt, and generate visuals that match your style — from photorealistic scenes to abstract designs. No design skills needed, no time lost searching for the right asset.


With Google’s AI Image Generator built into Captions, you can generate detailed visuals at any point in your editing process. There's no need to search external libraries or open new tools — just enter a prompt, and bring your ideas to life instantly.

Elevate your storytelling with studio-grade images
Google’s Imagen 3 AI model delivers images with vibrant colors, realistic lighting, and cinematic depth. Integrated into Captions, it makes it easy to generate visuals that match your footage in both style and quality — no stock library search required. Whether you're enhancing a key scene or adding supporting visuals, every element, from backgrounds to logos, blends seamlessly into your video.
Turn text into any art style, from photorealism to anime
The upgraded Google AI Image Generator brings a wide range of artistic styles to your editing workflow — from photorealism and impressionism to oil painting and claymation. With a simple text prompt, you can create visuals that match the tone and aesthetic of your video.
This means less time spent searching for the right asset and more control over how each scene looks and feels. Whether you need stylized cutaways, dynamic backgrounds, or on-theme visuals for different platforms, you can generate exactly what your story needs — all without leaving Captions.


Speed up the content creation process by making high-detail images with AI
Imagen gives you studio-quality visuals without the need for stock photos or complex editing tools. Upload your video, describe the media overlay you need, and generate it instantly — no production or photo sourcing required.
Once generated, you can easily customize the image within Captions: resize it, position it on screen, and adjust its timing with just a few clicks. With Google’s AI image generator built into your editing workflow, you can skip the hassle of stock libraries and design software, and focus on delivering your message through video.


Open the image generator
Open Captions and click "Clips" in the sidebar. Choose Google AI Image Generator from the list of available options to get started creating AI-powered visuals.

Write your description
Compose a comprehensive prompt describing your image. Include details about subject, style, and composition. Adjust settings for aspect ratio and enable Magic Prompt if you want to improve your description.

Generate and apply
Hit the "Generate video" button and let the AI work. Insert the image into your existing footage, and adjust the placement, size, and on-screen duration.

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Add striking visuals to videos
Content creators can add extra visual impact to their videos by using Google AI Image Generator to create unique images based on specific concepts or themes. Once you've generated your images, use Captions' Online Video Editor to incorporate them into your video. Select “Media Overlay,” then position the images thoughtfully throughout your content as you like. You can resize them to highlight important details, rotate them for the perfect angle, or add transitions like fade, pop, and zoom to make them more dynamic.
Create professional video content faster
You can spend less time editing and tweaking your video content by using AI Edit alongside Google AI Image Generator. When you upload your footage to Captions and choose an editing style, the AI automatically adds complementary visuals — including generating additional images that pair perfectly with your existing content. The result is a cohesive video with captions, transitions, music, and more, all created without the need for manual editing.
Create winning ads in moments
Elevate your advertising strategy by combining Google AI Image Generator with Captions' AI Ad Generator. With just a few clicks, the AI Ad Generator transforms the custom visuals you've created with Google AI Image Generator in Captions into dozens of video ad variations, each with different hooks and approaches. This lets you quickly test multiple creative concepts at once without the expense of traditional production so you can pinpoint what most catches viewer attention and drives conversions.
Frequently asked questions
What's the Google AI Image Generator?
Google’s AI Image Generator, based on the Imagen 3 AI model, is an advanced text-to-image tool that creates high-quality visuals based on written descriptions. It analyzes your text prompts and generates images with impressive detail, accurate colors, and a variety of artistic styles. Google AI Image Generator is part of Google's AI suite and has been trained on millions of text-image pairs to understand relationships between words and visual elements.
What types of images can I create with Google AI Image Generator?
Google AI Image Generator can generate a wide range of visual styles limited only to your imagination. You can create photorealistic landscapes, portraits, and product images that look like professional photographs. For artistic renderings, you can choose between styles like impressionism, abstract art, and cartoon illustrations. The AI also understands specific visual aesthetics like cyberpunk, fantasy, and minimalist styles. Whatever you can describe in words, Imagen visualizes with remarkable accuracy. Seamlessly apply these images to your Captions video projects, incorporating custom visuals without complicating your creative workflow.
Can I combine multiple styles?
Yes — Google AI Image Generator is great for combining different artistic styles in a single image. You can request hybrid styles in your prompts like "a photorealistic landscape with anime characters" or "an impressionist painting with digital art elements." The key is being specific about which elements should follow which style. Experiment with combinations like "cyberpunk meets baroque" or "minimalist with surrealist elements" to create unique visuals that stand out from typical AI-generated content.
Do I need any design skills to use this tool?
No — just like you don’t need editing skills to use Captions’ AI Video Editor, there’s no learning curve when trying out the Google AI Image Generator. It's designed for users of all experience levels. Instead of manually creating visuals, you describe what you want in plain language. The more detailed your description, the better the results, but no technical design knowledge is required. You don't need to understand color theory, composition, or digital art techniques, making studio-grade visual content available.
Can I use Google AI image generator for commercial purposes?
Images created using Google AI Image Generator through Captions are available for commercial use. You can include them in your social media campaigns, website graphics, product listings, and anywhere else. This makes it an extra valuable resource for content creators looking to create custom visuals without hiring photographers or designers. As with any content, it's always good practice to review the generated images for quality and appropriateness before incorporating them into your commercial projects.
Can I customize Google AI-generated images with Captions?
Yes! Captions offers several ways to customize AI-generated images. In AI Edit projects, for example, you can precisely position images exactly where you want them in your compositions and adjust colors by selecting the image in your timeline and using the Custom color option. To get creative, use the Media Overlay feature to layer images with existing photos, videos, or graphics. You can upload your own AI-generated images or let AI Edit generate new ones for you.


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