Location: Loom Designer → Left Sidebar → AI Tools Section
| Feature | Button | Icon |
|---|
| Image-to-Pattern | Import Image | 🖼️ |
| AI Generator | AI Generate | ✨ |
- 🖱️ Drag & Drop - Drop image onto upload area
- 📁 Browse - Click to select file
- ✅ Formats - JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
| Setting | Range | Recommended |
|---|
| Brightness | -100 to +100 | 0 (adjust as needed) |
| Contrast | -100 to +100 | +20 to +50 |
| Color Reduction | 0 to 20 | 5-10 colors |
| Bead Palette | ON/OFF | ON for realistic |
- Upload image
- Enable color reduction (8 colors)
- Turn ON bead palette
- Adjust brightness/contrast if needed
- Click Apply Pattern
| Model | Speed | Quality | Best For |
|---|
| Gemini Flash | ⚡ 5-10s | Good | Simple patterns, testing |
| Gemini Pro | ⏱️ 10-30s | Better | Complex designs |
| Style | Description | Example Use |
|---|
| Default | AI decides | General purpose |
| Geometric | Shapes, patterns | Modern, abstract |
| Floral | Flowers, plants | Nature, botanical |
| Abstract | Artistic, creative | Unique, experimental |
| Tribal | Traditional, ethnic | Cultural patterns |
| Minimalist | Simple, clean | Modern, elegant |
| Gradient | Color blends | Smooth transitions |
[SUBJECT] + [COLORS] + [PLACEMENT] + [DETAILS]
Example:
"Blue butterfly + pink/purple wings + centered + white background"
- ❤️ Heart
- 🌸 Flower
- ⭐ Star
- ✨ Geometric
- 🌊 Waves
- ⛰️ Mountains
- High contrast images
- Simple subjects
- Use bead palette ON
- Color reduction 5-10
- Adjust brightness first
- Mention specific colors
- Specify placement
- Keep it simple (1-3 elements)
- Use descriptive words
- Include background color
- Start simple → Then add complexity
- Be specific → Mention exact colors
- Use presets → Try style options
- Iterate quickly → Use Flash model
- Combine tools → AI + Image + Manual
| Problem | Solution |
|---|
| Too dark | Increase brightness (+30 to +50) |
| Too busy | Enable color reduction (5 colors) |
| Wrong colors | Use bead palette ON |
| Too simple | Switch to Gemini Pro |
| Too complex | Add "minimalist" to prompt |
"Triangles and diamonds in blue and purple"
"Chevron pattern in rainbow colors"
"Concentric circles in gradient colors"
"Pink cherry blossom branch"
"Green leaves with water droplets"
"Orange and red autumn leaves"
"Red heart centered on white"
"Yellow star with blue outline"
"Green peace symbol"
"Horizontal stripes in rainbow"
"Polka dots in pastel colors"
"Checkerboard black and white"
| Issue | Fix |
|---|
| Generation fails | Simplify prompt, check internet |
| Colors wrong | Specify colors by name |
| Too slow | Switch to Flash model |
| Image won't upload | Check file size (<10MB) |
| Pattern not accurate | Use more specific prompt |
| Too pixelated | Use larger grid or simpler image |
| Feature | Limit | Speed |
|---|
| Image Size | 10MB max | <1 sec |
| Grid Size | 100×100 max | Varies |
| AI Requests | ~60/min | 5-30 sec |
| Color Reduction | 0-20 colors | ~100ms |
While in modals:
- Enter → Apply pattern (when ready)
- Escape → Close modal
- Tab → Navigate settings
✅ Works on mobile but better on desktop
- Use preset examples for quick results
- Keep prompts short
- Flash model recommended
- Larger tap targets
Pro Tip: Save multiple variations of the same design to compare options!
Remember: Flash for speed, Pro for quality. Start with Flash and switch to Pro if needed.
