Chat to edit lets you change an image by describing what you want different in plain language — no masks or manual tools. It's the first tab in Edit Image and is great for restyling a photo, changing its look, or making targeted tweaks.
How do I edit an image with Chat to edit?
Open the Chat to edit tab in Edit Image.
Add your Base image — either Select content (from your Personal media or the Inspiration gallery) or Upload image from your device.
In the Edit description box, type how you want the image changed.
(Optional) Add a reference image for extra guidance.
Press Generate.
The first time you open the tab you'll see a hint: "Select or upload the image you want to edit in the Base image section, then describe your edits in Description. You can also add a Reference image for extra guidance."
What should I write in the Edit description?
Describe the change you want in everyday language. The placeholder suggests examples like "Make it photorealistic, cute baby style" or "Make it Ghibli style." You can describe a style change, a small fix, or a complete restyle. The description box holds up to 20,000 characters, and a live counter shows how much you've used.
What is the "(Optional) Upload additional image"?
Below the description you can attach one extra image as a reference to guide the edit — for example, a style or object you want the result to follow. It's completely optional. Once added, it appears as a small thumbnail you can remove with the cross button; the base image and your text are still the main inputs.
What's the difference between the Base image and the additional image?
The Base image is the picture being edited — the result is a new version of it. The additional image is just guidance the model can look at; it isn't edited and isn't required.
Why is the Generate button greyed out?
For Chat to edit you need both a base image and a non-empty description. If either is missing, Generate stays disabled. Generate also waits until your selected model has finished loading. The credit cost is shown next to Generate; it depends on your plan and the quality you choose (Ultra 4K or Ultra S 4K).
Can I remove or change the base image?
Yes. Hover the base image and use the Delete control to clear it, then add a different one. You can also clear the optional additional image at any time with its cross button.
What happens if my image won't upload?
If an upload fails you'll see "Failed to upload the image. Please try again later." Try the same file again, or remove it and pick another. APOB recommends starting from an image you generated in APOB for the best results.
On mobile
On mobile the Base image appears first in its own area, with a note recommending an APOB-generated image (or an error message if an upload failed). The Edit description sits below, and the optional additional-image upload appears as a small (Optional) Upload additional image button inside the description box. Everything scrolls vertically.
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