REFERENCE IMAGE WORKFLOWS
Start with something you want to keep.
Use an existing image to communicate the details that are difficult to capture in a text-only brief.
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Choose what each reference is responsible for
One image might define the product while another illustrates a color palette. Explain these roles explicitly. Do not assume the model should copy every detail from every reference; a background example may contain objects or text you do not want.
List the invariants before making changes
Identify the subject, shape, wording, camera view, or layout that must remain. Then describe the new setting or treatment. Keeping this distinction short and explicit makes it easier to review whether the result followed the brief.
Use a source that reveals important details
A blurry or heavily cropped reference leaves more room for interpretation. Choose a clear image showing the features needed for the final composition. If the source hides a side of an object, do not assume an invented view accurately represents the real product.
Compare every revision with the approved source
Check the parts outside the requested edit as carefully as the edited area. Look for changes to labels, proportions, accessories, and framing. Preserve the original and approved intermediate versions so you can return to a reliable reference when a later revision drifts.
Common questions
Can I use separate subject and style references?
When your chosen tool accepts multiple references, identify the role of each one and state which details should not transfer.
Is reference fidelity guaranteed?
No. Compare the result with the source and review important details before using it.
Prompts and workflow advice are editorial examples. For model information, see OpenAI’s Images 2.5 announcement. Published September 8, 2026.
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