# Image Studio Workflow Guide

This guide covers end-to-end workflows for common Image Studio use cases. Learn how to combine multiple modules to achieve your content creation goals efficiently.

## Overview

Image Studio workflows combine multiple modules to create complete content pipelines. This guide shows you how to use Create, Edit, Upscale, Social Optimizer, and Asset Library together for maximum efficiency.

## Workflow Patterns

### Pattern 1: Create → Use
Simple generation workflow for quick content.

### Pattern 2: Create → Edit → Use
Generation with refinement for better results.

### Pattern 3: Create → Edit → Upscale → Use
Complete quality enhancement workflow.

### Pattern 4: Create → Edit → Optimize → Use
Social media ready workflow.

### Pattern 5: Create → Edit → Upscale → Optimize → Organize
Complete professional workflow.

## Common Workflows

### Workflow 1: Social Media Campaign

**Goal**: Create campaign visuals optimized for multiple platforms

**Steps**:

1. **Create Studio** - Generate Base Images
   - Use platform templates (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
   - Generate 3-5 variations for A/B testing
   - Use Premium quality for best results
   - Save to Asset Library

2. **Edit Studio** (Optional) - Refine Images
   - Remove backgrounds if needed
   - Adjust colors to match brand
   - Fix any imperfections
   - Save edited versions

3. **Social Optimizer** - Platform Optimization
   - Upload final images
   - Select all relevant platforms
   - Choose appropriate formats
   - Enable safe zones for text
   - Batch export all formats

4. **Asset Library** - Organization
   - Mark favorites
   - Organize by campaign
   - Download optimized versions
   - Track usage

**Time**: 20-30 minutes for complete campaign  
**Cost**: Varies by quality and variations  
**Result**: Platform-optimized images ready for all social channels

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### Workflow 2: Blog Post Featured Image

**Goal**: Create high-quality featured images for blog posts

**Steps**:

1. **Create Studio** - Generate Featured Image
   - Use blog post template
   - Write descriptive prompt
   - Use Standard or Premium quality
   - Generate 2-3 variations

2. **Edit Studio** (Optional) - Enhance Image
   - Add text overlays if needed (via General Edit)
   - Adjust colors for readability
   - Remove unwanted elements
   - Fix composition issues

3. **Upscale Studio** - Enhance Resolution
   - Upload final image
   - Use Conservative 4K mode
   - Add prompt: "High fidelity upscale preserving original details"
   - Upscale for high-quality display

4. **Social Optimizer** (Optional) - Social Sharing
   - Optimize for social media sharing
   - Create square version for Instagram
   - Create landscape version for Twitter/LinkedIn

5. **Asset Library** - Track Usage
   - Save to Asset Library
   - Track downloads and shares
   - Monitor performance

**Time**: 15-20 minutes per image  
**Cost**: Moderate (Standard quality + upscale)  
**Result**: High-quality featured image ready for blog and social sharing

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### Workflow 3: Product Photography

**Goal**: Create professional product images with transparent backgrounds

**Steps**:

1. **Create Studio** - Generate Product Image
   - Use product photography style
   - Describe product in detail
   - Use Premium quality
   - Generate base product image

2. **Edit Studio** - Remove Background
   - Upload product image
   - Select "Remove Background" operation
   - Get transparent PNG
   - Save isolated product

3. **Edit Studio** (Optional) - Add Variations
   - Use "Search & Recolor" for color variations
   - Create multiple product colors
   - Use "Replace Background" for different scenes

4. **Upscale Studio** (Optional) - Enhance Quality
   - Upscale for high-resolution display
   - Use Conservative mode to preserve details
   - Ensure product details are sharp

5. **Social Optimizer** - E-commerce Optimization
   - Optimize for product listings
   - Create square versions for catalogs
   - Optimize for social media product posts

6. **Asset Library** - Product Catalog
   - Organize by product line
   - Mark favorites
   - Track which images perform best

**Time**: 20-30 minutes per product  
**Cost**: Moderate to high (Premium quality + editing)  
**Result**: Professional product images ready for e-commerce and marketing

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### Workflow 4: Content Library Building

**Goal**: Build a library of reusable content assets

**Steps**:

1. **Create Studio** - Batch Generation
   - Generate multiple variations (5-10 per prompt)
   - Use different styles and templates
   - Mix Draft and Standard quality
   - Create diverse content library

2. **Asset Library** - Initial Organization
   - Review all generated images
   - Mark favorites
   - Delete low-quality results
   - Organize by category

3. **Edit Studio** - Refine Favorites
   - Edit best images
   - Remove backgrounds
   - Adjust colors
   - Create variations

4. **Upscale Studio** - Enhance Quality
   - Upscale favorite images
   - Use Conservative mode
   - Prepare for various use cases

5. **Social Optimizer** - Create Formats
   - Optimize for different platforms
   - Create multiple format versions
   - Batch export for efficiency

6. **Asset Library** - Final Organization
   - Organize by use case
   - Tag and categorize
   - Track usage
   - Build reusable library

**Time**: 1-2 hours for initial library  
**Cost**: Varies by volume  
**Result**: Comprehensive content library ready for various campaigns

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### Workflow 5: Quick Social Post

**Goal**: Fast content creation for immediate posting

**Steps**:

1. **Create Studio** - Quick Generation
   - Use Draft quality for speed
   - Select appropriate template
   - Generate 1-2 variations
   - Quick preview

2. **Social Optimizer** - Immediate Optimization
   - Upload generated image
   - Select target platform
   - Use Smart Crop
   - Download optimized version

3. **Post** - Use immediately

**Time**: 2-5 minutes  
**Cost**: Low (Draft quality)  
**Result**: Quick social media content ready to post

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### Workflow 6: Brand Asset Creation

**Goal**: Create consistent brand visuals

**Steps**:

1. **Create Studio** - Generate Base Assets
   - Use consistent style prompts
   - Match brand colors
   - Use Premium quality
   - Generate multiple variations

2. **Edit Studio** - Brand Consistency
   - Adjust colors to brand palette
   - Use "Search & Recolor" for consistency
   - Remove elements that don't match brand
   - Create brand-aligned variations

3. **Upscale Studio** - Professional Quality
   - Upscale for various uses
   - Use Conservative mode
   - Maintain brand style

4. **Social Optimizer** - Multi-Platform
   - Optimize for all brand channels
   - Maintain brand consistency
   - Create format variations

5. **Asset Library** - Brand Organization
   - Organize by brand guidelines
   - Mark official brand assets
   - Track brand asset usage

**Time**: 30-45 minutes per asset set  
**Cost**: Moderate to high (Premium quality)  
**Result**: Consistent brand assets across all platforms

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## Workflow Best Practices

### Planning Your Workflow

1. **Define Goal**: Know what you're creating
2. **Choose Quality**: Match quality to use case
3. **Plan Steps**: Decide which modules you need
4. **Estimate Cost**: Check costs before starting
5. **Batch Operations**: Group similar tasks

### Efficiency Tips

1. **Start with Draft**: Test concepts with Draft quality
2. **Batch Generate**: Create multiple variations at once
3. **Use Templates**: Save time with platform templates
4. **Organize Early**: Use Asset Library from the start
5. **Reuse Assets**: Build library for future use

### Cost Optimization

1. **Draft First**: Test with low-cost Draft quality
2. **Batch Operations**: Process multiple items together
3. **Choose Wisely**: Use appropriate quality levels
4. **Reuse Results**: Don't regenerate similar content
5. **Track Usage**: Monitor costs in Asset Library

### Quality Management

1. **Start High**: Use Premium for important content
2. **Edit Strategically**: Only edit when necessary
3. **Upscale Selectively**: Upscale only best images
4. **Compare Results**: Use comparison tools
5. **Iterate Efficiently**: Refine based on results

## Workflow Templates

### Template: Weekly Social Content

**Frequency**: Weekly  
**Time**: 1-2 hours  
**Output**: 10-15 optimized images

1. **Monday**: Create 5-7 base images (Draft quality)
2. **Tuesday**: Edit and refine favorites
3. **Wednesday**: Upscale best images
4. **Thursday**: Optimize for all platforms
5. **Friday**: Organize in Asset Library, schedule posts

### Template: Campaign Launch

**Timeline**: 1 week  
**Time**: 4-6 hours  
**Output**: Complete campaign asset set

1. **Day 1-2**: Generate campaign visuals (Premium quality)
2. **Day 3**: Edit and refine all images
3. **Day 4**: Upscale key visuals
4. **Day 5**: Optimize for all platforms
5. **Day 6-7**: Final review and organization

### Template: Content Library

**Timeline**: Ongoing  
**Time**: 2-3 hours/week  
**Output**: Growing content library

1. **Weekly**: Generate 20-30 new images
2. **Review**: Mark favorites, delete rejects
3. **Enhance**: Edit and upscale favorites
4. **Organize**: Categorize in Asset Library
5. **Use**: Pull from library for campaigns

## Troubleshooting Workflows

### Common Issues

**Workflow Takes Too Long**:
- Use Draft quality for iterations
- Batch operations when possible
- Skip unnecessary steps
- Use templates to save time

**Results Don't Match Expectations**:
- Refine prompts in Create Studio
- Use Edit Studio for adjustments
- Try different providers
- Iterate based on results

**Costs Too High**:
- Use Draft quality for testing
- Reduce number of variations
- Skip upscaling when not needed
- Reuse existing assets

**Quality Issues**:
- Use Premium quality for important content
- Upscale with Conservative mode
- Edit strategically
- Compare results before finalizing

## Next Steps

- Explore individual module guides for detailed instructions
- Check the [Providers Guide](providers.md) for provider selection
- Review the [Cost Guide](cost-guide.md) for cost optimization
- See [Templates Guide](templates.md) for template usage

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*For module-specific guides, see [Create Studio](create-studio.md), [Edit Studio](edit-studio.md), [Upscale Studio](upscale-studio.md), [Social Optimizer](social-optimizer.md), and [Asset Library](asset-library.md).*

