How do I describe image composition in text?

Use positional language like foreground, background, left, right, centre, and describe how elements relate to each other spatially.

Can I specify the position of objects in the scene?

Yes. Describe where each element is located relative to the frame and other subjects using clear positional terms.

What prompt structure works best for controlled outputs?

Describe the scene layer by layer, specifying foreground, midground, and background elements along with their spatial relationships.

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ControlNet AI Image Generator

Control image composition with descriptive prompts. Specify subject placement, spatial relationships, and generate structured scenes.

Open Text to Image

How to control composition with text prompts

Use positional language in your prompt to describe where elements appear in the scene. Specify foreground, midground, and background layers, and use directional terms like left, right, center, top, and bottom to guide composition. The tool interprets spatial descriptions and generates images with structured layouts based on your text.

ControlNet AI Image Generator

Structured composition

Input

A landscape split into three horizontal bands: foreground grass with flowers, middle section with a calm river, distant mountains under a cloudy sky

Expected output

A layered landscape composition with clear horizontal divisions, distinct foreground, midground, and background elements

Positional scene

Input

A large tree on the left side of the frame, a small cottage on the right, a winding path connecting them, birds in the upper right sky

Expected output

A balanced composition with specified subject placement, left-right visual flow, and sky details in the upper zone

Spatial relationship scene

Input

A coffee cup in the foreground centre, a laptop behind it to the right, a window with city view in the background, morning light

Expected output

A layered scene with clear foreground, midground, and background elements arranged by depth and position

Generate AI images by describing composition, subject placement, and spatial relationships in text prompts.

Descriptive positional control

Specify subject placement and spatial relationships through descriptive language in your prompt.

Generate coherent scenes

Describe how elements relate to each other in the frame to produce well-structured compositions.

Iterate through prompt refinement

Adjust positional or structural descriptions between generations to fine-tune the composition.

How It Works

Describe composition

Describe the desired image.

Choose settings

Choose the available generation settings.

Generate and review

Generate, review, and download a suitable result.

Tips for better results

Follow these guidelines to get the most out of the image generation tool.

Input Constraints

Describe the subject, setting, and mood clearly.
Use specific visual details rather than vague terms.
Keep prompts focused on one main scene or concept.

Practical Tips

Start with a simple prompt and add details gradually.
Adjust one generation setting at a time to see its effect.
Review each result and note what you would change.
Use descriptive colours, lighting, and texture terms.
Try different style keywords to explore visual directions.

Privacy

Do not upload personal or sensitive material unless you have permission to use it.

Usage Rights

Confirm that you have the rights needed for the inputs and intended use of the result.

Prompt recipes

Copy a structure, then adjust the subject, lighting, camera, and output details for your own result.

Layered landscape

A mountain landscape with three clear layers: wildflowers and rocks in the foreground, a pine forest in the middle ground, snow-capped peaks in the far background, golden hour lighting

Explicitly names three depth layers and uses familiar spatial language to create a structured scene with clear foreground-to-background separation.

Balanced two-subject scene

A medieval knight on the left third of the frame facing right, a dragon on the right third facing left, a narrow stone bridge between them in the center, dramatic sky above

Places two subjects using left-right positional terms and connects them with a central element, creating a balanced confrontation composition.

Architectural interior depth

A long hallway with a door in the far background, a table with a vase in the middle distance, a chair in the near foreground on the right, warm light from windows on the left wall

Uses near, middle, and far depth cues combined with left-right placement to guide the viewer's eye through an interior space.

Overhead composition

A flat lay view from directly above: a notebook in the top left, a coffee cup in the center, a smartphone in the bottom right, scattered pens around the edges, wooden table surface

Uses overhead perspective and clear positional terms for each object to create a controlled top-down composition.

Diagonal flow scene

A stone path entering from the bottom left corner and winding toward the upper right, a small house at the end of the path, trees flanking both sides, afternoon light from the upper left

Describes a diagonal compositional flow using corner references and directional language to create visual movement.

Best use cases

Match the workflow to the input you have and the result you need before opening the generator.

Use case	Best input	Expected result	Tool
Product photography layout	Foreground-midground-background placement with specific left, right, center positioning for each object	A structured product scene with clear depth and spatial relationships	Text to Image with detailed positional language and realistic style
Illustrated scene composition	Layer-by-layer description using foreground, midground, background terms and directional placement	An illustration with clear spatial structure and balanced element placement	Text to Image with illustrative style and compositional keywords
Architectural or environment concept	Spatial descriptions using perspective cues, depth layers, and specific element positioning	A scene with architectural depth and intentional composition	Text to Image with architectural or environment keywords

Product photography layout

Input: Foreground-midground-background placement with specific left, right, center positioning for each object

Result: A structured product scene with clear depth and spatial relationships

Tool: Text to Image with detailed positional language and realistic style

Illustrated scene composition

Input: Layer-by-layer description using foreground, midground, background terms and directional placement

Result: An illustration with clear spatial structure and balanced element placement

Tool: Text to Image with illustrative style and compositional keywords

Architectural or environment concept

Input: Spatial descriptions using perspective cues, depth layers, and specific element positioning

Result: A scene with architectural depth and intentional composition

Tool: Text to Image with architectural or environment keywords

Limitations to know before generating

The tool interprets spatial descriptions but does not guarantee pixel-perfect placement.
Complex compositions with many positioned elements may not render exactly as described.
Positional control is achieved through text prompts, not through direct layout tools or grids.
The tool works best with clear, simple spatial relationships; highly detailed layouts may not be accurate.
Generated images may require iteration and prompt refinement to achieve the desired composition.

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