What is sketch to image?

Sketch to image means using rough drawings as visual guidance for AI generation. Krea reads your sketch and prompt together to render a refined image.

Do I need drawing skills to use it?

No. Loose shapes and quick strokes are enough. The model is designed to infer intent from minimal visual input and natural-language prompts.

Is this really real time?

Yes. Krea Realtime updates outputs continuously as you draw and edit, so you can iterate without the traditional prompt-generate-wait loop.

Can I use text prompts and sketches together?

Yes. This is the core workflow: sketch for layout and structure, then use prompts to guide style, materials, lighting, and mood.

Can I start for free?

Yes. You can open Krea Realtime and begin testing sketch-to-image workflows with free usage before upgrading.

Turn sketches into images in real time

Draw simple shapes, add a short prompt, and watch Krea render polished visuals instantly. This is the workflow Krea pioneered: sketch and direct the model at the speed of your hand.

Sketch first

Block composition with rough lines and shapes.

Prompt lightly

Add a short prompt for style and mood direction.

Iterate live

Paint over any area and watch it update instantly.

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Live Realtime Demo

Paint, erase, and re-direct instantly. No generate button. No waiting loop.

How to use Krea Sketch to Image

Turn a rough sketch into a finished image in 3 steps

1 Draw rough shapes

Open the canvas and block out composition with simple brush strokes. You do not need clean linework or perfect perspective.

2 Add a short prompt

Describe the look you want in a sentence or two. Krea combines your text and sketch to guide style, lighting, and subject detail.

3 Iterate live

Paint over areas, move shapes, or tweak the prompt. The result updates immediately so you can refine direction without waiting on batch renders.

From loose sketch to polished render

Use simple marks as visual intent, then guide the model to a final image with live edits.

Before / After

Scene blockout to product render

Drag the slider to compare sketch inputs against AI-rendered outputs produced with Krea Realtime.

Refined render generated from the sketch

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After

Loose sketch on the Realtime canvas

Refined render generated from the sketch

Before / After

Prompt and shape to concept frame

Drag the slider to compare sketch inputs against AI-rendered outputs produced with Krea Realtime.

Detailed concept frame generated in Realtime

Minimal input with prompt and basic shapes

Before

After

Minimal input with prompt and basic shapes

Detailed concept frame generated in Realtime

Before / After

Reference canvas to stylized output

Drag the slider to compare sketch inputs against AI-rendered outputs produced with Krea Realtime.

Reference content streamed into the canvas

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After

Reference content streamed into the canvas

Stylized output rendered in real time

Why use Krea for sketch to image?

Krea pioneered realtime sketch-to-image workflows. Instead of waiting for static generations, you draw, direct, and refine with immediate visual feedback.

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Sketch-first control

Guide composition with rough shapes, gestures, and color blocks. Krea interprets your visual intent directly from the canvas.

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Live creative feedback loop

Every brush stroke can update the output instantly. Explore ideas faster and make composition decisions while you are still drawing.

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One canvas for ideation and polish

Start messy, iterate quickly, and land on a finished visual in the same workspace without switching tools.

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Ultra fast generations. Extremely simple to use. All the latest AI models.

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KREA is the only AI subscription I have right now besides ChatGPT.

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I'm a Krea Max user. It's crazy how fast they add models. I see a new AI model on twitter and the same day krea already offers it.

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Still the most powerful AI creative suite out there.

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