> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sogni.gitbook.io/sogni-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sogni.gitbook.io/sogni-docs/sogni-studio/creating-images/generation-settings/guide-image.md).

# Guide Image

### What are Guide Images?

The Guide Image serves as a creative reference for the model and is an excellent way to create new variations and enhance your creations.

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### How to use a Guide Image

**macOS:** To add a Guide Image, drag and drop an image or video from your computer or from within Sogni. Alternatively, you can use the folder button to access Finder and select your desired image.

**iOS:** To add a Guide Image, tap the plus(+) button and select the desired image from your photos library.

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The 'Strength' parameter allows you to fine-tune how closely the generated image resembles the starting image. Higher values will make the generated images closely align with the Guide Image, while lower values provide greater creative freedom, resulting in unique and distinct outputs.

The number of steps required to generate the new image will be automatically reduced based on the selected Strength value.

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