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Adobe Firefly prompts

Built for commercial work inside Adobe.

Firefly is Adobe's generator, integrated with Photoshop and Express. It's widely used for commercial pieces and has its own style, lighting and composition settings.

A VisualCodes prompt gives Firefly the full description; then you can fine-tune with its settings or keep editing in Photoshop.

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Anatomy of a Firefly prompt

Each colour is a part the Builder adds for you: no need to remember each tool's format.

Steaming cup of coffee on a table by the window, soft ambient glow, strong background bokeh, cozy intimate mood4:5no text

  • Subject and codes
  • Format
  • What must not appear

How to use it with Firefly

Three steps from the Builder.

  1. Build the combination in the Builder.
  2. Tap “Try in” → “Firefly”: the prompt is copied and Firefly opens.
  3. Paste it, choose the ratio and, if you like, adjust style or take the image to Photoshop.

Ready examples for Firefly

Top, the VisualCodes combination; bottom, the prompt as the tool receives it. All use free sample codes.

  • A warm, close social post

    Combination

    /AmbientGlow"Steaming cup of coffee on a table by the window"/BokehPortrait/CozyMood-4:5 -no text

    Prompt for Firefly

    Steaming cup of coffee on a table by the window, soft ambient glow, strong background bokeh, cozy intimate mood, 4:5, no text

    Open Firefly ↗

  • Frozen action against the light

    Combination

    /CityStreet"Skateboarder jumping in a city street"/FreezeAction/Backlight/HighContrastColor-16:9 -no text

    Prompt for Firefly

    Skateboarder jumping in a city street, city street setting, urban buildings, pavement, traffic cues and everyday street atmosphere, frozen high-speed action, strong backlight, high colour contrast, 16:9, no text

    Open Firefly ↗

  • Drink product with one colour accent

    Combination

    /IceCold"Soda bottle with droplets on a dark background"/RedAccent/Smoke-1:1 -no text -no logo

    Prompt for Firefly

    Soda bottle with droplets on a dark background, ice-cold drink look, single red accent, soft smoke atmosphere, 1:1, no text, no logo

    Open Firefly ↗

  • Ad story with text

    Combination

    /StoryAd"Sale ad for a clothing store"/ShoppingBag/HighContrastColortext:"-30%" -9:16 -no extra text

    Prompt for Firefly

    Sale ad for a clothing store, vertical story ad layout, safe interface margins, fast visual hook, clear CTA and offer space, branded retail shopping bag, visible logo placement, premium paper bag mockup, high colour contrast, text: "-30%", 9:16, no extra text beyond the requested title or subtitle, and no added words except text already present in the logo or reference image

    Open Firefly ↗

  • Anime-style illustration with an 80s feel

    Combination

    /Anime"Girl with headphones on a street at night"/CityStreet/80s-2:3 -no text

    Prompt for Firefly

    Girl with headphones on a street at night, anime-inspired style, expressive characters, clean linework, stylised cinematic emotion, polished illustrated look, city street setting, urban buildings, pavement, traffic cues and everyday street atmosphere, 1980s aesthetic, bold colour, neon accents, synth energy, glossy surfaces, 2:3, no text

    Open Firefly ↗

  • Fast food with texture and light

    Combination

    /CrispyEdge"Crispy fries in a paper cone"/Backlight/Joyful-1:1 -no text

    Prompt for Firefly

    Crispy fries in a paper cone, crispy browned edges, visible crunch texture, appetising cooking contrast, strong backlight, joyful mood, open positive expression, uplifting emotional brightness, 1:1, no text

    Open Firefly ↗

Where Firefly works best

Use cases with recommended codes and ready combinations.

Tips

  • If you use Firefly's style settings, drop the style code from the prompt to avoid duplicating.
  • For pieces with text, generate without it and add typography in Express or Photoshop.
  • Use Firefly's style references to keep a campaign consistent.

Common mistakes

  • Asking for protected brands or characters: Firefly blocks them.
  • Expecting perfect text inside the image.
  • Duplicating the style in the prompt and in the settings.

FAQ

Can I use it inside Photoshop?

Yes: the same prompt works for Photoshop's “Generate image” or generative fill.

Does it understand Spanish?

Yes; if you use the app in Spanish, the prompt comes out in Spanish.

Why paste the prompt?

Firefly doesn't take text via the URL; the button copies it and opens Firefly.

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