# The Prompt Bar

Write a prompt, pick a model, and set up your next generation.

Source: https://www.creativly.ai/docs/sessions/prompt-bar

![Image Prompt Bar with an empty prompt, Ref, Writing Assistant, Nano Banana 2, Ratio 16:9, Count 1, an estimated one credit, Credits provider and the generate arrow.](https://cdn.creativly.ai/public-app-sessions/v1/documentation/ui-prompt-bar-20261019-95ff630d2842cb4a.webp)

The current Image Prompt Bar: prompt and references above, model and output settings below.

## Write your prompt

Describe the subject, setting, and visual direction. For video, add the action and camera movement. Use [Writing Assistant](https://www.creativly.ai/docs/sessions/writing-assistant) if you want help developing the prompt.

## Choose a model

Open **Models**, choose the model you want, then select **Done**. One model is the normal starting point.

![Model selection dialog with one image model selected and Multiple turned off.](https://cdn.creativly.ai/public-app-sessions/v1/documentation/sessions-model-single-edafa4ec6468bb7e.webp)

The model picker shows the model, provider, description, and cost.

Want to explore different interpretations? [Compare models](https://www.creativly.ai/docs/sessions/compare-models) is an optional workflow.

## Set the output

* **Ratio** controls the shape: for example, 16:9 landscape or 9:16 portrait.
* **Count** controls how many results to make. Start with 1.
* Video's **Quality** control adds the settings supported by that model, such as duration and resolution.

## Add references when useful

Choose **Ref** to upload or select media. Type `@` to mention an attached reference in your prompt.

[See reference chips in action](https://www.creativly.ai/docs/sessions/references)

From choosing a file to inserting the right chip.

## Generate

Review the inputs and **Est. … cr**, then press the arrow button to generate. Changing models, output count, or video settings can change the estimate.

If you started from an example, **Use prompt** fills this bar with its setup. Review the loaded references as well as the wording before pressing the arrow.

Using your own key? [Choose Credits or a connected provider](https://www.creativly.ai/docs/models-and-credits#choose-how-to-run) beside the generate button.

[Start from an earlier result](https://www.creativly.ai/docs/sessions/reuse-input)

Reuse its prompt and settings without rebuilding the setup.

Open in Creativly: [Image ↗](https://www.creativly.ai/app/image) · [Video ↗](https://www.creativly.ai/app/video)