Learn Leonardo
Phoenix and other models, Elements for style, Image Guidance for references, a Canvas and the Universal Upscaler. A full image pipeline in one tool.
What Leonardo is good at
- Game art, characters and environments
- Elements: stackable style add-ons with weights
- Image Guidance: style, content and character references
- Universal Upscaler for delivery-size files
Quickstart
- Pick a modelPhoenix for prompt adherence and text; other models for specific looks. The model list changes, so read the descriptions.
- Add one ElementElements are style add-ons with a weight. One at a modest weight; stack later.
- Guide with imagesUse Image Guidance to pass a style reference, a content reference or a character reference, each with its own strength.
- Finish in Canvas and upscaleFix details with inpainting, then run the Universal Upscaler at a low creativity for faithful enlargement.
Settings cheat-sheet
| Setting | What it does | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Phoenix, Flux variants and others | Phoenix |
| Elements | Style add-ons with weight | One, moderate weight |
| Image Guidance | Style, Content, Character, structural | One reference at a time |
| Prompt Enhance | Expands your prompt | Off for precise briefs |
| Negative prompt | What to avoid | Short list |
| Quality / Contrast | Speed-quality and contrast settings | Defaults first |
Leonardo guides
Guides for Leonardo are on their way. The quickstart and cheat-sheet above are kept current in the meantime.
The five most-asked questions
What is Phoenix?
Phoenix is Leonardo's own foundation model, strong at following prompts and rendering short text. Other models, including Flux variants, are available alongside it for different looks.
What are Elements?
Elements are style add-ons applied on top of a model with an adjustable weight, and several can be combined. They are the fastest way to lock a consistent look across a set.
How does Image Guidance work?
You upload images and choose how each one should guide the result: Style Reference for the look, Content Reference for composition, Character Reference for a face, plus structural guidance such as edge or depth.
Can Leonardo keep a character consistent?
Character Reference in Image Guidance, combined with a fixed model, Element and seed, keeps a face recognisable across images. Expect to curate; no tool is perfect yet.
How does the Universal Upscaler differ from a normal upscale?
It enlarges and can add detail, with controls for creativity and style. Low creativity stays faithful to the original; high creativity reinterprets, which can change a client-approved image.