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How to generate an AI image in a chat
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You can generate images using Meta AI in your WhatsApp chats. AI images are generated by artificial intelligence (AI), based on the prompts and messages you type, using a service from Meta.
Note:
- This feature is currently only available in limited countries and might not be available to you yet, even if other users in your country have access.
- At this time, only English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese are supported.
Generate an AI image
In a chat with Meta AI

- Open the chat with Meta AI.
- Type imagine in the message field followed by your text prompt.
- As you type your prompt, you’ll see an image preview.
- Choose an image, then tap .
- The generated image will be displayed in the chat.
- You’ll also see an option to play a video of the images generated while you typed your prompt.
In an individual or group chat

- Open the chat you’d like to generate an AI image in.
- Type @ in the message field, then tap Meta AI. Type imagine.
- Alternatively, tap > Imagine.
- Type your text prompt.
- Tap .
- The generated image will be displayed in the chat.
After generating an AI image, you have the option to download it. To do so, tap and hold the AI image, then tap Save.
Edit an AI image
You have the option to edit an image you generated using Meta AI. Learn how in this article.
Note:
- Meta uses AI chats consistent with Meta’s Privacy Policy. By using this feature, you agree to Meta’s AI Terms of Service.
- You have the option to delete individual chats with AIs or request the deletion of information you previously shared with Meta AI. Learn more in this article.
- Some images generated by AIs might not be accurate or appropriate.
- How to edit AI-generated images
- About AIs from Meta
- How to start a chat with AIs from Meta
- How to chat with Meta AI in a group