How to Generate AI Images in ClickUp
ClickUp makes it easy to generate, edit, and reuse AI images directly inside your workspaces. You can turn ideas into visuals for docs, tasks, and more while managing credits and prompts in one place.
This guide walks you through how image generation works, how to use it step-by-step, and the limits and requirements you need to know.
Requirements to Use ClickUp AI Image Generation
Before you start creating images, make sure your plan and permissions support AI image tools.
Plan and access requirements for ClickUp AI
- You must have access to ClickUp AI on your Workspace.
- AI image generation is available on eligible ClickUp plans with AI enabled.
- Workspace owners or admins may control who can use AI via settings.
If you are unsure whether your Workspace supports AI, contact your admin or check your plan settings. For additional productivity help and consulting around setup, you can also visit Consultevo.
Where ClickUp AI image tools are available
You can access image generation wherever the AI writing assistant is available, including:
- Within ClickUp Docs, including nested pages.
- Inside task descriptions and comments.
- In other supported rich text fields that show the AI toolbar.
This lets you create visuals right where your content lives, without leaving ClickUp.
How ClickUp AI Image Credits Work
Each image you create in ClickUp uses AI credits. Understanding how credits are counted helps you plan your usage.
What counts against ClickUp AI credits
- Generating a brand-new AI image from a text prompt.
- Regenerating an image with a modified prompt.
- Upscaling or enhancing an existing AI image.
Each of these actions may deduct credits from your Workspace balance, depending on your plan. When you are low on credits, image generation may be limited until more credits are added or renewed.
Viewing remaining ClickUp AI credits
Your Workspace owner or admin can typically view remaining AI credits in billing or AI settings. If image generation stops working, credit limits may be the cause.
Generate an AI Image in ClickUp
The image generation flow is built into the AI assistant so you can move from idea to visual in a few clicks.
Open the ClickUp AI assistant
- Open a Doc, task, or other supported location in ClickUp.
- Click into a rich text area where you want the image to appear.
- Open the AI assistant using the AI icon or available shortcut.
Choose the AI image option in ClickUp
- In the AI assistant menu, look for an option related to images such as “Generate image” or similar wording.
- Select the image generation tool to open the image prompt panel.
The wording of the option may vary slightly as ClickUp updates the interface, but it will always be clearly labeled as an image feature.
Write an effective prompt for ClickUp AI
Your prompt tells the AI what to create. For best results, include:
- Subject: What the image should focus on.
- Style: For example, “flat illustration,” “3D icon,” “realistic photo.”
- Details: Colors, background elements, or layout.
- Use case: “for a slide header” or “for a product mockup” can help steer composition.
Example prompts:
- “Minimal flat illustration of a team collaborating at a whiteboard in blue and purple, for a software project task.”
- “Realistic product mockup of a mobile app dashboard on a smartphone, on a clean white background.”
Generate the image with ClickUp AI
- Enter your prompt in the text field.
- Click the generate button to start image creation.
- Wait while the AI generates one or more image options.
Generation time is usually short. When finished, thumbnails will appear for you to review.
Edit and Refine AI Images in ClickUp
After the first result, you can refine images until they match your needs, as long as you have credits.
Regenerate images with a new prompt
- Review the generated image preview.
- If it is not what you want, adjust the text prompt with more clarity or different style cues.
- Click the generate or regenerate button.
Each regeneration may consume additional credits, so refine your prompts carefully to reduce trial and error.
Upscale or enhance images in ClickUp
Some AI image tools in ClickUp allow you to improve resolution or quality.
- Select an image from the generated results.
- Look for options such as “Upscale” or “Enhance” in the image toolbar.
- Click to process the image at higher quality.
This is useful when you plan to use the visual in presentations, reports, or large documents.
Insert images into Docs and tasks
- Once you choose a final image, click the option to insert or add it to the content.
- The image appears in your Doc, task, or comment at the cursor position.
- Resize or reposition it using the standard image controls in ClickUp.
You can mix text and visuals to create richer documentation, briefings, and project updates.
Reuse and Manage AI Images in ClickUp
After you create visuals, you may want to reuse them across multiple locations.
Copy and reuse images across ClickUp
- Right-click an image in a Doc or task to copy it.
- Paste it into another Doc, task, or comment.
- Use images in templates for repeatable processes or documentation.
Because the images live in your content, you can quickly build visual consistency for your teams.
Understand limitations of ClickUp AI images
AI images have some important limitations and policies:
- They are generated content and may not be photo-accurate.
- They may not be suitable for regulated or highly sensitive use cases.
- Usage is subject to your Workspace’s terms, plan limits, and AI provider policies.
For the most current limitations and policy details, review the official documentation at ClickUp AI image help.
Best Practices for ClickUp AI Image Prompts
Good prompts save credits and get you closer to the image you need faster.
Be specific about style and purpose
- Include the format you want, such as “header banner” or “square icon”.
- Mention colors that match your brand guidelines.
- State whether you want a realistic or illustrative look.
Avoid restricted or unsafe content
AI systems have safety filters. To avoid blocked generations:
- Do not request images that violate content policies.
- Keep prompts professional and relevant to work tasks.
- Use generic or abstract subjects when unsure.
Iterate efficiently inside ClickUp
- Start with a simple but clear prompt.
- Adjust 1–2 details at a time between generations.
- Stop when the image is good enough for your use case to preserve credits.
Learn More About ClickUp AI Features
AI image generation is only one part of the broader AI toolset in ClickUp. You can also use the assistant to draft text, summarize content, and support task workflows. To stay current on capabilities, limits, and examples, follow the official help center and updates from the product team.
By combining AI-generated images with Docs, tasks, and dashboards, your teams can keep more of their creative and planning work inside ClickUp, reducing context switching and making information easier to find.
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