> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wiki.dawsenai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> Create your first AI-generated asset in minutes

## Create Your Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Go to [app.dawsenai.com/signup](https://app.dawsenai.com/signup) and create
    your account with email and password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Email">
    Check your inbox for a verification email and click the link to activate
    your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Free Credits">
    New accounts automatically receive **10 free credits** to try out the
    platform.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Your First Product Image

Generate a professional product photo in under 2 minutes using the Creative Studio.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Studio">
    Click **Studio** in the navigation bar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write Your Prompt">
    Describe the image you want. Be specific:

    ```
    A sleek vape device floating on a gradient background with soft studio lighting,
    professional product photography, minimalist aesthetic
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Settings">
    * **Aspect Ratio**: 1:1 for social, 9:16 for stories, 16:9 for banners
    * **Resolution**: 1K (fastest), 2K (balanced), 4K (highest quality)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate">
    Click **Generate**. Your image appears in the chat in 15–30 seconds.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Iterate">
    Click **Use as Reference** on any image to feed it into your next generation. Edit specific areas with **Edit with Mask**, or remove the background instantly.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Using Visual Styles

Don't want to write prompts from scratch? Use curated **Visual Styles**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Style Picker">
    Click the **Style** button in the Studio input bar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse Styles">
    Explore 100+ styles organized by category: Aquatic, Luxury, Nature, Neon,
    Minimal, Urban, Cosmic, and more.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a Style">
    Click any style to apply it. The prompt auto-fills with the style's
    description.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize">
    Edit the auto-filled prompt to add your specific product details.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Using Reference Images

Upload your own product photo to guide the AI generation.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click the Image Button">
    Click the **Image** button in the Studio input bar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload Your Photo">
    Select a PNG, JPEG, or WEBP image of your product.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Instructions">
    Write a prompt describing how you want the image transformed: `Place this
            product on a marble surface with soft natural lighting and plant shadows`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate">
    The AI uses your reference image as a guide for the new generation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Quick Tips

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Write better prompts">
    * Be specific about lighting: "soft studio lighting", "dramatic side
      lighting", "golden hour" - Describe the background: "white seamless",
      "gradient purple to pink", "lifestyle kitchen setting" - Include mood words:
      "minimal", "luxurious", "vibrant", "moody" - Mention camera angle: "top-down
      flat lay", "45-degree angle", "eye-level"
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Choose the right resolution">
    * **1K**: Best for quick iterations and social thumbnails. 1 credit. -
      **2K**: Ideal for most marketing materials and web use. 2 credits. - **4K**:
      Perfect for print and large displays. 3 credits.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Save credits">
    * Start with 1K to test your prompt, then regenerate at higher resolution -
      Use Visual Styles instead of trial-and-error prompting - Batch your
      background removal (up to 5 images at once)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Creative Studio" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/en/features/creative-studio">
    Learn the full Studio workflow including sessions, video generation, and
    editing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Video Generation" icon="film" href="/en/features/video-generation">
    Create AI videos with 5 different models.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Materials" icon="cube" href="/en/features/materials">
    Customize 3D product visuals with materials, textures, and colors.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Gallery" icon="images" href="/en/dashboard/gallery">
    Manage, download, and organize all your generated assets.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>