AI Generation
Morphly's generation engine is built on Doubao Seedream 5.0, ByteDance's state-of-the-art image generation model. Seedream is specifically optimized for human portrait generation, delivering face identity preservation and photorealistic quality that general-purpose models can't match.
Generation quality tiers
Morphly offers two quality modes:
| Standard | Pro 4K | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | High resolution | 4K ultra resolution |
| Skin detail | Sharp and clean | Ultra-detailed texture and depth |
| Lighting | Studio-grade | Studio-grade with natural edges |
| Speed | 20–30 seconds | 30–45 seconds |
| Credit cost | 1 credit / image | 2 credits / image |
Standard is suitable for most use cases: social media, profile photos, presentations, and web use.
Pro 4K is recommended when you need the highest possible quality — large-format printing, commercial campaigns, or any use where every detail matters.
Writing effective prompts
When writing a custom prompt, be specific about:
- Clothing — "wearing a dark navy suit with white shirt"
- Expression — "natural confident smile", "serious and focused", "relaxed and approachable"
- Environment — "indoor office with bookshelves", "outdoor park in autumn", "minimalist white studio"
- Lighting — "soft window light from the left", "golden hour backlight", "studio ring light"
- Framing — "headshot from shoulders up", "three-quarter body shot"
Prompt priority: Custom prompt text has high priority over preset configurations. If your prompt conflicts with a preset setting (e.g., you specify a bright outdoor scene but selected a dark studio preset), your text will take precedence.
Variations and regeneration
Each time you click Generate, Morphly produces a new variation using the same settings. Use this to:
- Explore different interpretations of the same prompt
- Find the best expression or pose from multiple outputs
- Compare subtle differences in lighting or composition
Regeneration costs the same credits as the initial generation.
Chat-to-edit
After a portrait is generated, you can refine it using the Chat-to-Edit field:
- Describe the change in plain language: "make the lighting softer and more natural", "change the background to an outdoor setting", "add a slight smile"
- Click send — Morphly applies the edit and returns a revised version
Each edit costs 1 credit (Standard) or 2 credits (Pro 4K).
Batch generation
Select multiple style presets at once and set the Variations per style count. Morphly generates all combinations in a single run. The credit cost is shown in the checkout summary before you confirm.
Example: 3 styles × 2 variations = 6 images = 6 credits (Standard) or 12 credits (Pro 4K).
Generation history
All your generated portraits are saved in the Generation History panel. You can:
- Mark images as favorites for quick access
- Download any past result at any time
- Delete individual history items to keep your workspace clean
- Organize generations into Projects for client or campaign work
Tips for best results
- Use 3–5 reference photos in your Person Profile — more angles means better likeness accuracy
- Be specific in your prompt — vague prompts produce generic results
- Start with a preset, then add custom text — presets give structure, prompts add specifics
- Use Pro 4K for final outputs — Standard is great for exploring, Pro 4K for delivery
- Generate multiple variations — the first result isn't always the best one