> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.recraft.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick start

This quick start guide walks you through the core steps to begin creating images in Recraft Studio. You’ll create an account, generate your first image, make a simple edit, and export the result.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Recraft account" titleSize="h2">
    Go to recraft.ai and click [Start now free](https://www.recraft.ai/auth/login?callbackUrl=%2F). Choose one of the available sign-in methods:

    * Email
    * Google
    * Discord
    * Apple

    No password is required. If you sign up with email, you’ll receive a one-time code to complete sign-in.

    New accounts include free credits so you can start generating images right away.

    If you already have an account, you can skip this step.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new project" titleSize="h2">
    Open [Recraft Studio](https://www.recraft.ai/) from your browser. If prompted, sign in to continue.

    You’ll land on the Projects view, where all your work is organized.

    From here, click **Create new project** to open an empty canvas.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate your first image" titleSize="h2">
    At the bottom of the canvas, use the prompt panel to describe what you want to generate, then click the arrow button to generate.

    After a few seconds, your image will appear on the canvas in a bounding box.

    (Optional) Adjust settings such as model, style, aspect ratio, or image count.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make your first edit" titleSize="h2">
    Select the image on the canvas to reveal editing options.

    You can make simple changes using tools like natural language editing, background removal, or area selection.

    Edits create a new version of the image while keeping the original intact.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export your image" titleSize="h2">
    When you’re happy with the result, export the image from the canvas.

    Select the image and click **Export** in the upper right or right-click the image and select **Export as...**

    Choose a format such as PNG, JPG, PDF, and TIFF for raster images; or SVG, PDF, and Lottie for vector images.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What’s next

From here, you can explore [styles](styles/overview), create vectors, generate [mockups](mockups/how-to-create-a-mockup), or work with more advanced editing tools.