IMAGE VARIATIONS
Refine an image one small, deliberate step at a time
Most images are almost right: the light is a little flat, a hand looks odd, there is clutter on the left, the color is slightly cold. Refining means fixing those things one at a time instead of regenerating and hoping. Each request builds on the version you chose, so progress accumulates. In ImageQuarry you select a version, ask for one specific change in words, check the result, and continue from there.
Name one problem at a time and check it before the next.
Last updated October 2026
How to refine an image with ImageQuarry
- 01
Select the closest version
Pick the version that is nearest to what you want.
- 02
List the problems
Write down what is wrong, in order of importance: hand, light, clutter, color.
- 03
Fix one at a time
Ask for one specific change, check it, and continue from the new version.
- 04
Compare first and last
Compare the starting version with the refined one and download it.
Refinement requests
Each request fixes one specific problem.
Hands
Hands are a common first fix.
Light
Flat light is easy to lift.
Clutter
Distractions pull the eye away.
Color
A small color nudge changes mood.
Expression
Small changes in a face matter.
Detail
Some areas need more definition.
How to refine without losing ground
One change at a time
Several changes at once make it hard to see what worked. Ask for one thing, then check.
Order of fixes
Fix structure first, such as hands and composition, then light, then color and detail.
Say what to keep
When a fix risks other areas, name what should stay and check the result.
Progress accumulates
Each request builds on the version you selected instead of starting over.
Step back when needed
If a step goes wrong, branch from the version before it.
Every step kept
Each change makes a new version; earlier versions are preserved.
A refinement order that works
| Step | Fix | Ask for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structure | Hands, pose, composition |
| 2 | Clutter | Remove distracting objects |
| 3 | Light | Direction and warmth |
| 4 | Color | Small palette nudges |
| 5 | Detail | Textures and edges |
| 6 | Final check | Compare first and last |
What does it mean to refine an image?
Refining an image means improving a nearly finished image through small, specific changes, each building on the version you selected, rather than generating a new image from scratch.
It is not regenerating; refining keeps what works and changes only what does not.
Refinement questions
Why not just regenerate until it is right?
Regenerating can lose what already works; refining keeps the good parts and fixes the rest.
How specific should a refinement request be?
Name the area and the change, such as the left hand or the light from the window.
A fix made something else worse. What now?
Branch from the version before that fix and try a more specific request.
Can I see how far I have come?
Compare the first and latest versions side by side.
Do I lose the earlier steps?
No. Versions live in the workspace with the prompts behind each step.
Can I refine an image I uploaded?
Yes. Upload it and ask for the first change.
Related variation pages
Create an image. Edit it with words. Keep refining.
Get from almost right to right
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