Craiyon
T4 — Plain LanguageFree casual image generation for fun.
How Craiyon reads prompts
Craiyon is classified as Plain Language (T4) — short, focused prompts with minimal jargon. 9 images per generation. Pipe | syntax for concept combining. Raw mode available.
Prompt tips
Free and simple. Short prompts work best. Don't expect high fidelity.
Why prompt optimisation matters
Prevents confusion from complex instructions. Promagen's Prompt Lab automatically formats your selections into Craiyon's native prompt structure.
Negative prompt support
Craiyon has a separate negative prompt field — you can specify elements to exclude in a dedicated input. This is the most powerful form of negative prompt support.
Full negative prompt support guide →Platform notes
Simplified DALL-E Mini successor; very short prompts work best.
Example prompt
Frequently asked questions
What is the character limit for Craiyon?
Craiyon accepts prompts up to 375 characters. The ideal writing range is 50–150 characters (around 40 characters is the sweet spot where the platform produces its best results).
Does Craiyon support negative prompts?
Yes. Craiyon has a separate negative prompt field where you can specify elements to exclude from the generated image.
How should I write prompts for Craiyon?
Craiyon uses Plain Language prompt format (T4). Short, focused prompts with minimal jargon. Free and simple. Short prompts work best. Don't expect high fidelity.
Other Plain Language platforms
These platforms share the same prompt architecture — prompts written for one will generally work well on the others.