Reve steers on natural language, not flags. There is no --ar or --v — you set aspect ratio, image count, and seed in the interface and describe everything else in full sentences. Reve's edge is prompt adherence, so the more precisely you brief it, the more it delivers. This sheet is every rule and modifier in one place.
The prompt formula
Build every prompt in this order. Reve weights earlier elements more heavily, so lead with the subject.
| Slot | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Subject + composition | Who/what, framing, angle | A frosted serum bottle, centered three-quarter view |
| Setting | Where it sits, background | on a wet stone slab, seamless sage backdrop |
| Lighting | Named real setup | soft three-point light with a subtle rim |
| Style + mood | Medium, era, feel | photorealistic product-studio style |
| Technical line | Lens, resolution, ratio | 100mm macro, 4:5 aspect ratio, 4K |
| Text (if any) | Exact words in quotes + placement | headline "50% OFF" centered |
Rule of thumb: 30–75 words for most images. Under ~15 words looks underwhelming; over ~150 dilutes each keyword. Write sentences, not comma-stacked tags.
Aspect ratios & resolution
Reve's selector has seven presets plus smart auto. Set it in the interface and, optionally, restate it in the prompt.
| Preset | Shape | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | Square | Logos, icons, Instagram posts, product tiles |
| 4:3 / 3:4 | Standard / portrait | Classic photo framing, print, tablet screens |
| 3:2 / 2:3 | Landscape / portrait | Photography, posters, magazine covers |
| 16:9 | Widescreen | Thumbnails, banners, desktop wallpaper, scenes |
| 9:16 | Vertical | Stories, Reels, TikTok, phone wallpaper |
| Auto | Smart | Let Reve pick a ratio from your description |
Resolution: Reve renders at native 4K (up to 4096×4096) and exports PNG, JPEG, or WebP. Ask for 4K for print or crop room; 2K is fine for quick social. Higher resolution also sharpens small text.
Lighting modifiers
Name a real setup and Reve builds it. Mix a key description with a time of day.
| Phrase | Effect |
|---|---|
| soft three-point lighting | Clean, even studio look |
| high-key soft beauty dish | Bright, flattering, shadowless |
| low-key chiaroscuro, deep blacks | Dramatic, moody, one highlight |
| golden-hour backlight, warm rim | Glowing edges, warm mood |
| soft window light, warm bounce fill | Natural documentary feel |
| overcast diffusion | Even, gentle shadows for flat-lays |
| neon reflections on wet asphalt | Cinematic night / cyberpunk |
| high-speed strobe, frozen splash | Crisp beverage / motion shots |
Lens & camera modifiers
Lens language sets framing and depth without extra words.
| Phrase | Use it for |
|---|---|
| 24mm / 20mm wide-angle | Landscapes, interiors, scale |
| 35mm lens, deep depth of field | Environmental portraits, flat-lays, reportage |
| 50mm lens | Natural, neutral framing |
| 85mm lens at f1.8 | Flattering portraits, creamy bokeh |
| 100mm macro lens | Product, jewelry, food detail |
| top-down flat-lay | Packaging, food, props |
| low-angle / three-quarter view | Heroic products, dynamic energy |
Style & medium modifiers
Reve commits to a named medium. Pick one lane and describe it.
| Category | Phrases that work |
|---|---|
| Photoreal | photorealistic, natural skin texture, true color, film grain, editorial photography |
| Flat / vector | flat vector, clean outlines, no gradient or shadow, minimal graphic style |
| 3D / CGI | isometric low-poly, soft global illumination, clay render, Octane-style reflections |
| Illustration | watercolor-and-ink, cel-shaded anime, bold webcomic, screen-print texture |
| Print / poster | risograph-inspired, limited three-color palette, mid-century, vintage print |
Text-rendering rules
Reve's dedicated typography step is a headline feature. Follow these to keep it crisp:
- Quote the exact words:
the headline "NIGHT SIGNAL". Reve renders what is in quotes. - Keep strings short: 2–5 words render cleanest; long paragraphs garble.
- Name the font style: bold condensed sans-serif, elegant serif, flowing script, monoline.
- Describe placement: headline top-center, subtitle below, small hint bottom-right.
- Spell it correctly in the prompt — including accents for other languages (Reve 2.1 improved multilingual text).
- Ask for 4K when the type is small or the layout is dense.
Example prompts
Three ready-to-paste prompts that use the whole formula.
Photoreal product
A matte-black wireless headphone resting on a folded grey wool blanket, centered three-quarter view, minimalist studio, lit with a soft key from the left and a subtle rim to define the ear cups, photorealistic product-studio style with true material tone and crisp detail, shot on a 100mm macro lens with shallow depth of field. 1:1 square, 4K.Poster with text
A clean event poster with the headline "OPEN STUDIO" in a bold condensed sans-serif across the top and the line "FRI 6-9PM" in a lighter grotesk beneath it. Below, a flat illustration of paint tubes and brushes in a warm sunset palette, generous negative space, modern print style, all text sharp, centered, and correctly spelled. 2:3 aspect ratio, 4K.Portrait
A woman in her late twenties with natural curls and light freckles, soft three-quarter portrait looking just off-camera, against a warm-taupe seamless backdrop, lit with a large softbox key and gentle fill for even flattering light, photorealistic editorial style with natural skin texture and true color, shot on an 85mm lens at f2. 4:5 aspect ratio, 4K.For 40 more, see the 40 best Reve prompts, or go deep on faces in the Reve portraits pack and on typography in Reve text and poster prompts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basic Reve prompt formula?
Subject + composition, then lighting, then style and mood, then the technical line (lens, resolution, aspect ratio), with any exact in-image text in double quotes. Reve reads full sentences and honors detail, so write it like a photographer's brief rather than a tag list, and lead with your most important element.
What aspect ratios does Reve support?
Reve's aspect-ratio selector offers seven presets — 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, and 1:1 — plus a smart auto option that picks a ratio from your prompt. Choose the ratio in the interface, and you can also restate it in plain English in the prompt for clarity.
Does Reve use --ar or other flags like Midjourney?
No. Reve has no --ar, --v, or --stylize flags. You control aspect ratio, image count, and seed through the interface, and you steer everything else with natural language. If you paste a Midjourney-style prompt with flags, drop the flags and rewrite the tags as a descriptive sentence.
How do I control text rendering in Reve?
Put the exact words in double quotes, keep each string short, name the font style and weight, and describe placement (headline top-center, subtitle below). Reve runs a dedicated typography step and Reve 2.1 improved multilingual text, so spell everything correctly in the prompt and ask for 4K for crisper letters.
What resolution does Reve output?
Reve renders at native 4K, up to 4096x4096, and exports as PNG, JPEG, or WebP. Ask for 4K in the prompt when you need print resolution or room to crop; 2K is fine for quick social work. Higher resolution also sharpens fine text and small details.
How do I use seeds in Reve?
Reve gives you seed control alongside aspect ratio and image count. Lock a seed to reproduce or lightly vary an image you liked, and change the seed to get fresh compositions from the same prompt. Combine a locked seed with small prompt edits to iterate on one look.