How to choose a suitable AI illustration for an article
Xiangjian Image Library · Updated on September 14, 2026
Illustrations can give reading a pause and can also change the atmosphere of an article. First determine where the image goes and what feeling it needs to convey, then look at details. This is usually more effective than searching for the most beautiful image from the start.
See the position first, then set the ratio
Article covers usually need horizontal images, while phone posters suit vertical ones, and square images are convenient for lists or social previews. In the Xiangjian image library, filtering by ratio first can reduce losses from later cropping. Open the details to check the original width and height, and do not judge clarity from thumbnails alone.
Let the image leave room for the text
When you need to overlay a title, observe whether there is continuous empty space around the subject, and whether placing text there would cover people, details, or the visual center of gravity. Abstract color fields, simple paper scenes, and illustrations with an offset subject often have relatively clear empty space, but the specific choice should still be based on the selected image.
For one set of accompanying images, keep a little connection
A long article does not need every image to be the same. Let one element of color, material, or line run through the whole piece, then use distance, density, and proportion to create variation. Xiangjian series pages keep different images within the same creative direction, making it easy to compare them together.
Check generation details before downloading
Zoom in to inspect hands, eyes, the number of props, edge connections, and text in the image to confirm whether there are generation flaws that affect its use. Do not treat AI imagery as evidence of real events. When specific characters, trademarks, or other third-party elements are involved, the conditions of use also need to be verified separately.
Favorites, unlock, and save
You can first favorite candidate images for free, then use the daily gifted points to unlock your final choice. Downloaded files keep their actual original size, and downloading the same image again will not deduct points again. Please save the original images you need to your own project in time.
