Refract documentation
Everything you need to create.
Write what you want to create, choose a style, and keep your finished work together in one gallery.
Quick start
Start with a username. You do not need a long sign-up form, and you can return to the same work from another device with your sign-in details.
- 01
Choose Image or Video
Use the tabs at the top of the studio to choose a surface.
- 02
Write a prompt
Describe the subject, action, camera, lighting, and mood.
- 03
Set the controls
Pick a model, aspect ratio, duration, resolution, or references.
- 04
Generate and download
Your result appears in the gallery. Download anything you want to keep permanently.
Generation
Choose an image or video model from the current list. Each model shows the controls it supports, so you only see settings that can be used for that creation.
Images
- Use a reference image when the composition or subject should stay consistent.
- Choose the aspect ratio, resolution, quality, and image count when available.
- Use a prompt template to start with a structured description.
Videos
- Set duration and resolution before generating.
- Add a start frame, end frame, audio, or an image reference when the model supports it.
- Extend a finished shot when the selected model provides an extend operation.
Start with subject + action + camera + light + mood. Add detail only when it changes the shot.
Credits
You will see the estimated credit cost before you create anything. Credits are reserved when a generation starts, and unused credits are returned automatically when a job fails.
The estimate changes with the model, duration, resolution, audio, quality, and any images or videos you attach.
Storage
Completed work appears in your gallery and stays connected to your Refract profile. Download important files when you want a copy on your device.
| Completed creations | Your gallery |
|---|---|
| Favorites and recent prompts | Your browser |
| Permanent copies | Download to device |
How it works
Refract keeps the experience simple: describe the idea, choose the look, create it, and keep the result in your gallery.
- 01DescribeWrite your idea
- 02ChoosePick a model and look
- 03CreateStart the generation
- 04KeepWatch, save, or download
FAQ
Do I need to create an account?
No long sign-up form is required. Choose a username to begin, then use your username and PIN when you want to return on another device.
Where are my credits and creations?
Your credits and completed creations are connected to your profile. Sign in with the same details to see them again.
Why can a generation take time?
Images and videos are created by different models, and some take longer than others. You can leave the studio while a video finishes and return to your gallery.