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June 28, 2023
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P: Character limit restricts image descriptions (merged thread)

  • June 28, 2023
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I am finding the limitation of the characters very difficult to get to the Image I desire. In fact it's Miles away.

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Participant
May 30, 2026

Adobe Firefly has become a powerful platform for image and video generation, especially when working with reference images. However, the current prompt length limit is too restrictive for professional workflows.

The prompt field is often too short to properly describe composition, camera angle, lighting, atmosphere, subject placement, scene structure, motion, visual effects, and relationships between multiple reference images.

This limitation affects all generation models and workflows, including image generation, video generation, image-to-video, and reference-based creation.

Users frequently need to remove important creative instructions simply because there is not enough space in the prompt field. This reduces control over the final result and makes it harder to fully utilize the capabilities of Firefly.

Please significantly increase the prompt character limit or provide an Advanced Prompt mode with a much larger text capacity for complex creative projects.

The current limit is not sufficient for professional-level prompting and reference-driven workflows.

Hajar Toutsi
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May 11, 2026
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May 8, 2026
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May 7, 2026
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Participant
May 6, 2026

The character limit restriction is preventing me from using Firefly, all my prompts are more than 1,000 characters. This limitation is a red line that prevents me from using it. 

Hajar Toutsi
Community Manager
Community Manager
May 7, 2026

Hi roger_4516,

I suggest that you use Firefly Boards, it’s designed for longer, more detailed prompts, and the character limit there varies depending on the model. For example, GPT Image models can handle prompts of up to around 5,000 characters.
 

I tested this myself with a prompt close to 5,000 characters, and it worked successfully 

 

Boards give you more flexibility for complex, narrative‑style inputs, so they’re a great option when you want to go beyond the shorter limits of text‑to‑image.

Hopefully this helps you unlock the full potential of your longer prompts for future generations.
 

Hajar​​​​​​​

Hajar Toutsi
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May 4, 2026
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April 22, 2026
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April 14, 2026
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Lanemi
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April 12, 2026

Although I understand why the limit is in place, I too would appreciate an increased limit. Preferably at least 2000 characters

Hajar Toutsi
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March 30, 2026
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