Create Custom Social Media Images in Seconds with ImageAI
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Updated October 20, 2026 · 13 min read
Running a business is already a juggling act, but managing social media on top of it can feel like you’re taking on another full-time role.
Between designing visuals, resizing images for each platform, writing captions, and scheduling posts, staying active online takes more time than most business owners have.
One of the most time-consuming parts? Creating professional, eye-catching images that actually reflect your brand.
ImageAI changes that, helping you create custom social media images in seconds so you can show up consistently and help new customers find your business — without the stress or extra work.
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What is ImageAI?
ImageAI is a powerful new feature built directly into Thryv Marketing Center™ that helps you create custom, eye-catching social media images in seconds.
Instead of spending time designing posts or searching for the “right” photo, you can simply describe what you want — the style, location, promotion, or message — and ImageAI will generate a ready-to-use image for your post.
No design skills. No switching between tools. Just fast, professional images that help your business stand out on social and attract new customers.
How Can ImageAI Help My Business?
Showing up consistently on social media can feel overwhelming when every post requires time, creativity, and technical know-how.
ImageAI simplifies the entire process, helping you create better content in less time.
Here’s how it supports your day-to-day marketing:
- Turn ideas into social images in seconds.
Describe the look, mood, or business context you have in mind, and AI will automatically generate unique, professional images that fit your vision.
- Stay polished and on-brand across platforms.
Images are automatically formatted for major social channels like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profile™, so your posts always look professional.
- Save time by managing everything in one place.
Create your image, schedule your post, and publish instantly across all platforms without having to switch between multiple tools or tabs.
- Build complete social posts faster.
Once you’re done generating your image, use the built-in CaptionAI tool to quickly craft a caption that matches your post and resonates with your audience!
Who Can Use ImageAI?
ImageAI is included with Thryv Marketing Center™, the AI-powered marketing platform built to help you get found online, turn more leads into customers, and drive repeat business automatically.
Already using Thryv? You can jump in and start creating custom social media images right away. Your account will automatically show how many images you can generate each month, so you can plan and post with confidence.
And don’t forget: Since ImageAI is built into your account, you can finish the job by publishing your post to all your social channels without ever leaving the software.
It’s a faster, simpler way to show up consistently online.
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3 Easy Ways to Get Started with ImageAI
If you want to start leveling up your social feed and save hours in the process, test out ImageAI today. Below are some ideas and sample prompts to kick off your next winning post!
- Post: Promote an upcoming offer
Prompt:
“Create an image promoting [insert your service or product] by creating an image that shows [describe the setting, items, and people you want in the photo], and make sure it fits a [describe the visual style you’d like] aesthetic.”
- Post: Show what it’s like to work with you
Prompt:
“Generate a visual of [describe you or your team helping a customer / completing a job / preparing a service] set in [a clean workspace / real job site / welcoming office] with a [professional/friendly/energetic] vibe.
- Post: Share a helpful tip or reminder
Prompt:
“Design an image that highlights [a quick tip, checklist item, or seasonal reminder] using [bold text overlays/brand colors / simple graphics] so it’s easy to read and stands out in the feed.”
Your potential customers are scrolling on social right now. Log in today to create a post that stops them in their tracks — or explore Thryv with a free demo to see what’s possible.
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Frequently asked questions
ImageAI is a smart, AI-powered tool built directly into Thryv Marketing Center™. It helps small businesses create custom, scroll-stopping social media images in seconds — all from a simple prompt.
Not at all! ImageAI does the heavy lifting for you. Just describe what you want to create, and it generates polished, ready-to-post images that fit your brand — no design skills required.
Yes! Because it’s part of Thryv Marketing Center, you can generate your image, add a caption with CaptionAI, and schedule or publish your post across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profile™ — all in one place.