# How to Use Custom Style in Image Workspace

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> Last updated: 2026-07-27T05:40:29Z

# What is Custom Style?

Custom Style gives you precise control over the visual style of your generated images. Instead of relying solely on text prompts, you can either pick from a curated set of preset styles or upload your own reference images — and Meshy will match the style in the output.

## How to use it

1. Open the **Image Workspace**.

2. In the generation panel, find the **Custom Style** section.

3. Choose your style source:

  - **Preset styles** — browse the built-in options and select one that matches your desired look.

  - **Upload reference images** — click the upload button and provide up to **9 images** whose style you want to replicate. Supported formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, and WebP (max 20MB per image).

4. Fill in your prompt as usual (describe the subject/content).

5. Click **Generate** — your output will reflect the chosen style.

## Tips

- **Reference images work best when they have a clear, consistent visual style** — concept art, illustrations, and stylized game assets tend to give the strongest results.

- You can upload multiple reference images (up to 9) to give the model a richer sense of your target style.

- You can combine a preset style with a detailed prompt for fine-grained control.

- Try generating multiple variations to find the best match before committing to a batch.

## Limitations

- Style transfer accuracy depends on how visually distinctive the reference image is — photorealistic photos may produce subtle style influence.

- Custom Style is currently only available in **Image Workspace** — it does not apply to 3D generation directly.