Getting startedJanuary 5, 2026ยท4 min read

Getting Started: Your First AI Product Photo

A step-by-step walkthrough of creating your first AI-generated product image, from taking the source photo to downloading the result.

What You'll Need

  • A product to photograph
  • A smartphone or camera
  • About 10 minutes

That's it. No studio, no special equipment, no photography experience required.


Step 1: Take Your Source Photo

The AI can work with almost any photo, but better input means better output. Here's how to set yourself up for success:

Find Good Light

Position your product near a window. Natural light is flattering and free. Avoid direct sunlight, which creates harsh shadows. Overcast days are actually ideal.

If you don't have good natural light, a well-lit room works. Just avoid mixed lighting (like daylight from a window plus yellow lamp light).

![Example of good source photo: product near window with soft natural light](placeholder:Good Source Photo)

Choose a Simple Background

The AI will replace whatever background you use, but it helps to start with something clean. A white wall, a plain table, or even a sheet of paper works fine.

Busy backgrounds can confuse the edge detection and result in artifacts around your product.

Fill the Frame

Get close to your product. It should take up most of the image. You want to capture detail, and cropping later reduces resolution.

Stay Steady

Hold your phone with both hands, or prop it against something stable. Blurry source photos produce blurry results.

Take Multiple Shots

Take 3-5 photos from slightly different angles. You can choose the best one, or use several for different generated styles.


Step 2: Upload Your Image

Once you have your photo:

  1. Go to the upload page
  2. Drag and drop your image, or click to browse
  3. Wait a few seconds for the upload to complete

The system accepts JPEG, PNG, and most standard image formats. Files up to 20MB work fine.

![Screenshot of the upload interface](placeholder:Upload Interface)


Step 3: Choose Your Styles

After upload, you'll see a grid of available photo styles. Each one generates a different type of image:

Studio White โ€” Clean white background, perfect for marketplaces like Amazon

Lifestyle โ€” Product in a natural setting appropriate for its category

Flat Lay โ€” Top-down view on a styled surface

Detail โ€” Close-up focusing on textures and craftsmanship

Minimalist โ€” Simple, elegant backgrounds with subtle shadows

You can select multiple styles. Each one generates a separate image.


Step 4: Generate

Click the generate button. The AI will:

  1. Analyze your product
  2. Extract it from the background
  3. Generate new scenes for each selected style
  4. Enhance the final images

This typically takes 30-60 seconds per style. You'll see progress indicators while it works.


Step 5: Review and Download

When generation completes, you'll see your new images side by side. Click any image to view it at full resolution.

![Grid of generated images showing different styles](placeholder:Results Grid)

If you like what you see:

  • Click "Download" to save individual images
  • Use "Download All" to get everything at once

Images are high-resolution, ready for use on any platform.


Tips for Better Results

Source Photo Quality Matters

The AI can improve lighting and backgrounds, but it can't create detail that wasn't captured. A sharp, well-lit source photo produces noticeably better results than a dark, blurry one.

Try Different Angles

The same product photographed from different angles produces different results. Front view works for most products, but some look better from a 3/4 angle or slightly above.

Experiment With Styles

You might be surprised which styles work best for your products. A tech gadget might look great in lifestyle settings. A handmade item might benefit from the clean look of studio white.

Iterate

If your first results aren't quite right, try:

  • A different source photo with better lighting
  • Different angles
  • Different style selections

Most users find their ideal workflow after a few attempts.


What's Next?

Once you've generated your first images, you can:

  • Add more products to build out your catalog
  • Try different styles to find what works best
  • Download for your store and see the difference in your listings

Get started now โ€” your first photos are free.

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