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# Packshot Generator

Turn any product capture or photo into a clean, studio-quality packshot. Learn how to add your product, adjust settings and see what each image costs in credits.

![Packshot Generator in Mimeeq AI Studio](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2FC31vJOvZtnynA8ntz4wQ%2F3-packshot-1_nstc00.jpg?alt=media)

The Packshot Generator is an AI-powered tool within Mimeeq AI Studio that lets you create professional, studio-quality packshot images of your products. Instead of setting up a physical photography studio with controlled lighting, backdrops and camera equipment, you simply provide your product image and the tool generates a polished packshot ready for use. This is particularly useful for creating clean product imagery such as:

* **E-commerce product listings:** generate crisp, consistent product photos with professional lighting and clean backgrounds for your online store.
* **Catalogue and datasheet imagery:** produce uniform packshot images across your entire product range without repeated studio sessions.
* **Marketing and sales materials:** create polished product visuals for brochures, presentations or digital campaigns.

Because the Packshot Generator works directly with your Mimeeq configurator, every product variation you've set up can be turned into a studio-quality packshot — meaning you can generate professional imagery for hundreds of combinations without any additional photography.

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## How to use the Packshot Generator

![Packshot Generator layout with the Object, Image Settings and Details & Comments sections](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2F2TICQRDAHssJdY7ZSeKh%2F3-packshot-2_16db1wh.jpg?alt=media)

The Packshot Generator workflow is divided into three sections: **Object** (1), **Image Settings** (2) and **Details & Comments** (3).

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Add your object

When you open the Packshot Generator, you are first asked to upload an object — the product you want to create a studio packshot for. There are two ways to do this:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Capture from the configurator" %}
![Product list for capturing from the Mimeeq configurator](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2FbxoLujyCZN6kuiWf8D80%2F3-packshot-3_1hlcyvt.jpg?alt=media)

Click the capture option to see a list of your products from the Mimeeq app. Select a product, configure it to the variation you need, position it at the desired angle, and capture it.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Upload an image" %}
![Uploading a product image from your device or media library](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2Fpkd2cBfDa8Wxa981lVLr%2F3-packshot-4_1qctfe6.jpg?alt=media)

Alternatively, you can upload an image of your product directly from your device or media library. This is helpful if you're working with a product that isn't set up in the Mimeeq configurator.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

Once your object is uploaded, select the **Input Source Type**. This tells the AI how to treat your uploaded image.

![Input Source Type selector with WebGL Render and Photograph modes](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2FlGVqy4Ge6sCr2wkn7Xln%2F3-packshot-5_13xyhf2.jpg?alt=media)

There are two modes:

<table><thead><tr><th width="60">#</th><th>Mode</th><th>Best for</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td><strong>WebGL Render</strong> (default)</td><td>3D configurator captures</td><td>Optimised for 3D renders. The AI detects and corrects common rendering artefacts and enhances the realism of the product image.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td><strong>Photograph</strong></td><td>Uploaded product photos</td><td>Treats the input as a real photograph. Use this to preserve original photo details.</td></tr></tbody></table>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Configure image settings

![Image Settings section with aspect ratio, quality and background colour](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2F16K4uqnUWRrM8LSlPJ8K%2F3-packshot-6_k42qar.jpg?alt=media)

Before generating, you can adjust the following output settings:

| Setting               | Options                          | Description                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Aspect Ratio**      | Various presets                  | Choose the dimensions of the output image to suit your intended use (e.g. square for social media, wide for web banners).                                                                       |
| **Quality**           | 2K, 4K                           | Higher quality produces sharper, more detailed images but uses more credits (see below).                                                                                                        |
| **Background colour** | **Automatic**, **Custom Colour** | **Automatic:** the AI automatically selects a background colour that complements and matches your product. **Custom Colour:** manually pick a specific background colour from a colour palette. |
| {% endstep %}         |                                  |                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

{% step %}

### Add details and comments (optional)

![Details and Comments free-text field](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2F9neT7cj3cCE9MithSP8h%2F3-packshot-7_34w0w0.jpg?alt=media)

The **Details and Comments** section provides a free-text area where you can add any additional instructions for the AI. For example, you might use this to:

* Request a specific camera angle or perspective — e.g. *"Low-angle shot looking slightly upward to make the product feel more prominent"*
* Ask for certain objects or props to be added to the shot — e.g. *"Place a coffee cup and a notebook next to the product"*
* Add any specific adjustments — e.g. *"Add a subtle reflection beneath the product as if it's sitting on a glossy surface"*

This field is entirely optional, but experimenting with it can help you fine-tune the output to better match your vision.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Generate your packshot

![Generate button and the generated packshot](https://621103948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsqWfi8ifBhTdkvf1vOlY%2Fuploads%2FVxDCS6rAOPdVxj6rBMix%2F3-packshot-8_181ioc0.jpg?alt=media)

Once you have added your object (and optionally configured your image settings and added comments), click the **Generate** button. The AI will process your inputs and produce the result.

The generated image is automatically saved to the **Media Library**, where you can:

* Download it for use on your website, online store or campaigns.
* Use it as an input in other Mimeeq AI Studio tools.
* Continue generating additional variations.
  {% endstep %}
  {% endstepper %}

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## What affects the number of credits per generation

The Packshot Generator uses [a credit-based system](/mimeeq-ai-studio/credit-system.md). The credit cost is determined by the image quality you select.

**Base cost per image**

| Quality | Credits per image |
| ------- | ----------------- |
| 2K      | 30 credits        |
| 4K      | 60 credits        |

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## Tips for best results

* **Choose the correct input source type.** If you captured your product from the Mimeeq configurator, keep the default **WebGL Render** mode. Switch to **Photograph** mode only when working with uploaded photos of physical products.
* **Adjust padding to control composition.** Use lower padding for close-up, product-focused shots and higher padding when you need more breathing room around the product.
* **Use Automatic background for speed.** The AI does a good job of selecting a complementary background colour. Switch to **Custom Colour** when you need to match specific brand guidelines.
* **Experiment with the Details and Comments field.** Even small instructions like "slight overhead angle" or "soft warm lighting" can noticeably influence the result.

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## Related articles

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Credit System</strong></td><td>See how credits are used, shared across your company and topped up.</td><td><a href="/mimeeq-ai-studio/credit-system.md">Credit System</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scene Generator</strong></td><td>Place your configured products in realistic, AI-generated lifestyle scenes.</td><td><a href="/mimeeq-ai-studio/scene-generator.md">Scene Generator</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Media Management</strong></td><td>Find, reuse and download everything you capture, upload or generate.</td><td><a href="/mimeeq-ai-studio/media-management.md">Media Management</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Overview</strong></td><td>Discover the AI tools, media storage and credits that make up Mimeeq AI Studio.</td><td><a href="/mimeeq-ai-studio/overview.md">Overview</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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