Documentation

How to use
Render→Photo

Import a 3D model, position it, choose a style, and generate a studio-quality product photo in seconds. No photography knowledge required.

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Import your model
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Click Import Model
Click Import Model in the sidebar, or drag and drop your file directly onto the canvas. The model loads into the 3D viewport immediately.
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Supported formats
Any of the following file formats work. GLB and GLTF give the best results because they include material and texture data.
GLB GLTF STL
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File size
Models up to 150 MB are supported. Files over 80 MB may take a moment to load. Your model is processed entirely in the browser — nothing is uploaded to our servers.
02
Position your model
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Rotate
Click and drag anywhere on the canvas to rotate the model. Find the angle that shows off your product's best side.
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Zoom
Scroll to zoom in and out. Fill the frame with your product for best results — avoid leaving large empty areas.
3
Pan
Cmd + drag (Mac) or Ctrl + drag (Windows) to pan the camera. Use this to reframe the product within the canvas.
Tip — Framing
The AI generates a photo based on what it sees in the viewport. What you see is roughly what you get. A well-framed, well-angled model produces significantly better results than a poorly positioned one.
03
Generate a photo
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Choose a mode
Use Simple mode to pick a preset style — each one is calibrated to a specific aesthetic like E-Commerce (Apple), Editorial (Bottega), or Minimal (Aesop). Use Pro mode to write your own prompt for full control.
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Pick a quality tier
Standard uses 1 credit and is fast. Premium uses 3 credits and produces sharper, more detailed, more photorealistic results. Use Standard for iteration, Premium for finals.
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Hit Generate
Click Generate at the bottom of the sidebar. The image appears in the result panel on the right. Right-click or use the download button to save it.
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Tips for better results
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Use GLB files
GLB files include materials and textures. STL files are geometry only — the AI will infer materials, which adds variability.
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Frame tightly
Zoom in so the product fills 60–80% of the canvas. Too much empty space dilutes the result.
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Add extra direction
Use the Extra Direction field to specify details — color accent, surface material, specific props, or mood. Be specific, not vague.
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Iterate with Standard
Run 3–5 Standard generations to find the right angle and style. Upgrade to Premium once you've locked in the composition.
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Try different angles
The same product at a different rotation can produce dramatically different results. A 3/4 view often works better than straight-on.
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Match style to product
E-Commerce works for any category. Editorial and Luxury suit fashion and fragrance. Technical works well for hardware and industrial design.
05
Credits

Credits are the currency for generating images. Each generation deducts from your balance based on quality tier.

Tier Credits per image Best for
Standard 1 credit Iteration, exploration, rapid testing
Premium 3 credits Finals, client work, publication-ready

Your remaining credits are shown in the top bar. Hover over the count to see exactly how many Standard and Premium photos you can still generate.

Open the app → Questions? Email us at hello@rendertophoto.com