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Ghost mannequin and AI model shots

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Two modes from one flat-lay photo. 15–30 seconds per image, 3–5 variations per garment.

Modes
Ghost Mannequin, Model Shots
Time
15–30 s per image
Variations
3–5 per garment

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Ghost Mannequin result: a striped shirt rendered on an invisible mannequin against a clean white background.
Ghost Mannequin: an invisible-mannequin product shot generated from one flat-lay photo.

Size AI's AI Photo Studio turns one flat-lay photo into studio-quality listing images in two modes, Ghost Mannequin product shots and AI lifestyle Model Shots. Each image takes 15 to 30 seconds, and 3 to 5 variations per garment make a full set.

The ghost mannequin look normally takes a mannequin, studio lighting and an editing pass to remove the form from every photo. That is a lot of setup for a single listing.

Photo Studio gives you that look from the photo you already took for the measurement.

What follows is what each mode does, when to use which, and how to use AI-generated images alongside real photos.

What AI Photo Studio actually does

Size AI's Photo Studio uses flat-lay measurement photos to deliver studio-quality images in two modes. The Ghost Mannequin mode creates clean, invisible-mannequin product shots that highlight garment shape, drape, and construction. Meanwhile, Model Shots generate lifestyle images with demographic-matched AI models, styled for social media and marketplace listings.

Each tap on "Generate" makes one image in 15 to 30 seconds. Make another with the regenerate button (a circular arrow) on the image; 3 to 5 variations per garment give you a full set.

Photo Studio output is visual presentation for the listing. It is not a substitute for actual photographs of the garment. The limitations section below covers how to use it alongside real photos.

Ghost Mannequin vs Model Shots

The two modes do different things. Picking the right one for a given listing matters.

Ghost Mannequin is the invisible-mannequin product shot, with three "Angle" options: Front, 3/4 and Side. It's a common catalog format. Clean, distraction-free, reads as professional. Use it for catalog tiles, marketplace product photos, and product detail pages.

Model Shots generate lifestyle imagery of an AI model wearing the garment. Ten model combinations are available: 5 "Age" options (Baby 0–2, Child 3–12, Teen 13–17, Adult 18–59, 60+) with 2 "Gender" options (Male, Female). Set them to match the garment's demographic, so a kids' tee goes on a Child model and a men's blazer on a Male adult. Use Model Shots for social posts, lifestyle imagery, and supporting content next to your real product photos.

Ghost Mannequin results for a cream T-shirt: the flat-lay measurement photo, then the shirt on an invisible mannequin from the front, at three-quarter view and from the side.
Ghost Mannequin from one measurement photo: the Front, 3/4 and Side angles.
Four Model Shots of the same cream T-shirt: on a boy, a teenage boy, a man and an older man.
Model Shot: the same T-shirt on Child, Teen, Adult and 60+ male models.

How to generate a Photo Studio image

The flow lives in the Results screen after a measurement capture.

  1. 1

    Tap "Studio"

    It's in the "Photo / TrueShape / Studio" switch at the top of the Results screen. A second switch shows the two modes: "Model Shot" and "Ghost Mannequin".

  2. 2

    Pick Ghost Mannequin or Model Shot

    A preview of that look appears, with the mode's options right under it.

  3. 3

    Choose the options

    For Ghost Mannequin, choose the "Angle": Front, 3/4 or Side. For Model Shot, choose the "Age" (Baby, Child, Teen, Adult, 60+) and "Gender" (Male, Female).

  4. 4

    Tap "Generate"

    Your image is ready in 15 to 30 seconds. Photo Studio needs an internet connection.

  5. 5

    Review and save

    Swipe through your images. Tap "Save" to put the one on screen in Photos. For another variation, tap the regenerate button on the image, adjust the options if you like, and tap "Generate". Tap "Save to Library" to keep every image with the garment.

Up to 10 saved images per garment. Once the gallery hits the cap, generating a new variation rotates the oldest one out.

Tips that actually move the needle

  • Same flat-lay rules apply. Natural lighting, clean background, full garment in frame, fabric smoothed out. The cleaner the source flat-lay, the better the Photo Studio output.
  • Pair AI photos with real ones. Photo Studio output supports the listing. It does not replace an actual photograph of the garment. Always include the TrueShape or original photo as the lead listing image where the buyer is judging condition or color accuracy.
  • Match the model to the garment. Set "Age" and "Gender" to the garment's demographic before you tap "Generate". The choice also helps with crossover sizing, such as an oversized adult tee on a Teen model.
Three photos of a dark long-sleeve sweater: on a hanger (marked wrong), laid flat with wrinkles (marked wrong), and laid flat and smooth, shot from straight above (marked right).
Long-sleeve top: avoid hangers and wrinkles. Lay it flat and shoot straight down.
Three photos of dark jeans: shot at an angle (marked wrong), laid flat with wrinkles (marked wrong), and laid flat and smooth, shot from straight above (marked right).
Jeans: avoid wrinkles and shooting at an angle. Lay flat and shoot straight down from above.

Limitations and compliance

AI Photo Studio images are AI-generated visual enhancements. They are not accurate representations of how a garment will fit a real person.

  • Do not use for size guidance or fit advertising
  • Colors and details may vary from the original garment
  • Always pair with actual product photos
  • Consider disclosing AI-generated images in your listings
Tip:

Marketplace rules on AI-generated images differ and change, so check each platform's policy. A short line such as "AI-generated product photos for presentation purposes only." keeps buyers informed.

Common questions

How long does each image take?

15 to 30 seconds per image. Each tap on "Generate" makes one image and uses one Photo Studio photo from your plan. Tap the regenerate button for more variations; 3 to 5 per garment make a full set.

Is Photo Studio included free?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 Photo Studio photos every month, and paid plans raise the limit. Current plans and monthly limits are shown in the App Store.

Should I disclose AI-generated content in my listing?

It's good practice, and some marketplaces have rules on AI-generated images. Check each platform's policy; a suggested disclosure line is in the compliance section above.

Why doesn't the model match the garment exactly?

Model Shots are AI-generated visualizations, not photographs of the actual cloth. Colors, fabric texture, and drape can vary from the real piece. Use TrueShape or the original photo as the listing's primary image where accuracy matters. Model Shots are supporting content.

Can I export the images?

Yes. Tap "Save" under the image (on a saved garment, "Save Image") to put it in Photos, ready to upload to any marketplace listing. Batch Download can include "AI Photo Studio" images for many garments at once. On the free plan, saved images carry a small "Made with Size AI" mark. Full coverage of the export pipeline lives in our workflow tools guide.

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