AI Product Photography via API
Start from text or a single real product photo. Generate Amazon-ready catalog shots, transparent PNG cutouts, lifestyle scenes, and marketplace variants with stronger reference-locked SKU fidelity — all from one API, no photo studio needed.
Built for e-commerce teams, agencies, and developers who need reference-guided edits, batch variants, and channel-ready product visuals at scale.
Traditional Product Photography is Slow and Expensive
Traditional Product Shoots
$15-$50+ per product shot
- Studio rental, photographer, and lighting setup — days of coordination
- Per-product costs of $15-$50+ make catalog refreshes expensive
- Reshoots for seasonal or promotional variants multiply costs
- Freelance retouchers charge $5-$20/image for background removal and cleanup
- No API — can't automate product image generation for new SKUs
AI Product Photos via API
~$0.03-$0.10 per image
- Generate product shots in seconds with one API call — no studio needed
- Pay-per-image — as low as ~$0.03 per generation, no minimums
- Create seasonal and lifestyle variants instantly by changing the prompt
- No subscriptions, no monthly fees, credits never expire
- OpenAI-compatible API integrates into any e-commerce platform or workflow
Product Photos in Three Lines of Code
Use the standard OpenAI SDK pointed at CreativeAI. Upload one product photo or describe the product from scratch, then generate catalog, cutout, or lifestyle variants through the same API.
Upload or Describe the Product
Start from a single real product photo for stronger reference fidelity, or write a prompt from scratch. Include material, color, lighting, and channel needs for best results.
Call Generate or Edit
Use /v1/images/generations for new concepts or /v1/images/edits to transform a real product photo. The API stays OpenAI-compatible either way.
Ship Channel-Ready Assets
Receive catalog shots, transparent PNG cutouts, or lifestyle variants in seconds. Push them into Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, or your CMS automatically.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_CREATIVEAI_KEY",
base_url="https://api.creativeai.run/v1"
)
# Start from one real product photo and create a Shopify-ready hero image
result = client.images.edit(
model="seedream-v4.5-edit",
image=open("product-photo.png", "rb"),
prompt="""Keep the exact bag shape, leather texture, zipper, and strap details from the uploaded product photo.
Place it centered on a clean transparent background, soft studio lighting, subtle grounding shadow,
premium Shopify product page hero shot, photorealistic.""",
size="1024x1024"
)
product_image_url = result.data[0].url
print(f"Product image: {product_image_url}")The E-Commerce Features Buyers Ask for Already Live
These are the workflows you can safely ship and sell today — no roadmap language required.
Reference-photo guided edits
Start from one real product photo with /v1/images/edits when you need stronger fidelity for shape, materials, stitching, labels, or packaging details.
Transparent PNG cutouts
Generate listing-ready transparent outputs for overlays, PDP modules, comparison charts, and clean compositing workflows.
Batch variants in one request
Use n=1..4 to create multiple hero-image or ad variants at once, then pick the winner for your catalog or campaign.
Marketplace presets in Studio
Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, and TikTok Shop presets now set aspect ratio, format, and background defaults for faster handoff.
Catalog + lifestyle workflows
Generate clean white-background shots, transparent cutouts, and lifestyle scenes from the same product source and prompt template.
OpenAI-compatible integration
Use the same SDK patterns across images.generate and images.edit so commerce teams can automate refreshes without custom infra.
Built for the E-Commerce Workflow
Catalog Product Shots
Generate clean white-background product photos for your entire catalog. Consistent lighting, angles, and styling across thousands of SKUs.
Lifestyle & Scene Images
Place products in lifestyle contexts — a watch on a wrist, a candle on a nightstand, shoes on a city sidewalk. No location shoots required.
Seasonal & Promo Variants
Generate holiday-themed, seasonal, or promotional product visuals instantly. Update your storefront imagery without booking a new shoot.
New SKU Onboarding
Ship product listings faster. Generate placeholder images from product descriptions while physical samples are still in transit.
Multi-Angle Generation
Create front, side, and detail views of the same product by adjusting the prompt. Build complete listing galleries from a single text description.
Agency & Platform Integration
Embed AI product photography directly into your e-commerce SaaS or agency dashboard. Let merchants generate images from their own portal, powered by our API.
Save 90%+ vs Traditional Product Photography
No subscriptions, no per-seat licenses, no monthly minimums. Pay only for the images you generate.
Studio Photography
$15-$50+/product
Plus studio rental, post-production
- Multi-day coordination
- Reshoots cost extra
- No API or automation
Photo Editing SaaS
$50-$300/month
Usage caps, limited models
- Monthly subscription required
- Limited images per month
- No API for custom workflows
CreativeAI API
~$0.03-$0.10/image
50 free credits to start, buy more as needed
- No subscription needed
- Unlimited generations
- Full REST API access
- Credits never expire
Example: 100-SKU Catalog Refresh
Purpose-Built for Production Workloads
10+ Image Models
Access Seedream, GPT-Image, and more through one API. Pick the model that produces the most realistic product shots for your category.
True Pay-Per-Use
No subscriptions, no tiers, no seat licenses. Buy credits when you need them. Ideal for seasonal catalog updates and campaign bursts.
OpenAI SDK Compatible
Drop-in replacement for the OpenAI images API. Use the official Python or Node.js SDK — just change the base URL.
Fast Generation
Get product images back in seconds, not days. Launch new SKUs with visuals ready on day one.
Multi-Model Fallback
If one model provider is down, your requests automatically route to another. No failed jobs in your product pipeline.
Commercial License
All generated images include commercial usage rights. Use on Shopify, Amazon, your own storefront, social ads, and print materials.
For Store Owners
Get studio-quality product photos without a studio. Describe your product, pick a style, and generate listing-ready images in seconds. No design skills needed.
For Developers & Agencies
Add AI product photography to your platform with a few API calls. One endpoint, one API key, OpenAI SDK compatible. Ship a product imaging feature without building ML infrastructure.
For Catalog Managers
Refresh product imagery across your catalog at scale. Generate seasonal variants, A/B test hero images, and onboard new SKUs — all programmatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use reference photos of my actual products?
Yes. Use the OpenAI-compatible /v1/images/edits flow or the Studio reference-image upload to start from a real product photo. This is the best option when you need stronger fidelity for product shape, materials, stitching, labels, or hardware while still generating new catalog, cutout, or lifestyle variants.
Which model produces the most realistic product photos?
Seedream 3.0 and Seedream 4.0 are strong choices for photorealistic product shots, especially on white backgrounds. You can experiment with different models through the same API — just change the model parameter. Each model handles textures, reflections, and lighting differently.
How do I get consistent images across my product catalog?
Use a standardized prompt template, keep the same marketplace preset or aspect ratio, and reuse seeds where appropriate. For hero products, start from a real product photo with /v1/images/edits to anchor silhouette and material details, then generate variants around that source.
What image sizes are supported?
CreativeAI supports multiple output resolutions including 1024x1024 (square, ideal for product listings), 1536x1024 (landscape), and 1024x1536 (portrait). These meet standard marketplace requirements for Shopify, Amazon, and most e-commerce platforms.
Can I generate images in bulk for my entire catalog?
Yes. You can send concurrent requests for catalog workflows, and the OpenAI-compatible image API supports n=1..4 batch output when you want multiple variants from one request. Teams commonly script prompt templates against product data, then save the returned URLs directly into their catalog or DAM.
Is there a volume discount for high-usage teams?
Credits are purchased in bulk packages with volume pricing built in. Larger credit packages offer better per-credit rates. Contact us for custom enterprise pricing if you're processing thousands of products.
Start Generating Product Photos with AI
50 free credits on signup — enough to generate ~16 product images. No credit card required.
OpenAI SDK compatible — integrate in minutes, not days