AI Generator by Ref (Image-To-Image)

What the tool does

Generation by Reference analyzes your image (subject, pose, camera angle, lighting, color grade, environment) and produces similar, not identical photos. It keeps the feel of the reference — location, pose family, styling — while exploring natural variations so you can pick the strongest frame.

Great for: recreating a look in different takes, matching a feed’s aesthetic, building sets for carousels.

Interface tour

• Upload Reference Images
  Drop PNG/JPEG files (up to 1000). Use clean, well-lit photos with a clear subject.

• Upload Face
  Upload a portrait of the face you want to apply to the generated images.

• Add a Prompt (optional)
  Add details you want. Keep it concise.

• Additional Settings

• Start Generation
  ​Launch the batch. The per-image credit cost appears next to the button.

General model

The General model is faster and more flexible for everyday image-to-image workflows.

• Supports Face Upload (optional face replacement during generation)

• Supports Pose Preservation — keeps the pose from the reference image, with an option to preserve the original background or replace it; when disabled, the model freely reinterprets the pose

• Allows stronger transformations from the reference

• Works well for lifestyle shots, UGC scenes, casual photos, and quick iterations

• Produces realistic, natural-looking images with high overall image quality

Recommended when:

You want speed, flexibility, pose control, high-quality realistic results, or to apply a specific face during generation.

Result examples:

Quick start

1. Upload one or more clean reference images with a clear subject and good lighting.

2. (Optional) Add short prompts to refine lighting, mood, or details.

3. (Optional) Enable additional settings:

   • Keep Pose — preserves the original body pose and composition from the reference image.

   • Swap Background — replaces or changes the background during generation.

4. Click Start Generation.

5. Review the completed results, select the best images, then Download them or Send them to another tool for further work.

Working with results

• Use the checkboxes on thumbnails to Select/Deselect.

• Download Selected / Download All to export a ZIP.

• Send to another tool to continue the pipeline (Upscaler, Generator by Ref, Video Generator, Carousel).

• Retry Failed appears automatically if any frames mis-rendered.

Pro tips

• Quality in → quality out. Choose references with sharp faces, simple backgrounds, and consistent light.

• Batch for choice. Generate 8–10 variations per reference to find a hero frame.

• Normalize before publishing. If a great composition is a touch soft, send to Upscaler;

FAQ

What images work best as references?

Use clean, high-quality images with a clearly visible subject, good lighting, and minimal blur or compression.

Is the license commercial?

Yes — outputs are royalty-free for commercial use.

Can I use multiple reference images?

Yes — uploading multiple reference images can help improve consistency and guide the final result more accurately.

What does Keep Pose do?

Keep Pose helps preserve the original body pose and overall composition from the reference image.

What does Swap Background do?

Swap Background replaces or changes the original background during generation while keeping the main subject.

Why does the face or outfit sometimes change?

Results depend on the selected model, prompt clarity, reference quality, and enabled settings. Some models are more creative and flexible than others.

Can I change only the background without changing the subject?

Yes — enabling Swap Background while using a clean reference image usually gives the best results for isolated background changes.

Troubleshooting

• Soft/“plastic” detail: route selects to Upscaler.

• Batch inconsistency: lock aspect ratio and seeds; avoid changing lighting/camera terms mid-series.