How do I upgrade my product visuals using AI mockups?

AI mockups let you place your existing designs into realistic lifestyle settings, without leaving the Printify platform or using extra tools. Instead of starting from scratch, you can showcase different environments, models, or moods, complementing the mockups you already use.

AI mockups are included with your Printify Premium, with 10 generation attempts every 24 hours. Some users may also have limited access during the rollout of the feature. You can access AI mockups on the Printify web platform, the Printify iOS app, and the Printify Android app.

In this article, learn how to:

• Create AI mockups for a new product
• Upgrade mockups for existing products
• Use AI mockups for embroidery products

Create AI mockups for new products

1. Start by choosing a product from the Printify Catalog and clicking Start designing.
2. In the Product Creator, upload your design or choose an existing one.
   • Adjust the design placement as needed to make sure it’s ready for mockup generation.
   • Click Save product.
3. When the Mockup library opens, select the AI-generated tab, then Generate mockup.

4. In the Generate your mockup panel:
   • Select a Product variant (color) and the Print area you’d like to display.
   • Describe your AI mockup: Choose between With model (lifestyle scene) and Close-up (detailed product view). Review and adjust the prompt options (model type, age range, appearance, pose, and expression).
   • Choose a Background: pick from preset backgrounds (Cozy room, Urban environment, Studio light, Nature, Modern cafe, Sunlit blinds) or write a custom prompt.
   • Click Generate mockup to create your AI mockups.

5. Review and select your AI mockup.

Once the mockup is generated, you’ll see a confirmation message that your mockup is ready. Choose one of the following options:

• Click Select mockup to use this mockup for your product.
• Click Regenerate to create a new variation with the same settings.

6. Generate more AI mockups for the same product.

• In the Mockup library, stay on the AI-generated tab.
• Click Generate more with AI.
• Adjust the mockup settings (such as model attributes or background).
• Generate additional AI mockups for the same product.
• Select the mockups you want to use and continue with your product setup.

Upgrade mockups for existing products

You can also generate AI mockups for products you’ve already created and published.

1. Go to My products and select the product you want to update.
2. In the Selected mockups section, click Use AI.
3. This will open the right-hand side section, where you can edit the prompt and generate your mockups.
4. When you’re happy with the results, select Apply to listing.
5. Make sure to republish the updated mockups through selective publishing to your sales channel so the changes are visible in your store.

How do I use AI mockups for embroidery products?

AI mockups now support a growing set of embroidery bestsellers, with a Close-up option built specifically to show the stitch, thread, and texture detail a standard mockup can't capture on its own. It's a way to add context around your design, on top of the mockups you already use, not a replacement for them.

To generate one:

1. When creating or updating an AI mockup for an eligible embroidery product, select Close-up under Describe your AI mockup.
2. Review the prompt options and generate your mockup as usual.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our Support Team.