> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://carat.im/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Product shots

> Easily create various commercial product shots from a single product photo.

This guide walks you through the workflow of planning concepts from a single product photo, naturally compositing it onto desired backgrounds, and expanding to various ratios or video.

<img src="https://assets.carat-api.im/gr_uploaded_files/2824818/1760605601896_01K7P42QKD60H7NAGTGKZ2NE78_jpeg_1760605601806.jpeg" alt="Product shot example" className="rounded-lg shadow-lg mb-8" style={{width: '100%', aspectRatio: '16/9', objectFit: 'cover', objectPosition: 'center'}} />

<Steps>
  <Step title="Prepare high-quality cutout">
    First, create a [high-quality](/en/features/image/image-upscaling) product [cutout](/en/features/image/background-removal) to use for compositing.

    ```text theme={null}
        Remove the background from this image and improve the quality.
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Plan concept">
    Plan background concepts for placing the product with Carat AI.

    ```text theme={null}
        Suggest 3 background concepts for placing this cake cutout.
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Composite product">
    Combine the cutout with the planned concept to generate the final product shot.

    ```text theme={null}
        Place my matcha cake cutout naturally on a 'sunny cafe table'. Make it look like a real photo.
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Expand and create video (optional)">
    You can change the completed product shot to different ratios or create simple videos.

    **Change ratio:**

    ```text theme={null}
        Create the product shot I just made in Instagram 1:1 ratio and shorts 9:16 ratio.
    ```

    **Create video:**

    ```text theme={null}
        Create a 3-second video with steam rising from the 1:1 ratio image.
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  **Looking for an easier way?**

  Try the **'Create Product Mockup Image'** feature in the [Mini Agent](/en/how-to-use/mini-agent) menu.
</Info>