Introduction
Arcads makes static ad images as well as videos. Upload one product photo, describe the scene, and generate lifestyle shots, studio shots and ad visuals around your real product.
Insight: Paid plans include 100 free images per rolling 24 hours across all image models, at standard resolution, so you can explore many scenes before you pick one.
What can I make?
Lifestyle and studio product shots in any setting
Images with text inside them, such as a headline on packaging
Product cutouts on transparent backgrounds
The same shot from a new camera angle, or 10 key angles at once
Images split into layers, so you can move, hide or replace the background, objects and text
Stills pulled from any of your video ads
How to make a static ad
Step 1: Upload your product
Open a project in Studio and drag in your product image.
Step 2: Describe the scene
Write what you want, for example "the bottle on a marble counter in morning light". Stuck on the prompt? The Prompt Builder writes one from a description and reference files (8 credits).
Step 3: Pick a model and generate
Nano-Banana Pro (the default) for realistic images from a prompt and references, and edits
Nano-Banana 2 or 2.1 for fast results with up to 14 references and the strongest edits
GPT Image 2.5 (Flare or Sunburst) for edits that change only what you ask, five quality levels and Transparent, Opaque or Auto backgrounds. GPT Image 2 has three quality levels and Auto or Opaque backgrounds
Seedream 4.5 or Seedream 5 for strong character and product consistency
Grok Image for a different style
UGC Studio for creator-style photos
Past the free allowance, an image costs 8 to 124 credits, depending on the model and quality.
Step 4: Refine
Select your favorites and change colors, backgrounds or details. Use Camera Angle for new viewpoints (24 credits, or 240 for 10 angles), Remove Background for a clean cutout (0 credits) and Upscale for a higher resolution (80 credits, free on Pro and above).
FAQs & Common Issues
Can I turn a static ad into a video?
Yes. Click Video on the image to open the video composer with your image as the start frame. In Claude, the static-to-motion skill from the Arcads skills turns a finished static ad into a short video.
My product looks different in the result.
Start from a clean, well-lit product photo. The better the reference, the closer the result.
Credit costs in this article are the standard rates. Arcads tests new pricing from time to time, so your account may use different rates or plan sizes. The Generate button in the app shows what each generation costs on your account.