Upload your product photo to Product Grid AI, select a 3x3 grid layout, and choose a visual direction. The tool generates a single square contact sheet and slices it into nine separate PNG images in your browser.
When you need multiple advertising concepts for a single item, generating a contact sheet provides several options at once. Using Product Grid AI, you take one product photo and turn it into a grid of advertising concepts. This process results in a single square image that contains multiple variations. You can then compare compositions side by side before separating them into individual files.
What do you need to prepare before generating a grid?
To start the process, you need one product photo. The tool requires a single image as the input for the generation process. Have this file saved on your computer or mobile device before you begin. Because the output will be a square contact sheet, the tool will adapt your single product photo into the square format of the grid. You do not need multiple photos of your product; the system builds the entire grid from the one photograph you provide.
The tool is designed specifically to turn one product photo into a grid of advertising concepts. Therefore, you do not need to combine multiple photos beforehand. You just select the single product picture you want to feature. You can access the interface in either English (en) or Chinese (zh). If you encounter any issues preparing your file or understanding the interface, you can contact support at contact@productgridai.com. Once your file is selected, you will prepare to choose your visual direction and grid layout.
How do you choose a visual direction?
The tool offers exactly three visual directions for your advertising concepts. You must select one of these specific looks before you generate the grid:
- Soft studio
- Botanical
- Bold geometry
You choose the look that fits the specific advertising concepts you want to test. If you want to compare compositions within a specific aesthetic, you select that aesthetic from the list. The generated square contact sheet will apply this chosen visual direction to all the concepts in the grid.
For example, if you select Botanical, all the images in your resulting contact sheet will utilize the Botanical visual direction. If you prefer Bold geometry or Soft studio, you must select that option before spending your credits. You cannot mix visual directions in a single generation; each generation makes one square contact sheet based on the single visual direction you chose.
How does the generation and cropping process work?
Once you upload your single product photo and select your visual direction, you initiate the generation. Each generation makes one square contact sheet from your one product photo. This generation costs 250 credits.
After the single square contact sheet is generated, the tool processes it directly in your browser. It cuts the sheet into separate images based on the layout you selected. You can configure the grid as a 2x2 layout, which yields 4 separate images, or a 3x3 layout, which yields 9 separate images.
Because this cutting process happens in the browser, you do not need to download the large sheet and cut it manually in an external image editing program. The tool provides the individual crops as PNG files right on the page.
From there, you have two options for saving your files. You can choose to download these PNG files individually, clicking on the specific advertising concepts you want to keep. Alternatively, if you want to keep all 4 or 9 images to compare compositions later, you can download all of them together in a single ZIP file. When you download the single ZIP file, it contains all the separated PNG files from that specific generation. This makes it simple to store the 4 or 9 separate images on your device. Whether you choose the ZIP file or the individual PNG files, the output format remains the same. The browser handles the cutting process entirely, meaning no data about the separated PNG files needs to be sent back and forth to a server after the initial square contact sheet is generated.
What should you expect regarding image resolution?
When you generate a grid, the tool creates one large square contact sheet. The browser then cuts this sheet into separate images. The resolution of your final PNG files depends on the grid layout you chose.
When you choose a 3x3 layout, the browser cuts the square contact sheet into 9 separate images. Because the sheet is cut into this 3x3 grid, each crop of a 3x3 sheet has one third of the sheet's width and height. As a result, the individual crops are not full resolution. They are smaller fractions of the initial square contact sheet.
If you generate a 2x2 grid instead, the sheet is cut into 4 separate images.
Here is a breakdown of the grid layouts and their resulting crops:
| Grid Layout | Total Images | Crop Width and Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 | 4 separate images | Cut from the square contact sheet |
| 3x3 | 9 separate images | One third of the sheet's width and height |
Knowing these dimensions helps you understand that the crops are not full resolution, which is a necessary detail when planning where to publish your advertising concepts.
Can you split a contact sheet you already have?
Yes. If you already possess a 2x2 or 3x3 contact sheet from a previous generation or another source, you can use the site to split it. Splitting a 2x2 or 3x3 sheet you already have is entirely free.
When you use this free feature, the image processing stays in the browser. You upload your existing square contact sheet, and the browser cuts it into the 4 or 9 separate PNG files. You can then download the individual images or the ZIP file just as you would with a newly generated sheet. This free tool is useful if you previously downloaded a full contact sheet and later decided you need the individual PNG crops.
How does the payment and credit system work?
The site operates on a credit system rather than a subscription. A $5 one-time purchase covers 5 sheets, with no subscription required.
Payments are processed through FloatPass. When you make the $5 one-time purchase through FloatPass, you receive the credits necessary to generate your grids. Since each generation makes one square contact sheet and costs 250 credits, the purchase provides exactly enough for 5 generations.
Because there is no subscription, you are not charged on a recurring monthly or annual basis. The $5 one-time purchase is a single transaction. You can use FloatPass to complete this transaction whenever you need to add more credits to your balance. If you exhaust your initial 5 sheets, you simply make another $5 one-time purchase through FloatPass to receive enough credits for another 5 sheets.
Sometimes, technical issues occur during the generation process. If a generation fails, the system registers the failure. Confirmed failed generations return their credits to your balance. This ensures that your 250 credits are only permanently deducted when the tool successfully makes one square contact sheet from your product photo. If you encounter issues with your credits or the FloatPass payment, you can reach out for support via email at contact@productgridai.com.
Common mistakes and alternative domains
When using the tool to compare compositions and download PNG files, there are a few specific details to keep in mind to avoid errors.
First, remember that each generation costs 250 credits. Do not initiate a generation until you are certain about your chosen visual direction. If you accidentally select Botanical when you wanted Bold geometry, the tool will generate the sheet with the Botanical look, and the 250 credits will be spent.
Second, understand the resolution limits. A common mistake is expecting the individual crops of a 3x3 sheet to be full resolution. As established, each crop of a 3x3 sheet has one third of the sheet's width and height. If you need fewer images, you might prefer the 2x2 grid, which cuts the sheet into 4 separate images.
Third, do not pay to split a sheet you already have. Splitting a 2x2 or 3x3 sheet you already have is free and stays in the browser. Only spend your credits when you need to turn one product photo into a new grid of advertising concepts.
Finally, while you can generate and split grids directly on this site, people looking for product photo tools, image editing, or generation also look at other platforms. Some of the domains people check include adobe.com, canva.com, claid.ai, photoroom.com, getimg.ai, and picsart.com. Each of these sites offers different approaches to image processing and advertising concepts.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to generate a grid?
Each generation costs 250 credits and makes one square contact sheet. A $5 one-time purchase covers 5 sheets.
What happens if a generation fails?
Confirmed failed generations return their credits. This ensures you only pay when the tool successfully makes a contact sheet.
Are the cropped images full resolution?
No, the crops are not full resolution. Each crop of a 3x3 sheet has exactly one third of the sheet's width and height.
Do I have to pay a monthly subscription fee?
No, there is no subscription. You make a $5 one-time purchase through FloatPass to cover 5 sheets.
Can I split a grid I already have?
Yes, splitting a 2x2 or 3x3 sheet you already have is completely free. The splitting process stays in the browser and outputs separate PNG files.