Skin Craft

Overview

Skin Craft is a professional skin enhancement feature that uses AI to improve skin quality in portrait images. It provides natural-looking skin smoothing, refinement, and enhancement while preserving facial features and details. Perfect for portrait photography, headshots, and professional images.

When to Use Skin Craft

Portrait Enhancement: Improve skin quality in portrait photos
Professional Headshots: Enhance headshots for professional use
Before/After Comparison: Preview enhancements with side-by-side comparison
Quick Retouching: Quickly improve skin appearance without complex editing
Consistent Results: Get consistent, natural-looking skin enhancements

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Select Image (Required)

Navigate to Skin Craft:
- Click on "Skin Craft" card from the dashboard
Choose an Image:
- In the "Select" section, you'll see several tabs:
  - Actors Tab: Browse pre-generated actor images
  - Upload Tab: Upload your own portrait image
  - Generate Tab: Generate a new image using AI
  - History Tab: Select from your previous generations
Select Your Image:
- Click on any portrait image from any tab
- The selected image will appear in the preview canvas
- Zoom controls are available to inspect the image

Note: A portrait image is required. The feature works best with images that show faces clearly.

Step 2: Enhance (Generate)

Generate Button:
- Once you've selected an image, click the "Enhance Skin" or "Generate" button
- Credit cost: 3 credits per enhancement
- The enhancement process begins immediately
Generation Process:
- Generation takes approximately 30-60 seconds
- A loading animation appears in the preview canvas
- You can wait on the page or navigate away
- You'll receive an email notification if enabled (if configured)
Completion:
- Once complete, the enhanced image appears
- A before/after comparison slider is displayed automatically
- You can compare the original and enhanced versions side-by-side

Step 3: Compare Before/After

Comparison Slider:
- A slider interface appears showing both versions
- Left Side (Before): Original image
- Right Side (After): Enhanced image
- Slider Handle: Drag to compare different portions
Using the Slider:
- Drag Left/Right: Move the slider handle to reveal more of either version
- Click to Position: Click anywhere on the slider to jump to that position
- Touch Support: Works on mobile devices with touch gestures
- Labels: "BEFORE" and "AFTER" labels show which version is which
Interactive Comparison:
- Smooth Interaction: Smoothly transition between before and after
- Detailed Inspection: Use the slider to inspect specific areas
- Zoom: Use zoom controls to inspect details while comparing

Step 4: Choose or Cancel

Choose Button:
- If you're happy with the enhancement, click "Choose"
- The enhanced image is saved and becomes available in your history
- You can use this enhanced image in other features
Cancel Button:
- If you don't like the enhancement, click "Cancel"
- The enhancement is discarded
- You can try again with the same or different image
- Credits are not refunded for completed enhancements (even if cancelled)
Decision:
- Take your time to compare before making a decision
- Use the slider to inspect the enhancement thoroughly
- Consider if the enhancement meets your needs

Credit Cost

Fixed Cost: 3 credits per enhancement
No Variables: Cost is the same regardless of:
- Image size
- Image complexity
- Number of faces in the image
Deduction: Credits are deducted when you click "Enhance Skin"
No Refund: Credits are not refunded if you cancel the enhancement (enhancement is complete)

Tips for Best Results

Image Selection

Portrait Images: Works best with clear portrait photos
Face Visibility: Ensure faces are clearly visible in the image
Good Quality: Use high-quality source images for best results
Lighting: Well-lit images produce better enhancements
Resolution: Higher resolution images work better

When to Use

Portrait Photos: Perfect for headshots and portrait photography
Professional Images: Enhance professional photos and headshots
Before Important Use: Enhance images before using in videos or presentations
Consistent Enhancement: Get consistent, professional-looking skin enhancements

Comparison Tips

Inspect Carefully: Use the slider to inspect different areas
Check Details: Look at skin texture, blemishes, and overall appearance
Natural Look: Ensure the enhancement looks natural, not over-processed
Facial Features: Verify that facial features are preserved correctly

What to Expect

Enhancement Quality

Natural Appearance: Natural-looking skin smoothing and refinement
Feature Preservation: Facial features and details are preserved
Professional Results: Professional-quality skin enhancement
Consistent Style: Consistent enhancement style across all images

Generation Time

Fast: Approximately 30-60 seconds
May Vary: Based on server load and image complexity
Progress: Loading animation shows generation is in progress

File Format

Format: Standard image format (JPG/PNG)
Compatible: Works with all image viewing and editing software
Ready to Use: Enhanced images can be downloaded or used in other features

Troubleshooting

Generation Failed

Check Credits: Ensure you have 3 credits available
Check Image: Ensure image is a valid portrait image
Try Again: Sometimes temporary issues occur
Refund: Credits are automatically refunded if generation fails

Enhancement Quality Issues

Source Image: Ensure source image is high quality and well-lit
Face Visibility: Ensure faces are clearly visible
Try Different Image: Some images work better than others
Accept or Cancel: If not satisfied, you can cancel and try a different image

Comparison Slider Not Working

Refresh Page: Try refreshing the page
Check Browser: Ensure you're using a modern browser
Touch vs Mouse: Try different input methods (mouse or touch)

Credit Issues

Check Balance: Verify your credit balance
Purchase Credits: Buy more credits if needed
Review Costs: Understand that Skin Craft costs 3 credits per enhancement

Examples

Example 1: Professional Headshot

Original Image: Professional headshot with minor skin imperfections Enhancement: Natural skin smoothing while preserving facial features Result: Professional-looking headshot with improved skin quality

Example 2: Portrait Photo

Original Image: Portrait photo with visible blemishes Enhancement: Smooth, natural skin enhancement Result: Enhanced portrait with natural-looking skin refinement

Example 3: Actor Image Enhancement

Original Image: Actor image from the Actors tab Enhancement: Professional skin enhancement Result: Enhanced actor image ready for use in video generation

Use in Other Features

After enhancing an image with Skin Craft:

Use in Videos: Enhanced images can be used as actors in video generation
Image Craft: Further edit enhanced images using Image Craft
Download: Download enhanced images for external use
History: Access enhanced images from history in other features

Next Steps

After enhancing your image:

Compare: Use the slider to compare before and after
Choose or Cancel: Decide whether to keep the enhancement
Use Elsewhere: Use enhanced images in video generation or Image Craft
Download: Download enhanced images for your use
Organize: Add tags when using enhanced images in other features

Image Craft: Make other edits to images using text descriptions
Quick Video: Use enhanced images as actors in videos
Premium Video: Use enhanced images in premium video generation
History: View and manage your enhanced images
Tags: Organize your images with tags