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Ghost Mannequin Tool

Turn Flat Lay Photos Into Ghost Mannequin Images

Only have photos of your clothes laid flat? Upload one and the AI gives the garment a worn, 3D shape with an inner neck, as if it were on an invisible body, on a white or light gray background.

Standard · 2 credits per generation

2K source for finer fabric and print detail. Check each result against your garment.

Download: 2048 px on the short edge.

  1. Photo
  2. Settings
  3. Result

Works best

  • One garment, fully in frame
  • Straight-on, evenly lit
  • Plain background

Avoid

  • Cropped hems or sleeves
  • Busy backgrounds or several garments
What does your photo show?
View
Extra photos (optional)

More photos of the same garment help the AI get hidden details right. They don't cost extra.

Inside of the collarShows the real neck label, or that there is none
Another angleBack or side, for details the main photo hides
Background
Aspect ratio
Padding

Next generation settings

Framing reference only. These settings apply to the next generation and do not edit the current result.

Output: 2048 × 2048 px · JPG

Sign in with email or Google. New accounts can try 1 Standard image (2 trial credits). Watermarked preview; unlock this already-generated image for $0.50 via PayPal. Trial credits are granted after email verification; Google sign-in counts as verified.

Uses 2 credits per image. A failed image gives the credit back.

  • Private storage: your photos are not publicly displayed
  • Failed images give the credit back
  • 2048 px downloads in 1:1, 4:5 or 3:4
  • Packs from $2.99 · no subscription
Straight-leg blue jeans, Flat lay photo beforeFlat lay
Ghost mannequin result of the same Straight-leg blue jeansGhost mannequin

Waistband and pocket stitching

Straight-leg blue jeans: Original detail
Original detail
Straight-leg blue jeans: Result detail
Result detail
V3Straight-leg blue jeansStandard mode · 2K · Ghost mannequin · Front · White · 1:1 · Standard paddingThe jeans become narrower and more upright, especially at the hips and lower legs. The waistband opening is reconstructed; pocket curves, belt loops, stitching and faded areas shift. The brass button looks simpler and the denim grain changes. No readable branding is visible, so label fidelity cannot be assessed.Attempt 1 of 1
Geometric-print T-shirt, Flat lay photo beforeFlat lay
Ghost mannequin result of the same Geometric-print T-shirtGhost mannequin

Three-shape chest print

Geometric-print T-shirt: Original detail
Original detail
Geometric-print T-shirt: Result detail
Result detail
V4Geometric-print T-shirtStandard mode · 2K · Ghost mannequin · Front · White · 1:1 · Standard paddingThe three shapes remain in the same left-to-right order, but their spacing, proportions and position on the chest shift; the rectangle edge bends slightly. The print looks more saturated. The collar opening is reconstructed, the body narrows, and sleeves, hem and wrinkles change. Fabric texture is smoother; there is no lettering to assess.Attempt 1 of 1

Compare the original photo and result, including the neckline, print and fabric.

Have a similar clothing photo?

Try your own garment. One clear main photo is enough to start; extra reference photos are optional.

Can a flat lay become a ghost mannequin photo?

Yes. Ghost Mannequin Tool takes an existing flat lay clothing photo and generates a worn shape on a white or light gray background. The volume and hidden neckline are inferred by AI; the result is a product image, not a measurement of fit.

Start with
One garment, fully visible, photographed from above in even light. Use a photo you own or have permission to edit.
Get
A JPG with a 2048 px short edge, in 1:1, 4:5 or 3:4. Choose framing and background before generation.
Check before publishing
Compare color, print, seams, buttons, labels and shape against the actual garment. Small details and hidden areas can change.

Standard: 2 credits per generation. Sign in with email or Google. After email verification, new accounts can try 1 Standard generation with a watermarked preview. Failed generations return the charge.

What these examples can tell you

Compare the flat lay originals with the ghost mannequin results. Open each image to inspect the neckline, print, fabric and shape.

For your own product, compare the original and result at full size beside the actual garment. Check the print, color, seams, buttons, labels and outline. Use an additional collar photo in single-item processing when that detail matters; hidden areas are still generated.

From your flat lay to a product image

  1. 01

    Upload your garment

    Sign in with email or Google and upload one clear flat lay photo. New accounts can try 1 Standard image with a watermarked preview; trial credits require a verified account email.

  2. 02

    Choose your output

    Keep Flat lay selected as the input. Choose the view, background, aspect ratio and padding. Use single-item processing to add collar or another-angle reference photos.

  3. 03

    Generate and inspect

    Compare the generated photo with your source image and actual garment. A new version uses credits again; failed generations return the charge.

  4. 04

    Download for your store

    Download the JPG after checking the details. Keep the original photograph and add detail shots to your listing when needed.

Why Sellers Want the 3D Version

A flat lay shows the outline of a garment from above. A ghost mannequin image gives it a generated worn presentation, with volume around the shoulders, sleeves and neckline. That shape can differ from the actual garment; it does not show measured fit.

Shooting a real ghost mannequin needs a mannequin with removable parts and two photos per garment. If you've already shot your stock flat, this gets you the 3D look without a reshoot.

What Changes and What Doesn't

Taken from your photo as a reference

Color, print, logo, text, stitching and texture are taken from your photo. The AI is told not to add or redesign any detail, but small details can still change, so check them. Colors, prints, lettering and texture may change because the whole image is regenerated.

Drawn by AI

The 3D volume and the inside of the neck. A flat photo doesn't contain this information, so it's generated.

Set by you

The background, aspect ratio and padding, the same for every product in your catalog.

Where the AI Has the Most to Guess

A flat photo shows the outline and the front of the garment. Everything that makes the 3D version look worn has to be drawn: the volume of the body, how the sleeves curve forward, the inside of the back neck and how the hem falls.

Simple tops have fewer hidden structural details to infer than tailored pieces. Blazers, structured coats and fitted dresses depend on shape that a flat photo cannot show. A mannequin or hanger photograph can provide additional visible shape; compare every generated result with the actual garment.

Flat Lays That Convert Well

  1. 01

    Smooth and symmetrical

    Lay the garment flat with no folds, sleeves straight out or along the sides, and shoot from directly above.

  2. 02

    Plain surface

    A light, plain surface that contrasts with the garment. Avoid patterned bedding and busy floors.

  3. 03

    Tops work best

    T-shirts, shirts, sweaters and hoodies have the simplest shapes to turn 3D. Check fitted or unusual cuts carefully.

Flat Lay to Ghost Mannequin FAQ

Is the 3D shape accurate to how my garment fits?

It's a realistic shape, not a measurement. The AI can't know exactly how your garment drapes, so compare the result with the real piece before you publish it.

Will the print stay sharp?

Start with a sharp, evenly lit photo. The AI is instructed to preserve the print, but lettering, logos and fine texture can change. Compare the result at full resolution with the original and actual garment.

Can I make a back view from a flat lay of the back?

Yes. Choose Back under "Which side of the garment?". No inner neck is added to back views.

What does it cost?

Standard uses 2 credits per generation. Failed generations return their credits; creating another version uses another 2 credits. Credit packs are one-time purchases.