Overview
AI models let you reuse a specific product, character, or style across many generations. Train a model once with one or more photos, then reference it in prompts with@modelname.
Note: If you just need to show people in your images (like “male model in athletic wear” or “woman with long brown hair”), you can describe them directly in your prompt without creating a character model. Character models are only needed when you want the exact same specific person to appear consistently across multiple generations.
For character models, use photos of the same person to ensure consistency. For product models, use photos of the same product from different angles.
Free users can access demo models. Product and Character models are available on all paid plans (Basic, Pro and Enterprise). Style models are only available on Pro and Enterprise.
Demo models
Train a custom model
Creating a new model adds it to your workspace alongside your existing models. To modify an existing model instead, see Edit an existing model.1
Open AI Models
From the Home dashboard or generator, click AI Models and then New
model
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Select model type
Choose Product, Character, or Style. Character models are
available on all plans. Product models are available on all paid plans. Style
models are Enterprise only 
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Upload images
Provide 1 or more images of your subject using any of these methods:
- Upload from your device — Select images from your computer
- Pick from library — Choose existing images from your Kive library
- Import from URL — Paste a product URL to automatically import product from your online store
Product models are created one at a time. To set up multiple products from your Shopify store, use the “Import from URL” feature for each product individually. This is different from uploading images to your Library, which supports bulk uploads.
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Name your model
Give it a memorable name (for example, Ada or Summer Shoes) 
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Create model
Click Create and wait ~10 seconds for training
Best practices
Training: Use sharp, varied photos with consistent lighting. Avoid noisy backgrounds or extreme angles. Character models: Always use photos of the same person. Character models are designed to recreate one specific individual consistently across generations. Image quality matters: One great image is better than one great image plus two poor-quality images. Poor images can dilute the model’s accuracy and lead to inconsistent results. Angle optimization: For highest product accuracy across different angles, create multiple product models — each optimized for a specific angle (front view, back view, top view). This gives you more control and better consistency than training one model with all angles. Naming: Choose unique, descriptive names; avoid spaces or special characters. Testing: Generate several images to confirm the model captures your subject. If results aren’t consistent, add more photos or retrain. Product shots: For e‑commerce, train product models once and reuse them in product‑shot studios for fast, consistent marketing images. Product sizing for accessories: When training models for jewellery, accessories, or bags, include at least one image showing the product worn or held by a person to help the AI understand scale. For necklaces, use a faceless image with the necklace worn on a person’s neck. For bags, show them slung over a shoulder or held in a hand. For rings, include a close-up on a finger. This context dramatically improves size accuracy in generated images.Edit an existing model
To modify or retrain an existing model with new or additional images:1
Go to AI Models
Navigate to AI Models from the Home dashboard or generator
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Select your model
Hover over the model you want to edit and click Edit
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Update images
Add new images or remove existing ones using the same upload methods (device, library, or URL)
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Save changes
Click Save to retrain the model with the updated images
Editing a model updates the existing model. It does not create a new one. All future generations using
@modelname will use the updated version.Delete a model
To remove a model you no longer need:- Go to AI Models
- Hover over the model you want to delete
- Click the … (three dots) menu
- Select Delete
Use models in prompts
Reference the model in any prompt by typing@modelname. Example: @ada wearing a business suit in an office.
Multi-product shots: Combine multiple product or character models in a single image by tagging them with commas: @product1, @product2, @product3 or @character1, @character2. Perfect for creating scenes with multiple trained products or characters together. If products appear at incorrect relative sizes (for example, one product is much larger than the other in real life but the AI doesn’t reflect this), enable the “exact placement” feature to independently scale and position each item.
Use studios and style references alongside product and character models to keep style and context consistent.