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Overview

Cabina uses advanced AI to transform your photos into professionally styled images. This guide covers everything you need to create amazing results.

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Before You Start

Ensure you have:
  • ✅ Sufficient credits in your account (or access via an event)
  • ✅ A clear photo of yourself (good lighting, face visible)
  • ✅ A stable internet connection

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The Photo Generation Process

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Select Your Style

Browse the available style cards displayed on the main interface.Understanding Style Cards:
  • Each card shows a preview image representing the style
  • Style name appears at the bottom of each card
  • Selected styles have an orange accent border and show “ACTIVO”
  • Unselected styles are dimmer and show “SELECCIONAR”
Style Badges:
  • 🌟 Premium Badge: Gold badge in top-left corner (higher quality, costs more)
  • 📊 Usage Counter: Small badge showing “X usos” (usage count)
  • ✨ Top Style: Bouncing sparkle icon for top 5 trending styles
  • ❤️ Favorite Button: Heart icon in top-right (tap to favorite)
2

Capture or Upload Photo

After selecting a style:Using Camera:
  • Tap the camera icon to activate your device camera
  • Position yourself with good lighting
  • Face the camera directly
  • Tap the capture button (large circular button)
Uploading Existing Photo:
  • Tap the upload icon
  • Select a photo from your device gallery
  • Ensure the photo shows your face clearly
3

Confirm Generation

After capturing/uploading:
  • Review your photo preview
  • Verify the selected style
  • Check the credit cost display
  • Tap “Generate” to proceed
4

Wait for Processing

The AI generation takes 30-60 seconds:
  • You’ll see a loading spinner with a progress indicator
  • Don’t close the browser or navigate away
  • A toast notification appears when complete
5

View Result

Your generated photo appears:
  • Full-screen preview displays the result
  • Download button (Download icon) saves to your device
  • Share button allows social media sharing
  • “Generate Another” returns you to the style selector

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Style Selection Guide

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Browsing Styles

Styles are organized by categories:
  • Filter by Pack: If at an event, you’ll see only enabled packs
  • Search/Filter: Use the Filter icon to narrow options
  • Favorites: Tap the heart icon to mark favorites for quick access

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Understanding Style Types

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Standard Styles

  • No special badge
  • Lower credit cost (50-100 credits)
  • Fast processing
  • Great for casual photos

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Premium Styles

  • Gold “Premium” badge with sparkle icon
  • Higher credit cost (150-300 credits)
  • Enhanced quality and detail
  • Special artistic effects
  • Sparkle animation indicator
  • Most popular among users
  • Proven quality results
  • Often featured in galleries

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Style Pack Categories

Common pack themes include:
  • Profesional: Business and corporate styles
  • Artístico: Artistic and creative effects
  • Vintage: Retro and classic looks
  • Fantástico: Fantasy and dramatic styles
  • Clásico: Timeless, elegant portraits
The available styles may be customized by event organizers. If you’re at an event, you’ll only see styles enabled for that specific event.

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Photo Capture Best Practices

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Lighting Tips

✅ Do:
  • Use natural light when possible
  • Face the light source
  • Avoid harsh shadows on your face
  • Ensure even lighting across your face
❌ Don’t:
  • Use direct overhead lighting
  • Backlight your photo (light behind you)
  • Use colored lighting (causes unrealistic results)
  • Generate in very dark environments

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Positioning Tips

✅ Do:
  • Face the camera directly
  • Fill the frame with your face and shoulders
  • Keep a neutral or slight smile
  • Remove glasses if possible (reduces glare)
❌ Don’t:
  • Turn at extreme angles
  • Cover your face with hands or accessories
  • Include multiple people (AI focuses on one face)
  • Use blurry or low-resolution images

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Image Quality

  • Minimum Resolution: 800x600 pixels
  • Recommended Resolution: 1080x1080 or higher
  • Format: JPG, PNG (avoid WebP or other formats)
  • File Size: Under 10MB

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During Generation

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What’s Happening

While the AI processes your photo:
  1. Upload (5-10s): Your photo is securely uploaded
  2. Analysis (10-20s): AI analyzes facial features
  3. Style Application (20-30s): Style is applied
  4. Rendering (10-15s): Final image is generated

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Progress Indicators

  • Spinner Animation: Orange circular spinner indicates processing
  • Status Text: May show “Generando…” (Generating)
  • No percentage: The process doesn’t show exact percentage
Don’t Refresh! Refreshing or closing the page during generation will:
  • Cancel the process
  • Still consume your credits
  • Require starting over

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After Generation

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Viewing Your Photo

Once complete:
  • Photo displays in full-screen modal
  • High-resolution preview
  • Action buttons at the bottom:
    • Download (Download icon): Save to device
    • Share (ExternalLink icon): Open share menu
    • Close (X icon): Return to main view

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Downloading

1

Tap Download Button

Click the download icon button.
2

Choose Location

Your browser will prompt for save location (or auto-download to Downloads folder).
3

Verify Download

Check your Downloads folder or Photos app for the saved image.
File Details:
  • Format: JPG
  • Quality: High (90%)
  • Filename: generacion-[timestamp].jpg

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Sharing

To share your generated photo:
  1. Tap the share/external link button
  2. Your device’s native share menu appears
  3. Select destination:
    • Social media (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp)
    • Email or messages
    • Save to cloud storage

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Generation Failed?

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Common Issues

Error: “No tienes suficientes créditos”Solution:
  • Purchase more credits via Settings
  • Or wait if you’re at an event (organizer may add more)
Error: “No se detectó un rostro válido”Solution:
  • Ensure your face is clearly visible
  • Use better lighting
  • Face the camera directly
  • Try a different photo
Error: Generation takes longer than 2 minutesSolution:
  • Check your internet connection
  • Refresh the page
  • Try again
  • If repeated failures, contact support
Issue: Generated photo doesn’t look goodSolution:
  • Try a different style that suits your photo better
  • Use a higher quality source photo
  • Ensure better lighting in source photo
  • Premium styles generally produce better results

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Advanced Tips

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Maximize Quality

  1. Use High-Res Photos: Higher input quality = better output
  2. Match Style to Photo: Dramatic styles work best with dramatic poses
  3. Test Multiple Styles: Try 2-3 styles to find the best match
  4. Consistent Lighting: Even lighting produces more natural results

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Save Credits

  • Preview style examples before generating
  • Favorite your best styles for quick access
  • Use standard styles for testing
  • Reserve premium styles for final versions

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Batch Generation

For multiple photos in one session:
  1. Prepare multiple source photos in advance
  2. Select a style
  3. Generate first photo
  4. While viewing result, note the style if satisfied
  5. Return and generate next photo with same/different style
  6. All photos save to your gallery automatically

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Next Steps

Manage Gallery

View, organize, and download your photos

Purchase Credits

Add more credits to your account

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