The **AI Effects** feature introduces a new way to enhance captures directly within the Template Editor. Located in the **Effects** dropdown, this option displays only prompts specifically tagged as *effects*. These effects appear as simple toggle switches, allowing you to enable one or multiple effects at the same time.

Unlike AI Images or AI Videos - which generate multiple outputs - **AI Effects always outputs a single, consistent result** for a streamlined workflow.

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## Getting Started
Before using AI Effects:

- **AI Effects are available on all plans** — Basic ($49/mo), Pro ($99/mo), and Premium ($149/mo). No upgrade required.
- You need **sufficient Tokens** to take a capture, which is then used to generate the AI-enhanced result.
- Even without a license, you can still preview AI Effects using **Test Mode** of an event (tokens will still be deducted).
- Token balance can be viewed and topped up under **Billing → Tokens**.

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## How to Use AI Effects
Follow the steps below to add AI Effects to a template:

## 1. Log in and Create an Advanced Event
Begin by logging into Pictor and creating an **Advanced** type event.

## 2. Configure the Flow
Navigate to the **Flow** tab → **Choose experience**.

## 3. Add a Template
Click **Add template** to open the Template Editor.

## 4. Select Photo Size & Add a Capture
Choose a template size, then add a **Capture** element.

## 5. Open the Effects Menu
With the capture selected, open the **Effects** menu on the left.
Click the **+** icon to view all available options.

## 6. Choose "AI Effects"
Select **AI Effects** from the list.

## 7. Enable Effects
Click the capture itself to reveal the effect toggles in the sidebar.

The following options are available:

- **Beautify**
- **Retro**
- **Black & White**

You may enable **one**, **two**, or **all three** effects at the same time.

## 8. Save the Template
Name your template and press **Save**. It will now appear under **Choose Experience** in the event flow.

**Important:** Make sure to also click **Save** in the top-right corner of the event to apply changes.

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## Testing Your AI Effects
You can test the setup in one of two ways:

## Option 1: Virtual Mode
Requires Virtual Booth to be enabled under **Output Settings**.

## Option 2: Launch on iPad
Start the event directly on your iPad.

After taking a photo, wait a few seconds for processing. You can view the AI-generated output under the **Sessions** tab or the **Internal Gallery**.

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## Final Notes
This article covers the simplest configuration. You can further enhance the experience using:

- **Global Style settings**
- **Custom workflow stages**
- **Additional template elements**

AI Effects can be combined with any design or workflow to match your event's needs.