Features & How-To

What are the prerequisites for using the AI trading card feature in Pictor.pro?

What are the prerequisites for using the AI trading card feature in Pictor.pro? The AI trading card feature in Pictor.pro allows users to create customized trading cards using AI-generated images. To access and use this feature, there are specific prerequisites that must be met. Below is a detailed guide to help you understand these requirements and how to fulfill them. Overview of the AI Trading Card Feature The trading card feature enables users to design and customize trading cards with AI-generated images. This feature is ideal for creating unique, personalized cards for various purposes, such as gaming, collectibles, or personal projects. Prerequisites for Using the Trading Card Feature To use the AI trading card feature, you need to meet the following requirements: 1. Tokens for AI Image Generation - Tokens are required to generate AI images for your trading cards. Each card you create will consume a certain number of tokens. Ensure you have enough tokens in your account to proceed with the customization process. 2. Plan Upgrade - Access to the trading card feature may require you to upgrade your current plan. If you are on a basic or free plan, you will need to switch to a plan that includes this feature. Steps to Meet These Prerequisites Follow these steps to ensure you can use the trading card feature: 1. Check Your Token Balance - Log in to your Pictor.pro account and navigate to the token management section to verify your token balance. Purchase additional tokens if necessary. 2. Upgrade Your Plan - Review the available plans on the Pictor.pro pricing page. Select a plan that includes the trading card feature and complete the upgrade process. By meeting these prerequisites, you can unlock the full potential of the AI trading card feature and start creating your customized designs. For further assistance, please refer to the Pictor.pro Help Center or contact our support team.

What is the process and time required to create trading cards on Pictor.pro?

What is the process and time required to create trading cards on Pictor.pro? Creating trading cards on Pictor.pro involves a streamlined process that leverages AI technology for efficiency and customization. Below is an overview of the process and the time required for each step. Overview of the Trading Card Creation Process 1. Photo Capture: A photo of the individual is taken using a photo booth or camera setup. 2. AI Processing: The captured photo is processed using Pictor.pro's AI technology to prepare it for the trading card template. 3. Customization and Finalization: The processed photo is integrated into the trading card template, and any additional customizations are applied. 4. Sharing or Printing: The final trading card is either shared digitally or printed using a connected printer. Time Estimates for Each Step - Photo Processing: Photos generally take 30-90 seconds to process using Pictor.pro's AI technology. - Overall Workflow: The entire process, including photo capture, AI processing, and finalization, takes approximately 45 seconds to 3 minutes per person. This results in an estimated output of 35-45 trading cards per hour when using one photo booth and one printer. Factors Affecting the Overall Time Required Several factors can influence the time required to create trading cards: - Setup Efficiency: The speed and efficiency of the photo booth and printer setup can impact the overall workflow. - Customization Complexity: Additional customizations or edits to the trading card template may increase the time required. - Volume of Requests: High demand or multiple users may affect the processing time per card. By understanding these steps and time estimates, users can better plan their trading card creation activities on Pictor.pro.

Can Pictor create baseball cards?

With a Pictor Pro account, you can turn ordinary photos into something extraordinary using the power of AI. In just a few clicks using our Discovery tab, you can transform your guests into professional baseball stars - complete with personalized jersey numbers, names and more! Note that this feature is available exclusively on the Pro plan. Our software will make them look like they just stepped onto the field. Whether you're running a photo booth at a sports event, hosting a themed party, or just looking to wow your guests with unique keepsakes, creating custom baseball cards has never been easier (or more fun!). Generating these cards requires tokens, with simple customizations using 2-5 tokens per image and larger events potentially requiring more. Check out this tutorial on how to create baseball cards with Pictor.

Using Pictor with a DSLR

The DSLR feature allows operators to connect a professional DSLR or mirrorless camera directly to Pictor, delivering high-quality images with full manual control over exposure, focus, and color. Requires a Pro or higher license. How It Works The DSLR feature has two independent configuration layers: - Preview Settings — control how the camera behaves during live view. Changes are visible in real time and optimized for responsiveness. - Capture Settings — control how the final photo is taken. Applied only at the moment of capture and may differ from what you see in preview. The system automatically switches between the two. This is why the preview can look different from the final image — they are intentionally separate. 1. Accessing DSLR Settings 1. Open the desired Event in your Pictor dashboard. 2. Navigate to the Devices section. 3. When a DSLR is connected via USB, it appears in the device list (e.g. Canon EOS 400D — Detected). At this stage the camera is detected but not yet active. 4. Toggle the camera ON to enable it. Initialization After enabling, the system initializes the camera and loads its supported settings. This may take a few seconds — wait until the camera is fully ready before adjusting settings. Settings become available progressively during this phase. 2. DSLR Settings Overview ⚠ Important: Available settings vary by camera manufacturer and model. Pictor dynamically shows only options supported by the connected camera. Recommended starting point: Set Exposure Mode → M (Manual). Manual mode unlocks full control of ISO, Shutter, Aperture, and more. Preview Settings (Live View) Control how the camera behaves during live preview. Adjustable settings include: - Exposure Mode — controls whether you or the camera manages exposure - ISO — sensor sensitivity; higher ISO = brighter but more noise - Aperture (f-stop) — depth of field and light entry; lower f-stop = more blur + brighter image - Shutter Speed — how long light hits the sensor; faster = sharper images - Exposure — overall image brightness - Image Quality — resolution and format (varies by model) - White Balance — corrects lighting color automatically or manually - Color Temp (Kelvin) — fine-tune white balance for warmer or cooler tones Autofocus controls (in Preview Settings): - Size of one focus step - Pause between focus steps - Focus Time — set to the lowest value for faster, smoother capture experience - Autofocus during countdown — enables continuous autofocus until capture; recommended when guests move frequently - Autofocus during capture Click Start Live View to see the camera feed in real time. Changes to Preview Settings are reflected immediately. Capture Settings Define how the camera behaves when the photo is actually taken. These settings are applied only during capture and control the final image output. They may differ from Preview Settings — always take a test photo to confirm the result before going live. 3. Assigning DSLR to Templates Each template must be told which camera source to use. 1. Open your template in the Capture Configure section. 2. Locate Camera Source and select DSLR Camera (e.g. Canon EOS 400D). 3. Save the template, then save the event. 4. Launching the Event When you start the event: - The DSLR automatically initializes and switches into Live View - Preview Settings control how the image appears during the guest experience - Capture Settings are applied when the photo is taken 5. Adjusting Settings During the Event Camera settings can be changed while the event is running without stopping it. Triple tap on the right side of the screen to open DSLR settings. Both Preview and Capture Settings can be updated and changes apply immediately. 6. Troubleshooting Camera stops responding after changing settings Usually caused by a dropped USB connection or camera freezing during Live View. Fix: Turn the camera off → wait 2 seconds → turn back on to reset the camera state. Live View not showing Check the following: - DSLR is toggled ON in Devices - USB cable is firmly connected - Camera is not in video mode - Camera is not switch-locked Some settings are greyed out or disabled Cause: Camera is not in Manual (M) mode, or the setting isn't supported by your camera model. Fix: Set Exposure Mode → M to unlock full control. The system only shows settings supported by the connected camera. Preview is dark when using flash Preview does not reflect flash output — the camera preview shows available ambient light only. External flash is applied only during capture. The final image will appear brighter than the preview. Autofocus is inconsistent Focus behavior depends on autofocus settings, focus timing configuration, and camera capabilities. Autofocus may behave differently between preview, countdown, and capture. Adjust focus step size, pause, and focus time in Preview Settings. 7. Best Practices - Wait for initialization — always wait until the camera is fully ready before adjusting settings - Start in Manual mode — set Exposure Mode → M for full control and more predictable results - Validate the final output — preview does not always match the final image; always take a test photo before going live - Test at the actual venue — lighting conditions vary significantly; adjust ISO, exposure, and white balance on location - Recommended baseline settings: ISO 400–800 · Aperture f/4 · Shutter 1/125s — then fine-tune from sample captures - Set Focus Time to the lowest value — reduces lag and speeds up guest flow - Use runtime adjustments if needed — triple tap the right side of the screen to update settings mid-event without stopping it - Keep spares ready — spare USB cables and battery/AC adapters prevent interruptions

GroupSense™ — How Pictor's Multi-Person AI Works

GroupSense™ — How Pictor's Multi-Person AI Works What is GroupSense™? Most AI photo tools are built for one person at a time. GroupSense changes that. GroupSense allows multiple people to use Generative AI experiences at the same time — so when your guests step into the booth as a group, everyone gets the AI transformation together. Many competitors only provide AI experiences for one person at a time; GroupSense is how Pictor makes group AI work. Under the hood, GroupSense is Pictor's proprietary technology that detects and preserves every individual face in a group shot — whether there's one guest or twelve — so the AI transformation respects each person instead of averaging everyone into one uncanny blur. In plain English: your whole group gets the same AI style applied at once, and every face comes out looking intentional, not artificial. When should you use GroupSense? GroupSense runs automatically under the hood of any AI Photo style in Pictor, so you reach for it whenever your event has group shots — which is most events. A few examples: - Weddings — the bridal party, family groupings, the full guest book shot - Corporate events and galas — teams, departments, leadership groups - Birthdays and family gatherings — multi-generational photos where everyone wants to be in the frame - Proms and school events — friend groups who want the same AI style together If your client has ever asked "can we do the AI effect on a group photo?" — GroupSense is the yes. How do you use it? GroupSense is built into every AI Photo style. There's no separate toggle — it's always on wherever AI Photo is available. 1. Capture your group photo at the booth (any supported platform — see below). 2. Open the photo in Pictor and pick an AI Photo style from the library. 3. Apply the style. Pictor uses GroupSense under the hood so every face in the group is preserved. 4. Review and share or print as usual. You don't need to tell Pictor how many people are in the shot, and you don't need to switch modes for groups versus singles. GroupSense handles both. What platforms does GroupSense work on? GroupSense runs wherever AI Photo runs in Pictor — across all supported platforms: - iOS (iPhone and iPad) - Android - Mac - PC (Windows) - Web (Virtual Booth) If you can run an AI Photo style on a device, GroupSense is part of that pipeline. Which plan includes GroupSense? GroupSense is included on all Pictor plans. There is no tier gate — if you have Pictor, you have GroupSense. Tokens, quotas, and other things to know GroupSense is an AI feature, so it draws from your token balance the same way AI Effects, AI Video, and other AI Photo styles do. A few specifics: - Token cost per GroupSense AI Photo is the same as a single-face AI Photo. Group shots don't cost more tokens just because there are more people in the frame. - There are no special GroupSense-specific caps — group size, resolution, and rate limits are the same as for any other AI Photo. - If you run out of tokens, AI-dependent features (including GroupSense-powered AI Photos) stop generating until you top up. Quick FAQ Does GroupSense work on single-person photos? Yes. GroupSense is the underlying technology that powers AI Photo, so single-person photos benefit from it too. The "group" in GroupSense refers to its ability to handle groups — it doesn't require a group to work. Do I have to turn GroupSense on? No. It's always on wherever AI Photo is available. There's no toggle, setting, or mode to switch. Do group photos cost more tokens? No. A GroupSense AI Photo costs the same number of tokens as a single-face AI Photo, regardless of how many people are in the frame. Does GroupSense work offline? AI Photo (and therefore GroupSense) requires an internet connection. Pictor's offline-friendly features (Photos, GIFs, Boomerangs, Email/Text Sharing, basic printing) still work without connectivity. Is GroupSense available on my plan? Yes. GroupSense is available on all Pictor plans. Where can I see examples? The Pictor homepage and feature gallery show real GroupSense outputs on group shots — see pictor.pro.

Customize Country Codes for SMS (and Set a Default)

Who it's for: You want to control which phone country codes guests can pick — e.g., restrict to USA only, or pre-select the local country for an international event. What it does: Customize which country codes appear in the phone-number entry dropdown — restrict the list to exactly the countries you want, whether that's a single country or several — and choose which one is pre-selected. Restricting to a single country (e.g., US +1) removes the need for guests to search a long list — and prevents mistyped foreign codes. Steps 1. Open your event in the Event Editor. 2. Go to Workflow → Share Output → SMS settings. 3. Find the Limit country codes setting. 4. Select which countries should be shown to guests — pick just one (e.g., only United States (+1)) or multiple countries (e.g., US, Canada, and Mexico for a cross-border event). 5. Set the Default country code guests should see pre-selected. 6. Save your event. Tips - For US-only events, showing only +1 effectively restricts texting to US numbers. - For destination or multi-country events, keep several countries in the list and pre-select the host country to save guests a step. Available since v1.3.14 on iOS, Android, and Web.

Customize (or Remove) Email Domain Suggestions

Who it's for: You want to control the autocomplete suggestions guests see while typing their email address (e.g., @gmail.com, @yahoo.com). What it does: You can now edit the list of suggested email domains — add ones your audience actually uses (e.g., a corporate domain at a company event) or remove suggestions entirely for a cleaner input. Steps 1. Open your event in the Event Editor. 2. Go to Workflow → Share Output → Email settings. 3. Find the Customize email suggestions setting. 4. Add, edit, or remove suggested domains. Remove all of them to disable suggestions. 5. Save your event. Tips - At corporate events, adding the company's domain (e.g., @acme.com) speeds up entry and reduces typos. - Removing suggestions is useful when defaults don't match your audience. Available since v1.3.14 on iOS, Android, and Web.