> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.holala.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generation Steps

> A generation in Holala is completed in five steps. Follow them in order.

## Step-by-step generation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose a template">
    Select a template based on what you want to produce — product placement, model swap, ghost mannequin, etc. Each template may require different inputs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload your product image">
    Drag and drop your prepared product image. If My Store is connected, you can select existing products from the list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a reference image (optional)">
    Add a reference image for style guidance. You can choose from the library or upload a new image.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a model (if required)">
    For model swap or ghost mannequin templates, choose a model from the library. Filter by gender, ethnicity, and body part.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose resolution and variations">
    Select 1K, 2K, or 4K resolution. Set the number of variations. Each additional variation consumes credits.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate and download">
    Click Generate. When complete, results are automatically saved to your Library. Download individually or in bulk.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Credit note:** 1K uses the fewest credits, 4K the most. Use 1K for test runs, 2K or 4K for final output. 1K quality is generally not sufficient for publishing.
</Tip>

## What can you do with the result?

<Columns cols={3}>
  <Column>
    <Card title="Download" icon="download">
      Export as JPG, PNG, or WebP.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="Send to My Store" icon="store">
      Push the image directly to your connected store — Shopify, IKAS, etc.
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="Save to Library" icon="folder-open">
      Generations are saved automatically. Return to them any time.
    </Card>
  </Column>
</Columns>

## Key concepts

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  <Card title="Templates" icon="layer-group" href="/templates">
    Defines the generation purpose — product placement, ghost mannequin, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tips & Tricks" icon="lightbulb" href="/pro-tips">
    Everything you need to generate ultra-high-quality content inside holala.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Credits" icon="credit-card" href="/credits">
    Each generation consumes credits. 1K, 2K, and 4K resolutions use different amounts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Inputs" icon="image" href="/input-uploads">
    The combination of product image, reference image, model selection, and prompts.
  </Card>
</Columns>