How AI Effects Work
AI effects are one of ALIVE's most powerful features. They use artificial intelligence to transform your guests' photos into completely new artistic styles — in seconds. Anime, Disney Pixar, Pop Art, Watercolor, and over 200 more.
The Basics
When a guest applies an AI effect, here's what happens:
- The guest selects an effect from the effects slider on the attraction screen
- The guest takes their photo
- The photo is sent to an AI processing service which applies the selected style
- A new, stylized version of the photo is returned and displayed
The whole process takes just a few seconds.
[screenshot: Before and after AI effect comparison]
When Do Guests Choose Effects?
Guests choose their effect before taking photos. On the attraction/capture screen, they see an effects slider showing the effects you've selected. They pick the one they like, then take their photo.
The flow is:
- Pick an effect on the attraction screen → 2. Take photo → 3. AI transforms the photo → 4. See result → 5. Share or print
What Makes ALIVE's AI Effects Different?
- Quality — We use state-of-the-art AI models that produce high-quality, consistent results
- Speed — Effects process in seconds, not minutes
- Variety — 200+ effects with new ones added weekly
- Custom effects — Create your own effects with custom prompts
How Credits Work
Each AI effect application uses credits from your account. Credits are billed on a pay-as-you-go basis — you only pay for what you use. No monthly effect limits, no wasted subscriptions.
See AI Credits — Pay-As-You-Go Pricing for the full breakdown.
Requirements
- Basic or Pro plan — AI effects are included with both plans
- Internet connection — Photos are processed in the cloud
- Credits — Billed pay-as-you-go, no need to pre-load
What's Next?
- Browsing the AI Effects Library — Explore 200+ effects and find the right ones for your events
- AI Credits — Pay-As-You-Go Pricing — Understand how credits work and what effects cost
Updated on: 22/03/2026
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