# Studio Style Render Generator (`parseforge/studio-style-render-generator`) Actor

Upload product photos or portraits and turn them into professional studio-style renders. Pick from preset styles, backgrounds, and lighting setups, or write your own custom descriptions for full creative control.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/studio-style-render-generator.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** AI, Automation, Developer tools
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 19 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 2 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $105.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

[![ParseForge](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/main/banner-v4.webp)](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp)

### Studio Style Render Generator

**Transform product photos and portraits into professional studio-style renders with AI.** Upload up to three images, pick a style, background, and lighting, and get high-resolution renders back. No design skills or expensive software needed.

Getting a polished studio look for product listings or headshots usually means renting a space, hiring a photographer, or wrestling with complex 3D software. This Actor uses generative AI to turn your raw images into clean, commercial-grade renders. You control the subject type, camera angle, lighting setup, and background, and it returns each result as a downloadable image file.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Studio Style Render Generator for |
|---|---|
| E-commerce sellers | Create consistent, white-background product photos for online marketplaces. |
| Marketing teams | Generate editorial-style images for social media campaigns and ads. |
| Independent artists | Render their physical artwork or sculptures in a gallery-like setting for portfolios. |
| Real estate agents | Enhance property photos with better lighting and staging for listings. |

### What it does

This Actor takes your uploaded images and generates studio-style renders based on your chosen subject, style, background, and lighting parameters.

- 🎯 **Subject-aware optimization:** Tell the AI if your image is jewelry, a portrait, food, a car, or one of 28 other types for a tailored render.
- 🎨 **Six studio styles:** Choose from luxury, classic-photography, editorial, high-contrast, cinematic, or describe your own custom style.
- 💡 **Professional lighting presets:** Apply softbox, spotlight, window light, clamshell, or dramatic lighting, or define a custom setup.
- 📷 **Full camera control:** Set the distance from close-up to far and the angle from eye-level to overhead for the perfect composition.
- 🖼️ **Background selection:** Pick white, black, grey, smooth, textured, or a custom background to match your brand.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Studio Style Render Generator data

**🛍️ Standardize product catalogs.**

An e-commerce manager uploads a batch of supplier photos, sets the target type to 'product' and background to 'white', and gets back a uniform set of images ready for the store.

**📸 Upgrade a portrait portfolio.**

A photographer uploads a headshot, selects 'portrait' as the target type and 'clamshell' lighting, and receives a studio-lit version for their website.

**🎥 Create cinematic social media assets.**

A social media manager uploads a product shot, chooses the 'cinematic' style with 'dramatic' lighting and a 'black' background, and gets a bold image for an ad campaign.

**🏠 Enhance real estate listing photos.**

An agent uploads a dimly lit interior photo, sets the target to 'real-estate' with 'window' lighting, and receives a bright, inviting image to attract buyers.

### Why choose this scraper

| | What you get |
|---|---|
| **Batch processing** | Upload up to three images in a single run for consistent styling across a set. |
| **Custom styles** | Write your own style, background, and lighting descriptions when the presets are not enough. |
| **Creativity control** | Adjust the temperature slider from faithful reproduction to more artistic interpretation. |
| **No-code interface** | Run everything from Apify Console with simple dropdowns and file uploads, no API calls required. |

### How it compares

No other Store actor targets Studio Style Render Generator the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.

| | Studio Style Render Generator | Build it in-house | By hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Run it now, zero config | Days of engineering | None, but hours per pull |
| When Studio Style Render Generator changes | Maintained for you | You fix it | You re-learn the page |
| Proxies, retries, anti-bot | Built in | Your problem | Browser only |
| Output | Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export | Whatever you build | Copy-paste |
| Cost | Pay per result | Engineering time | Analyst hours |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor by uploading one to three images and selecting your desired subject type, style, background, and lighting. Each parameter refines the AI prompt so the output matches your exact brief. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
 "inputImages": [
 "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/S8l2sknfAAra9YPZ7/records/cat_jewelry_example.webp"
 ],
 "targetType": "jewelry",
 "style": "custom",
 "customStyle": "Photorealistic 3d render style with raycasting shadows",
 "background": "custom",
 "customBackground": "3D Scene clean white enviroment big empty white box",
 "lighting": "none",
 "cameraDistance": "close",
 "cameraAngle": "eye-level",
 "additionalInstructions": "Premium studio-style renders of this jewelry if more than one angle or item put them next to each other.",
 "temperature": 0.1
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.21 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $21.00 |
| 1,000 results | $210.00 |
| 10,000 results | $2100.00 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Studio Style Render Generator](https://apify.com/parseforge/studio-style-render-generator?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Studio Style Render Generator through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/studio-style-render-generator"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**The generated render looks nothing like my original product.**

Lower the Creativity Level to 0.1 or 0.2 to force the AI to stay more faithful to the input. Also, make sure the Target Type correctly describes your subject.

**My custom style description is being ignored.**

Ensure the Style field is set to 'custom'. If it is set to any other preset like 'luxury', the custom description field is not used.

**The background in my render is not what I selected.**

Double-check that the Background Style is set to your intended option. If you want a custom background, you must select 'custom' and fill in the Custom Background Description field.

**The run fails with an error after I upload my images.**

Verify your images are not corrupted and are in a supported format like JPEG or PNG. Also, check that you have not exceeded the maximum of three images.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What image formats can I upload? | You can upload images in common web formats like JPEG, PNG, and WebP. The file upload field accepts standard image files. |
| How many images can I process in one run? | You can upload between one and three images per run. Each image will be processed with the same settings you choose. |
| What does the 'Target Type' setting do? | It tells the AI what the main subject of your image is, such as jewelry, a portrait, or food. This helps the model apply the most appropriate rendering techniques for that specific subject. |
| Can I describe my own background instead of using a preset? | Yes. Set the Background Style to 'custom' and then write your description in the Custom Background Description field, like 'a marble surface with soft shadows'. |
| What is the difference between the 'luxury' and 'editorial' styles? | The 'luxury' style aims for a high-end, premium product look with rich tones. The 'editorial' style mimics a fashion magazine aesthetic with more dramatic and stylized compositions. |
| How does the 'Creativity Level' slider work? | It controls the AI's temperature. A low value like 0.1 keeps the render very faithful to your original image. A higher value like 0.9 gives the AI more freedom for artistic interpretation. |
| Will the output image have the same resolution as my input? | The output resolution depends on the AI model's generation size, which is optimized for high-quality renders. It may not match the input pixel dimensions exactly. |
| Can I use this for generating images of people for professional headshots? | Yes. Select 'headshot' or 'portrait' as the Target Type and choose a lighting setup like 'clamshell' for a professional result. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apify. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `inputImages` (type: `array`):

Upload 1-3 images to transform into professional studio-style renders. Supports product photos, portraits, or any images you want to enhance.

## `targetType` (type: `string`):

Select what type of subject is in your image. This helps the AI optimize the render for your specific use case.

## `style` (type: `string`):

Choose the studio render style: 'luxury' for high-end premium look, 'classic-photography' for neutral timeless style, 'editorial' for fashion magazine aesthetic, 'high-contrast' for bold dramatic look, 'cinematic' for movie poster style, 'custom' for your own description, or 'none' to let AI decide.

## `customStyle` (type: `string`):

Describe your custom style (only used when Style is set to 'custom').

## `background` (type: `string`):

Type of studio background: 'white' for clean e-commerce, 'black' for dramatic, 'grey' for neutral, 'seamless' for gradient, 'textured' for premium look, 'custom' for your own description, or 'none' to let AI decide.

## `customBackground` (type: `string`):

Describe your custom background (only used when Background is set to 'custom').

## `lighting` (type: `string`):

Professional lighting setup: 'softbox' for even diffused light, 'spotlight' for focused dramatic light, 'window' for natural daylight look, 'clamshell' for beauty/portrait lighting, 'dramatic' for high contrast shadows, 'custom' for your own description, or 'none' to let AI decide.

## `customLighting` (type: `string`):

Describe your custom lighting setup (only used when Lighting is set to 'custom').

## `cameraDistance` (type: `string`):

Distance from subject: 'close' for detailed close-up, 'medium' for standard product/portrait shot, 'far' for full-body or environmental context, or 'none' to let AI decide.

## `cameraAngle` (type: `string`):

Camera perspective: 'eye-level' for natural view, 'high-angle' looking down, 'low-angle' looking up for power/drama, 'side' for profile view, 'overhead' for flat-lay/top-down, or 'none' to let AI decide.

## `additionalInstructions` (type: `string`):

Optional: Add any specific instructions or details for your studio render (e.g., 'add subtle reflections', 'emphasize texture', 'warm color tones').

## `temperature` (type: `number`):

Controls how creative the AI is with the render (0.0 to 1.0). Lower values = more faithful to input, higher values = more artistic interpretation.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "inputImages": [
    "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/S8l2sknfAAra9YPZ7/records/cat_jewelry_example.webp"
  ],
  "targetType": "jewelry",
  "style": "custom",
  "customStyle": "Photorealistic 3d render style with raycasting shadows",
  "background": "custom",
  "customBackground": "3D Scene clean white enviroment big empty white box",
  "lighting": "none",
  "cameraDistance": "close",
  "cameraAngle": "eye-level",
  "additionalInstructions": "Premium studio-style renders of this jewelry if more than one angle or item put them next to each other.",
  "temperature": 0.1
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `studioRenders` (type: `string`):

Complete dataset with all generated studio-style renders including URLs, style settings, and metadata

## `overview` (type: `string`):

Overview view of generated studio renders with key fields displayed in a table format

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "inputImages": [
        "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/S8l2sknfAAra9YPZ7/records/cat_jewelry_example.webp"
    ],
    "targetType": "jewelry",
    "style": "custom",
    "customStyle": "Photorealistic 3d render style with raycasting shadows",
    "background": "custom",
    "customBackground": "3D Scene clean white enviroment big empty white box",
    "lighting": "none",
    "cameraDistance": "close",
    "cameraAngle": "eye-level",
    "additionalInstructions": "Premium studio-style renders of this jewelry if more than one angle or item put them next to each other.",
    "temperature": 0.1
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/studio-style-render-generator").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "inputImages": ["https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/S8l2sknfAAra9YPZ7/records/cat_jewelry_example.webp"],
    "targetType": "jewelry",
    "style": "custom",
    "customStyle": "Photorealistic 3d render style with raycasting shadows",
    "background": "custom",
    "customBackground": "3D Scene clean white enviroment big empty white box",
    "lighting": "none",
    "cameraDistance": "close",
    "cameraAngle": "eye-level",
    "additionalInstructions": "Premium studio-style renders of this jewelry if more than one angle or item put them next to each other.",
    "temperature": 0.1,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/studio-style-render-generator").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "inputImages": [
    "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/S8l2sknfAAra9YPZ7/records/cat_jewelry_example.webp"
  ],
  "targetType": "jewelry",
  "style": "custom",
  "customStyle": "Photorealistic 3d render style with raycasting shadows",
  "background": "custom",
  "customBackground": "3D Scene clean white enviroment big empty white box",
  "lighting": "none",
  "cameraDistance": "close",
  "cameraAngle": "eye-level",
  "additionalInstructions": "Premium studio-style renders of this jewelry if more than one angle or item put them next to each other.",
  "temperature": 0.1
}' |
apify call parseforge/studio-style-render-generator --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/studio-style-render-generator"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/YhclrCHRoL8SDOW1j/builds/yGLIQaEMmu1WH7egy/openapi.json