AI Photography for CPG Portfolios With Hundreds of SKUs
A CPG catalogue of 25 SKUs needs 175 images at 7 per SKU, which is 2,100 credits at 12 credits an image, and the ₹9,999 Business pack covers it with 2,857 credits and 238 images. Fluxx generates that portfolio from existing product photos, so a packaging refresh does not need a studio re-booking.
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Key facts
- A 25-SKU CPG portfolio at 7 images per SKU needs 175 images, or 2,100 credits at 12 credits an image.
- The ₹2,999 Pro pack holds 750 credits and covers 62 images; the ₹9,999 Business pack holds 2,857 credits and covers 238.
- Four Fluxx plans are monthly with cancel-anytime billing and Agency is a one-time pack; credits never expire, failed generations are refunded, and signup includes 1 free image (12 credits).
- Shopify accepts up to 5000 x 5000 px or 25 megapixels under 20 MB and displays 2048 x 2048 px best for square packaging shots.
- Google Merchant Center allows no image above 64 megapixels or 16 MB and wants the product filling no less than 75% and no more than 90% of the frame.
- Per-image cost drops from ₹67.86 on the ₹475 Starter pack to ₹37.82 on the ₹24,999 Agency pack as catalogue volume grows.
Portfolio breadth is the core challenge
A CPG brand rarely has just one product — it's usually a portfolio of related lines, sizes, and formats that all need catalog-quality imagery to sell well on ecommerce and retail platforms. Photographing that breadth traditionally means either a large recurring photography budget or leaving lower-priority SKUs with weak imagery. Fluxx.work makes full-portfolio coverage achievable regardless of SKU count.
Packaging redesigns happen more often than people expect
CPG packaging gets refreshed for regulatory, marketing, or cost reasons more frequently than most categories, and every refresh technically invalidates existing product photography. Generating new imagery directly from an updated package photo means a redesign doesn't require re-booking a full studio session to keep the catalog current.
| SKUs in the catalogue | Images at 7 per SKU | Credits at 12 per image | Pack that covers it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 SKU | 7 images | 84 credits | ₹475 Starter: 95 credits, 7 images |
| 2 SKUs | 14 images | 168 credits | ₹999 Growth: 222 credits, 18 images |
| 5 SKUs | 35 images | 420 credits | ₹2,999 Pro: 750 credits, 62 images |
| 8 SKUs | 56 images | 672 credits | ₹2,999 Pro: 750 credits, 62 images |
| 25 SKUs | 175 images | 2,100 credits | ₹9,999 Business: 2,857 credits, 238 images |
| 34 SKUs | 238 images | 2,856 credits | ₹9,999 Business: 2,857 credits, 238 images |
| 94 SKUs | 658 images | 7,896 credits | ₹24,999 Agency: 7,936 credits, 661 images |
Benefits
Full-portfolio image coverage regardless of SKU count
Fast turnaround when packaging is redesigned or refreshed
Consistent packaging-forward presentation across product lines
No trade-off between catalog breadth and image quality
How It Works
1
Upload photos across the product portfolio.
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Apply one consistent packaging-forward style.
3
Generate full-catalog imagery at portfolio scale.
Best Practices
- check_circleTreat every SKU in the portfolio to the same imagery standard, not just flagship products
- check_circleRegenerate imagery immediately after any packaging redesign
- check_circleStandardize a packaging-forward style across all lines in the portfolio
Common Mistakes
- cancelLeaving lower-priority SKUs with outdated or missing imagery
- cancelFailing to update catalog photos after a packaging redesign ships
- cancelInconsistent presentation style across different product lines in the same portfolio
Trusted by 1,200+ businesses worldwide
“We used to book a studio every quarter. Now one product photo gives us the hero, lifestyle and detail shots in a single pass, and the catalogue finally looks like one brand instead of six separate shoots.”
Marcus T.
Founder, Home Goods Brand · Austin, TX
“The garment is genuinely the same in every frame — colour, print and trims all hold. That was the part I did not believe until we ran our own SKUs through it.”
Dana R.
Head of Ecommerce, Activewear · Brooklyn, NY
“Glass and reflections are where most tools fall apart. Ours come out clean, so we can photograph a new scent the week it launches instead of waiting on a studio slot.”
Layla A.
Founder, Fragrance Brand · Dubai, UAE
“Metal finish and stone detail survive a zoom now, which is what our listings actually needed. We stopped reshooting pieces that came back soft.”
Omar S.
Marketing Director, Jewellery · Abu Dhabi, UAE
“The textures and lighting are so realistic that customers tell us they can almost feel the product. We reshoot far less than we used to.”
Sneha P.
Founder, Coffee Brand · Coorg, India
“The AI-contextual backgrounds just work. It reads the product and picks the right aesthetic. We've stopped paying for stock photo subscriptions.”
Priya S.
Founder, Skincare Brand · Mumbai, India
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 40-SKU CPG catalogue cost in credits?
At 7 images per SKU a 40-SKU catalogue is 280 images, which is 3,360 credits at 12 credits an image, so it needs 2 of the ₹9,999 Business packs at 2,857 credits each.
Which pack covers a 25-SKU packaging refresh?
The ₹9,999 Business pack holds 2,857 credits and 238 images, and 25 SKUs at 7 images each is 175 images or 2,100 credits, so the refresh fits inside 1 Business pack.
Does a packaging redesign force a full studio re-shoot?
No. New imagery is generated from an updated package photo, and at 12 credits an image a 25-SKU refresh is 175 images or 2,100 credits, which credits bought in advance still cover because they never expire.
How much of the frame should a CPG product fill?
Google Merchant Center wants the product filling no less than 75% and no more than 90% of the image, while Amazon asks for the product at 85% of the frame on a pure white RGB 255,255,255 background.
What image size works for both Shopify and Google Shopping?
Shopify accepts up to 5000 x 5000 px or 25 megapixels under 20 MB and displays 2048 x 2048 px best for square images, while Google Merchant Center recommends around 1500 x 1500 px and caps files at 16 MB.
Is there a free way to test a CPG catalogue?
Yes — signup includes 1 free image (12 credits). After that the smallest paid pack is the ₹475 Starter with 95 credits, 7 images and a ₹67.86 per-image cost.
Why Fluxx.work
CPG portfolios are wide, not just deep, and Fluxx.work is built to give every SKU in that portfolio the same imagery quality.