Keeping a Social Feed Fresh Without a Shoot for Every Post
A social feed generated at 12 credits an image costs ₹67.86 per image on the 95-credit ₹475 Starter pack and ₹37.82 on the 7,936-credit ₹24,999 Agency pack. Meta accepts six official ad aspect ratios, 1.91:1, 16:9, 1:1, 4:5, 2:3 and 9:16, and takes up to 10 images or videos per ad.
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Key facts
- Each feed image costs 12 credits, so 30 posts a month is 360 credits and the 750-credit ₹2,999 Pro pack covers 62 images.
- Meta's official ad aspect ratios are 1.91:1, 16:9, 1:1, 4:5, 2:3 and 9:16, which is 6 separate 12-credit generations if every format is produced.
- Meta allows up to 10 images or videos per ad, and catalogue product images must be JPEG or PNG at 8 MB maximum.
- Per-image cost falls from ₹67.86 on the 95-credit ₹475 Starter pack to ₹37.82 on the 7,936-credit ₹24,999 Agency pack, or $0.71 down to $0.40.
- 4K output costs the same credits as 1K, credits never expire and failed generations are refunded, so a batching run does not tie up credits on failures.
The real constraint on a feed is volume, not quality
One excellent hero shot won't sustain a feed that posts several times a week for months — the constraint is having enough distinct, on-brand images to avoid repeating the same three product shots on a loop. This use case treats image generation as a recurring supply for the feed's cadence, producing new angles, scenes, and contexts from existing product photos rather than one-off assets.
Staying on-brand while still looking varied
A feed that looks too repetitive is boring, but one that looks visually inconsistent feels off-brand. The balance is keeping the product identity and a consistent visual mood locked across posts, while varying the scene, crop, or context enough that the feed doesn't feel like the same three images recycled.
| Format or limit | Meta's official figure | Fluxx credits if generated separately |
|---|---|---|
| Feed and Stories vertical | 9:16 ratio, up to 10 images or videos per ad | 12 for the base image |
| Instagram Feed square | 1:1 ratio, at least 500 x 500 px, 1024 x 1024 px recommended | 12 |
| Instagram Feed portrait | 4:5 ratio | 12 |
| Landscape ad | 1.91:1 and 16:9 ratios | 12 each |
| Facebook Shops product image | Square 1:1, at least 500 x 500 px, 1024 x 1024 px recommended | 12 |
| Catalogue product image file | JPEG or PNG, 8 MB maximum | 12 |
Benefits
Sustains a regular posting cadence without a recurring shoot budget
Keeps the feed visually varied while staying on-brand
Generates new angles and contexts from existing product photos
How It Works
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Upload existing product photos to draw from.
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Generate varied scenes and crops for upcoming posts.
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Batch a set ahead of the posting calendar.
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Publish on cadence and repeat as the calendar moves forward.
Best Practices
- check_circleBatch-generate a set of varied posts ahead of the posting calendar rather than one at a time
- check_circleKeep product identity and overall mood consistent even as individual scenes vary
- check_circleReuse existing product photos as the source rather than commissioning new shoots for feed content
Common Mistakes
- cancelReposting the same handful of hero shots until the feed feels stale
- cancelVarying scenes so much between posts that the feed loses a consistent visual identity
- cancelTreating feed content and paid ad creative as the same production workflow
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits does a month of social posts cost to generate?
30 feed images at 12 credits each is 360 credits. The 750-credit ₹2,999 Pro pack covers 62 images, so one Pro pack carries roughly 2 months of a 30-post cadence.
Which image ratios do I need to generate for a Facebook and Instagram feed set?
Meta's official ad ratios are 1.91:1, 16:9, 1:1, 4:5, 2:3 and 9:16, so a set covering every format is 6 generated images at 12 credits each, or 72 credits.
Is there a limit on how many images one social ad can carry?
Meta allows up to 10 images or videos per ad. At 12 credits an image, filling all 10 slots with generated stills is 120 credits, and Meta caps catalogue product images at JPEG or PNG files of 8 MB maximum.
Do I lose credits when a batch of feed images fails to generate?
No. Failed generations are refunded, so a 360-credit monthly batch is not charged for the images that did not render. Credits also never expire, and 4K export costs the same as 1K.
Why Fluxx.work
Fluxx.work makes it fast enough to generate feed-ready variety on a recurring basis, instead of a feed running out of fresh imagery between shoots.