How to use Style Transfer
Apply traditional textile styles (batik, ikat, shibori, block print) or upload a reference image and transfer its exact style onto your design.
Modes
Style Preset
16 presets: 12 textile techniques (batik, ikat, shibori, block print and more) and 4 artistic effects.
Reference Image
Upload any reference image to transfer its style.
Credit Usage
Options & Settings
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Variations | Buttons | Style Preset mode only; Reference Image makes one result. How many results to generate in one run. Each one is charged, so picking 4 costs 4 times a single result (see the credit rates above). Counts above your plan's limit are locked. 1234 |
| Transfer Mode | Buttons | Pick a built-in style, or upload your own image to copy the look from. Style PresetReference Image |
| Textile Techniques | Buttons | Traditional textile methods. Each one sets its own starting Style Strength and Structure Preservation, so switching technique moves both sliders. BatikIkatShiboriTie-DyeBlock PrintScreen PrintEmbroideryWovenJacquardAfrican WaxChintzToile |
| Artistic Effects | Buttons | Painterly and drawn treatments, for when the reference is art rather than cloth. WatercolorOil PaintingPencil SketchInk Wash |
| Structure Preservation | Slider | How much of the original layout survives. High keeps your motifs and composition in place while the surface changes; low lets the style redraw the design. 0-100% |
| Style Strength | Slider | How strongly to apply the style, from Subtle to Bold. Each technique sets its own starting value. 20-100% |
When to Use
- Converting digital designs to look hand-painted
- Creating artistic variations for boutique collections
- Matching a specific artistic aesthetic for a brand
Pro Tips
Style strength between 50-70% usually looks most natural. 100% can make results look over-processed.
For Reference Image mode, use high-res reference images. Low quality references produce muddy results.
The Watercolor preset works exceptionally well with floral patterns - gives a premium look instantly.
How do I…
How do I give a design a batik, ikat or block-print look?
Use Style Preset and pick a textile technique. Each technique sets its own starting Style Strength and Structure Preservation.
How do I copy the style of my own image?
Switch to Reference Image and upload it. A high-resolution reference gives cleaner results.
How do I keep my motifs in place?
Raise Structure Preservation. A high value keeps your layout while the surface changes; a low one lets the style redraw the design.
What to Expect
Best Results
- Clearly defined motifs with good contrast
- Patterns that suit artistic interpretation
- Reference images with strong style characteristics
- Medium-scale patterns (not too tiny)
Limited Results
- Very precise geometric patterns (may distort)
- Patterns requiring exact color fidelity
- Text or logos (will be stylized)
- Photo-realistic imagery
Real-World Examples
Digital Floral to Watercolor
A bridal wear brand has digital rose patterns but wants a hand-painted watercolor aesthetic for their bohemian collection. Before: Crisp digital roses, flat colors, hard edges. After (Watercolor, 80%): Soft watercolor blooms, paint bleeding, natural flow. Settings: Preset: Watercolor, Strength: 80%.
Geometric Pattern to Batik
A home-textile brand wanted its geometric pattern to read as hand-dyed. Before: Clean geometric shapes, solid blocks, precise lines. After (Batik, 70%): Wax-resist crackle and softened dye edges. Settings: Preset: Batik, Strength: 70%.
Custom Reference Style Match
A heritage brand has a famous 1920s painting they use in marketing. They want all new patterns to match that painterly aesthetic. Before: Modern digital pattern, clean contemporary look. After (Reference Image): Vintage painterly texture, matches brand heritage. Settings: Reference Image mode, custom 1920s painting reference.
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