# AI Effects

Use AI effects to turn people into cartoons, apply a glam-style retouch, create cinematic looks (for example, a dramatic film scene effect), and more.

If you want guests to further personalize their results, you can enable Guest Input Settings to let them make choices that affect the final image.

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## AI Effects Use Account Credits​ <a href="#h_55f56672db" id="h_55f56672db"></a>

AI Effects are powered by [account credits](/accounts-and-billing/billing/account-credits.md).

Credits are consumed when an AI image is generated in the HALO app or Virtual Booth.

In Virtual Booth, credits are also used when background replacement is enabled. Standard image uploads do not consume credits.

Testing and refining AI effect prompts does not use credits. Credits are only used when the AI effect is actively run during a live session.

For more information, including pricing, see the [Account Credits](/accounts-and-billing/billing/account-credits.md) article.
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#### Editing AI Effects <a href="#h_c84f310362" id="h_c84f310362"></a>

Booth Mode AI Effects are managed from the dedicated **AI Effects** page in your settings. You can create your own, or choose from a library of prompts made by Simple Booth. [Learn more](https://app.gitbook.com/o/eHFXSkXLgDkVnDuB7CHd/s/gkBJjut3zmQfG3bS9iDb/).

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#### Applying AI Effects <a href="#h_47428e1745" id="h_47428e1745"></a>

To add an effect to Virtual Booth, select it from the dropdown menu in the **AI Effects** section of your settings.&#x20;

**Participant Experience**

When AI is enabled with Virtual Booth:&#x20;

1. ​They take their photo normally.
2. ​If guest inputs are enabled, they answer those prompts.
3. ​A processing screen appears while the AI image generates.
4. ​If regeneration is enabled, they can generate a new version (within your set limit).
5. ​They can then continue editing or proceed to sharing

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Background replacement is incompatible with AI effects.
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## Plan Availability

:white\_check\_mark: Core, Plus, Pro, Select

:x: Lite
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