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Homework is an AI design tool launched by Alibaba's Tmall, designed for e-commerce merchants in the home decoration, home furnishing and home appliance industries. Merchants only need to upload pictures of their products, and Jiazuo can generate a variety of styles of scene pictures and realistic model display pictures through AI technology, with effects comparable to professional studio photography. Homework dramatically reduces design and shooting costs, shortens the traditional shooting cycle, and improves the display effect and click-through rate of products. The tool is deeply integrated with Taobao's e-commerce ecosystem and has attracted more than 130,000 merchants to use it, including well-known brands such as Mousse and All Friends. The tool is easy to use and is suitable for small and medium-sized merchants as well as large brands.

Function List

• AI studio shooting: upload product pictures and generate more than 80 styles of scene pictures for product display with one click.
• AI Model: Generate realistic AI model display images, support adjusting posture and expression to simulate the real shooting effect.
• AI keying: accurately extract the main body of the product, remove the background, simplify the picture processing process.
• AI Expansion: Expand the background of product images to generate diverse scenes and enhance the visual effect.
• Custom Design: Support uploading a reference image or entering a text description to generate a personalized display image.
• 3D showroom: create virtual 3D showroom to display products and support virtual live broadcast.
• Taobao Smart Main Image: Generate optimized product main image to improve click rate and conversion rate.

Using Help

How to get started with homework

Homework does not need to be independently installed, directly through the Taobao Tmall merchant background or thousand cattle platform access. The following are the specific operation steps:

1. Register for a Taobao Merchant Account::
   • Visit the Taobao website (https://www.taobao.com/) or download the Taobao App (supports iOS and Android).
   • Click "Seller Center" → "Free store", fill in the store information according to the prompts, complete the certification.
2. Login to Qianniu Platform::
   • Download the Qianniu App (Qianniu is a Taobao merchant management tool) or visit the web version of Qianniu (https://qianniu.taobao.com/).
   • Sign in with your Taobao merchant account.
3. Access to homeworking tools::
   • Enter "Homework" in the search bar of Chinasky platform or find the entrance of Homework in "Application Center".
   • Click to go to the Homework Tools page to start using the AI design features.

Overseas merchants can access Qianniu through Taobao Overseas Edition (world.tao.com) with the same operation process. It is recommended to use Chrome browser and enable automatic translation to switch to the English interface.

Core Function Operation

AI Studio Shooting

AI Studio Shooting is the core feature of Homework, which helps merchants to quickly generate scene maps:

1. Log in to Thousand Cow and go to the homework tool.
2. Click on "AI Studio Shooting", upload product images (support JPG, PNG format, the recommended resolution is higher than 800 x 800 pixels).
3. Select the scene style (e.g. modern minimalist, Scandinavian, industrial, etc.), the system provides more than 80 preset styles.
4. Click "Generate" and wait a few seconds to view the generated scene graph.
5. Adjust the details (e.g. light, angle), confirm and download the image for product detail page or advertising.

AI Model

The AI model function can replace traditional model shooting to generate realistic display effects:

1. Select "AI Modeling" in the Crafting Tools.
2. Upload a picture of the product, or enter a text description (e.g. "model sitting on a sofa, holding a coffee cup").
3. Adjust model parameters (e.g. pose, expression, clothing style).
4. Click "Generate" to see how the AI model will look like when combined with the product. The system will automatically simulate real details, such as pillow folds or clothing textures.
5. Download satisfactory images and apply them to the store display.

AI Keying and Expansion

• AI keying::
  1. Enter the "AI keying" function and upload the product image.
  2. The system automatically recognizes the body of the product and removes the background.
  3. Check the keying effect and manually adjust the edges (if needed).
  4. Download transparent background images for subsequent designs.
• AI expansion::
  1. Select "AI Enlargement" to upload product images.
  2. Select an extended style (e.g., outdoor scene, indoor scene).
  3. The system generates the expanded image, checks it and downloads it.

3D Showroom

3D showrooms are suitable for displaying multiple items or live virtual broadcasts:

1. Enter the "3D Showroom" function and upload a 3D model of your product (if you don't have a model, you can use 2D pictures to generate a simple 3D effect).
2. Choose a showroom template (e.g. modern living room, vintage den).
3. Drag and drop items to the showroom scene to adjust the position and angle.
4. Save showroom designs, generate links to share with consumers, or use for live presentations.

Downloads & Applications

Generated designs are available for direct download and support JPG and PNG formats. Merchants can use the images for:

• Product detail page: uploaded to Taobao store to enhance visual appeal.
• Advertising: for social media or off-site promotion.
• Live Streaming Scene: Combine with 3D showroom to create a virtual live streaming background.

caveat

• Image Quality: Upload high-resolution images (1080p or higher recommended) to ensure clear generation.
• operating time: Single image generation typically takes 5-10 seconds, and complex scenes (e.g. 3D showrooms) can take 1-2 minutes.
• Language SupportThe default Chinese language is used in the interface of the homepage. Overseas users can switch to English or use the browser to translate through the Chien Niu App.
• Cost descriptionThe following features are available to Tmall merchants free of charge: some advanced features may require subscription to the Qianniu Premium Package, subject to platform announcements.
• Customer Service SupportIf you have any problems, click "Contact Customer Service" on the platform, describe the problem (e.g. upload failure, generation error), and attach a screenshot for quick resolution.

practical example

Mousse brand generates nearly 2,000 scene pictures through homework, more than 900 of which contain AI models, saving about 1.4 million yuan in design costs. Feedback from merchants, the click rate of the main picture generated by homework increased by about 20%, significantly improving the conversion rate.

application scenario

1. Small and medium-sized merchants to quickly put products on the shelves
   Small home stores can quickly generate professional merchandise images without hiring a photographer through the AI studio shooting and keying features for entrepreneurs with limited budgets.
2. Brand Marketing Activities
   Large brands can use 3D showrooms and AI modeling capabilities to create virtual display spaces for new product launches or online live streaming to enhance the consumer interactive experience.
3. Cross-border e-commerce showcase
   Overseas merchants can utilize homework to generate scene maps (e.g., North American modern style, European classical style) that match the aesthetics of the target market, increasing the attractiveness of their goods on platforms such as Amazon and eBay.

QA

1. Is homework free?
   Homework is free for Tmall merchants and core features are available at no extra cost. Some of the advanced features may require subscription to the Qianniu Premium Package, so we recommend checking the announcement of the Qianniu platform.
2. Are the generated images commercially available?
   Yes, the images generated by Homework are owned by the merchant and can be used for Taobao stores, advertising and other commercial purposes without copyright restrictions.
3. What industries does Homemaking support?
   It mainly serves the home decoration, home furnishing, and home appliance industries, but it is also suitable for e-commerce fields such as clothing and accessories that require high-quality display images.
4. What should I do if I have poor results in generating images?
   Check the resolution of the uploaded image (above 1080p is recommended), or adjust the style parameters. If you are still not satisfied, contact Qianniu customer service to feedback the problem.