Complete guide to Flows AI - automate your creative processes step by step
Learn how to use Flows AI from scratch. Discover how to build visual workflows, use 18 AI operations, choose templates, collaborate with your team, and automate your daily creative tasks.
The complete guide to Flows AI in FotoHUB - from your first click to advanced automations. Learn how to create images, videos, music, narration, and entire campaigns with a single click.
Table of Contents
- What is Flows AI?
- Getting Started
- Two Ways to Build a Flow
- 4-Step Wizard - Step by Step
- Visual Editor - Full Control
- AI Operations: Audio (9 tools)
- AI Operations: Video
- AI Operations: Images
- AI Operations: Text & Utilities
- 14 Ready-Made Templates
- Credit System & Costs
- Team Collaboration
- 5 Complete Step-by-Step Examples
- Advanced Tips & Tricks
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Flows AI?
Imagine having an entire creative team at your disposal: a graphic designer, camera operator, sound engineer, voice actor, translator, and video editor. Each of them ready to work 24/7, and all you need to do is tell them what you want to create. That is exactly what Flows AI is - your automated creative team.
Flows AI is an automation system where you connect different AI tools like building blocks. Instead of manually running each tool separately - first generating an image, then recording narration, then creating background music, then combining everything into a video - you build the entire workflow once and launch it with a single click.
Without Flows AI
- Open the image generator
- Type a prompt, wait for result
- Download the image
- Open the video generator
- Upload image, type prompt
- Wait for video
- Open music generator
- Generate background music
- Manually combine video with music
Time: 30-45 minutes of active work
With Flows AI
- Choose a template or build a flow
- Enter your descriptions
- Click "Run"
- Get finished materials
Time: 2 minutes of setup + automatic AI work
A single flow can replace hours of manual work. FotoHUB customers use Flows AI to generate entire marketing campaigns a week in advance - with images, videos, music, and narration!
What can you create with Flows AI?
- Marketing campaigns - posts, stories, reels, banners in different formats simultaneously
- Product videos - from product description to a finished commercial with music
- Podcasts & audiobooks - from text to a finished recording with professional narration
- Multilingual content - automatic translation and dubbing into any language
- Visual identity - logos, mockups, brand animations
- Real estate photography - visualizations from multiple angles + virtual walkthrough
- Food content - dish photos, recipes, food videos
- Educational materials - courses with narration in multiple languages
2. Getting Started
Where to find Flows AI?
You will find Flows AI in the main FotoHUB menu after logging in. Go to the Flows section in the sidebar or navigate directly to /fh/flows.
1 Log in to your FotoHUB account
2 Click "Flows" in the sidebar (lightning icon)
3 Choose a template or click "Create Custom Flow"
4 Configure parameters - enter descriptions, choose styles
5 Launch! - click "Run Now" and watch progress in real-time
Start with a ready-made template! You do not need to configure anything from scratch. Choose the template that best fits your goal (e.g., "Social Media Pack" if you want Instagram posts), change only the text to yours, and run it. You can also use any template as a base and modify it.
What you will see on the Flows page
- Popular Flows - 14 ready-made, professional templates created by the FotoHUB team. Each has a description, number of steps, estimated credit cost, and difficulty level.
- My Flows - Your saved custom workflows. You can edit, re-run, or share them with your team.
- Recent Executions - History of launched flows with their status (in progress, completed, failed). You can view results or re-run.
3. Two Ways to Build a Flow
FotoHUB offers two ways to build flows, each suited to different experience levels and needs:
4-Step Wizard
For: Beginners and those who want quick results
How it works: Guides you through 4 simple steps. Choose a goal, add steps from a palette, configure parameters, and launch.
- Simple, intuitive interface
- AI suggests which steps to add
- Automatic step connections
- Perfect for quick tasks
Where: /fh/flows → "Create Custom Flow"
Visual Editor (Canvas)
For: Advanced users and professionals
How it works: Infinite canvas where you drag nodes (blocks) and connect them with wires. Full control over every connection.
- Complete creative freedom
- Branching workflows
- Real-time team collaboration
- Undo/redo (Ctrl+Z)
- Auto-save every 15 seconds
Where: /gen-fhai/flows
Rule of thumb: If your flow is linear (step A → step B → step C), use the Wizard. If you need branches (e.g., one text going to 3 different image generators simultaneously), use the Visual Editor.
4. 4-Step Wizard - Detailed Guide
Step 1: What do you want to create?
In the first step, you define your flow's goal. You have two options:
Option A: Choose a category
📢
Marketing
Audio ads, social media content, promo materials. AI suggests: music generation, voice narration, mastering.
🛒
E-commerce
Product videos, showcases, store media. AI suggests: image gen, voice, video, merge audio+video.
🎵
Audio Production
Podcasts, audiobooks, music, sound design. AI suggests: music, voice, mastering.
🌍
Localization
Translate and dub content into other languages. AI suggests: transcription, text translation, voice generation.
🎨
Brand Content
Brand identity, voice consistency, cohesive materials. AI suggests: voice cloning, voice gen, music, mastering.
Option B: Describe your goal
Type what you want to achieve and AI will automatically suggest the right steps:
- "I want to create a promo video for my jewelry store"
- "Podcast to video with background music"
- "Translate my video into Spanish and German"
- "Instagram content package for the whole week"
Step 2: Choose and arrange steps
Build your pipeline: active steps on the left, available AI tools on the right.
- Click any tool to add it at the end
- Drag to reorder steps
- Delete steps with the trash icon
- "Generate X items" option for parallel generation
Step 3: Configure each step
This is the most important step - fine-tune each AI tool to your needs.
Data sources - where does each step get its data?
📝 Manual Input
Type the value directly. Most common for prompts and text.
⬇️ From Previous Step
Uses output from another step. E.g., transcription from step 1 goes to translation in step 2.
📂 From Library
Select a file from your FotoHUB library - photos, audio, previous results.
📥 Flow Parameter
Value provided each time you run the flow. Perfect for reusable templates.
Quality presets
| Preset | Speed | Quality | Cost | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast | Fastest | Good | Low | Drafts, prototypes, testing ideas |
| Balanced | Medium | Very good | Medium | Most tasks, daily use |
| Professional | Slowest | Highest | Highest | Final materials, production, clients |
Start with the "Fast" preset to test your entire flow and make sure results are heading in the right direction. Only switch to "Professional" for final materials. This can save up to 60% in credits!
Step 4: Review and launch
- Pipeline overview - visual list of all steps
- Cost breakdown - exact cost per step + total
- Flow name & description
- Save as template checkbox for reuse
- "Run Now" button to launch
5. Visual Editor - Full Control
The visual editor is a professional tool for building complex flows. It works on an infinite canvas where you place nodes and connect them with wires.
Node types
📝
Text
Input node - type a text prompt. Has "text-out" output to connect to generators.
🖼️
Image (input)
Upload your photo. Has "image-out" output for reference or start frame.
🎬
Video (input)
Upload your video. Has "video-out" output for processing.
✨
Image Generation
Creates images from prompt. Inputs: prompt, references (up to 3). Output: generated images.
🎥
Video Generation
Creates video. Inputs: prompt, start frame, references (up to 3). Output: video.
🔊
Audio Generation
Creates music, narration, or SFX. Input: description/text. Output: audio file.
Connecting nodes
Connections are color-coded by data type:
- Blue - text (prompt)
- Green - image
- Pink - video
- Purple - audio
Keyboard shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd/Ctrl + S | Save project |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z | Redo |
| Delete | Delete selected node |
6. AI Operations: Audio (9 tools)
FotoHUB offers 9 different audio AI operations that you can combine in any configuration.
6.1 Audio Transcription (Speech-to-Text)
Audio Converts speech to text with automatic speaker recognition.
Upload an audio or video file, and AI converts speech to text. You get a full transcript with timestamps and speaker identification.
Providers: OpenAI Whisper (faster, cheaper) or Google Vertex AI (more accurate, speaker diarization)
Cost: 0.6 credits/min (Whisper) or 1.0 credits/min (Vertex AI)
6.2 Voice Cloning
Audio Creates a digital copy of any voice from a short sample.
Upload a voice recording (1-10 minutes), AI analyzes the characteristics and creates a digital model you can use for generating any text in that voice.
Instant Clone
1-3 min sample, seconds to process, 10 credits
Professional Clone
5-10 min sample, higher fidelity, 50 credits
6.3 Voice Generation (Text-to-Speech)
Audio Converts any text into natural human speech.
8 voice styles: Natural, Professional, Friendly, Energetic, Calm, Dramatic, Whisper, Narrator
3 AI models: Turbo v2.5 (fastest, EN-optimized, 1.5 cr/1K chars), Multilingual v2 (29 languages, 2.0 cr), HD v1 (highest fidelity, 3.5 cr)
Settings: Stability, Clarity, Speaking Speed (0.5x-2.0x), SSML support, Word timestamps
6.4 Speech-to-Speech
Audio Converts the voice in a recording to a different voice while preserving content and intonation.
Cost: 3 credits/minute
6.5 Audio Dubbing (Translation)
Audio Automatically translates and dubs audio/video into another language.
AI transcribes, translates, generates speech in the target language while preserving the original speaker's voice character, and synchronizes timing.
Cost: 20 credits/minute
Professional studio dubbing costs $50-100+ per minute and takes days. With FotoHUB Flows, it costs about 20 credits (a few dollars) and takes minutes. That is 50x cheaper and 100x faster!
6.6 Music Generation
Audio Creates original music from text description.
12 genre presets: Electronic, Cinematic, Ambient, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop, Lo-Fi, Corporate, Uplifting, Auto
Settings: Mood (happy/sad/energetic/dramatic/etc.), Tempo (slow/medium/fast), Instruments (piano, guitar, drums, etc.), Duration (10-300 seconds)
3 providers: ElevenLabs (fast), Stable Audio (cinematic specialist), Suno (full songs with vocals + lyrics)
Cost: 5-35 credits depending on duration
6.7 Sound Effects (SFX)
Audio Generates sound effects from text description. 1-10 seconds. 2 credits per effect.
6.8 Audio Mastering
Audio Professional audio post-processing.
Basic: Loudness normalization + EQ (1 credit) | Advanced: + multiband compression + stereo widening (3 credits)
Always add mastering as the last audio step in your flow. It ensures professional loudness and consistency across all devices.
6.9 Stem Separation
Audio Splits music into separate tracks (vocals, drums, bass, other).
| Mode | Tracks | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2-stem | Vocals + Instrumental | 3 credits |
| 4-stem | Vocals + Drums + Bass + Other | 6 credits |
| 5-stem | Vocals + Drums + Bass + Piano + Other | 10 credits |
7. AI Operations: Video
7.1 Video Generation
Video Creates videos from text or image.
8 styles: Cinematic, Realistic, Anime, 3D Animation, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Dreamy, Vintage
Camera movements: Static, Slow Pan L/R, Zoom In/Out, Orbit, Tracking, Dolly, Crane
Formats: 16:9 (YouTube), 9:16 (TikTok/Reels), 1:1 (Instagram), 4:3, 21:9 (ultrawide)
FPS: 24 (cinematic), 30 (standard), 60 (smooth, costs 1.5x more)
Cost: ~10 credits per 5-second video
8. AI Operations: Images
8.1 Image Generation
Image Creates professional images from text description.
12 style presets: Photorealistic, Digital Art, Cinematic, Anime, 3D Render, Watercolor, Oil Painting, Minimalist, Vintage, Neon, Sketch, Comic Book
Color schemes: Auto, Warm, Cool, Monochrome, Pastel, Vibrant, Earth Tones, Black & White
Lighting: Natural, Studio, Dramatic, Soft, Backlit, Golden Hour, Neon, Low-key, High-key
3 AI Models
| Model | Speed | Quality | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana | Fastest | Good | 1 credit |
| Nano Banana Pro | Medium | Very good (2K) | 3 credits |
| fotoHUB-SDK Ultra | Medium | Highest | 3.5 credits |
9. AI Operations: Text & Utilities
9.1 Text Translation
Text Translates text to any language. 1 credit per translation regardless of length.
9.2 Merge Video & Audio
Utility Free Combines video with separate audio file. 0 credits.
10. 14 Ready-Made Templates
📦 Product Photography
2 prompts → product + model images → composite → cinematic video
6 nodes | For: online stores, catalogs, product ads
🏔️ Multi-Angle Scene
1 scene → 3 angles (front, aerial, detail) → drone video
5 nodes | For: architecture, real estate, visualizations
👗 Fashion Campaign
Editorial + texture → model + details → campaign composite → runway video
6 nodes | For: fashion, lookbooks, seasonal campaigns
🛍️ E-commerce Grid
4 product descriptions → 4 images → composite poster → showcase video
6 nodes | For: online shops, marketplaces, catalogs
📱 Social Media Pack
1 brand desc → post (1:1) + story (9:16) + banner (16:9) → reel
5 nodes | For: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
🏠 Real Estate Showcase
Exterior + interior → twilight shot → walkthrough video
6 nodes | For: real estate agencies, developers
🍝 Food & Recipe
Recipe desc → hero shot + flat lay + process → food video
5 nodes | For: food blogs, restaurants, social media
🎨 Brand Identity Kit
Logo desc → dark/light versions + mockups → brand reveal video
5 nodes | For: startups, rebranding, brand guidelines
🛋️ Interior Design
Room + material palette → styled vignette → walkthrough
6 nodes | For: interior designers, developers
🧭 Travel Campaign
Destination → landscape + culture + adventure → promo reel
5 nodes | For: travel agencies, hotels, tourism
📸 Portrait Studio
Subject → classic + dramatic + creative → showreel
5 nodes | For: photographer portfolios, headshots
💍 Wedding Highlights
Ceremony + details → couple portrait → highlight film
6 nodes | For: wedding invitations, inspiration
🚗 Automotive Showcase
Car desc → exterior + interior + detail → commercial video
5 nodes | For: dealers, reviews, marketing
🎵 Music & Album Art
Album concept → cover art + vinyl + poster → music visualizer
5 nodes | For: musicians, labels, album promotion
11. Credit System & Costs
Complete cost table
| Operation | Category | Cost | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transcription (Whisper) | Audio | 0.6 | per minute |
| Transcription (Vertex) | Audio | 1.0 | per minute |
| Voice Clone (Instant) | Audio | 10 | per voice |
| Voice Clone (Pro) | Audio | 50 | per voice |
| Voice TTS | Audio | 1.5-3.5 | per 1000 chars |
| Speech-to-Speech | Audio | 3.0 | per minute |
| Dubbing | Audio | 20 | per minute |
| Music (up to 30s) | Audio | 5 | per track |
| Music (up to 60s) | Audio | 10 | per track |
| Music (up to 120s) | Audio | 18 | per track |
| Music (up to 300s) | Audio | 35 | per track |
| Sound Effects | Audio | 2 | per effect |
| Mastering (Basic) | Audio | 1 | per file |
| Mastering (Advanced) | Audio | 3 | per file |
| Stem Separation (2/4/5) | Audio | 3/6/10 | per file |
| Video Generation (5s) | Video | 10 | per video |
| Image (Nano Banana) | Image | 1 | per image |
| Image (Pro) | Image | 3 | per image |
| Image (Ultra) | Image | 3.5 | per image |
| Text Translation | Text | 1 | per translation |
| Merge Video+Audio | Utility | 0 (free) | - |
12. Team Collaboration
The Visual Editor offers real-time collaboration - build flows together with others, seeing their cursors live!
1 Open your flow in the Visual Editor
2 Click "Share" in the top bar
3 System generates a unique link
4 Send link to collaborators
5 Everyone sees the live canvas with colored cursors
13. 5 Complete Step-by-Step Examples
Example 1: Weekly Instagram Posts
Use the "Social Media Pack" template → enter your brand description → get post, story, banner, and reel. ~14 credits, ~3 minutes.
Example 2: Course Localization to 3 Languages
Create custom flow: Transcription → Translation (x3) → Voice Generation (x3). ~35-50 credits, ~10 minutes.
Example 3: Product Video with Music
Visual Editor: Text → Image Gen → Video Gen + Music Gen + Voice Gen + Mastering + Merge. ~25 credits, ~5 minutes.
Example 4: Podcast to Video
Custom flow: Transcription → Image Gen → Video Gen → Music Gen → Mastering → Merge Video+Audio. ~30 credits, ~8 minutes.
Example 5: Complete Real Estate Campaign
Use "Real Estate Showcase" template + add voice narration + corporate music + merge. ~40 credits, ~10 minutes.
14. Advanced Tips & Tricks
15. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use generated materials commercially?
Yes! All materials generated by Flows AI belong to you and can be used commercially - in ads, websites, social media, print, and everywhere else.
Can I cancel a running flow?
Yes. Credits for already completed steps are not refunded, but unstarted steps are.
How many flows can I save?
There is no limit. Create and store as many templates as you need.
Can I edit ready-made templates?
Yes! Clicking "Customize" creates a copy in your account that you can freely modify.
What if a step fails?
You will see a red "Error" status with details. Fix settings and click "Run Again".
Can I use my own photos in flows?
Yes! The "Image" node lets you upload any photo or select from your FotoHUB library.
Ready to get started?
Flows AI is the easiest way to create professional multimedia content. Start with a ready-made template or build your own flow now!