How to Use the AI Image Generator in the Plato Mobile App

Sell enhancement opportunities in real-time, right at the property.

Instead of pitching ideas and driving back to the office to edit photos for hours, the AI Image Generator lets you show your clients exactly what an enhancement will look like—instantly. Take a photo, describe the change you want to make, and watch the magic happen in seconds.

Whether you're proposing a new flower bed, mulch installation, turf upgrade, or complete landscape redesign, you can now visualize possibilities on the spot and close deals faster.

Steps to Use the AI Image Generator in Plato

1. Open the Session and Set Up Your Template

Open the Plato Mobile App
Search for the property you wish to pitch enhancements or upgrades to
Tap Start Session and select your template (e.g., Maintenance item, Enhancement proposal, Existing damage)
Fill in the core details: title, description, photos, and location

💡 Pro tip: Use descriptive titles like "Front Bed Enhancement" or "Turf Upgrade Proposal" so you can reference them later.

2. Add the Photo You Want to Transform

Upload or take a photo of the area you want to enhance
This becomes your baseline image—the "before" for your client to see

3. Access the AI Image Generator

Look for the pencil icon next to the photo. It will open the AI Image Generator.

4. Describe Your Enhancement (This Is the Magic Part)

In the text field, type exactly what you want to change
Be specific. Examples:

"Add a mulch bed with purple flowers along the front."
"Plant ornamental grasses and install landscape lighting."
"Replace dead grass with new sod and add a stone border."
"Create raised flower beds with perennials."
"Add a patio area with decorative pavers."

💡 The more detailed your prompt, the better the result. Instead of "add flowers," try "add a 10-foot flower bed with pink petunias and white daisies."

5. Generate the AI Image

Tap Generate (or similar button)
Wait a few seconds while AI works
Your enhanced image appears instantly

6. Review and Share With Your Client

Look at the generated image—this is your pitch
Show it directly to your client on your phone
Discuss the enhancement while it's fresh, with a visual reference
If they like it, move forward. If they want changes, adjust the prompt and regenerate (takes seconds)

7. Save Your Vision (Optional)

Save the generated image to your session for future reference
Attach it to the property record or proposal
Use it in follow-up emails or quotes

Why the AI Image Generator Changes Everything

Before Plato AI Image Generator:

❌ Pitch an idea verbally
❌ Drive back to the office
❌ Spend hours editing photos in Photoshop or similar tools
❌ Send the edited image back to the client days later
❌ Hope they still remember the conversation

With Plato AI Image Generator:

✅ Pitch with a visual in real-time
✅ Show multiple options in seconds
✅ Get instant feedback while you're still at the property
✅ Increase close rates because clients see the vision immediately
✅ Spend zero time editing—AI handles it

Real-World Scenarios

Scenario 1: Front Lawn Enhancement Client mentions their lawn looks tired. Instead of leaving empty-handed, you snap a photo, prompt the AI: "Add lush green sod and a curved mulch bed with ornamental grasses," and show them the result 30 seconds later. They say yes on the spot.

Scenario 2: Upsell During a Service Visit. You're doing a maintenance visit and notice bare spots in the landscaping. Generate a quick image showing upgraded flower beds, share it, and turn a $500 maintenance visit into a $5,000 enhancement project.

Scenario 3: Multiple Options The client isn't sure what they want. Generate three versions: one with flowers, one with shrubs, and one with hardscape. They pick their favorite in minutes—no back-and-forth emails.

Tips for Best Results

Use good lighting: Take photos in natural daylight for clearer AI results
Frame the shot: Include the full area you want to enhance so the AI has context
Be descriptive: Mention plant types, colors, materials, and placement
Test variations: If the first result isn't perfect, tweak your prompt and try again
Show the before and after: Display both images to your client for maximum impact

The bottom line: You've just cut hours of photo editing out of your sales process. Use those hours to close more deals and grow your business. That's what Plato is built for.