The Remix feature in Skybox AI lets users transform existing 360° images—whether from the library or uploaded—by changing visual style, mood, time of day, and more, while preserving the scene's structure. With intuitive controls like the Influence Slider and Retain Structure toggle, users can fine-tune how much of the original image is kept. It's a powerful tool for rapidly creating diverse skybox variations without starting from scratch.
Remix can be used on any paid Individual plan or Team plan. Remix requests can also be made by via the Skybox AI API.
What is Remix in Skybox AI?
| The original Skybox AI starter image | The image when remixed is used with the 'Watercolor' style |
The Remix feature in Skybox AI lets you modify existing 360° images by adjusting their:
- Visual style
- Time of day
- Weather
- Other visual elements
All while retaining the original scene's structure.
You can also upload your own 360° images to use as a base for generating new skybox variations.
How do I remix a skybox created in Skybox AI?
Follow these steps:
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Explore Starter Skyboxes
Select a starter skybox from the library. You can also use any previous generations created in History. - Navigate to the Remix tab in the prompt bar
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Add a Prompt
Enter a description (e.g., "A serene beach at sunset") in the prompt bar.
Click Generate to apply the prompt. -
Choose a Style
Open the Styles dropdown.
Select a visual style (e.g., Watercolor). -
Generate the Updated Skybox
Click Generate to create a new version based on your inputs.
Is there a limit to how many skyboxes I can remix?
There are no limits to the number of skyboxes you can remix—within the quota of your current plan.
What are common use cases for the Remix feature?
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Retain Scene Structure
Keep the layout of an existing skybox while changing mood, time of day, or style. -
Style Transfer
Switch between realistic and stylized looks using different prompts. -
Day-to-Night Transitions
Seamlessly change a scene’s lighting and ambiance from day to night or vice versa.
Can I remix my own 360° image?
Yes!
Simply drag and drop your 360° image into the Skybox AI viewer.
- This opens the remix tab in the prompt bar.
- On mobile and desktop, you can also go to the Remix tab and select Upload.
| Drag and drop user interface |
| Prompt bar with Remix tab selected and 'Upload' image clearly visible |
What are the limitations of this feature?
Yes. There are currently a couple of limitations including:
- Max file size of 50mb
- 2:1 equirectangular images are recommended
- Content uploaded that does not conform to our terms of service will be rejected
What controls are available when remixing my own 360° image?
You can use the following tools:
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Influence Slider
Controls how much the original image affects the generation.- Higher influence = more similarity in color and texture.
- Ideal for preserving image aesthetics.
- Not available when Retain Structure is enabled
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Retain Structure
Lets you keep the structure of the original image while allowing creative transformation based on the prompt.
| The default configuration for the image panel | Image panel when Retain Structure is enabled |
Can you demonstrate the impact of the influence slider on generation output?
Sure. In this example we used this 360* image of a Belgian Canalside taken by quantumjeep
All prompts used in this example were: A serene canal winds past charming, colorful Belgian townhouses, their facades adorned with blooming flower boxes under a soft, misty morning light. with a negative prompt of: snow, ice, man, woman, animals, cars.
| Influence Slider Value | Output |
| 100 | |
| 90 | |
| 80 | |
| 70 | |
| 60 | |
| 50 | |
| 40 | |
| 30 | |
| 20 | |
| 10 | |
| 0 |
Can you demonstrate the effect of Retain Structure?
Retain Structure is a powerful option within the Remix tool that allows Skybox AI to preserve the core composition and layout of your 360° image—while still applying new styles, lighting, and ambiance.
This feature is ideal when you want to:
- Maintain the scene’s spatial arrangement
- Keep major elements like buildings, trees, or mountains in place
- Apply stylistic changes without losing visual identity
What effect do tripods have when remixing?
Tripods are essential for capturing high-quality 360° images, but they often leave a visible mark at the nadir (the lowest point of the image). When remixing, this can result in the AI introducing unwanted visual elements—such as platforms or patches—that visibly contrast the surrounding floor texture.
These artifacts aren’t always desirable, so we recommend the following steps before uploading your image:
- Edit the nadir area in a photo editing tool to remove or blend out the tripod.
- Patch the spot with a neutral texture or content-aware fill to minimize visual distractions.
- Consider using a tripod cover during capture to reduce the need for post-editing.
Taking these steps helps ensure cleaner remix results and avoids unintended objects in your generated skybox.