--- title: "Using the Custom Cutout Tool | Gendo" description: "Generate bespoke human figures with full control over appearance, pose, and styling." lang: en json-ld: --- [![Gendo](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/homepage/gendo-logo-white.png)](/) [Features](/product)[Solutions](/workflows)[Resources](/resources)[Pricing](/pricing) About [Log In](https://app.gendo.ai/sign-in)[Start creating ](https://app.gendo.ai/sign-up) [Back to Guides](/resources?tab=guides) Feature Guide 5 min read # Using the Custom Cutout Tool Generate bespoke human figures with full control over appearance, pose, and styling. Scroll to explore Contents 1. Introduction 2. Feature Overview 3. Workflow 4. Tips 5. Related Links Introduction ## What is the Custom Cutout Tool? The Custom Cutout tool allows you to generate people with full control over their appearance, pose, and styling. This tool helps you quickly add realistic human figures to architectural visuals to improve scale, context, and storytelling. You can control appearance (age, ethnicity, identity), pose and movement (walking, standing, sitting), and clothing style through a text prompt. Once generated, the cutout can be placed and positioned anywhere on the canvas. Feature Overview ## Understanding the interface ### The Cutout Panel and Appearance Settings The Custom Cutout tool is located in the bottom toolbar of the canvas, represented by a person icon. Click it to open the Custom Cutout panel on the right side of the canvas. When the tool opens, a preview area appears in the centre of the canvas showing a human model performing the selected pose. The panel on the right allows you to customise the character before generating. **Pose Selection** — At the top, choose a pose or movement type. Examples include walking, standing, sitting, and interacting with the environment. **Appearance** — The Appearance section lets you customise demographic attributes: **Age** (select an age group or allow any), **Ethnicity** (choose a specific ethnicity or allow multiple), and **Identity** (select male or female). Below the appearance options, add a **Clothing Prompt** to be even more specific — for example, walking a dog, reading a newspaper, or carrying a briefcase. ![The Cutout Panel and Appearance Settings](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/cutout-interface-annotated.png) Workflow ## Step by Step 1 ### Click the icon and load the model to the canvas Click the person icon in the bottom toolbar. A 3D mannequin appears on the canvas — select a pose or movement from the dropdown (walking, standing, sitting) and preview it using the animation controls. ![Click the icon and load the model to the canvas](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/cutout-step1-load.png) 2 ### Confirm settings and write a prompt Set the appearance options (Age, Ethnicity, Identity) to match your scene. Then add a **Clothing Prompt** — you can be as specific as you like. For example: walking a dog, reading a newspaper, or carrying a briefcase. ![Confirm settings and write a prompt](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/cutout-step2-settings.png) 3 ### Hit Generate and add to the canvas Click **Generate** to create the cutout. Once complete, the generated figure appears alongside the mannequin. Click the **+** button to add it to the canvas, then move, scale, and position the figure to fit naturally within your architectural scene. ![Hit Generate and add to the canvas](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/cutout-step3-generate.png) Pro Tips ## Get Better Results Choose poses that match the context of the scene — a seated figure for a café terrace, a walking figure for a streetscape. Use clothing prompts to guide style and realism — describe materials, colours, and formality to match the project context. Position characters carefully to maintain correct scale and perspective within the architectural composition. Combine Custom Cutouts with the [Populate tool](/resources/learn/quick-populate) to create more dynamic and varied scenes. Further Reading ## Related Links [Quick Populate Guide ](/resources/learn/quick-populate) [Studio Interface Guide ](/resources/learn/studio-interface) ## Related Tutorials [View all](/resources?tab=guides) [ ![Using Quick Populate Tool](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/populate-panel-before.png) Feature Guide ### Using Quick Populate Tool Automatically add people to your architectural images with control over density, demographics, and context. ](/resources/learn/quick-populate) [ ![Studio Interface](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/studio-canvas-overview.png) Getting Started ### Studio Interface The main creative workspace — an infinite, in-browser canvas for managing images, renders, and notes. ](/resources/learn/studio-interface) [ ![Using Render Design](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/render-panel-prompt-ideas.png) Feature Guide ### Using Render Design Transform sketches, CAD screenshots, or design images into high-quality architectural renders. ](/resources/learn/render-design) [Gendo ](#) A living canvas for visual exploration, iteration, and decision-making. ### Product - [Product](/product) - [Pricing](/pricing) - [FAQs](/faqs) ### Company - [About Us](/about-us) - [Career](/career) - [Environmental Statement](/about/environmental-statement) - [Blog](/resources/insights) - [Contact Us](/book-call) ### Connect - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/gendo-ai) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/gendo.ai) - [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@Gendo-ai) © 2026 Gendo. 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