3D Miniature Building

Any of them, but they behave differently. The template keeps your subject as the centerpiece of the architecture. A house, café or landmark becomes a literal miniature building. An object, like a coffee cup, sneaker or game console, gets turned into a building shaped around it, which is often the most fun result. Portraits work less predictably, because a person has to become part of the structure.

Shoot the whole building from a slight corner angle so two sides and the roof line are visible, in daylight, without cars or trees blocking the front. Straight-on photos come out flat, and cropped photos make the AI invent the missing floors. Distinctive details, such as a red door, a balcony or a shop sign, usually survive the toy-block makeover, so keep them in frame.

That is part of the template: it is built to place small human or animal figurines, potted plants and street elements around the building so it reads as a lively town scene. There is no setting to switch this off. If you want a cleaner look, upload a photo with a simple surrounding and try both models, since each fills the street a little differently.

Often, yes. GPT Image 2.5 (8 credits, the default, square output) builds crisper blocky modules and cleaner rendering, which suits the LEGO-like look. Nano Banana 2.1 (4 credits) tends to keep the original colors and proportions of the building more faithfully, but the toy texture is softer. Signup credits and daily check-in credits are enough to compare both on the same photo.

Generally yes, as an illustration. Use a photo you have the rights to, and don't present the image as an accurate architectural model, because proportions and details are reinterpreted. For logos, trademarked products or other companies' buildings, you are responsible for any brand or IP permissions. Many agents use it as an eye-catching extra next to the real photos, not instead of them.