Adding & Updating Media
How to add stock photos, upload your own images, generate AI visuals, and swap out any image on your Airo website.
5 ways to add media with Airo
Each method below includes when to use it, tips, and copy-paste prompts.
Stock photos and videos
Most commonAiro can search a library of professional stock images and videos. Just describe what you need and it will find and place the best match.
When to use this
Use this when you need a hero image, background photo, team photo placeholder, or any general visual.
Tips
- →Be specific about mood, lighting, and subject
- →Mention the section it's for (hero, about, gallery)
- →Include location or style if relevant (e.g. "Australian beach", "minimalist")
Example Prompts
Add a hero background image of a modern café interior — warm lighting, cozy atmosphere.
Find a stock photo of a professional female consultant for the About section.
Add a wide landscape photo of Sydney Harbour for the homepage hero.
Replace the current hero image with a photo of a clean, modern home office.
Upload your own images
Best for real photosYou can upload your own photos, logos, and files directly into the chat. Click the plus (+) button next to the message input, select your file, then tell Airo where to use it.
When to use this
Use this for real photos of your business, team, products, or anything that should be authentic and specific to you.
Tips
- →Upload first, then tell Airo where to place it
- →You can upload JPG, PNG, WebP, and SVG files
- →Real photos of your business build more trust than stock images
Example Prompts
Use the uploaded photo as the hero background image.
Replace the team photo in the About section with the image I just uploaded.
Add the uploaded product photo to the first card in the Services section.
Use this uploaded image as the logo in the header.
AI-generated images
Custom visualsAiro can generate completely custom images using AI. Describe exactly what you want — the style, subject, mood, and composition — and it will create it.
When to use this
Use this when stock photos don't match your brand, or when you need something very specific that doesn't exist as a stock image.
Tips
- →Describe style: "photorealistic", "illustration", "flat design", "watercolour"
- →Mention colours that match your brand
- →Include composition details: "close-up", "wide shot", "overhead view"
Example Prompts
Generate an AI image of a minimalist flat-lay of coffee beans and a ceramic cup on a white marble surface.
Create an AI illustration of a friendly plumber holding a wrench, cartoon style, blue and white colour scheme.
Generate a hero image of an abstract geometric pattern in deep navy and gold for a law firm.
Create an AI photo-realistic image of a modern hair salon interior with warm lighting.
Stock videos
Background motionAiro can find and add stock video clips — useful for hero background videos, ambient motion, or product demonstrations.
When to use this
Use this for hero sections where a looping video background adds atmosphere, or for service pages that benefit from motion.
Tips
- →Videos work best as muted, looping backgrounds
- →Keep video files short — 5–15 seconds loops well
- →Always pair a video hero with a text overlay for readability
Example Prompts
Add a looping background video of ocean waves to the hero section.
Find a stock video of a busy café interior for the homepage hero background.
Add a subtle looping video of city lights at night as the hero background.
Replace the hero image with a looping video of a modern kitchen being renovated.
Updating or replacing images
Editing existing mediaAfter your site is built, you can ask Airo to swap out any image for a different one — whether that's a stock photo, an upload, or an AI-generated image.
When to use this
Use this when the initial image Airo chose doesn't match your brand, or when you want to use a real photo instead of a placeholder.
Tips
- →You can replace any image at any time — just describe what you want instead
- →If you have a real photo to use, upload it first then ask Airo to swap it in
- →Be specific about which section or image you want to change
Example Prompts
Replace the hero image with a photo of a sunny outdoor dining area.
The team photo in the About section doesn't look right — replace it with a professional headshot of a woman in her 30s.
Swap the services section background image for something darker and more dramatic.
Update the gallery images to show before-and-after renovation photos.
Pro tip: describe the mood, not just the subject
"Add a photo of a café" gives Airo very little to work with. "Add a warm, moody photo of a cozy café interior with wooden furniture and soft lighting" gives it enough to find something that actually fits your brand. The more specific your description, the better the result.