# Generative Collection

Unlock your artistic potential with two exciting options for generating stunning art effortlessly. Choose the user-friendly [**NFT Generator App**](https://docs.niftykit.com/customize-your-experience/available-apps/nft-generator-desktop-app) to import your layers, generate artwork with metadata, and upload seamlessly to IPFS – all without any coding hassle. Or dive into innovation with our [**Open Generative App**](#to-activate-the-open-generative-app-follow-these-steps), where art is created when minting happens. Artists provide different layers, and the blockchain decides the final artwork. This will create unique versions of your art in infinite quantity. 

You can enable this feature for both new and existing **Diamond Drop Collections.**

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Generative Collection is not available for Edition Collections
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## To activate the Open Generative App, follow these steps:

1. Launch your Drop or Pro collection by creating the smart contract using NiftyKit
2. [Go to your collection dashboard](https://app.niftykit.com/dashboard?tab=collections)
3. Navigate to the app tab
4. Click on \[Add] for the Generative Collection option, as illustrated below. 

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## Uploading Your Layers

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Read full [asset guidelines here](https://docs.niftykit.com/get-started/getting-started/art-generator-asset-guidelines)
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1. Once the app is activated, go back to the Overview tab of your collection.&#x20;
2. Click set up in Generative Collection

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3. Upload your layers

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Click activate and start minting your Open Gen

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[Go to your NiftyKit dashboard now.](https://app.niftykit.com/login)

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