Upload Guide

Why Your Source Photo Matters

The quality of your generated images depends directly on the photo you upload. You do not need professional equipment -- a modern smartphone is enough. What matters is following a few practical guidelines.

Lighting

Good lighting is the single biggest factor in getting great results.

• Use natural light whenever possible. Place your product near a large window during daytime. Overcast days produce the most even, flattering light.
• Avoid harsh shadows. If sunlight is too strong, diffuse it with a white curtain or sheet of paper.
• No mixed lighting. Turn off overhead room lights if you are shooting near a window. Mixing warm indoor light with cool daylight creates color casts that are hard to correct.
• Light from the front or side. Avoid backlighting (light behind the product), which silhouettes the product and loses detail.

Background

• Plain and uncluttered. A white or light gray background gives the best results. A clean table or a sheet of white paper works well.
• High contrast with the product. If your product is white, use a slightly darker background so edges are visible.
• No text, logos, or other products in the frame. The system needs to clearly identify what the product is.

Framing and Angle

• Fill the frame. The product should take up at least 60-70% of the image. Do not leave large empty margins.
• Shoot straight-on or at a slight angle. A 3/4 front view (slightly above, slightly to one side) works best for most products.
• Keep the product upright and centered. Avoid tilted or off-center compositions.
• Show the whole product. Do not crop off edges, handles, lids, or other parts.

Resolution

• Minimum 1000 x 1000 pixels. Higher resolution gives better results. Most modern phones shoot at 4000 x 3000 or higher, which is more than enough.
• Use the highest quality setting on your phone camera. Avoid heavy compression or filters.
• Supported formats: JPG, PNG, and WebP. JPG is the most common and works perfectly.

What to Avoid

• Blurry or out-of-focus photos. Tap to focus on the product before shooting.
• Extreme angles. Straight overhead (flat-lay) and extreme low angles are harder to work with than a standard front-facing shot.
• Watermarks or overlaid text. These will appear in your generated images.
• Collages or multi-product shots. Upload one product per photo.
• Screenshots of existing listings. Use the original product photo instead.

Quick Checklist

Before you upload, verify:

• [ ] Product is well-lit with even, natural light
• [ ] Background is clean and plain
• [ ] Product fills most of the frame
• [ ] Image is sharp and in focus
• [ ] No watermarks, text, or other items in the shot
• [ ] Resolution is at least 1000 x 1000 pixels

Sample Setup

You do not need a professional studio. Here is a simple setup that produces excellent results:

1. Place a large sheet of white paper or posterboard against a wall, curving it down onto a table (this creates a seamless background).
2. Position your product in the center.
3. Set up near a window with indirect daylight hitting the product from the front or side.
4. Use your phone on a small tripod or lean it against something stable.
5. Tap to focus on the product, then shoot.

This basic setup consistently produces source photos that generate great results across all 13 image types.