How do I remove cast shadow from photo?
Upload your photo to EditThisPic and type 'remove the cast shadow on the [wall/floor/lawn] and rebuild the surface with even lighting.' The AI erases the silhouette and reconstructs the surface in 15-25 seconds. The keyword 'cast shadow' tells it to target only the projected silhouette, not natural ambient shading.
What is the difference between a cast shadow and a regular shadow?
A cast shadow is the silhouette an object projects onto another surface - the dark shape on a wall behind a person, on a floor under a chair, on a lawn from a tree. A regular shadow could mean any dark area, including natural facial shading or under-exposed regions. Cast shadows are usually the easiest type to remove because they have clear edges and a distinct shape.
Is there a free cast shadow remover that doesn't need signup?
Yes. EditThisPic gives you one free Fast cast shadow removal per week with no account, no email. If you have several listing photos to clean in one sitting, you can grab a 10-edit pack for $4.99. The free edit is a preview — purchased downloads are clean, full quality.
Can I keep the ground-contact shadow under a product?
Yes. Use 'remove the cast shadow of the product on the background while keeping a subtle ground contact shadow under the product.' Ground contact shadows make products look grounded and real - removing them entirely makes the photo look pasted together.
Does it work on patterned surfaces like brick or wood grain?
Yes, but be specific in the prompt. Use 'remove the cast shadow on the brick wall and continue the brick pattern naturally across the cleaned area.' Naming the texture explicitly helps the AI extend the pattern instead of leaving a blurry patch.
How is this different from manual cloning in Photoshop?
In Photoshop, removing a cast shadow means selecting the shadow shape, sampling clean wall pixels, cloning across, and blending edges manually - usually 5-15 minutes of work. EditThisPic does it in 20 seconds from a single text prompt, and the AI rebuilds texture intelligently instead of just stamping pixels.
Can I remove cast shadows from real estate listing photos?
Yes - this is one of the most common use cases. Tree shadows on lawns, building shadows on driveways, and chimney shadows on roofs all hurt curb appeal. Type 'remove the [tree/building] cast shadow on the [lawn/driveway/roof] and show clean even lighting.' Always check MLS rules before submitting heavily edited photos.
Will it remove the subject too if I'm not specific?
No. The phrase 'cast shadow' is unambiguous - it refers only to the silhouette projected onto a surface, not to the object that cast it. The subject of the photo stays in place.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. EditThisPic runs in any modern mobile browser - Safari on iPhone, Chrome on Android, and tablets. Upload from your camera roll, type the prompt, and the cleaned image saves back to Photos. A native iOS app is also available on the App Store.
What photo formats does the cast shadow remover support?
EditThisPic accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC files up to 7 MB. iPhones in HEIC mode upload directly without conversion, and the cleaned photo is returned in the same format you uploaded.
How much does EditThisPic cost?
You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs start at $4.99 for 10 edits, valid 12 months, no subscription. Power users who edit daily can pick Studio Membership, a monthly workspace at $49.99/mo for 300 edits. Purchased downloads are clean with no watermark.
