Do I need to mark or highlight where to place the pool in the backyard?
No. Describe the placement zone in words: 'composite the pool onto the center of the backyard' or 'place the pool between the patio and the fence line.' The AI understands yard zones. Use markers only when the AI keeps placing the pool in the wrong part of the yard, like putting it over the garden bed instead of the open lawn.
How do I show a client what a pool will look like in their backyard?
Take a photo of the client's backyard. Upload it as the main image in EditThisPic. Click '+ Add reference image' and upload your pool design rendering or a reference photo of a completed pool you want to replicate. Describe where to place it and the AI composites them together in 30 seconds. Download and add it to your proposal deck.
Is there a free alternative to Pool Studio or Structure Studios for pool visualization?
Yes. EditThisPic composites your pool design onto real backyard photos completely free, with no signup and no watermark. Unlike Pool Studio ($250+/month) or Structure Studios licenses, there is no subscription required. Upload your pool rendering as a reference, describe the placement, and download the visualization. Free for one edit per week, or purchase credits starting at $1.99 for more.
What type of pool design image works best as a reference?
3D perspective renderings from pool design software like Pool Studio, SketchUp, or Lumion composite most accurately. Top-down CAD plans do not work well because the AI needs perspective depth. Reference photos of completed pools from other properties also work. The key is a clear pool shape with defined edges, visible water color, and surrounding deck or coping.
Can I composite both the pool and surrounding hardscape together?
Yes. Include the full outdoor living design in your reference image and describe all elements: 'composite the pool, stone deck, and surrounding landscaping from the reference onto the backyard.' The AI handles multiple elements in one pass. For best results, use a complete rendering that shows pool, deck, coping, and plantings together rather than compositing them separately.
How is this different from the add-pool-to-backyard tool?
The add-pool-to-backyard tool generates a pool from a text description on a single photo. The AI invents the pool design. This tool composites YOUR specific pool design from a reference image onto a backyard photo. It is a two-photo operation: backyard photo + your pool rendering = realistic visualization. Use this when you already have a pool design and want to show it on a real property.
Will the composite look professional enough for client proposals and sales presentations?
When your reference rendering is high-resolution and the backyard photo has similar lighting conditions, the results are professional enough for proposal decks, sales presentations, and social media marketing. Pool contractors and outdoor living designers use these composites to help clients visualize the finished project and close deals. Generate 2-3 angles for a complete presentation.
Can I use a photo of a completed pool installation as my reference?
Yes. If you have a photo of a finished pool from another project you want to replicate on a different property, upload it as the reference image. The AI extracts the pool shape, water color, decking materials, and surrounding elements and composites them onto the target backyard. This is ideal for showing clients 'we built this pool at another home and here is how it would look in your yard.'
