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Upload a furniture photo + a fabric swatch. AI composites the upholstery onto the furniture instantly.

Beige three-seat sofa in a living room with warm lighting Same sofa with blue velvet upholstery composited, preserving shape and shadows

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"composite this upholstery fabric from the reference onto the chair, covering the seat, backrest, and arms with realistic textile texture, matching the pattern scale to the furniture size"

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How it works

  1. Upload your furniture photo

    Drop a photo of the furniture piece you want to reupholster or preview. This is the main image. A well-lit, straight-on photo of the sofa, chair, or ottoman works best. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Simple solid fabric swap: 30 seconds. Complex patterned textiles with tufting or curves: may need 2-3 refinements.
  2. Add your fabric swatch as reference

    Click '+ Add reference image' below the prompt and upload your fabric swatch photo, textile sample, or upholstery material image. A flat, well-lit swatch showing the full pattern repeat works best. The AI extracts the fabric texture and maps it onto the furniture surfaces.

    Tip: Photograph your fabric swatch flat and evenly lit. Avoid folds or shadows on the swatch itself, as those will transfer to the furniture.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Sofa reupholstered with fabric swatch for client preview apply the fabric from the reference onto this sofa's upholstery, covering all cushions, arms, and backrest with the textile pattern wrapping naturally around curves, preserving the sofa's shape and existing shadows
    Accent chair in new fabric for furniture store listing composite this upholstery fabric from the reference onto the chair, covering the seat, backrest, and arms with realistic textile texture, matching the pattern scale to the furniture size
    Leather texture on sofa for reupholstering quote apply this leather texture from the reference onto all upholstered surfaces of the sofa, with natural leather grain and subtle sheen, keeping the wooden legs and frame unchanged
    Velvet fabric on ottoman for interior design board composite this velvet fabric from the reference onto the ottoman, with a plush velvet sheen catching the ambient light, wrapping smoothly around the top and sides
    4 more prompts
    Patterned fabric on dining chairs for restaurant redesign apply this patterned fabric from the reference onto all four dining chair seats and backrests, with the pattern aligned consistently across each chair, matching the overhead restaurant lighting
    Striped textile on sofa for fabric store showcase composite this striped fabric from the reference onto the sofa upholstery, with stripes running vertically on the backrest and horizontally on the seat cushions, following natural upholstery seam lines
    Linen texture on sectional for e-commerce listing apply this linen fabric from the reference onto the sectional sofa, with visible weave texture and natural fabric wrinkles on the cushions, preserving the sectional's modular shape and cast shadows
    Vinyl swatch on commercial booth seating composite this vinyl material from the reference onto the booth seating, covering the seat and backrest with a smooth, slightly reflective finish, preserving the tufted button pattern and seam lines
  3. Describe the placement

    Tell the AI how to apply the fabric: 'apply the fabric from the reference onto the sofa upholstery, wrapping naturally around the cushions, arms, and backrest with realistic textile texture.' Be specific about which parts of the furniture should receive the new fabric.

    Tip: Specify 'preserving the furniture's shape and shadows' to keep the 3D form visible through the new fabric texture.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Sofa reupholstered with fabric swatch for client preview apply the fabric from the reference onto this sofa's upholstery, covering all cushions, arms, and backrest with the textile pattern wrapping naturally around curves, preserving the sofa's shape and existing shadows
    Accent chair in new fabric for furniture store listing composite this upholstery fabric from the reference onto the chair, covering the seat, backrest, and arms with realistic textile texture, matching the pattern scale to the furniture size
    Leather texture on sofa for reupholstering quote apply this leather texture from the reference onto all upholstered surfaces of the sofa, with natural leather grain and subtle sheen, keeping the wooden legs and frame unchanged
    Velvet fabric on ottoman for interior design board composite this velvet fabric from the reference onto the ottoman, with a plush velvet sheen catching the ambient light, wrapping smoothly around the top and sides
    4 more prompts
    Patterned fabric on dining chairs for restaurant redesign apply this patterned fabric from the reference onto all four dining chair seats and backrests, with the pattern aligned consistently across each chair, matching the overhead restaurant lighting
    Striped textile on sofa for fabric store showcase composite this striped fabric from the reference onto the sofa upholstery, with stripes running vertically on the backrest and horizontally on the seat cushions, following natural upholstery seam lines
    Linen texture on sectional for e-commerce listing apply this linen fabric from the reference onto the sectional sofa, with visible weave texture and natural fabric wrinkles on the cushions, preserving the sectional's modular shape and cast shadows
    Vinyl swatch on commercial booth seating composite this vinyl material from the reference onto the booth seating, covering the seat and backrest with a smooth, slightly reflective finish, preserving the tufted button pattern and seam lines
  4. Review and refine

    Check that the fabric wraps realistically around curves and cushions, the pattern scale looks correct for the furniture size, and the lighting stays consistent. Zoom into seams, tufting, and corners where the fabric meets the frame.

See it in action

Beige three-seat sofa in a living room with warm lighting
Before
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Same sofa with blue velvet upholstery composited, preserving shape and shadows
After

Blue velvet swatch composited onto beige sofa

An upholstery shop composited a client's chosen blue velvet swatch onto their existing beige sofa to preview the reupholstering result.

Prompt: apply the fabric from the reference onto the sofa's upholstery, covering all cushions, arms, and backrest with the blue velvet texture, preserving the sofa's shape and the room's warm lighting
Plain gray accent chair with curved back on a neutral rug
Before
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Same accent chair with floral upholstery pattern composited naturally around the curves
After

Floral pattern applied to accent chair for design board

An interior designer composited a floral fabric swatch onto a client's plain gray accent chair to include in a design presentation.

Prompt: composite this floral fabric from the reference onto the accent chair, wrapping the pattern around the seat and curved backrest with the flowers scaled naturally for the chair size, maintaining the chair's form and shadows
Worn and faded leather club chair with cracked surface and brass trim
Before
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Same club chair with fresh cognac leather composited, brass trim preserved
After

Leather texture composited onto worn club chair for restoration preview

An upholsterer composited a cognac leather swatch onto a client's faded club chair to preview the restoration before starting work.

Prompt: apply this cognac leather texture from the reference onto the club chair, covering the seat, arms, and backrest with realistic leather grain and subtle highlights, keeping the brass nail head trim and wooden legs unchanged

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the upholstered areas before applying the fabric?

No. Describe which surfaces should receive the fabric: 'apply the fabric to the sofa cushions, arms, and backrest.' The AI understands furniture anatomy.

How do I preview upholstery fabric on furniture from a swatch photo?

Upload the furniture photo as your main image, then click '+ Add reference image' and upload your fabric swatch photo. Describe the application: 'apply this fabric from the reference onto the sofa upholstery, wrapping naturally around the cushions.' The AI composites the fabric texture onto the furniture in 30 seconds, showing exactly how the reupholstered piece would look.

Is there a free tool to composite fabric swatches onto furniture photos?

Yes. EditThisPic lets you composite any fabric swatch, textile sample, or upholstery material onto any furniture photo completely free, with no signup and no watermark. Upload your furniture photo and fabric reference, describe the application, and download the result. One free edit per week, or purchase credits starting at $1.99 for more.

What kind of fabric swatch photo works best as a reference?

Flat, evenly lit swatch photos showing at least one full pattern repeat work best. Photograph the fabric laid flat on a neutral surface with no folds, wrinkles, or shadows across it. High resolution preserves weave and texture details. Avoid swatch photos taken at an angle or with strong directional lighting, as those characteristics will transfer to the furniture.

Can I show multiple fabric options on the same furniture piece?

Yes. Upload the same furniture photo each time and swap the reference image with a different fabric swatch. Create 5 or 10 versions showing different options on the same sofa. Save each result to build a comparison set for your client. This is faster than ordering physical samples and far more convincing than holding swatches against a cushion.

Will the fabric composite look realistic enough for client presentations?

When done well, yes. The AI matches the fabric to the furniture's lighting, contours, and shadows automatically. The key is using a clean swatch photo with good resolution and a well-lit furniture photo. Most upholsterers and interior designers find the results convincing enough for client approval discussions, especially when comparing multiple fabric options side by side.

How is this different from the change-fabric-color or change-fabric-pattern pages?

Those pages use a single photo and a text description: 'change the sofa fabric to blue velvet' or 'add a herringbone pattern.' This page uses TWO photos: your actual furniture photo plus your actual fabric swatch photo. The AI composites the real fabric texture from your swatch reference onto the furniture. Use this when you have a specific fabric sample you want to preview on a specific piece.

What is the best free AI tool for furniture upholstery fabric visualization?

EditThisPic is a strong option for compositing real fabric swatch photos onto furniture. Unlike 3D visualization tools that require textile libraries and CAD models, you just upload two photos and describe the application. It handles texture mapping, lighting matching, and contour wrapping automatically. Free to try with no account required.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 20 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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