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AI Photo Editor for Pet Adoption Listing Photos

Better photos help pets find homes.

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"Our adoption rate went up 40% after we started enhancing our listing photos. Animals that sat for weeks got adopted within days of a better photo." @ShelterRescuePro

Built for Pet Adoption Listing Professionals

Shelter lighting is harsh fluorescent and unflattering
Kennel backgrounds look institutional and sad
Scared animals look tense in unfamiliar environments
Volunteers have limited time for quality photos
Dark-coated animals disappear in low shelter lighting
Phone cameras struggle with fast-moving animals

Adoption listing photos are the first impression. Warm, well-lit photos that show personality and appeal dramatically increase adoption rates. EditThisPic transforms harsh shelter photos into inviting adoption listings that help animals find homes.

Shelter animals with professional-quality photos are adopted 3x faster - ASPCA Shelter Photography Study 2024

How to AI Photo Editor for Pet Adoption Listing Photos

  1. Upload your photo

    Drop your pet adoption listing photo into EditThisPic.

  2. Describe your edit

    Type what you want.

  3. Review

    Check accuracy.

  4. Refine

    Use markers if needed.

Prompts for Pet Adoption Listing

Warm friendly lighting
enhance with warm friendly lighting, make the pet look inviting and adoptable

Warm lighting makes shelter animals look approachable and lovable

Clean background
clean up the kennel background, focus on the pet with a warm inviting setting

Clean backgrounds remove the institutional shelter feel

Dark fur detail
brighten to show detail in dark fur, reveal the pet's features and expression

Black and dark-coated animals need extra lighting help to get adopted

Outdoor adoption photo
enhance the outdoor pet photo with natural friendly lighting

Outdoor photos feel more natural and show the pet in a positive setting

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Cat in cage
brighten and warm the cat photo, reduce the cage/kennel institutional feel

Cage photos are unavoidable but can be dramatically improved

Pet Adoption Listing Transformations

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Shelter dog enhanced

Shelter dog photo enhanced with warm lighting making the pet look friendly and adoptable.

Prompt: enhance with warm friendly lighting, make the pet look inviting and adoptable
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Dark cat visible

Dark-coated shelter cat enhanced to show features, expression, and personality clearly.

Prompt: brighten to show detail in dark fur, reveal the pet's features and expression

Common Issues

Pet moved and photo is blurry

Why: Animals rarely stay still, causing motion blur in photos

Try: sharpen the pet, reduce the motion blur while keeping a natural look

AI handles mild pet blur well β€” for extreme blur, try multiple passes

Red or green eye glow from flash

Why: Camera flash reflects off animal retinas differently than human eyes

Try: remove the eye glow from the flash, restore natural eye color

Specify the pet's actual eye color (e.g., 'brown eyes') for best results

Dark fur makes pet disappear into shadows

Why: Black or dark-colored animals lose detail in anything but perfect lighting

Try: brighten the dark fur to show coat texture and detail while keeping natural color

'Show coat texture' tells AI to reveal detail without making dark fur look grey

Background distracts from the pet

Why: Home clutter, other animals, or busy environments pull focus

Try: blur the background to make the pet the clear focus of the photo

A soft bokeh background makes any pet photo look professionally shot

FAQ

Do better photos really increase adoptions?

Yes. Studies consistently show that animals with warm, well-lit, personality-showing photos get adopted significantly faster. Photo quality is the #1 factor in online adoption browsing.

How do I photograph scared shelter animals?

Patience, treats, and a calm environment. Take many photos and select the ones showing the best personality. Enhancement makes even imperfect shots look inviting.

What about black dogs and cats?

Dark-coated animals are notoriously hard to photograph and are adopted less often. Enhanced photos that show their features and expressions help overcome 'black dog syndrome.'

Should I photograph in the kennel or outside?

Outside is always better if possible β€” natural light and green backgrounds feel hopeful. If kennel-only, enhance to warm the lighting and minimize the institutional setting.

Can volunteers use this?

Yes. The simple interface means any volunteer can enhance shelter photos quickly. No photography experience needed.

Is this free?

Yes β€” 1 free edit per week. Plans start at $3.99/month.

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