AI Storefront Sign Placement

Upload your building photo and sign design — AI places signage with accurate perspective and lighting in seconds.

Brick storefront with blank fascia board above entrance, no signage — Photo 1

Photo 2

→

Result

Place Sign on Storefront from Photo

Drop your photo here

or click to browse

Release to upload

Free • No signup

Popular use cases:

storefront signage mockup
restaurant sign placement preview
retail sign on building photo
landlord sign approval mockup
commercial signage visualization
franchise sign placement preview
new store opening sign design
rebrand storefront signage
building facade sign composite
exterior sign mockup free
shop front sign design preview
business sign placement AI

1Your photo

2Reference

✓ Result

Storefront building facade with blank sign area above entrance

Your building photo

Your sign design

Storefront with sign design composited onto the facade

Result

"Place this sign on the fascia above the entrance with correct perspective"

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
	`place this sign on the horizontal fascia above the entrance, matching surface perspective and lighting`	30s
	`mount this sign flat on the exterior wall to the left of the entrance, matching wall texture and shadow direction`	30-45s
	`place this sign on the awning valance centered above the entrance, spanning the full awning width`	30-45s
	`replace the existing sign with this new logo, same fascia position, matching the building lighting`	30-45s
	`place this sign as a 4-foot by 8-foot panel on the fascia, proportional to building width, with natural shadows`	30s

How it works

Upload your storefront photo

Drop a photo of the building or facade where the sign will be installed. A straight-on or slight-angle shot of the sign area works best — the AI needs to read the surface plane to match perspective. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Clear facade shots with visible sign area: 30 seconds. Extreme angles or complex architectural surfaces may need 2-3 refinements.
Upload your sign design as a reference image

Click '+ Add reference image' below the prompt to upload your sign artwork, logo file, or design mockup. The AI will extract the sign from the reference and composite it onto the facade. A clean image with the sign on a white or solid background gives the cleanest result.

Tip: A high-contrast sign design on a plain white background gives the AI the clearest target. Even a PNG export from Canva or Illustrator works perfectly.

Copy one of these to get started:

Storefront Sign Placement place this sign centered on the horizontal fascia directly above the entrance, matching the surface perspective of the building facade, with consistent daytime lighting
Try This →

Wall-mounted sign on brick or stucco exterior place this sign mounted flat on the exterior wall to the left of the entrance, scaled to fill the available wall space, with shadows matching the existing wall texture and lighting direction
Try This →

Restaurant or cafe sign on awning valance place this sign on the awning valance centered above the entrance, sized to span the full awning width, with outdoor lighting from above matching the building's shadow direction
Try This →

Replace existing sign during rebrand replace the existing sign above the entrance with this new logo design, keeping the same fascia position and matching the building's natural lighting
Try This →

3 more prompts

Landlord proposal with specific sign dimensions place this sign as a 4-foot by 8-foot panel on the fascia above the entrance, proportional to the building width, with natural daytime shadows integrating naturally with the facade
Try This →

Corner building with two-sided sign visibility place this sign on the fascia on the main street-facing side of the corner building, angled correctly to follow the building corner, matching the perspective and outdoor lighting
Try This →

Franchise multi-location rollout preview place this franchise logo sign on the fascia above the main entrance, centered and scaled to match the building width proportionally, matching the surface perspective and consistent with professional channel letter installation
Try This →
Describe the placement

Tell the AI exactly where to place the sign: 'place this sign on the horizontal fascia directly above the entrance, matching the surface perspective and existing building lighting.' Include mounting surface, position, and any size guidance. No marking required for straightforward placements.

Tip: Name the architectural feature: 'fascia board,' 'above the door,' 'on the awning valance,' or 'on the brick wall to the left of the entrance.' Specific location language improves placement accuracy.

Copy one of these to get started:

Storefront Sign Placement place this sign centered on the horizontal fascia directly above the entrance, matching the surface perspective of the building facade, with consistent daytime lighting
Try This →

Wall-mounted sign on brick or stucco exterior place this sign mounted flat on the exterior wall to the left of the entrance, scaled to fill the available wall space, with shadows matching the existing wall texture and lighting direction
Try This →

Restaurant or cafe sign on awning valance place this sign on the awning valance centered above the entrance, sized to span the full awning width, with outdoor lighting from above matching the building's shadow direction
Try This →

Replace existing sign during rebrand replace the existing sign above the entrance with this new logo design, keeping the same fascia position and matching the building's natural lighting
Try This →

3 more prompts

Landlord proposal with specific sign dimensions place this sign as a 4-foot by 8-foot panel on the fascia above the entrance, proportional to the building width, with natural daytime shadows integrating naturally with the facade
Try This →

Corner building with two-sided sign visibility place this sign on the fascia on the main street-facing side of the corner building, angled correctly to follow the building corner, matching the perspective and outdoor lighting
Try This →

Franchise multi-location rollout preview place this franchise logo sign on the fascia above the main entrance, centered and scaled to match the building width proportionally, matching the surface perspective and consistent with professional channel letter installation
Try This →
Generate and review

Check that the sign follows the surface plane (perspective lines match the building), lighting direction is consistent with the facade, and edges look integrated rather than pasted. Zoom in on corners to verify clean blending.
Refine with markers if needed

If the sign lands in the wrong area or on the wrong surface, tap a marker directly on the exact location you want and regenerate. Useful when the building has multiple potential placement surfaces.

Tip: Markers are for precision when the facade has multiple mounting options. Try without them first — most simple placements work from description alone.

Try it free ↓

Place Sign on Storefront from Photo

Drop your photo here

or click to browse

Release to upload

Free • No signup

"Used this to send a signage mockup to our landlord before spending $3K on fabrication. Approved on the first try. Saved me weeks of back-and-forth with a designer." @RetailOwner_Marcus

See it in action

Reference

Result

Cafe sign placed on brick fascia

A coffee shop owner uploaded a photo of their leased brick storefront and their logo design. The AI placed the sign on the fascia with correct perspective and matching morning light.

Prompt:

place this sign centered on the horizontal brick fascia directly above the entrance, matching the surface perspective and consistent with the morning daylight coming from the right

Try This →

Stucco storefront with outdated plain text sign on fascia — Main Photo

Reference

Result

Restaurant rebrand mockup for landlord approval

A restaurant operator replaced their outdated sign with a new brand identity on the same building photo — submitted to the landlord as a formal signage proposal.

Prompt:

replace the existing sign on the fascia above the entrance with this new restaurant logo, same position and fascia dimensions, with outdoor overcast lighting matching the building facade

Try This →

Detailed Guides by Scenario

📷

New Store Openings: Visualize Before You Fabricate

Before committing to sign fabrication costs — which can run $1,500–$10,000+ — use AI to preview the final look on your actual building. Catch design problems early.

Common Scenarios

Restaurant opening that needs landlord sign approval before ordering custom channel letters
Retail franchise opening needing to confirm logo placement meets brand standards
Pop-up or kiosk operator testing multiple sign concepts on the space
Food & beverage operator previewing illuminated vs. non-illuminated sign options

Best Practices

Use a photo taken at eye level or slight elevation for the most realistic result
Upload your final logo file or design proof as the reference image
Describe the intended sign type: 'flat acrylic panel,' 'channel letters,' or 'dimensional lettering'
Generate 2-3 size variations using different prompt wording to compare scale

Restaurant opening fascia sign placement

place this sign as flat channel letters mounted on the horizontal fascia above the entrance, matching the perspective of the building surface, with consistent daytime lighting

Retail store wall-mounted sign preview

place this logo sign centered on the blank wall space to the left of the entrance, scaled to fill 70% of the wall width, matching the building's shadow and lighting

📷

Rebrand Previews: Show Stakeholders Before Committing

Rebranding an existing location? Show executives, franchisors, or partners exactly what the new signage will look like on the real building — before removing existing signs or ordering replacements.

Common Scenarios

Restaurant chain rolling out updated logo to existing locations
Retail brand refreshing store identity across multiple locations
Franchise owner needing corporate approval for updated sign on a non-standard facade
Property owner upgrading commercial space and previewing new tenant signage

Best Practices

Photograph the existing storefront to use as your main photo — AI will replace the old sign
Upload the new brand identity or logo as the reference image
Generate side-by-side comparisons by producing mockups with old and new designs
Specify if you want the existing sign removed: 'replace the existing sign with this new logo'

Rebrand replacing existing sign on same location

replace the existing sign above the entrance with this new logo design, maintaining the same fascia position and matching the building's existing lighting

Franchise rebrand mockup for corporate approval

place this updated brand logo sign where the current sign is, same size and position, with the new color scheme integrated naturally into the facade

📷

Landlord & Lease Proposals: Get Sign Approval Faster

Most commercial leases require landlord approval for exterior signage. Submit a professional mockup showing exactly what you plan to install — on a photo of the actual building — and get approvals faster.

Common Scenarios

New tenant needing sign approval as part of lease negotiation
Existing tenant requesting permission to upgrade or change signage
Property manager evaluating multiple tenant sign proposals for a multi-tenant building
Franchise operator submitting signage plan to both landlord and franchisor

Best Practices

Use the highest quality exterior photo of the building you can find — Google Street View works if you don't have your own
Show the sign to scale relative to the building — describe proportions in your prompt
Generate the mockup at the exact sign dimensions if you have them: 'a 4-foot by 8-foot sign'
Include multiple angle mockups if the storefront has corner visibility

Lease approval mockup with specific sign dimensions

place this sign as a 4-foot by 8-foot panel on the fascia above the entrance, proportional to the building, with natural daytime shadows matching the facade

Awning sign proposal for landlord review

mount this logo sign centered on the awning valance, sized to fit within the awning width, with consistent outdoor lighting from above

Wall-mount sign proposal with brick facade integration

place this sign on the brick wall to the right of the entrance, respecting the building's architectural details, with shadows matching the existing wall texture

If something looks off

Sign perspective doesn't match the building angle

Why: The AI estimated the surface plane incorrectly, especially on buildings photographed at a strong angle or with complex architectural geometry.

Try:

place this sign on the fascia with perspective lines matching the building surface — the sign should follow the same vanishing point as the horizontal lines of the facade

Try This →

Tip: If perspective is still off, tap a marker directly on the mounting surface and regenerate — this gives the AI a precise reference for the surface angle

Sign lighting doesn't match the rest of the building

Why: The AI applied a default lighting direction that doesn't match the actual sun position or ambient light conditions visible on the facade.

Try:

place this sign with lighting matching the facade — shadows and highlights consistent with the light direction visible on the rest of the building

Try This →

Tip: Look at where shadows fall on the building's architectural details and describe it: 'with shadows falling to the lower right to match the building's existing shadows'

Sign looks pasted on rather than architecturally integrated

Why: The edges are too sharp or the sign doesn't pick up any ambient light bounce from the surrounding building materials.

Try:

place this sign integrated naturally into the building facade, with soft edge blending, slight shadow beneath it, and ambient light from the building surface reflecting onto the sign edges

Try This →

Tip: Adding 'with a subtle drop shadow consistent with the sign depth' makes even flat signs look three-dimensional and physically mounted

AI placed the sign in the wrong location on the building

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which surface you meant from description alone, especially when the facade has multiple potential mounting areas.

Try: Tap a marker on the exact surface where you want the sign, then regenerate with the same prompt

Try This →

Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS surface specifically.' Use them whenever the building has more than one plausible sign location.

Sign is the wrong size relative to the building

Why: Without a size reference, the AI estimated scale based on the building's proportions and may have undersized or oversized the sign.

Try:

place this sign sized to span approximately 60% of the fascia width, centered above the entrance, proportional to the building scale

Try This →

Tip: Describing the sign as a fraction of a known architectural feature ('60% of the fascia width') is more reliable than describing absolute dimensions

Sign design colors look washed out or over-saturated on the building

Why: The AI blended the sign's color profile with the building's ambient color temperature, shifting the design colors unintentionally.

Try:

place this sign preserving the exact colors of the original design — do not adjust color temperature or saturation to blend with the building

Try This →

Tip: For strict brand color accuracy, add 'preserving exact brand colors from the reference design' to your prompt

Quick answers

Do I need to mark where the sign goes before uploading?

No. Just describe the placement in your prompt: 'place this sign on the fascia above the entrance' or 'mount the sign on the wall to the left of the door.' The AI understands architectural terms like fascia, awning, and facade. Only use markers if the building has multiple potential sign locations and the description alone keeps placing it in the wrong spot.

How do I add my sign design to the editor?

After uploading your storefront photo, click '+ Add reference image' below the prompt field to upload your sign artwork. This can be a logo PNG, a design mockup from Canva, or an Illustrator export. The AI extracts the sign from the reference and composites it onto the building with correct perspective and lighting. If you don't have a reference, you can describe the sign text and style instead.

How do I put my sign on a storefront photo for free?

EditThisPic lets you place any sign design on any building photo completely free, with no signup or account required. Upload your storefront photo, click '+ Add reference image' to upload your sign design, type where to place it, and click edit. The result downloads without any watermark. You get one free edit per week, or purchase credits for more.

Can I use this to create a storefront signage mockup for a landlord proposal?

Yes — this is one of the most common B2B use cases. Upload a photo of the building (even from Google Street View) and your proposed sign design. Generate a realistic mockup showing the sign on the actual facade with correct proportions and lighting. Most landlords accept these AI-generated mockups for sign approval requests. Describe the sign dimensions in your prompt for a to-scale result: 'a 4-foot by 8-foot panel on the fascia.'

Is there a free storefront signage mockup tool that doesn't require signup?

Yes. EditThisPic is free to use with no account required and no watermark on results. Unlike Photoshop templates or paid design tools, you just upload your actual building photo and sign design — the AI handles perspective matching, lighting, and surface integration automatically. No design skills needed.

What is the best AI tool for previewing a restaurant sign on a building?

EditThisPic is purpose-built for this: upload the restaurant's exterior photo plus the logo or sign design as a reference image, describe the mounting location, and the AI composites the sign with accurate perspective and lighting in about 30 seconds. It handles brick facades, stucco, awnings, and glass storefronts. Free, no signup, no Photoshop skills required.

Can I preview a sign replacement for a rebrand on an existing building?

Yes. Upload the current building photo showing the existing sign, then upload the new design as a reference image. Describe the replacement: 'replace the existing sign above the entrance with this new logo, same fascia position.' The AI removes the old sign and composites the new design in its place — useful for showing franchise owners, corporate stakeholders, or landlords the rebrand impact.

What format should my sign design be in for the reference image?

Any standard image format works: PNG (best for logos with transparency), JPG, or WebP, up to 7MB. A sign design on a plain white or light solid background gives the cleanest composite. Even a screenshot of your Canva design or a PDF export converted to JPG works. The AI extracts the sign shape and applies it to the building surface.

How do I get accurate perspective matching on an angled building photo?

For best results, describe the surface geometry in your prompt: 'with perspective matching the horizontal lines of the fascia.' If the building is photographed at a strong angle, tap a marker directly on the mounting surface and regenerate — this gives the AI a precise reference for the surface plane. Straight-on facade shots require no special handling.

Can I use a Google Street View photo of a building?

Yes. Screenshot a Street View image of the storefront and upload it as your main photo. The resolution is sufficient for a preview mockup, especially for landlord proposals where photorealistic precision isn't required. For final marketing materials or fabrication approvals, take your own high-resolution photo of the building.

Will the sign placement look realistic enough for a professional proposal?

For most commercial proposals — landlord approvals, franchisor reviews, stakeholder presentations — yes. The AI matches surface perspective, replicates the building's light direction, and integrates shadow detail. The result is visually convincing at standard presentation sizes. For highly polished marketing materials where exact photorealism is required, 2-3 refinements with more specific prompts will tighten the result.

Ready to preview your sign on the building?

Upload your storefront photo and sign design. Free, no signup required.

AI Storefront Sign Placement

How it works

Upload your storefront photo

Upload your sign design as a reference image

Describe the placement

Generate and review

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Cafe sign placed on brick fascia

Restaurant rebrand mockup for landlord approval

Detailed Guides by Scenario

New Store Openings: Visualize Before You Fabricate

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Rebrand Previews: Show Stakeholders Before Committing

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Landlord & Lease Proposals: Get Sign Approval Faster

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

If something looks off

Quick answers

Related Tools

Ready to preview your sign on the building?