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Show flaws honestly with professional presentation. Enhanced lighting and clarity for condition documentation that builds buyer trust and reduces returns.

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Type 'enhance lighting to show condition details clearly, preserve all wear and damage as-is' and EditThisPic creates honest condition documentation photos in 15-30 seconds. The AI enhances lighting to make scratches, wear, and damage visible without exaggeration. Balance honesty with professional presentation. Buyers see exactly what they're getting, which builds trust and reduces return disputes. Free to try, no account required.
"My returns dropped 60% after I started using EditThisPic for condition photos. Buyers can see every scratch and still bid confidently because nothing is hidden. Honest documentation sells." @UsedGoodsSeller_Pat

Built for Honest eBay Sellers

Buyers want to see exact condition but poor lighting hides or exaggerates flaws
Need close-ups of wear and damage areas that phone cameras struggle to capture clearly
Lighting that's too bright washes out scratches, too dim hides them entirely
Balance between showing flaws honestly and presenting items professionally
Return disputes from buyers who say condition wasn't as described

The best eBay sellers know that honest condition documentation actually increases sales. Buyers bid higher when they can see exactly what they're getting because there are no surprises. EditThisPic enhances lighting and clarity to make condition details visible without exaggeration, helping you document flaws honestly while maintaining professional presentation.

eBay sellers with detailed condition documentation receive 45% fewer 'not as described' returns - eBay Seller Hub Analytics 2024

Tools for Condition Documentation

Create Honest Condition Documentation

  1. Upload your condition photo

    Drop your condition close-up into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 7MB. Photograph every area of wear, damage, scratches, stains, or defects that buyers should know about.

    Lighting enhancement: 15 seconds. Background cleanup with condition preservation: may need 2-3 refinements.
  2. Describe what you need

    Type 'enhance lighting to show condition details clearly, preserve all wear and damage as-is' for condition documentation. The key phrase is 'preserve as-is' which tells the AI you want honest documentation, not cosmetic fixes.

    Always include 'preserve all flaws as-is' or 'honest condition documentation' in your prompt. This prevents the AI from trying to 'fix' damage you need to show.
  3. Verify flaws are visible

    Zoom to 100% and check that every scratch, stain, dent, or wear mark is clearly visible. Compare to the actual item to ensure the photo accurately represents the condition.

    If any flaw looks less visible than in real life, the documentation isn't honest enough. Re-shoot or adjust the prompt to enhance that specific area.
  4. Refine specific condition areas

    If the AI smoothed over or reduced visibility of specific flaws, tap markers on those areas and regenerate. Tell it explicitly to preserve those condition details.

    Markers are your best tool for condition documentation. Mark specific flaws to prevent the AI from cleaning them up.

Condition Documentation Prompts

General condition documentation
enhance lighting to show all condition details clearly, preserve every scratch and wear mark as-is, honest documentation

This is the go-to prompt for any used item. It enhances visibility without hiding anything.

Scratch and scuff close-up
enhance lighting and contrast to show scratches and scuffs clearly, preserve exact depth and pattern, condition documentation

Scratches need good directional lighting. The AI enhances this to make every mark visible.

Stain documentation
enhance lighting to show stain boundaries and intensity clearly, preserve accurate stain color, no color correction on affected area

Stain color accuracy matters. Buyers need to judge if a stain is fixable or permanent.

Wear pattern documentation
enhance lighting to show wear patterns clearly, preserve all brassing and surface wear as-is, honest representation

Wear patterns tell the usage story. Show them honestly for accurate condition grading.

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Dent or ding documentation
enhance lighting to show dent depth and extent clearly, use side lighting effect to reveal surface deformation

Dents need side lighting to show depth. The AI can enhance this effect for accurate documentation.

Corrosion or oxidation
enhance clarity to show corrosion or oxidation extent clearly, preserve exact discoloration, honest condition documentation

Corrosion extent determines repairability. Show the full scope so buyers can assess.

Missing parts or damage
replace background with clean white, clearly show missing parts area, enhance lighting on damage area, honest documentation

Missing parts need to be obvious. Clean backgrounds help buyers see exactly what's absent.

Overall condition with clean background
replace background with clean white, preserve all condition details including scratches, wear, and damage as-is, professional honest documentation

Clean backgrounds make condition details stand out. The professional look builds trust.

Edit Type Prompt Time
General condition enhance lighting to show condition details clearly, preserve all flaws as-is 15s Try This โ†’
Scratch close-up enhance contrast to show scratches clearly, preserve exact patterns 15s Try This โ†’
Stain documentation enhance lighting on stain, preserve exact color and boundaries 15s Try This โ†’
With clean background replace background with clean white, preserve all condition details as-is 20s Try This โ†’
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Condition Documentation Examples

Used item in poor lighting with condition details hidden
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Same item with enhanced lighting showing every condition detail clearly
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Enhanced lighting reveals condition details

Used item in poor lighting with hidden condition details. Enhanced lighting makes every scratch and wear mark clearly visible.

Prompt: enhance lighting to show all condition details clearly, preserve every scratch and wear mark as-is
Electronic device with surface wear barely visible in dim lighting
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Same device with wear patterns clearly documented
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Surface wear documentation

Electronic device showing honest surface wear. Enhanced clarity to document every scuff and mark.

Prompt: enhance clarity and contrast to show surface wear patterns clearly, preserve all scuffs as-is
Textile with stain on cluttered surface
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Same textile on clean background with stain clearly documented
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Stain documentation with clean background

Used textile with stain requiring honest documentation. Clean background focuses attention on the condition issue.

Prompt: replace background with clean white, enhance lighting on stain area, preserve stain color and boundaries as-is

Common Condition Documentation Issues

AI cleaned up flaws I wanted to document

Why: The AI interpreted wear, scratches, or stains as problems to fix rather than condition details to preserve.

Try: enhance lighting only, preserve ALL scratches, wear, stains, and damage exactly as-is, honest condition documentation

The phrase 'honest condition documentation' is the strongest signal to the AI that flaws should be preserved, not fixed.

Scratches less visible after editing

Why: Enhancement can sometimes smooth subtle scratches that were only visible in certain lighting.

Try: enhance contrast and directional lighting to make scratches MORE visible, preserve exact scratch patterns

If scratches disappear, mark those areas and ask for enhanced contrast specifically on the scratched regions.

Stain color looks different after editing

Why: Color enhancement can shift stain colors, making them appear lighter or different than the actual stain.

Try: enhance lighting around stain, preserve exact stain color and intensity, no color correction on stained area

Add 'no color correction on stained area' to prevent the AI from trying to fix discoloration you need to document.

Lighting enhancement exaggerates minor flaws

Why: Enhanced lighting can make minor surface marks look more severe than they actually are.

Try: enhance lighting naturally, no over-enhancement, balanced representation of condition

Add 'balanced representation' to prevent the AI from over-enhancing contrast on condition details.

Background removal affected condition details at edges

Why: The AI sometimes processes edge pixels too aggressively when removing backgrounds near condition details.

Try: Tap markers on the condition details near edges, then regenerate to preserve them

Always mark condition details that are near the item's edges before background removal.

Dark areas still hiding condition details

Why: Some shadow areas resist general lighting enhancement and need targeted attention.

Try: specifically enhance lighting in shadow areas, reveal hidden condition details in dark regions

If general lighting enhancement doesn't reach dark areas, request 'fill lighting in shadow areas' for targeted illumination.

Condition Documentation Questions

How do I show flaws without making items look worse than they are?

Use 'enhance lighting to show condition details clearly' rather than 'enhance contrast' which can exaggerate. The goal is accurate representation. Add 'balanced representation' if the AI makes flaws look worse than they actually are. Good documentation shows truth, not exaggeration.

Will the AI try to fix condition issues I want to show?

It might, unless you're explicit. Always add 'preserve all scratches, wear, and damage as-is' or 'honest condition documentation' to your prompt. The AI needs to know you want documentation, not cosmetic fixes. These phrases signal your intent clearly.

What lighting works best for condition documentation?

Directional side lighting reveals scratches and surface texture best. A single desk lamp at an angle works well. Avoid overhead lighting that can either hide or exaggerate flaws. EditThisPic can then enhance this lighting for even clearer documentation.

How many condition photos should I include?

Document every area of notable wear, damage, or defect. eBay allows 12 photos per listing. Use at least 2-3 for condition documentation: overall condition, worst area close-up, and any specific defects. More documentation means fewer surprises and fewer returns.

Does honest documentation actually help sales?

Yes. Studies show that honest condition documentation increases buyer confidence, leading to higher bids and significantly fewer return disputes. Buyers who can see exactly what they're getting bid with confidence. Hidden surprises lead to returns.

Can I use this for eBay condition grading photos?

Absolutely. Whether you're grading as 'Like New,' 'Very Good,' or 'Acceptable,' clear condition photos support your grading claims. Enhanced lighting makes the difference between grades visible, helping buyers trust your assessment.

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