Why do my product photos look amateur?
Most amateur product photos have three problems: messy backgrounds (kitchen table, bedroom, outdoor clutter), harsh shadows from poor lighting, and inconsistent photo quality. Professional e-commerce photos use clean white backgrounds, even lighting, and consistent composition. These make products look trustworthy and high-quality, which directly impacts sales. The AI fixes all three problems automatically.
Do I need to mark the background before removing it?
No! Just type 'change background to clean white' and the AI finds the product automatically and removes everything else. Markers are only needed if the AI gets confused about what's product vs. background, which is rare for items with clear edges. For most product photos, the AI handles everything without any marking.
Will this work for all types of products?
Yes—clothing, jewelry, electronics, furniture, handmade goods, vintage items, and more. The AI handles simple solid objects easiest (shoes, books, candles). Products with fine details (jewelry chains, lace, fur) or transparent parts (glass, acrylic) may need refinement but still work well. The key is that the product has clear boundaries from the background.
Can I use these photos on Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Shopify?
Yes. Amazon specifically requires clean white backgrounds (RGB 255, 255, 255) for main product images—this creates exactly that. Etsy, eBay, and Shopify don't require white backgrounds but photos with them convert better because they look more professional and trustworthy. These photos meet marketplace requirements and improve click-through rates.
How do I remove harsh shadows from product photos?
Include 'remove shadows' or 'remove all shadows including under product' in your prompt. The AI eliminates both background shadows and product shadows. For best results, combine with background removal: 'change to white background and remove all shadows.' This creates the even, shadow-free look of professional studio lighting.
Is this better than hiring a product photographer?
For basic white background e-commerce photos, yes—it's faster and free. Professional photographers charge $15-50 per product shot and require shipping products to them. This lets you create unlimited professional photos instantly from home. For complex styled shoots or lifestyle photography, photographers add creative value. But for standard marketplace listings, AI-generated white backgrounds are indistinguishable from studio photos.
Is EditThisPic's AI amateur product photos fixer really free?
Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.
Can I fix amateur product photos on my phone?
Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.