AI Etsy Flat Lay Photo Editor
Turn messy overhead shots into Pinterest-worthy flat lays with one prompt.
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"I'm terrible at flat lay styling but my products look amazing from above. Now the AI fixes my messy attempts and they look like a pro styled them." @TheCraftedCollection
Built for Etsy Sellers Creating Flat Lay Photos
Flat lays are Etsy gold. They show collections, bundles, and product ranges in one scroll-stopping image. But great flat lays require perfect surfaces, consistent overhead lighting, and prop styling skills most sellers don't have. EditThisPic fixes the background and lighting of your overhead shots so the arrangement you spent time creating actually looks professional.
Tools for Flat Lay Photography
Change Background
Replace messy surfaces with clean marble, wood, or solid colors
Remove Background
Create clean isolated flat lays on pure white for Etsy search
Remove Object
Clean up unwanted props, dust, or stray items that ruin the composition
Enhance Lighting
Fix uneven lighting that makes some items brighter than others
How to Edit Your Etsy Flat Lay Photos
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Upload your flat lay photo
Drop your overhead product arrangement photo into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 7MB. Shoot from directly above your products. Phone photos work fine. Don't worry about the surface or background, just focus on getting the arrangement right.
Background surface swap: 15-30 seconds. Lighting and shadow fixes: 15 seconds. -
Describe your ideal flat lay surface and lighting
Type what you want: 'replace background with clean white marble surface, consistent even overhead lighting' or 'clean up this flat lay with a solid blush pink surface and soft diffused shadows.' The AI replaces the surface while keeping your product arrangement exactly as you styled it.
Always specify 'consistent overhead lighting' for flat lays. This ensures even illumination across all items, which is the hallmark of professional flat lay photography. -
Check all items are preserved correctly
Zoom in on each item in the arrangement. All products should be intact, properly colored, and in their original positions. Pay special attention to items at the edges of the frame, as they're most likely to be affected by background changes.
Count your items before and after. In complex flat lays with many small items, occasionally one may be affected by the background change. -
Mark any items that need preservation
If any product in the arrangement was altered or if edges between products and the new surface look rough, tap markers on those specific items. This tells the AI to preserve them exactly while only changing the background surface.
For flat lays with thin, delicate items (ribbons, strings, small beads), mark those items before any background change.
Copy-Paste Prompts for Flat Lay Photos
replace the background surface with clean white marble with subtle gray veining, consistent even overhead lighting, soft uniform shadows beneath each item, preserve all products and arrangement exactly
White marble is the #1 flat lay surface on Etsy and Instagram. It elevates any product category.
replace background with pure white seamless surface, even overhead diffused lighting, consistent soft shadow beneath each item, clean professional catalog aesthetic
Pure white flat lays perform best in Etsy search results because products pop against the clean background.
replace background with weathered light wood surface, warm natural overhead light, rustic farmhouse aesthetic, preserve all product arrangement and spacing
Wood surfaces are perfect for food, kitchen, soap, candle, and farmhouse product flat lays.
fix the lighting to be perfectly even and consistent across all items, soft diffused overhead light, remove harsh shadows, replace with uniform soft shadows
Consistent lighting is what separates amateur flat lays from professional ones. This is the quickest win.
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replace background with natural cream linen fabric, soft even overhead light, elegant textile flat lay aesthetic, preserve all items and arrangement
Linen surfaces complement fabric products, clothing, and wedding items beautifully. Texture adds depth.
replace background with solid soft sage green matte surface, even overhead lighting, consistent shadows, clean modern brand aesthetic
Using your brand color as a flat lay surface creates instant recognition. Save this prompt for all your listings.
remove the distracting items at the edges and background, keep only the main products in the arrangement, clean up the surface around them
Sometimes less is more. Remove props that compete with your products for attention.
replace background with smooth light gray concrete surface, modern minimalist aesthetic, even overhead lighting with subtle shadows, clean contemporary feel
Concrete surfaces suit modern, minimal, and industrial product aesthetics without being as stark as pure white.
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White marble | replace surface with white marble, even overhead lighting, consistent shadows |
20s | Try This → |
| Pure white | replace background with pure white, even overhead light, uniform soft shadows |
15s | Try This → |
| Fix lighting | fix lighting to be even across all items, soft overhead diffused light |
15s | Try This → |
| Rustic wood | replace surface with light weathered wood, warm overhead light, farmhouse feel |
20s | Try This → |
Real Flat Lay Transformations
Messy surface to clean marble flat lay
Product collection arranged on a stained kitchen counter. Background swapped to clean marble, making the arrangement look professionally styled.
replace the background surface with clean white marble, even overhead lighting, consistent soft shadows, preserve all products and their arrangement exactly
Inconsistent lighting fixed across flat lay
Flat lay with products lit unevenly, some in shadow, some washed out. Even overhead lighting made every item look consistent.
fix lighting to be perfectly even across all items, soft diffused overhead light, consistent exposure on every product
Background decluttered and cleaned
Flat lay photo with visible props and debris that distracted from the products. Cleanup removed everything that didn't belong.
remove the distracting items at the edges, clean up dust and debris on the surface, keep only the main product arrangement, clean white background
Common Flat Lay Photo Issues
Some items in the arrangement were altered or removed
Why: With multiple items on a surface, the AI may interpret some products as part of the background, especially small or flat items that blend with the surface.
Tap markers on each item in the arrangement that was affected, then regenerate: preserve ALL items and their positions exactly, only change the background surface
Before any background change, mark your most vulnerable items: small items, flat items, items similar in color to the surface.
Shadows go in different directions across the flat lay
Why: The original photo had mixed lighting sources (window + overhead) creating conflicting shadow directions.
fix shadows to be consistent soft downward shadows from directly above, even overhead diffused lighting, same shadow direction for every item
For flat lays, 'overhead' lighting is always correct. Side lighting creates directional shadows that look wrong from above.
New surface texture competes with product textures
Why: A highly textured surface (rough wood, heavy marble veining) can visually compete with textured products like yarn, fabric, or beaded items.
replace background with a smooth, subtle surface with minimal texture, products should be the visual focus not the background
Rule of thumb: textured products need smooth surfaces, smooth products can handle textured surfaces.
Products at the edges of the frame look cut off or distorted
Why: Edge items have less context for the AI to work with, making clean separation from the background harder.
Tap markers on the edge items, then regenerate: preserve all items including those at the edges of the composition
Leave a small margin of empty space around your arrangement when photographing. This gives the AI more to work with at the edges.
Colors of products look inconsistent after editing
Why: The new surface color can affect how product colors appear, especially for items near the edges of the frame.
replace background with [your choice], maintaining exact original colors of every item in the arrangement, consistent color accuracy across all products
Neutral surfaces (white, light gray) affect product colors least. Colored surfaces (blush, sage) can cast subtle color influences on nearby items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the AI keep my product arrangement exactly as I styled it?
Yes, that's the core promise. The AI only changes the background surface and lighting, preserving your product positions, spacing, and arrangement exactly. If any item shifts, use markers to lock it in place. The styling work you did is preserved while the surface underneath gets upgraded.
What's the best surface for flat lay product photos on Etsy?
Depends on your brand. White marble is the most popular and versatile. Pure white for maximum product pop in search results. Natural wood for farmhouse and artisan brands. Linen for textiles and wedding items. Solid brand colors for shop cohesion. Start with white or marble and experiment from there.
How do I get consistent shadows in flat lay photos?
Prompt: 'consistent even overhead lighting with uniform soft shadows beneath each item.' The key phrase is 'overhead lighting.' Flat lays shot from above need top-down light to create consistent downward shadows. Side lighting creates directional shadows that look strange from a bird's-eye view.
Can I remove specific props from my flat lay without removing products?
Yes. Prompt: 'remove the [specific item] from the flat lay, keep all products in their exact positions, fill the gap naturally with the background surface.' You can also tap markers on the items you want to KEEP, then ask to remove everything else. Great for decluttering over-styled flat lays.
What resolution should flat lay photos be for Etsy?
Upload the highest resolution available, at least 2000px on the longest side. Flat lays often contain many small items, so buyers zoom in on individual products. Higher resolution means every item stays sharp at zoom. Etsy recommends 2000x2000px minimum for best display.
Should I style the flat lay first or let the AI arrange it?
Style it yourself first. The AI changes backgrounds and lighting but doesn't rearrange products. Spend time getting the arrangement, spacing, and composition right, then let EditThisPic upgrade the surface and lighting. Your eye for composition + AI surface perfection = professional results.
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