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AI Mercari Home Item Photo Editor

Remove kitchen clutter, fix dim indoor lighting, and make home items sell on Mercari.

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Upload your home item photo and type 'replace the cluttered kitchen background with clean white' or 'brighten the item and remove shadows.' EditThisPic's AI transforms photos of kitchen gadgets, decor, and small appliances taken on cluttered counters into clean, professional listings in 30 seconds. Free to try, no account required.
"Downsizing my kitchen and listing everything on Mercari. Every photo had the messy counter and fridge in the background. White backgrounds made my blender look like it came from a department store listing." @KitchenMinimalist

Built for Mercari Home Item Sellers

Photographing items in cluttered kitchen or living room with everything else visible
Hard to show that small appliances are in working condition from photos alone
No good spot to photograph large items without house clutter showing
Buyers can't judge size from photos without scale reference
Dim indoor kitchen lighting makes items look dingy and old
Counter tops, stoves, and fridges in the background make listings look amateur

Home items on Mercari compete with new products on Amazon. Buyers expect clean, well-lit photos that show the item clearly. If your listing photo shows your entire kitchen mess, buyers assume the item is as messy as the background. Clean photos build confidence in product condition.

Home goods listings with clean backgrounds receive 38% more views than cluttered kitchen photos - Mercari Home Category Data 2025

Tools for Home Item Listings

How to AI Mercari Home Item Photo Editor

  1. Photograph your home item

    Place the item on any flat surface - counter, table, floor. Make sure the full item is visible including any accessories, cords, or attachments. If it's a small appliance, include the power cord. Don't worry about background clutter.

    Background swap: 25-30 seconds. Lighting fix: 15-20 seconds.
    Place a common object nearby for scale reference - like a coffee mug or phone - so buyers can gauge the size.
  2. Upload and describe the fix

    Drop your photo into EditThisPic and describe what needs improving: 'replace the kitchen background with clean white' or 'brighten the item and remove the shadow.' Be specific about what looks wrong.

    For stainless steel or glass items, add 'remove glare' to your prompt to handle surface reflections.
  3. Check product details

    Verify that brand labels, buttons, and condition details are still clear. Make sure the item doesn't look artificially enhanced. Buyers will compare the photo to what arrives, so keep it honest.

  4. Download and list

    Download your polished photo and add it to your Mercari listing. Consider taking multiple angles - front, top, back, and close-ups of any controls or buttons.

    Use consistent white backgrounds across all photos in the listing for a clean, trustworthy look.

Copy-Paste Prompts for Home Item Photos

Item on cluttered kitchen counter
replace the kitchen counter and background with clean white, keep the product exactly as is, sharp edges around the item

White backgrounds make home items look like online retail listings instead of garage sale finds

Dim indoor lighting on appliance
brighten the appliance, reduce shadows, make it look clean and well-maintained, even lighting

Good lighting makes items look newer and cleaner - buyers judge condition from photos

Stainless steel with reflections
remove the glare and reflections from the stainless steel surface, keep the brushed metal texture, clean background

Stainless steel reflects everything - removing reflections shows the actual surface condition

Decor item with living room behind
replace the living room background with clean white, keep the decor item sharp and detailed, accurate colors

Decor items sell better when buyers can imagine them in their own space, not yours

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Small appliance with cord showing
clean white background, keep the appliance and power cord visible, show all buttons and controls clearly, professional product photo

Showing the cord reassures buyers that it's a working, complete unit

Glass items like vases or containers
replace background with clean white, keep the glass transparency visible, remove reflections, show the glass condition

Glass items need special care - mention 'keep transparency' so the AI doesn't make glass opaque

Kitchen gadget with accessories
clean white background, keep all accessories and attachments visible, even lighting, show everything included

Showing all included accessories justifies a higher price and builds buyer confidence

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Edit Type Prompt Time
White background replace kitchen background with clean white 25s Try This โ†’
Fix lighting brighten item, reduce shadows 20s Try This โ†’
Remove glare remove glare from stainless/glass 25s Try This โ†’
Full cleanup white background, enhance lighting, sharpen 35s Try This โ†’

Real Examples

Blender on cluttered kitchen counter with other appliances visible
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Same blender on clean white background, looking like a retail product photo
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Blender on messy kitchen counter

Wanted to sell my blender but the kitchen counter had everything else on it - coffee maker, toaster, cutting board. Background swap made it look like a brand new product listing.

Prompt: replace the messy kitchen counter background with clean white, keep the blender sharp and detailed, professional product photo
Table lamp in dim living room looking dingy with furniture behind
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Same lamp on white background with bright, even lighting showing true condition
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Decorative lamp in dim living room

A nice table lamp I wanted to sell looked dingy in my dim living room photos. Better lighting and a clean background made it look like an interior design catalog piece.

Prompt: replace the living room background with clean white, brighten the lamp, show the shade and base details clearly, professional decor listing
Cast iron pan with harsh flash shadow making it look damaged
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Same pan on white background with even lighting showing perfect seasoning
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Cast iron pan with harsh shadow

Took a flash photo of my cast iron pan on the counter. The harsh shadow made it look damaged. Removing the shadow and cleaning the background showed the seasoning was actually perfect.

Prompt: remove the harsh flash shadow, replace background with clean white, show the pan's seasoning and condition clearly, professional cookware photo
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When Things Go Wrong

AI removed the power cord or handle

Why: Thin cords and protruding handles can be mistaken for background elements.

Try: Tap markers on the missing cord/handle, then: keep this as part of the product, only remove the background

Coil the cord visibly next to the item so the AI treats it as part of the product.

Glass item became opaque

Why: Transparent items are challenging for background removal - the AI may fill them in.

Try: keep the glass transparent, show through the glass, only replace what's behind and around the glass item

Mention 'this is a glass item, keep transparency' in your original prompt for better results.

Stainless steel looks different color

Why: Removing kitchen lighting reflections can change how brushed metal appears.

Try: maintain the natural stainless steel color and brushed texture, don't change the metal finish

Specify the finish: 'this is brushed stainless steel' helps the AI preserve the right look.

Item looks too small without scale reference

Why: On a plain white background, buyers have no reference for how big the item is.

Try: This is a prompt issue - include a common object for scale in the original photo

Place a coin, phone, or ruler next to the item in the original photo. Include it in the edited shot.

Buttons and controls are blurry

Why: Overall enhancement can sometimes soften small details like buttons and text.

Try: sharpen the buttons and controls area, make all labels and text readable

Take a separate close-up photo of the control panel for listings that need clear button details.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove my kitchen from the background of product photos?

Upload your photo to EditThisPic and type 'replace the kitchen background with clean white.' The AI removes counters, cabinets, and appliances while keeping your product sharp. Takes about 30 seconds.

How do I photograph small appliances for Mercari?

Take a clear photo showing the full item with any accessories. Upload to EditThisPic: 'clean white background, keep all parts visible, enhance lighting.' Include the power cord to show it's a complete, working unit.

Is there a free home item photo editor for Mercari?

Yes. EditThisPic lets you edit home item listing photos instantly without creating an account. Clean backgrounds, fix lighting, remove shadows - all free to try with no watermarks.

How do I show size reference in listing photos?

Place a common object like a phone, mug, or ruler next to the item before photographing. When you clean the background, keep the reference object in the frame. Buyers appreciate knowing the actual size.

Can I fix glare on stainless steel items?

Yes. Upload your photo and type 'remove the glare from the stainless steel, keep the brushed texture.' The AI handles reflections on metal surfaces while preserving the natural metal finish.

What makes home items sell faster on Mercari?

Clean white backgrounds, even lighting, and showing the item from multiple angles. Professional-looking photos build trust. Use the same editing style across all photos in a listing for a cohesive look.

Can I mercari home item on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser โ€” iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI mercari home item photo editor support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

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