Virtual Model transforms any clothing photo into a polished, photoshoot-ready image. It places your garments on realistic models and lets you mix and match different models, poses, and backgrounds to create a variety of standout visuals.
Note: Virtual Model images can have differences to the original photo, especially with more complex patterns, shapes and text. Be aware that Virtual Model images are "interpretations" of the source content and are not always exact matches.
In this article, we explain how to use Virtual Model on the Web App version of Photoroom. If you are using a mobile version, see:
Availability:
Paid subscriptions only. Requires AI Credits.
On Web App
To use Virtual Model on the Web App version of Photoroom:
(Video shows Photoroom on the Web App. AI generation is speeded up.)
As there are many features you can use with Virtual Models, we have split the instructions into stages:
Stage 1: Upload a clothing photo and generate a Virtual Model image
The first step is to upload your clothing photo to the Virtual Model feature.
Log in at app.photoroom.com.
Select the Space you want to work in.
Select AI tools.
Select Virtual Model.
If you can't see the Virtual Model option, select the See all button to see a full list of the AI tools. Select Virtual Model from there.
Select + Subject.
Select a clothing photo to upload.
Either:
Select the arrow button to generate images. It will use the default Virtual Model settings or the settings that were in place the previous time you used Virtual Model.
Use the prompt field and the settings to define what you want (see Stage 2).
Stage 2: Tell Photoroom what you want
Use the settings to tell Photoroom what you want in your image.
[Optional] Enter a description in the prompt field. For example, "Add window in background".
[Optional] Select Subject and upload a different clothing image.
Select Model and choose a Virtual Model.
You can choose any from the list or select Custom and upload a photo of your own choice.
Select Background and choose a category of AI background.
You can also choose Custom and then upload a background photo of your own choice.
Select Pose and choose a preferred position for the model.
Use Size to set the dimensions of the image. Choose from Square, Portrait, or Landscape.
Select the arrow button to generate images with your changes in place.
[Optional] Use the settings again and generate more images until you have an image you are happy with.
Stage 3: Final edits and save
When you have a Virtual Model you are happy with, select it and follow the steps below:
Use Remove background to include or exclude the AI background from the design.
If you remove the background, you will get a design that has a white background on one layer and the virtual model character on another layer. This is a good choice if you want to place the virtual model on a different background, such as a plain color or a Photoroom template.
If you keep the background, you will get a design that has a white background on one layer and the entire AI image on another layer.
[Optional] Use these options to change the image:
Change something to use AI to change the image. Enter a description of the changes you want and then select Change.
Retouch to remove parts of the image that you don't want. Set the brush size and draw over the area you want to remove. This option is only available when the background layer is present.
To learn more about Retouch, see Remove unwanted objects with the Retouch tool.
Edit cutout to remove or add parts of the original background. Select Erase or Restore and draw over the area you want to remove or add. Edit cutout is only available if you chose to remove the image's background.
To learn more about Edit Cutout, see Add and remove parts of an image with edit cutout.
Resize to change the dimensions for the image. When you select Resize, the image is shown in the editor. From there, you can set a different size for the image.
[Optional] Select Download to download the Virtual Model image as an image file.
Select Use this image to open your design in the editor (only required if you did not use Change something, Retouch, Edit Cutout or Resize).
[Optional] Use the editing features to make additional changes, such as add text, shapes, and other design elements. To learn how to use the editing features, see Features and tools.
[Optional] Select Download to download the finished design as an image file. Enter a name for the image file and choose a file format and then select Download.
Select Home to save your design and exit the editor.
Tip: To use your virtual model design with a template, export the design as an image file. Then use Select photos on the Create page to upload the image file. When the image has uploaded, select a template from the list. Photoroom opens your design in the editor with the template applied. You can use the editing features to make further changes if needed.
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