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
Requires paid subscription.
Requires AI Credits.
On Web App
To use Virtual Model on the Web App version of Photoroom:
(Video is edited to reduce AI image generation time.)
As there are many features you can use with Virtual Models, we have split the instructions into stages.
Stage 1: Upload clothing photo(s)
The first step is to upload your clothing photos 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.
Upload a clothing photo to use. Either:
Drag-and-drop the file into the upload box.
Click the select images link in the upload box and choose the image file.
[Optional] Select the + icon and upload another clothing photo. By uploading multiple clothing photos, you can show an entire outfit on a Virtual Model.
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] Add or remove clothing images:
Select + and upload another image.
Position the cursor over an image and select X to remove it.
Select Model and choose a Virtual Model from the list.
To use your own model, select Custom and upload a model photo.
Select Background and choose a category of AI background.
To use your own background, choose Custom and then upload a background photo.
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 sizes.
Use Brand to choose whether the brand description for the Space will influence the AI:
Apply brand style - Turn it on if you want the Virtual Model AI to be influenced by the brand description. Turn it off to ignore the brand description.
Brand description - Shows the current brand description (if any) for the Space. This comes from the Brand Kit. If you make changes to the description here, they are also made to the brand kit and will affect the entire Space.
Select the quality of image you want:
Standard
1k resolution, requires Pro subscription, consumes less AI credits.
Advanced
2k resolution, requires Max subscription, consumes more AI credits.
Premium
4k+ resolution, requires Ultra subscription, consumes most AI credits.
Select the arrow button to generate an image 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: Generate images from different angles [optional]
You can generate more versions of an image, with the model and scene shown from different angles:
Select the context menu for a generated Virtual Model image.
Select the Other angles option.
Tip: To use several of the different angle images, select one and export it (see Stage 4). Then close it and return to Virtual Model. The previously generated images are still available (unless deleted by someone else). Select one of the other angles to export.
Stage 4: Final edits and save
When you have a Virtual Model you are happy with, select it and follow the steps below:
[Optional] Use the settings to make any final changes:
Remove background - use to keep or remove the background.
Tip: Remove the background if you intend to swap the background for a color or a different image. If you keep the background, the entire image will be on one layer.
Change something - use a prompt to make changes using AI.
Retouch - use the Retouch tool to remove parts of the image.
To learn more about Retouch, see Remove parts of an image with Retouch (Web App).
Edit cutout - use to remove or restore parts of the original background.
To learn more about Edit cutout, see Remove and restore with Edit cutout (Web App)
Resize - change the dimensions of the image.
[Optional] Select Download to download the Virtual Model image as an image file.
[Optional] Select Use this image to open your design in the editor.
Note: if you use Change something, Retouch, Edit Cutout, or Resize, the image will open in the editor automatically.
[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.
You can now use your downloaded file in other applications. Your design is available in the Space's Designs in Photoroom.
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.