The Flat Lay tool uses AI to turn an outfit in a photo into a high-quality image of the clothing laid flat. It’s perfect for showcasing clothes in store or marketplace listings.
Note: Generated images are based on your photo, but may differ in details such as patterns, shapes, or small design elements.
Availability
Requires paid subscription.
Requires AI Credits.
Steps (Web App)
To create an image that shows clothes laid flat:
(Video is edited to speed up image generation).
As there are many features you can use with Flat Lay, we have split the instructions into stages.
Stage 1: Generate a Flat Lay image
Log in at app.photoroom.com.
Select the Space you want to work in.
Select AI Tools.
Select Flat Lay.
If you don't see the Flat Lay option, select the See all button to get a full list of the AI tools.
Use the Drop a file or select an image box to upload a photo.
Use the settings to configure the image:
Size
Choose the size and orientation for the image.
Apply brand style
Choose whether your Brand description (set in the Brand Kit) should influence the AI when it generates your images.
Note: If you make changes to the description here, they also apply in the brand kit and will affect the entire Space.
Prompt
Enter any other information for the AI, for example, "remove jewelry".
Select Generate to create an image. Each generation uses AI credits.
To generate more images, change the settings and select Generate.
Stage 2: Generate alternate images and video [optional]
Hover the cursor over an image and then select its context menu ( ... ).
Use the context menu options:
Change something
Use a prompt to describe the changes you want. Select Change to generate.
Other angles
Use to generate an image showing a different viewpoint.
Generate video
Use to generate a video based on the image.
This uses the Video generator and has the same settings as the standalone Video generator tool.
Download
Use to download the image to your device.
Delete
Use to remove the image from the Flat Lay history.
Stage 3: Final edits and save
When you have an image you are happy with:
Select the image.
[Optional] Use the options to make any further changes:
Remove background
Use to keep or remove the background.
Tip: Remove the background if you plan to edit or replace the background, or make changes to the subject in the main editor. This separates the background and subject into different layers, making them easier to edit.
Change something
Use a prompt to make changes using AI. This will generate a new image.
Retouch
Use to remove parts of the image by blending with the background. Only available when the background is included in 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 a layer. Only available when the background has been removed.
To learn more about Edit cutout, see Remove and restore with Edit cutout (Web App)
Resize
Use to change the size and orientation of the image.
[Optional] Select Download to download the image to your device.
Select Use this image to open it in the main editor.
Use the main editor to make any further changes, such as add text or graphics.
To learn about the editing features, see the articles in Features and Tools.
Use Download to store the design as an image file on your device. Enter a name, choose the image format and select Download.
Select Home to save your design and exit the editor.
Tip: To use a Flat Lay image with a template, export it, then import it as a new design and choose a template. To learn how to import the image as a new design, see Start a new design (Web App).
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