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Show clothing laid flat with Flat Lay (Web App)

Learn how to turn a clothing photo into a design that shows the clothing laid flat. Web App.

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Written by Craig Wright

Use Flat Lay to turn clothing photos into high-quality images of garments laid flat using AI. It’s perfect for showcasing clothes in store or marketplace listings.

Before and after. Before shows a woman wearing a top and skirt. After shows a flat lay image of the top and skirt laid flat on a white background.

Note: AI-generated results may differ from the original clothing photo, especially for detailed textures, patterns, or shapes. Use the Fix product tool to fine-tune inaccurate details.

Availability

Requires paid subscription.

Each image generation uses AI Credits.

Steps (Web App)

To create an image that shows clothes laid flat:

(Video is edited to reduce AI image generation time.)

As Flat Lay includes several optional features, the instructions below are split into stages.

Stage 1: Access the Flat Lay tool

  1. Log in at app.photoroom.com.

  2. Select the Space you want to work in.

  3. Select AI Tools.

  4. Select Flat Lay.
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    If you don't see the Flat Lay option, select See all to view a full list of the AI tools.

Stage 2: Use the Flat Lay settings

Use the sidebar settings to configure your image:
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Flat lay settings appear in a sidebar

  • Drop a file or select an image
    Use to upload a clothing photo.
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  • Size
    Choose the size and orientation for the image.
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  • Apply brand style
    Choose whether your Brand description (set in the Brand Kit) should influence the AI when it generates your images.
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    ​Note: If you make changes to the description here, they also apply in the brand kit and will affect the entire Space.
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  • Prompt
    Enter any other information for the AI, for example, "remove jewelry, show top and skirt as flat lay."
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When you have made your choices:

  1. Select Generate to create an image. Each generation uses AI credits.

  2. [Optional] Create alternative images by changing the settings and then selecting Generate.
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Stage 3: Generate variations and further edits [optional]

After generating an image, hover over it to display its context menu, which provides additional options.

You can:

Note: To edit multiple images at once, select the images and then select Edit in Batch. To learn about Batch, see What is the Batch feature?

Stage 4: Finalize and save

When you have an image you are happy with, select it to open additional editing and export options.

Finalizing settings for Flat Lay include options for fixing details, editing with AI, generating video and more.

You can make final adjustments, such as:


When finished, either:

  • Select Download to export the image file

  • Select Use this image to continue editing in the editor, where you can add text, adjust layers, and apply further design changes

You can use your downloaded file in other applications. If you opened the image in the editor, it is saved in your Space's Designs when you exit the editor.
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Related articles

Create flat versions of clothing images in Batch (Web App)

Create flat versions of clothing images in Product Catalog (Web App)

Other platforms:

Show clothing laid flat with Flat Lay (iOS)

Show clothing laid flat with Flat Lay (Android).

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