The Virtual Model feature includes a range of pre-built models, or you can upload your own using the Custom option. By using a custom model, it's easier to keep your promotional images on brand and targeted at your audience.
Note: The Web App version of Photoroom does not currently support saving custom models. Saving custom models is coming soon!
Availability
Pro, Max, and Ultra plans.
Requires AI credits.
Steps (Web App)
To use a custom model for Virtual Model, follow the instructions below. We have divided the steps into separate stages to make them easier to follow.
Stage 1: Add a custom model
Log in at app.photoroom.com.
Select the Space you want to work in.
Select AI Tools.
Select Virtual Model.
If you don't see the Virtual Model option, select the See more button to see a list of AI Tools.
Use the Drop files or select images box to add a photo of the clothing you want the model to wear.
[Optional] Select the plus icon + to add more clothing photos to complete an outfit.
Select the Model and then select + (custom).
Choose a photo of the custom model you want to use.
Stage 2: Set your Virtual Model preferences
Use the Virtual Model settings to tell Photoroom what you want in your image:
Select the image Quality (Standard, Advanced, or Premium).
Choose a Pose from the list.
Choose a Background. (You can change it later if needed).
Either:
Upload a + (Custom) background
Select an AI Background from the available themes.
Set the image Size and proportions by choosing from the list.
Use Apply brand style to control whether the AI is influenced by the brand style description from your Brand Kit.
[Optional] Use the prompt to describe anything else you want to see in the image.
Stage 3: Generate Virtual Model images
When you have made your choices using the Virtual Model settings:
Select Generate image.
Each generation uses AI credits.
If you are happy with the image, select its context menu ( ... ) and then Download.
To generate more images, either:
Change the Virtual Model settings and then select Generate.
Select the context menu ( ... ) on a generated image and use Edit with AI (change something) to describe the changes you want. Select Change to generate.
Select the context menu ( ... ) for a generated image and use Other angles to generate another image showing the model from a different camera angle.
Select the context menu ( ... ) for a generated image and use Generate video to create a short video using the Video Generator tool.
Stage 4: Final changes
Once you're happy with your image:
Select the image.
[Optional] Use the Remove background slider to keep or remove the background.
Tip: Editing the image in the main editor can be easier if you remove the background, as the model will be on a separate layer. You can add another background in the main editor.
[Optional] Use Edit with AI (Change something) to refine the result.
[Optional] Use Retouch to remove unwanted parts of the image by blending an area.
This works in the same way as the standalone Retouch tool.
[Optional] Use Edit cutout to erase or restore parts of the image.
This works in the same way as the standalone Edit cutout tool.
[Optional] Resize the image.
[Optional] Select Use this image to make further changes in the main Photoroom editor, such as adding text, changing lighting effects, adding logos, etc.
When you have finished editing, you can Download the image or exit the editor to save it in Photoroom.
Select Download to save the image to your device.
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