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Use Image Guidance for more consistent AI Backgrounds (Web App)

How to use an existing image to inspire the AI when generating AI Backgrounds. Web App.

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Written by Craig Wright

Image Guidance lets you provide an image that Photoroom uses as inspiration when generating AI Backgrounds. This makes it easy to create a series of images that look like they were shot at the same location.

For an overview, see What is Image Guidance?

Two images of people wearing hoodies. They both have a similar backdrop of a white wall with red and blue graffiti on it.

Availability

All plans

Requires AI credits. Each generation uses AI credits.

Steps (Web App)

To use image guidance:

  1. Log in at app.photoroom.com

  2. Select the Space you want to work in.

  3. Either create a new design or edit an existing design.
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    When you have the design open in the editor, continue to step 4.
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  4. Select Backgrounds.

  5. Select AI Backgrounds.

  6. Select Create a background.

  7. [Optional] To change the AI model that's used to generate the background, select the model name next to Custom background, for example, "studio". Choose your preferred model from the list.
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    Close up of Custom Background section. The AI model name is selected, revealing a menu where you can change the model.


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  8. Select Image.

  9. Provide an image. You can either:
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    • Upload an image file that shows the type of background you want.
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      We recommend images under 30 MB and up to 5,000 px on widest side for best performance. For details of supported formats, see Supported file formats.
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    • Search Unsplash for an image and select it. Photoroom's search is connected to Unsplash.
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  10. Select Generate images.

  11. Select one of the backgrounds that Photoroom generates.
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    Alternatively, select Generate more to create alternatives.
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  12. [Optional] Use the editor to make further changes to your design and to download it.

  13. Select Home to exit the editor. Photoroom saves your design automatically when you go to the Home screen.

Troubleshooting

Background images are not the same

Image guidance is not designed to produce exact matches. The AI creates the background especially for the foreground image, and adapts based on colors, lighting, and other factors. When using image guidance, the backgrounds should be similar, but not identical.
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If you need an identical background, you can create an image showing just the background and save it as a template. In a template, the background image is a static image, so when you apply it to your designs, it will always look the same.

Cannot upload image

If you cannot upload your background image, it is likely because:

  • Image is in an unsupported file format
    Use a conversion service or app to convert your image into a Supported file format and try again.
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  • File size is too large
    Reduce the size of your image and try again.
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  • Browser issues
    Clear your cache and try again. Alternatively, try using a different browser.
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  • Network problems
    Contact your IT manager or network provider for assistance.
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Related content

Use image guidance for more consistent AI Backgrounds (iOS)

Use image guidance for more consistent AI Backgrounds (Android)

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