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Create a reflection effect

Learn how to create a reflection effect

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Written by Craig Wright
Updated today

A reflection effect can add a stylish touch to minimalistic images and make them look even more professional.

An image of a colorful vase with a white background. There is a reflection effect at the bottom.

To add reflections in Photoroom, use the Reflection feature. It is available when you edit a design and select a foreground object.


On iPhone and iPad

To create a reflection effect on the iPhone or iPad version of Photoroom:

(Video shows Photoroom on iPhone)

  1. On the Create page, select Your Content and choose the design you want to edit. Alternatively, select Start from Photo, and create a new design.

  2. Select the foreground object that you want to have the reflection effect.

  3. Use the Reflection slider to turn the reflection effect on.

  4. [Optional] Use the slider to set the Opacity of the reflection. This is the amount of transparency.

  5. [Optional] Select Move and then use pinch gestures to reposition the reflection. Select Done to confirm the move.

  6. [Optional] Use the editing settings to make further changes to your image.

  7. Select Export. Use the export settings to save and share your design.


On Android

To create a reflection effect on the Android version of Photoroom:

(Video shows Photoroom on Android)

  1. On the Create page, select Your Content and choose the design you want to edit. Alternatively, select Start from Photo, and create a new design.

  2. Select the foreground object that you want to have the reflection effect.

  3. Use the Reflection slider to turn the reflection effect on.

  4. [Optional] Use the slider to set the Intensity of the reflection. This is the amount of transparency.

  5. [Optional] Select Move and then use pinch gestures to reposition the reflection. Select Done to confirm the move.

  6. [Optional] Use the editing settings to make further changes to your image.

  7. Select Export. Use the export settings to save and share your design.


On Web App

To create a reflection on the Web App (desktop) version of Photoroom:

(Video shows Photoroom on Web App)

  1. Log in to the web app at app.photoroom.com

  2. Select Designs and choose the design you want to edit. Alternatively, select Create and make a new design.

  3. Select the foreground object that you want to have the reflection effect.

  4. Use the Reflection slider to turn the reflection effect on.

  5. [Optional] Use the slider to set the Opacity of the reflection. This is the amount of transparency.

  6. [Optional] Select Move and then drag the reflection to reposition it. Select the back arrow next to the Move heading to confirm the move.

  7. [Optional] Select the Reflection row in the settings to redisplay the reflection options. Then select Angle and use the slider to change the perspective of the reflection.

  8. [Optional] Use the editing settings to make further changes to your image.

  9. Select Download to save your design and download a local copy in the browser. Enter the name for the download file and choose its format.

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