If you're new to Photoroom, this article is for you. Here, we will guide you through the basics of creating your first Photoroom design, including:
Uploading a photo and removing its background.
Choosing a template for the image size and background.
Adding text to a design. This is one way to edit a design, but there are many other editing options.
Saving your design.
Ready to get started? Follow the instructions for your device.
iPhone and iPad tutorial
Watch the video or follow the instructions for each step below.
(Video shows Photoroom on iPhone)
Step 1: Import a photo
To import a photo:
On the Create page, select Start from Photo.
To import a photo, either:
Select an image from your Camera roll. This is your device's photo gallery.
Select Camera to use a new photo that you will take with your device.
Select Files to choose a photo from a folder.
When you have chosen an image or taken a photo, Photoroom automatically imports it and removes its background.
Note: If you need to restore or remove parts of the image, you can use the Cutout tool. We won't cover that in this tutorial, but you can find out about it in Add and remove parts of an image with Edit Cutout.
Choose a Template from the Photoroom library.
A template is a canvas for your image. It sets the size of the image and may include a background and various foreground objects as well as the subject of your photo.
When you choose a template, Photoroom displays your design in the editor.
At this stage, if you are happy with your design, you could save and share it. But for the tutorial, we are going to show you how to add text, which is one way of editing an image.
Step 2: Add text to your design [Optional]
Let's add some text to your design so that you get a feel for how the editing features in Photoroom work.
Select the foreground object in your design and use gestures to move it and resize it. Position the image so that there is some space for text.
Note: When you select an object, Photoroom displays that object's "layer settings" at the bottom. You can use these settings to change the appearance of the selected object.
Select Done on the layer settings to close them.
Select Text.
Type some text and then choose the style of lettering you want to use. Select Done when you are finished.
Select the text box and use gestures to resize it. Then drag it to your preferred position.
Select the text box to see its "layer settings".
Select the color wheel and then choose a color for the text. Select Done when you are finished.
If the layer settings are still open, select Done to close them.
You have now learned how to add and edit text. There are many other ways to edit a design, including adding images and applying different effects. But similar principles apply - each layer has its own settings for editing the objects on that layer.
Step 3: Save your design
To save your design:
Select Export.
Select Save Image to store your design in your phone's photo gallery.
Photoroom will also save your design to the currently selected workspace. This is usually your personal workspace, unless you select a team workspace instead.
Select Done.
Note: Photoroom has many options for saving and sharing your design. To learn about them, see Export a design.
Well done! You've created your first Photoroom design. You can access it on the Your Content page, in the Your Designs section.
But there's so much more you can do! Browse our knowledge base articles for help and tips.
Android tutorial
Watch the video or follow the instructions for each step below.
(Video shows Photoroom on Android)
Step 1: Import a photo
To import a photo:
On the Create page, select Start from Photo.
To import a photo, either:
Select an image from your Camera roll. This is your device's photo gallery.
Select Camera to use a new photo that you will take with your device.
Select Files to choose a photo from a folder.
When you have chosen an image or taken a photo, Photoroom automatically imports it and removes its background.
Note: If you need to restore or remove parts of the image, you can use the Cutout tool. We won't cover that in this tutorial, but you can find out about it in Add and remove parts of an image with Edit Cutout.
Choose a Template from the Photoroom library.
A template is a canvas for your image. It sets the size of the image and may include a background and various foreground objects as well as the subject of your photo.
When you choose a template, Photoroom displays your design in the editor.
At this stage, if you are happy with your design, you could save and share it. But for the tutorial, we are going to show you how to add text, which is one way of editing an image.
Step 2: Add text to your design [Optional]
Let's add some text to your design so that you get a feel for how the editing features in Photoroom work.
Select the foreground object in your design and use gestures to move it and resize it. Position the image so that there is some space for text.
Note: When you select an object, Photoroom displays that object's "layer settings" at the bottom. You can use these settings to change the appearance of the selected object.
Select Done on the layer settings to close them.
Select Text.
Type some text and then choose the style of lettering you want to use. Select Done when you are finished.
Select the text box and use gestures to resize it. Then drag it to your preferred position.
Select the text box to see its "layer settings".
Select the color wheel and then choose a color for the text. Close the Colors settings when you are finished.
If the layer settings are still open, select Done to close them.
You have now learned how to add and edit text. There are many other ways to edit a design, including adding images and applying different effects. But similar principles apply - each layer has its own settings for editing the objects on that layer.
Step 3: Save your design
To save your design:
Select Export to display the Export page.
Select Save to Gallery to store your design in your phone's photo gallery.
Photoroom will also save your design to the currently selected workspace. This is usually your personal workspace, unless you select a team workspace instead.
Select Done.
Note: Photoroom has many options for saving and sharing your design. To learn about them, see Export a design.
Well done! You've created your first Photoroom design. You can access it on the Your Content page, in the Designs section.
But there's so much more you can do! Browse our knowledge base articles for help and tips.
Web App tutorial
Watch the video or follow the instructions for each step below.
(Video shows Photoroom on Web App)
Step 1: Import a photo
To import a photo:
Log in to Photoroom at app.photoroom.com.
Use the selector in the top-left to make sure you are in the workspace where you want the design to be saved.
You have a personal workspace that is private to you. You may also have team workspaces.
On the Create page, select Select a Photo.
Choose a photo file.
Photoroom uploads your image and removes the background automatically.
Note: If you need to restore or remove parts of the image, you can use the Cutout tool. We won't cover that in this tutorial, but you can find out about it in Add and remove parts of an image with Edit Cutout.
Choose a Template from the Photoroom library.
A template is a canvas for your image. It sets the size of the image and may include a background and various foreground objects as well as the subject of your photo.
At this stage, if you are happy with your design, you could save it. But for the tutorial, we are going to show you how to add text, which is one way of editing an image.
Step 2: Add text to your design [Optional]
Let's add some text to your design so that you get a feel for how the editing features in Photoroom work.
Select the foreground object in your design and use the handles to resize it. Drag it into a position that leaves a suitable amount for some text to fit next it.
Note: When you select an object, Photoroom displays that object's "layer settings" in the right side panel. You can use these settings to change the appearance of the selected object.
Select Add Text to add a text box to your design.
Choose the style of lettering you want to use.
Click in the text box and enter the text that you want.
Select the text box and use the handles to resize it. Drag it to your preferred position.
Select the text box to see its "layer settings" in the right side panel.
Select the color wheel and then choose a color for the text. To close the layer settings, select the gray background behind your design.
You have now learned how to add and edit text. There are many other ways to edit a design, including adding images and applying different effects. But similar principles apply - each layer has its own settings for editing the objects on that layer.
Step 3: Save your design
To save your design:
Select Download.
Enter a file name for your design.
Choose the format for the design file.
Select Download.
Photoroom will download your design as an image file in your browser. It will also save your design to the currently selected workspace. This is usually your personal workspace, unless you select a team workspace instead.
Well done! You've created your first Photoroom design. You can access it on the home page in the Designs section.
But there's so much more you can do! Browse our knowledge base articles for help and tips.
You want to go further
Watch our YouTube video here
(The video is only in English for now)