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Introduction to editing in Photoroom
Introduction to editing in Photoroom
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Written by Craig Wright
Updated over a week ago

Photoroom has a wide range of editing features that you can use to customize your designs. There is so much you can do, from changing colors to adding new backgrounds and text.

For a quick tutorial on how to access the editing features, select the arrow next to the type of device you are using:

iPhone and iPad tutorial

In this tutorial, you will learn how to access many of the editing features for a design. We assume that you have already created a design in Photoroom.

Video shows how to access editing features on iPhone

  1. On the Create page, select Your Content.

  2. Select one of your designs to open it in the editor.

    Notice that Photoroom detects the background and other objects in your design. It creates a settings panel for each one.

    Settings for each part of your design. There is a product settings panel and a Background settings panel.
  3. Open the object settings, either by selecting the object on your design or by selecting the settings panel.

    Product settings expanded to reveal the editing features, such as replace, shadow, and light on
  4. Experiment with the object's settings, for example:

    1. Use Light On to apply a light effect

    2. Use Shadow to apply a shadow effect

    3. Use Transform to rotate the object.

  5. Select Done in the top corner of the object's settings to confirm your choices.

  6. Select Background.
    Photoroom opens the editing settings for the background.

    Background settings panel expanded to reveal editing settings, such as replace, retouch, and color selection.
  7. Experiment with the background settings, for example, change the color of the background and then select Done.

  8. Select Insert.
    This is where you can add extra images or graphics to your design. You can choose from your own collection or use predesigned graphics and images.

    For this tutorial, we added a shape graphic. Notice that Photoroom detects the graphic and gives it its own settings.

    Graphics settings panel expanded to reveal editing settings, such as replace, light on, and shadow.
  9. Use "pinch" gestures to resize the image and drag it to your preferred position.

  10. Experiment with the image's settings, for example, change its color, and then select Done.

  11. Select Text.

  12. Enter some text, choose a style of lettering, and select Done.

  13. Use "pinch" gestures to resize the text and drag it to your preferred position.

  14. Experiment with the text settings, for example, change the color of the text and then select Done.

    Text settings panel expanded to reveal editing settings, such as text, style, and color selection.
  15. Select the Back icon.

You have now edited a design and you can access it from Your Designs.

Note: Some editor features overlay the other options. When using these features, you can swipe down to go back to the previous options.

Android tutorial

In this tutorial, you will learn how to access many of the editing features for a design. We assume that you have already created a design in Photoroom.

Video shows how to access editing features on Android

  1. On the Create page, select Your Content.

  2. Select one of your designs to open it in the editor.

    Notice that Photoroom detects the background and other objects in your design. It creates a settings panel for each one. Photoroom will name them automatically, so in your design you may have a different name to "Object".

    Settings for each part of your design. There is an object settings panel and a background settings panel
  3. Open the object settings, either by selecting the object on your design or by selecting the settings panel.

  4. Experiment with the object's settings, for example:

    1. Use Light On to apply a light effect

    2. Use Shadow to apply a shadow effect

    3. Use Transform to rotate the object.

  5. Select Done in the top corner of the object's settings to confirm your choices.

  6. Select Background.
    Photoroom opens the editing settings for the background.

  7. Experiment with the background settings, for example, change the color of the background and then select Done.

  8. Select Insert.
    This is where you can add extra images or graphics to your design. You can choose from your own collection or use predesigned graphics and images.

    For this tutorial, we added a shape graphic. Notice that Photoroom detects the graphic and gives it its own settings.

  9. Use "pinch" gestures to resize the image and drag it to your preferred position.

  10. Experiment with the image's settings, for example, change its color. Select Done to close the image settings.

  11. Select Text.

  12. Enter some text, choose a style of lettering, and select Done.

  13. Use "pinch" gestures to resize the text and drag it to your preferred position.

  14. Experiment with the text settings, for example, change the color of the text. Select Done to confirm.

  15. Select the Back icon.

You have now edited a design and you can access it from Your Designs.

Note: Some editor features overlay the other options. When using these features, you can swipe down to go back to the previous options.

Web App tutorial


In this tutorial, you will learn how to access many of the editing features for a design. We assume that you have already created a design in Photoroom.

Video shows how to access editing features in Web App

  1. In the Your Content section, select Designs.

  2. Select one of your designs to open it in the editor.

    Notice that Photoroom detects the background and other objects in your design. It creates a settings panel for each one. Photoroom will name them automatically, so in your design you may have a different name to "Object".

    Settings for each part of your design. There is an object settings panel and a background settings panel
  3. Open the object settings, either by selecting the object on your design or by selecting the settings panel.

    Object settings in Web App. They include replace, light on, shadows, transform, and more.
  4. Experiment with the object's settings, for example:

    1. Use Light On to apply a light effect

    2. Use Shadow to apply a shadow effect

    3. Use Transform to rotate the object.

  5. Select the back arrow icon at the top of the object settings to confirm your choices.

  6. Select Background.
    Photoroom opens the editing settings for the background.

    Background settings in Web App. The settings include replace, retouch, color selectors and more.
  7. Experiment with the background settings, for example, change the color of the background and then select the back arrow.

  8. Select Add Image in the left sidebar.
    This is where you can add extra images or graphics to your design. You can choose from your own collection or use predesigned graphics and images.

    For this tutorial, we added a shape graphic. Notice that Photoroom detects the graphic and gives it its own settings.

    Settings panels for an image. There are separate settings for graphics, object, and background.
  9. To move the image, select it and drag it to a new position. Use the handles to resize it and rotate it.

    A triangle on an image. It has a selection box around it and each corner has a handle for resizing. There is also a handle at the top point, for rotating the image.
  10. Experiment with the image's settings, for example, change its color, and then select the back arrow.

  11. Select Add Text in the left sidebar.

  12. Choose a style of lettering and then double-click on the text to edit it.

  13. In the field at the top, enter the text.

    Text-entry field at the top of the Text settings panel.
  14. Experiment with the text settings, for example, change the color of the text. Select Back to confirm.

    Text settings panel. It contains a variety of text editing settings, including alignment, font, and color selectors.
  15. Select the Back button in the top-left (next to the Photoroom logo) to close your design.

    Photoroom logo in a square with the back button shown next to it.

You have now edited a design. You can access it from Your Designs.

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