Before your first shoot

A clearer photo.
A better starting point.

Choose a sharp, well-lit photo of the complete garment. Use these good and bad input examples to check your image before opening the studio.

Illustrated examples for guidance — these are not photographs or generated Rachilo results.

01 / Photo check

Show every edge.

Keep the neckline, sleeves, and hem inside the frame. Leave a little space around the item.

✓ Good input

Room around the entire garment

× Retake this photo

Sleeves and hem cut off

Quick fix: Retake from a little farther away. Keep the camera square to the garment.

02 / Photo check

Make the detail visible.

Use soft, even light. Avoid deep shadows and harsh flash that hide texture.

✓ Good input

Even light across the garment

× Retake this photo

Too dark to see the details

Quick fix: Move into brighter indirect daylight and turn off harsh direct flash.

03 / Photo check

Keep the fabric in focus.

Hold the phone steady and check the full-size image before uploading.

✓ Good input

Clear print and neckline

× Retake this photo

Blurred pattern and edges

Quick fix: Tap the garment to focus, steady your phone, and take a fresh photo.

04 / Photo check

Keep the colour natural.

Avoid beauty filters and strong colour edits. Compare your photo with the physical garment.

✓ Good input

Natural, unfiltered colour

× Retake this photo

A filter changes the colour

Quick fix: Turn off filters and photograph the garment under a consistent light source.

A final 10-second check

Ready to upload?

Upload the original photo where possible, rather than a screenshot or repeatedly compressed copy. For accepted file types and upload limits, check the current instructions in the app.

A few common questions

Can I use a phone camera?

Yes. Focus, framing, and even lighting matter more than an elaborate setup. Check that the fabric detail is clear at full size.

Can the garment be on a hanger, mannequin, or model?

Use a clear view that shows the complete garment. Avoid arms, hair, or props covering the design. Follow any additional input guidance for the tool you select in the studio.

Does a good reference guarantee an exact result?

No. AI output can vary. Always compare colour, print, fit, and construction with the original before publishing a result.

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