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.
Show every edge.
Keep the neckline, sleeves, and hem inside the frame. Leave a little space around the item.
Room around the entire garment
Sleeves and hem cut off
Quick fix: Retake from a little farther away. Keep the camera square to the garment.
Make the detail visible.
Use soft, even light. Avoid deep shadows and harsh flash that hide texture.
Even light across the garment
Too dark to see the details
Quick fix: Move into brighter indirect daylight and turn off harsh direct flash.
Keep the fabric in focus.
Hold the phone steady and check the full-size image before uploading.
Clear print and neckline
Blurred pattern and edges
Quick fix: Tap the garment to focus, steady your phone, and take a fresh photo.
Keep the colour natural.
Avoid beauty filters and strong colour edits. Compare your photo with the physical garment.
Natural, unfiltered colour
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?
- The full garment is visible, with no cropped sleeves or hem.
- Colours look close to the physical item.
- Prints, embroidery, borders, and buttons are in focus.
- The background is simple and the garment is easy to distinguish.
- No text, stickers, hands, or accessories cover important details.
- You have permission to use the photograph.
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.