Photo Quality Guide

The quality of your reference photos is the single biggest factor in the quality of AI-generated content. Follow these best practices to get the best possible results from Qamera AI.

Resolution

Aim for a minimum resolution of 1024 pixels on the shortest side of the image. Higher resolution gives the AI more detail to work with, which translates to sharper and more realistic generated content. Photos taken with a modern smartphone camera are typically sufficient.

Lighting

Good lighting is essential. Follow these guidelines:

• Use diffused, even lighting — Soft light from multiple angles eliminates harsh shadows and reveals product details evenly.
• Avoid direct flash — Flash creates bright spots and dark shadows that obscure product features.
• Keep lighting consistent — When uploading multiple photos of the same product, use the same lighting setup for all shots.

Backgrounds

The background behind your product affects how well the AI can isolate and understand the item.

• White or neutral backgrounds work best — They provide maximum contrast and make it easy for the AI to separate the product from its surroundings.
• Avoid busy or textured backgrounds — Patterns, other objects, or complex scenes can confuse the AI and lead to artifacts in generated content.

Angles and Composition

Provide a variety of perspectives to give the AI a comprehensive understanding of your product:

• Front view — The primary angle customers see in listings.
• Side view — Shows the product's depth and profile.
• Back view — Captures any details not visible from the front.
• Detail shots — Close-ups of textures, labels, hardware, or other distinguishing features.

Leave some space around the product in the frame. Do not crop so tightly that edges are cut off.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Blurry photos — Out-of-focus images prevent the AI from capturing fine details. Use a stable surface or tripod.
• Overexposed or underexposed shots — Washed-out highlights or crushed shadows lose critical detail.
• Cluttered scenes — Other objects in the frame may be interpreted as part of the product.
• Inconsistent color — Mixed lighting temperatures (warm and cool) produce color casts that affect the generated output.

How Quality Affects Output

When you provide sharp, well-lit photos on clean backgrounds, the AI can accurately reproduce your product's colors, textures, and proportions. Poor-quality reference photos force the AI to guess, resulting in less realistic and less professional output. Investing a few extra minutes in your reference photos pays off in every piece of content you generate.