How to Choose Product Photos for Virtual Try-On
The photo you start with affects what virtual try-on can create. Before you add products to Lookvert, check your product photos against this guide. It only takes a few minutes, and it can save you from working on products that are not ready.
This guide explains what works for each Lookvert feature.
The short checklist
A good starting photo has:
- One real model wearing the item
- A model who faces the camera
- The whole body in the photo, from head to feet
- A clear view of the item
- Good light and sharp detail
Some features accept other photos. The next sections explain the differences.
Fit Model Look
Fit Model Look shows the item on two body types. Shoppers do not need to upload anything.
Use a photo of one real female model who wears the item and faces the camera. The photo must show the whole body.
For a top, a photo from the head to the waist or hips also works, as long as the head is visible.
Pants, skirts, dresses, and jumpsuits need a full-body photo. A photo of only the lower body does not work.
Fit Model Look currently does not support photos with a male model, or photos of the item without a model.
Customer Look
Customer Look lets shoppers try the item on with their own photo. You choose whether to turn it on.
Use a photo of one person who wears the item and faces the camera. The photo does not have to show the whole body.
A clean flat photo of the front of the item also works.
Spin the Look
Spin the Look lets shoppers drag to see the item from other sides. AI creates this view, so it is labeled as an AI preview and can differ from the product.
Use a full-body photo or a flat photo of the front of the item. The photo must be vertical. It also cannot be too tall, so very narrow images may not work.
You can also add a photo of the back. Without one, AI estimates the back of the item. If the back or an uneven design matters to your customers, add a back photo and check the preview before you publish it.
Photos that often cause problems
These photos are usually rejected or need a different choice:
- No person, or several people. Use a photo with one model.
- A side view or a back view. Use a photo where the model faces the camera.
- A close-up. Use a photo that shows more of the model and the item.
- A blocked item. Hair, bags, arms, or other objects should not hide the item.
- A dark or blurry image. Use a sharper photo with better light.
Some photos also cannot show distinct body types. If you see this message, choose a different photo of the item.
What to do if a photo is rejected
Lookvert shows the reason in the app. To fix it:
- Read the reason next to the photo.
- Choose a different photo.
- If the right photo is in your Shopify product, change the order of the images and check again.
If your model photo is usually in the same position, for example the second photo, you can change this for all products. Open Settings, and under “Default photo”, choose the photo position. Colors where you already chose a photo keep that photo.
Check each color
If a product comes in several colors, check that each color has its own suitable photo. A color without one will not show try-on.
Start with a few products. When the results look right, add more.
FAQ
Can I use flat-lay photos?
Yes, for Customer Look and Spin the Look. Fit Model Look needs a real model.
Can I use half-body photos?
Yes, for Customer Look. For Fit Model Look, you can use one for a top if the head is visible. Pants, skirts, dresses, and jumpsuits need a full-body photo. A photo of only the lower body does not work. Spin the Look needs a full-body photo or a flat photo of the front of the item.
Do I need new photos?
Not always. Check your current photos first. Your store may already have photos that work for at least one feature.