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Best Practices for Input Photos

Capture guidelines that improve generation quality and realism.

TL;DR

Use straight-on angles, good natural light, and at least 1600px resolution for predictable staging and cleanup quality.

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Last updated: 2026-03-06

When to use this

Use this checklist before uploading images to reduce retries and improve first-pass quality.

Inputs

  • Camera or phone photo in JPG/PNG.
  • Stable lighting and minimal motion blur.
  • Corrected perspective where possible.

Outputs

  • Cleaner geometry handling.
  • Better texture continuity after removals.
  • More realistic furniture scale in staged results.

Steps

  1. Shoot at chest height and avoid extreme tilt.
  2. Keep vertical lines as straight as possible.
  3. Use even lighting; avoid blown highlights.
  4. Export full-size files instead of compressed chat images.

Examples

  • Good: 3000px interior image with level horizon and soft daylight.
  • Risky: 800px screenshot with heavy compression and mixed color temperature.

Edge cases and limitations

  • Night photos with strong point lights can introduce artifacts.
  • Heavy motion blur reduces object boundary quality.

Related links

Best Practices for Input Photos | Stagedly Docs | Stagedly