5 Tips for the Perfect Pet Photo Upload

The quality of your AI portrait depends heavily on the photo you upload. You don't need a professional camera — a smartphone is perfect — but a few small adjustments make a big difference.

1. Get on their level. The single most impactful thing you can do is crouch down to your pet's eye level instead of shooting from above. Eye-level photos feel more intimate and give the AI much more detail to work with, especially around the face and eyes.

2. Use natural light. Step near a window or go outside on a cloudy day. Natural, diffused light brings out the true colours and textures of your pet's fur. Avoid harsh flash — it creates flat, washed-out images and those telltale red-eye reflections.

3. Keep the background simple. A plain wall, a patch of grass, or an uncluttered floor lets the AI focus entirely on your pet. Busy backgrounds with furniture, other animals, or patterned carpets can confuse the transformation.

4. Focus on the face. Make sure your pet's face is sharp and in focus — that's where the AI does its most important work. The eyes especially need to be clear. A slightly blurry body is fine, but blurry eyes will produce a less compelling result.

5. Show their personality. Is your dog goofy? Catch them mid-yawn. Is your cat regal? Wait for that imperious stare. The AI preserves expression and posture, so the more character in the photo, the more character in the portrait.

Bonus tip: if your pet won't sit still, try the burst mode on your phone's camera. Take 20 shots in a row and pick the best one. You'd be surprised how often the perfect frame is hiding in a burst sequence.

One photo is all you need. Upload it, pick a style, and see the transformation in about 30 seconds. If the result isn't perfect, you can regenerate up to three times for free — or fine-tune the lighting, mood, and background before trying again.