How to Make White Background in Product Photography Physically
Equipment and Conditions:
* Smartphone with a good camera (e.g. iPhone, Samsung, Xiaomi)
* Photographic background – can be:
+ White cardboard
+ Brystol board sheet
+ PVC paint
+ A white wall (smooth, matte)
Good lighting is essential – natural light or LED ring lights are recommended.
How to Take Photos?
1. Place the product on the background in a well-lit area.
2. Try to have soft or neutral shadows (use a reflector or a white card).
3. Take the photo using auto exposure setting.
If you’re taking photos regularly, consider investing in a mini product studio (starting at 100 PLN on Allegro).
How to Remove Background or Set White Automatically
Online Tools for Removing Background:
* Remove.bg – automatic background removal with one click
* Canva – online graphic editor, PRO version
* PhotoRoom – mobile app for product photography
* Fotor – AI-powered editor also for e-commerce
How these tools work:
1. Upload your photo → the program automatically removes the background.
2. Choose “white color” or transparency.
3. Save as a JPG or PNG file.
Note: These tools may not be suitable for all types of products or backgrounds.
Software for Removing Background:
* GIMP – free and open-source
+ Use “Paths” or “Feathered Selection”
+ Remove background → add white layer → merge
+ Export as JPG or PNG
* Paint.NET (for Windows)
+ Use “Magic Wand” tool to remove background → change to white
* Adobe Photoshop (paid) – for advanced users
+ Features like “Select Subject” and “Remove Background” make it easy to remove backgrounds
+ Ideal for precise contour removal, e.g. clothing, jewelry
Best Practices for Product Photos on White Background:
1. File format: JPG or WebP
2. Resolution: at least 1000 x 1000 px, ideally 1500-2000 px
3. File size: max. 200-500 KB (compress without losing quality using tools like tinypng.com)
4. Well-exposed product with no shadows, no unnecessary elements
5. Leave a slight margin around the product
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
* Non-white background (gray or yellowish)
* Strong shadows
* Low resolution photo
* Visible pixels or artifacts after removing background
* Manual retouching without consistency (each photo looks different)
Conclusion – How to Best Make White Background for Product Photos?
