Guide

How to remove shadows from a product photo

Process the photo with Remova. The shadow is usually removed along with the background. If it is not, use the manual editor to remove it.

By Remova Technical Team

Steps

  1. 01

    Upload the photo

    The original with the shadow.

  2. 02

    Set output to White

    This gives a flat white background.

  3. 03

    Check the result

    Most shadows are removed automatically because they are part of the background. If a shadow remains, use the manual editor.

  4. 04

    Use object removal for stubborn shadows

    In the editor, mark the shadow area with the brush tool and let the tool inpaint that region with white.

Tips

  • —Soft shadows under products are the most common problem. Hard shadows are usually removed automatically.
  • —Reflective products (metal, glass) often have shadows that are part of the product look. Sometimes you want to keep them.
  • —If the product is white on white, the shadow is the only thing separating it from the background. Keep a faint shadow for definition.
  • —Test a few images before processing a whole catalog.

Common questions

Will this remove the drop shadow I added intentionally?

Yes. If you added a shadow in an editor, it will be removed. Add it back after background removal.

Can I add a new shadow afterward?

Yes, in the editor or another tool. Subtle drop shadows look professional.

Why does my product still have a shadow?

The tool treats shadows as part of the background if they are soft. Use the manual editor to remove specific shadow areas.

Try it now

Open the tool

Related guides

Amazon product photo requirements and how to meet them
Amazon requires a pure white background for main product photos. Here is what they check and how to convert existing photos.
How to standardise Shopify product images with one background
Inconsistent backgrounds make a Shopify store look amateur. Here is how to standardise your catalog without a designer.
The complete ecommerce photo workflow
A step-by-step workflow for processing a full ecommerce catalog, from raw photos to marketplace-ready listings.