There’s a reason we write many blogs about food photography: it’s difficult!
Not everyone is a professional photographer or has expensive lighting, cameras and food styling skills. But we also know that Cookin storefronts with high quality, consistent photos tend to do better.
Luckily, Cookin’s constantly evolving platform helps you at every step of your food-selling journey. And our new AI-powered Food Photo Enhancer is no exception.
Instantly improve the look and appeal of your food photos
Using your own photos and menu descriptions, let Cookin’s AI-powered Food Photo Enhancer help you effortlessly create stunning, professional-quality food images.
Simply upload your photo, input a few details, and let the AI automatically provide you options with enhanced colors, better lighting, different backgrounds and more, helping you make your dishes look consistently appealing across your entire menu.
Chefs love updating their menus with Cookin’s AI Food Photo Enhancer
It’s easy to use
With just a few clicks, you can enhance your own images. It’s accessible to everyone, even those without photography skills, food styling experience, or for people who just don’t have the time.
It’s cost-effective
If you lack photo expertise and cannot afford a professional photographer, let Cookin’s AI Photo Enhancer handle the job for you.
It helps with consistency
Maintaining a consistent, high-quality look for your menu can be difficult, particularly with a changing menu. This tool helps create consistency across all your images.
Professional quality
Turn your amateur photos into professional-grade images, while retaining the authentic and accurate portrayal of your food.
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How it works:
1. Upload your photo
- On the item creation screen, click the “Add dish photo” button and select your image.
- Click “Save Dish” to move to the next step.
2. Enhance with AI
Once the photo is uploaded, click the “Enhance Photo with AI” button.
3. Add descriptions
Input a detailed description and ingredients to ensure accuracy.
4. Select a surface
Choose the background that best highlights your dish.
5. Review and select
After processing, review the AI-enhanced images and select the best one.
6. Save and you’re done!
Click “Use This Photo” to save the enhanced image as your new dish photo.
Tips:
Accurate original photo
- Ensure your original photo clearly shows the dish with the correct portion sizes.
Clear description & ingredients
- Input a detailed description of your dish including the list of ingredients to ensure accuracy.
- Use the description box to guide the AI on specific elements you want to highlight.
Consistency is key
- Use similar backgrounds and descriptions across all your dishes for a cohesive look.
FAQs:
What is the AI Food Photo Enhancer?
It’s a tool that uses artificial intelligence to improve the look and quality of your food photos, making them more appealing without needing professional equipment or skills.
How do I use the AI Food Photo Enhancer?
Simply upload your photo on the item creation screen, save your dish, and click the “Enhance Photo with AI” button. Follow the prompts to add descriptions and choose a background.
How long does the enhancement process take?
The enhancement process can take up to 90 seconds, depending on the complexity of the photo and the details provided. You can continue other tasks while the AI works in the background.
Will the enhanced photos automatically update on my storefront?
Yes, once you select and save the AI-enhanced photo, it will update on your product page. The original photo will be replaced with the enhanced version.
Do I need to have a high-quality photo to start with?
No, the AI will enhance your photo regardless of its initial quality, but the better your starting photo, the better the final result.
Will the AI change the look of my food?
The AI enhances the photo based on your input, maintaining the integrity of your dish while improving its visual appeal. The new image should still look like your food.
Will the AI add new ingredients or elements to my food photos?
No, the AI only enhances what is already in the photo.
It will not add new ingredients or elements that are not present in the original image. You can guide the enhancement process by providing descriptions and selecting appropriate backgrounds.
Get creative with how you can use the AI Food Photo Enhancer
The AI Food Photo Enhancer isn’t just for menu images. Here are some other ways you can use this powerful tool to elevate your food business:
Social media
Copy and paste, screenshot or save and use your enhanced images to promote your menu items on social media.
Marketing materials
Design flyers, promote pop-up events, create advertisements or emails using your enhanced images and promote your store to drive sales.
Storefront merchandising
Adapt your food photos to match the season, upcoming holidays or just to make sure all your photos look consistent. Make your Cookin storefront a wonderful shopping experience for your customers.
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