Photo guidance
What kinds of product photos work best?
4 min read
Neyvo3D builds 3D geometry from what it can see in your photos, so input quality has a direct effect on the result. A few minutes spent on the photo usually matters more than any setting.
The short version
Use a sharp, well-lit photo of a single product against a plain background. The product should fill most of the frame, be fully visible, and sit in its natural upright position. If you only change one thing, improve the lighting.
Lighting and background
Soft, even daylight works better than harsh direct light, which creates deep shadows and blown-out highlights the model can misread. Choose a plain background that contrasts with the product—light walls for dark items, darker surfaces for pale items. Avoid glossy or cluttered surroundings.
Framing and focus
Keep the whole product inside the frame with a little space around every edge. Tap to focus so edges and textures are crisp, and shoot at the product's own height rather than steeply from above or below. Cropped corners and motion blur are the two most common reasons for soft geometry.
What to avoid
Skip photos with hands holding the product, packaging covering the item, several products overlapping, collages, heavy filters, and visible watermarks or text overlays. Transparent and highly reflective surfaces—glass, mirrors, polished chrome—are harder to reconstruct and may need extra angles.
Honest expectations
Even a good photo leaves some areas unseen, and the generator estimates those regions rather than measuring them. Fine engravings, thin wires, and hidden backs are approximations, not guarantees. If a result misses the mark, a better-lit or sharper photo is the most effective fix.
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