AI shadow remover

Remove Shadow from Photo

Reduce distracting shadows in an existing photo. Upload your image, choose a photo type, and describe the shadow you want to fix. Compare the edited image with the original before downloading.

2 credits per edit · Account required · No brush selection needed

Living room before and after AI shadow editing, with softer window and plant shadows on the wallOriginalEdited
Actual tool result · Practice image

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JPG, PNG or WebP · Up to 10 MB and 20 MP
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Check faces, product labels and document text carefully: AI edits can change fine details.

Examples
Results from this tool

Inspect the result before you use it

These examples use project-owned practice images and actual shadow edits. Compare the shadow edge, nearby texture and small details. Results vary with the source photo.

Living room before and after AI shadow editing, with softer window and plant shadows on the wallOriginalEdited
2026-10-07 · 1024 × 683

Window shadows in a living room

The window pattern on the left wall is reduced, while the sofa, bag and cable remain. Some directional light on the floor is still visible. Inspect the wall texture and rug before using a similar edit.

Inspect texture and edges
Original: Living room before and after AI shadow editing, with softer window and plant shadows on the wall
Original
Edited: Living room before and after AI shadow editing, with softer window and plant shadows on the wall
Edited
Camera product photo before and after reducing plant shadows on the backgroundOriginalEdited
2026-10-07 · 1024 × 683

A cleaner product backdrop

Plant shadows on the wall are reduced. The camera, cable and paper remain, with contact shading beneath them. Fine texture is not pixel-identical; check the lens, edges and materials in the full result.

Inspect texture and edges
Original: Camera product photo before and after reducing plant shadows on the background
Original
Edited: Camera product photo before and after reducing plant shadows on the background
Edited
Desk photo before and after softening a window-frame shadow on the wallOriginalEdited
2026-10-07 · 1024 × 683

Softer light around a tabletop

The large window-frame shadow on the wall is reduced. The cup, notebook and wrapper stay in place, and some plant and contact shadows remain. This is a selective improvement, not a completely shadow-free image.

Inspect texture and edges
Original: Desk photo before and after softening a window-frame shadow on the wall
Original
Edited: Desk photo before and after softening a window-frame shadow on the wall
Edited

Original practice image → actual tool output. No manual retouching after generation.

UPLOAD. DESCRIBE. COMPARE.

How to remove a shadow from a photo

01

Upload the original photo

Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB and 20 megapixels. Use a clear source with visible detail inside the shadow. Large uploads are resized to a working image up to 1024 pixels on the longest edge.

02

Choose a photo type

Select General or Product, then add a short instruction about where the shadow falls and what should remain. No brush selection is required.

03

Compare and download

Each new edit costs 2 credits. Compare the result with the original, inspect important details, and download a PNG at the working size. Downloading a completed result uses no additional credits.

Different photos need different checks

A photo shadow remover changes the lighting in an image. The right result depends on what needs to stay accurate.

01

Shadows on faces

Generative editing can change eyes, lips, expression and skin texture. A dedicated Portrait preset is not offered in this release. For facial shadows, start with local exposure or tonal adjustments when the person must stay exact.

02

Shadows on product photos

Describe the unwanted cast shadow and keep natural shading on the product. The Product preset asks for a soft contact shadow beneath it. Check colors, edges and packaging text. This tool does not replace the background with a white cutout.

03

Phone shadows on paper

A phone shadow can be lightened while the text’s spacing, punctuation or letter shapes change. Our controlled document tests showed this tradeoff, so this release has no dedicated Document preset. For important records, use scan enhancement or retake the photo.

Choose the right way to fix a shadow

Your photoA useful starting pointWhat to check
The whole image is dark, with visible detailExposure or shadow adjustmentNoise and blown highlights
A cast shadow crosses a textured surfaceAI shadow editing with a clear instructionTexture, shadow boundary and nearby detail
A face must keep its exact featuresLocal tonal correction with a maskFacial detail and skin color
A phone shadow covers important document textScan enhancement or a better-lit retakeExact characters and numbers
A product only needs a new plain backdropBackground replacementProduct edges and transparency

Describe the shadow clearly

Soften the branch shadow across the jacket. Keep its stitching and color.
Reduce the dark stripe on the tabletop. Retain the small shadow directly under the bottle.
Even out the shadow across this wall. Keep the brick texture and original colors.

These instructions guide the edit. They cannot guarantee identical details.

Cost, files and privacy

Files and output

Single-frame JPG, PNG and WebP, up to 10 MB and 20 MP. Working images have a longest edge of up to 1024 pixels. Downloads are PNGs at the processed size. Convert HEIC files before uploading.

2 credits per edit

An account is required to generate. Each new generation uses 2 product credits. Confirmed technical failures return the edit credits. Downloading an existing result does not add a generation charge.

Pricing

Private image storage

Account access is required to retrieve your images. This service’s working uploads and results each expire after 30 days. An external AI provider processes the photo and has separate retention terms.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Shadow removal questions

Can AI remove shadows without changing the rest of the photo?

The edit is instructed to preserve the scene while changing unwanted shadows. Because it is generative, small details elsewhere can change. Compare important areas with the original before using the result.

Can I remove a shadow from a face?

This release does not offer a dedicated Portrait preset. Generative shadow edits may change facial features or skin texture. For a face that must stay exact, use local tonal adjustments and compare closely with the original.

Can I remove my phone’s shadow from a document photo?

The tool may lighten a shadow on paper, but generative editing can alter writing and punctuation. This release has no dedicated Document preset and does not edit PDFs. Use scan enhancement or a better-lit retake for important text and numbers.

Can I keep a natural shadow under a product?

The Product preset asks the AI to retain a soft contact shadow while reducing distracting cast shadows. Describe the shadow to keep if needed, and check the product’s base, labels and edges afterward.

Can it restore details hidden in a very dark shadow?

If the original contains little usable detail, the AI may draw plausible replacements. Those are not a verified recovery of the original. Use a brighter source or retake the photo when accuracy matters.

Can I use it on an iPhone or Android phone?

Use the tool in a modern mobile browser and upload a JPG, PNG or WebP. Convert HEIC photos first if needed. There is no native app to install.

Is the shadow remover free?

Each new shadow edit costs 2 product credits and requires an account. You can inspect the public examples before deciding to edit. Downloading a completed result does not use another generation credit.

Is my photo private?

Working files and results require account access. This service’s working uploads and results each expire after 30 days. An external AI provider processes the image and has separate retention terms. See the Privacy Policy for details.

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