Automotive photo editing, done by hand.
Clean backgrounds, controlled reflections and matching color on every vehicle. Edited manually in Photoshop and checked in 3 steps. Back overnight at no extra cost.
In production since 2005 · Trusted by 5,000+ clients · 250+ retouchers · 1-hour express available
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What is automotive photo editing?
Automotive photo editing is the clean-up that turns a raw vehicle photo into a listing-ready image. Backgrounds are removed or replaced, reflections and glare are controlled, dust and scratches are retouched, and color is matched to the real paint.
Done well, every car in your inventory looks like it was shot in the same studio, on the same day, under the same light.
Need a cutout for a single hero shot? That starts with a hand-drawn path. See clipping path ›
Built for automotive businesses.
Different buyers, same problem: vehicle photos that don't match. We edit to your spec, so your images do.
Car dealerships
Used and new inventory on one background, one lighting standard and one color look, published faster.
Automotive photographers
An overflow editing partner for dealer shoots, so you deliver on time without spending nights in Photoshop. Edited under your name, with an NDA if you need one.
Vehicle marketplaces
Thousands of seller photos brought to one visual standard and one set of image rules.
Automotive brands
Campaign and catalog images with controlled reflections, true paint color and a consistent finish across the range.
Rental companies
Fleet images that match across every location, vehicle class and booking page.
Auction houses
High-volume lot images edited quickly and to one standard, with plates anonymized where required.
Running campaigns for dealer groups? We work as a white-label production team for automotive marketing agencies.
Before and after, up close.
Glossy paint reflects everything around the car. Drag the slider to see what we clean up and what we leave alone.
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Paint
Dust, specks and scratches cleaned. Finish depth kept.
Chrome
Stray reflections removed. Shine kept.
Wheels
Brake dust and curb marks cleaned. Spokes kept crisp.
Glass
Glare controlled. Cabin visible, glass natural.
Natural-looking corrections only. No plastic paint, no fake gloss.
From busy lot to clean listing.
Car background removal and background replacement, with shadows and color brought into line.
What changes in the edit
Photographer to listing in three steps.
Nothing to learn. Send the files, get back images ready to publish.
Send your shots
Upload your photos with your spec: background, size, margins, file format. Or send a reference image and we'll match it.
We edit and check
A dedicated editor works on every vehicle by hand in Photoshop. Each image passes a 3-step quality check before it leaves us.
Download, ready to list
JPEG, PNG with transparency or layered PSD, sized to your spec. Upload straight to your site or marketplace.
Everything a vehicle photo needs.
One team for the full automotive image workflow, done in the same pass so every image in the batch matches.
Car background removal
Hand-drawn paths around the body, wheels and mirrors for a crisp cutout. Clipping path ›
Background replacement
Plain white, a branded backdrop or a showroom scene, the same one for every vehicle.
Automotive retouching
Dust, scratches, marks and distractions cleaned from paint, trim and wheels. Retouching ›
Reflection cleanup
Photographer, buildings and equipment removed from paint and chrome, with the shine rebuilt.
Window and glass enhancement
Glare reduced and glass cleaned so the interior shows and the windows look natural.
Paint and color correction
Paint matched to the real car under consistent light, shot to shot and car to car.
Shadow creation
Natural ground shadows in one direction and softness across the whole inventory. Shadow creation ›
License plate removal and anonymization
Plates blurred, removed or replaced with your own branded plate, to your privacy rules.
Vehicle inventory standardization
Crop, margins, angle spacing and finish applied the same way to every unit on the lot.
Marketplace image preparation
Sizing, cropping and file format set to the spec your marketplace or dealer site asks for.
Motorcycle photo editing
Spokes, chrome, engine detail and fine parts edited with care for bikes and powersports.
Truck and commercial vehicle editing
Large bodies, long trailers and fleet vehicles edited to one look across the lineup.
Every service is priced per image. See pricing ›
Consistent vehicle inventory at scale.
A lot full of cars shot on different days looks like a lot full of different dealers. We apply your style guide to the first image and the ten-thousandth, so the whole inventory reads as one brand and goes live sooner.
Not just cars.
Two-wheelers and heavy vehicles need different handling. Our editors know both.
Motorcycle photo editing
Spokes, chains, mirrors and chrome need clean, precise edges. We cut and retouch bikes by hand and keep metal looking like metal.
Truck and commercial vehicle editing
Long trailers, tall cabs and fleet branding stay sharp and consistent across the lineup, for dealers, lessors and fleet sellers.
Marketplace-ready vehicle images.
Every channel has its own size, crop and background rules. Send us the spec once. We prepare each image to it and keep it that way on every batch.
Selling on Amazon too? See image editing for Amazon sellers ›
Overnight is included.
Most orders come back in 20 hours at no extra cost. When a new shipment hits the lot or an auction closes, rush delivery is ready around the clock.
A production partner, not a one-off vendor.
What automotive teams ask for before they hand over a lot full of cars.
Dedicated editor
The same editor learns your style guide, so the second batch matches the first without re-briefing.
Consistent quality
Every image passes a 3-step quality check against your spec before it reaches you.
24/7 production
200+ retouchers working across time zones, so your files are being edited while you sleep.
Bulk volume handling
From a single vehicle to thousands of units a week, with the same standard on the last image as the first.
Manual Photoshop editing
No one-click filters and no AI guesswork. People edit each image by hand.
Fast turnaround
Overnight delivery included, with 10-hour, 4-hour and 1-hour rush when stock can't wait.
Related automotive services.
Clipping path
Hand-drawn paths for clean vehicle cutouts on white or transparent backgrounds.
Clipping path ›Shadow creation
Natural ground shadows so every vehicle sits on the surface, not above it.
Shadow creation ›Photoshop masking
For soft or see-through edges, like tinted glass, where a path can't follow.
Image masking ›Edited by hand
since 2005
- 78,066+
projects delivered, every one edited by hand.
- 5000+
clients, from solo photographers to global retailers.
- 250+
retouchers in production, around the clock.
Automotive photo editing questions, answered.
Read the full FAQ ›What does automotive photo editing include?
Background removal and replacement, reflection and glare cleanup, dust and scratch retouching, color and paint correction, shadows, license plate anonymization and resizing for your channels.
Can you replace the background on dealership photos?
Yes. We cut the vehicle out by hand and place it on plain white, a branded backdrop or a showroom scene, the same one on every image in the batch.
How do you handle reflections on paint, chrome and glass?
We remove distracting reflections of the lot, buildings and photographer, then rebuild highlights so surfaces still look polished and real.
Can you remove or anonymize license plates?
Yes. Plates can be blurred, removed or replaced with your own branded plate, depending on your privacy rules.
Can you keep every vehicle in our inventory looking the same?
Yes. Share a reference image and your rules for background, shadow, crop and color. A dedicated editor applies them to every vehicle, batch after batch.
How long does it take, and can you handle bulk?
48-hour and 20-hour overnight delivery are included. 10-hour, 4-hour and 1-hour rush are available. We handle anything from one vehicle to thousands of units a week.
Do you edit motorcycles, trucks and commercial vehicles?
Yes. Our editors work on cars, SUVs, motorcycles, trucks, vans and fleet vehicles.
Will my images meet marketplace and dealer-website requirements?
Send us the size, crop, margin and background rules for each channel. We prepare every image to that spec and keep it consistent on every order.
Do you use AI to edit the images?
No. Every image is edited manually in Photoshop by a trained editor and checked in 3 steps.
Can I ask for revisions, and who owns the files?
Revisions are free. You own 100% of every delivered file, for commercial or editorial use.