What you'll have
A set of consistent product images (plain background, lifestyle scene, sized for each marketplace) delivered as a ZIP.
Who pays for it: Small Etsy, Shopify and Amazon sellers who shoot on a phone and need consistent photos.
The stack and what it costs
| Tool | Month 1 | Ongoing (per month) | Notes and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photoroom Batch background removal and AI scenes | Pro (monthly) $13 | Pro (billed yearly) $8 | $12.99/month monthly or $7.50/month billed yearly · Pricing page, read 17 October 2026 |
| Total | $13 | $8/mo Estimate | Sum of the rows. Excludes tax, per-sale fees and anything marked "–" (not verified or usage-based). |
Plan prices are list prices in USD from each tool's pricing page; plan choices for month 1 and ongoing are our estimate for one person doing this part time.
Step by step
5 of 5 steps are checked against official docs. Menu names are quoted from the linked docs as of the date shown; apps change, so follow the doc if what you see differs.
Create a batch
In Photoroom's web app, import the images, or use Import folder to bring in a folder and its sub-folders. Backgrounds may be removed automatically, depending on a Background setting.
Source: Photoroom Help: Create a batch of images (Web App), read 20 October 2026
Edit the batch
Select some or all images and apply templates, backgrounds, resizing and AI shadows in the Batch Editor.
Source: Photoroom Help: Batch editing workflow (Web App), read 20 October 2026
Download as a ZIP
Photoroom exports batch images as a zip file.
Source: Photoroom Help: Batch editing workflow (Web App), read 20 October 2026
Check Etsy's image rules
Etsy accepts .jpg, .gif, .png, .svg and .heic. Transparent PNGs aren't supported and transparent areas show as black, so export with a background.
Source: Etsy Help: Requirements and best practices for images, read 20 October 2026
Upload to Shopify
Add images to product pages as product media. Shopify warns to put files in Content > Files only if they're meant to be public.
Source: Shopify Help: Product media, read 20 October 2026
Common mistakes
- Delivering transparent PNGs for Etsy.
- AI scenes that misrepresent size, color or texture. Buyers return those.
- Inconsistent crops across a catalog.
Rights and terms check
You're editing the seller's own photos. Make sure AI backgrounds don't misrepresent the product, and check Photoroom's terms in the rights matrix.
A summary of public terms, not legal advice. Commercial-rights matrix
Alternatives and when to pick them
| Tool | When to choose it | Free plan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| remove.bg | Pick it if you only need background removal, including by API. | Yes | Free plan + paid plans |
| Pebblely | Pick it if you want a tool focused on AI product scenes. | Yes | Free plan + paid plans |
| Canva | Pick it if the seller also wants marketing graphics. | Yes | $0 · then US$144/year for one person |
Prices for tools without an in-depth profile aren't verified by us; we show the pricing model only.
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How to get your first customer
- Redo 3 photos from a seller's listing for free and send before-and-after images.
- Offer a per-catalog price for a set number of images.
Our suggestions, not guarantees. Earnings vary.
FAQ
Why do my Etsy photos have black backgrounds?
Etsy doesn't support transparency; transparent areas appear black (Etsy Help, read 20 Oct 2026). Export with a solid background.
Sources
- Etsy Help: Requirements and best practices for images (read 20 October 2026)
- Photoroom Help: Create a batch of images (Web App) (read 20 October 2026)
- Photoroom Help: Batch editing workflow (Web App) (read 20 October 2026)
- Shopify Help: Product media (read 20 October 2026)
- Photoroom pricing (read 17 October 2026)
Steps checked 20 October 2026; prices checked 17 October 2026. Corrections: hello@agenthustles.com.