Add an outline to your product image

Use the image outliner to add a clean outline to your product images and make key details stand out. Defining product edges helps improve focus, support background changes, and keep images working well across different layouts.
Outline your image

Use the image outliner tool to highlight your product

Make your product stand out clearly

When your product and background share similar tones or textures, edges can start to blur and details become harder to see. The image outliner helps clearly define the shape of your product so it does not blend into its surroundings. This makes it easier for people to recognize what they are looking at, even at smaller sizes. You keep the original colors and details intact while improving clarity where it matters most.

Keep attention on your product in busy designs

Your product images often appear alongside prices, labels, badges, or short blocks of text. An outline helps your product stay visually separate as these elements are added to the layout. This creates a clearer structure within the image so attention stays where you intend it to. The result is a layout that feels more organized without overwhelming the image.

Let your product stay defined on any background

Changing or simplifying a background can sometimes cause your product to lose definition at the edges. Adding an outline helps maintain clear separation, whether you are switching to a lighter background, a darker one, or something more minimal. This gives you more flexibility to experiment with background color without needing to re-edit the product itself. Your product stays visually grounded as the background changes.

Highlight your product without changing it

An image outline lets you draw attention to your product without altering its color, lighting, or surface details. This is important when accuracy matters, such as showing true materials, finishes, or branding. Instead of relying on heavy contrast, shadows, or effects, outlining adds emphasis in a controlled and predictable way. You get a stronger visual signal while staying true to the original product image.

How to add an outline to a product image with Photoroom

Step 1

Upload your image and choose a template

Start by uploading your image, then select a template that matches how you plan to use it, such as a product listing, promotional graphic, or banner.

Step 2

Select the image layer and turn the outline on

In the editor, click on the layer that contains your product or subject. Scroll through the layer settings and enable the outline option to apply an outline to that specific element.

Step 3

Adjust and export your image

Adjust the outline thickness, blur, and color so it complements the template and background, then download your image and use it wherever you need.

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Frequently answered questions

  • What is an image outliner and how does it work?

  • When should you use an image outliner instead of background removal?

  • Can an image outliner detect edges accurately on complex objects?

  • Does outlining an image affect the original photo quality?

  • What types of images work best with an image outliner?

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