PhotoKit Prototype

Generative AI for Real Estate Photo Editing.

This is an experiment on the viability of using Generative AI for real estate photo editing. Try it by uploading one-to-five aligned, white balanced exposure brackets.

Behind the Scenes

This experiment is heavily inspired by the human editing process:

  1. Vertical Straightening. We ensure that all verticals in the scene are perfectly vertical in the image.
  2. White Balance. We perform automatic white balance to remove any unwanted color tones in the image.
  3. Exposure Fusion. We regain as much dynamic range by using under- and over-exposed brackets.
  4. Window Pulls. We keep exteriors looking rich and crisp through the windows using under-exposed brackets.
  5. Color Enhancements. We apply the color and contrast adjustments we all know and love.

Our Hot Takes

At this point, some of you veterans reading this might have noticed a few, somewhat controversial approaches we have:

What's Next?

We're not entirely sure. Putting together this prototype was fun, and some editing results we've seen thus far are pretty encouraging. That said, we haven't yet decided what to do with this—if anything at all.

If we decide to productize PhotoKit, then make sure to try it out above and leave your email address in the editing feedback form. This way, you'll be kept up to date with the latest.

Thank You!