Photo tips
Car reference photo guide for AI video
Choose a clear car reference photo for AI video. Check framing, lighting, roof cargo and file format before uploading one JPG, PNG or WebP.
Written and maintained by Flying Car AI · Updated
Show the silhouette
A front three-quarter or side view can expose the silhouette, wheels and body panels in one image. Avoid cropping away the roof, bumper or wheels. The model has less direct evidence for details hidden from view.
Keep the paint readable
Soft daylight usually makes color and body lines easier to inspect than a dark garage or harsh reflections. Avoid strong color filters if preserving the original paint is important. Check the actual uploaded preview instead of relying on the filename.
Use a single subject
Choose a photo with one car as the clear subject. Parking-lot group shots, collages and screenshots with text can introduce competing visual information. A simple background helps you inspect the car before submitting.
Export a supported file
Save as JPG, PNG or WebP and keep the file below 10 MB. Changing a filename extension does not convert an unsupported image. Keep your original photo so you can make a clearer crop without repeatedly compressing it.
How can I compare two possible car photos?
Open both candidates at a similar size and compare the information visible on the vehicle itself. Favor the image in which you can distinguish the front from the rear, the outline of the roof, the spacing of the wheels and the main paint color. A larger file is not automatically a better reference if motion blur or reflections hide those features. The service uses one selected image, not a collection of alternate views.
Keep accessories visible when they matter to the joke or concept. The minivan example includes roof cargo; cropping that cargo out removes useful evidence. Avoid covering plates or faces with large decorative stickers that could be interpreted as part of the car. If privacy requires editing the photo, inspect the final exported image again and make sure the vehicle outline remains clear.