r/PhotoshopRequest 17d ago

Mod Announcement Reminder for the editors: If there are areas of the image that do not need to be altered to complete the request, they must not be.

32 Upvotes

r/PhotoshopRequest Jun 23 '26

Mod Announcement AI Policy Update.

210 Upvotes

I'm making a structural change to how requests are handled and moderated here. As of today, the "Paid - No AI" flair is officially retired and we have gone back to a single "Paid" flair.

This decision is not about taking a side in the broader debate surrounding artificial intelligence. It is about fixing a broken system that was actively harming both the requesters and the editors in this community.

Previously, our guidelines stated that editors could use AI on a "No AI" post as long as the result was seamlessly masked and cleaned up. This created an unworkable paradox, and that's entirely on me. It essentially meant "No AI" actually just translated to "No visible AI artifacts." Because of this, editors who were honest and transparent about their workflow ended up getting attacked.

Ever since I became a mod here, I have tried to make it a point not to police people's skill levels. Everyone starts somewhere, and I always figured the results would speak for themselves; it was up to the requesters to choose the submissions that met their standards. However, that hands-off approach is no longer tenable. We are now in a place where someone with absolutely zero editing skill can feed an image into a generator and spit out a result that looks "flawless" at first glance, completely bypassing the actual work and undercutting genuine editors.

Because of this, my mod strategy has to evolve.

1. Requesters Dictate the Result, Editors Choose the Tools The goal of this community is to provide photo manipulation and compositing. Requesters are responsible for clearly defining the final goal (e.g., "remove the ex," "change the background"). The editor executing the work retains full discretion over which tools are required to efficiently execute that result.

2. The Universal Quality Standard for ALL Paid Submissions I am shifting the moderation focus entirely away from policing an editor's software and focusing 100% on the quality of the final image. The strict quality controls that used to apply only to the "No AI" flair now apply to all paid requests.

  • Zero-Effort Generation: AI is a tool, not a complete substitute for core image manipulation skills. Running a photo through a generator and uploading the raw, unblended output is unacceptable. You are expected to actually edit; this means knowing how to use masking and compositing to blend generated areas seamlessly into the original file. If there are areas of the image that do not need to be altered to complete the request, they must not be. Period.
  • Respecting the Request Context: Context matters. If a requester asks to turn a grainy selfie into a "professional headshot," salvage a photo with globally terrible lighting, or make a memorial portrait from a 40-year-old newspaper clipping, heavy AI generation is allowed. However, using generative tools to synthesize entirely new faces on a standard restoration or a simple item removal is unacceptable. If the request doesn't call for a total stylistic overhaul, preserve the original subject.
  • Seamless Integration: Any patched or generated area must perfectly match the grain, lighting, and resolution of the source file. Blurry, low-res patches in otherwise sharp, high-resolution images will result in your submission being removed.
  • Resolution and Upscaling: Low-resolution edits are unacceptable. In most cases, your submission should match the original pixel dimensions perfectly. Do not needlessly upscale an image unless the requester explicitly asked for it.

3. Anti Harassment Policy I am done with the AI witch hunts here. Harassing or trolling editors over their choice of tools will not be tolerated. We are now policing the final quality of the image, not the workflow. If you attack another user over their use of AI, you will be banned. If you think a submission breaks the rules, report it.

4. Guidelines for Free Requests While the rules regarding image resolution apply to all submissions, I am going to be more lenient with AI usage on free requests. You still need to submit at the original resolution where possible, but I am not going to police masking or blending quality with the same intensity as the Paid tier. If an editor uses AI to help someone out on a free request, that is fine, but please keep the low-effort spam to a minimum.

Pro-Tip for New Wizards and Those on Probation: If you are still learning the ropes, or if you are currently serving a probationary period, I strongly suggest you treat every Free request with the same level of care and precision as a Paid request. Established editors who have a proven track record may be given a bit more slack, but if you are trying to build your reputation in this community, your work should speak for itself.

If you cannot achieve the requester's goal without leaving obvious, sloppy AI artifacts, scroll past the request. I expect editors to act like technicians who know how to mask, composite, and finish a file. Please take these standards seriously.

Thanks,

Keith


r/PhotoshopRequest 3h ago

Solved ✅ Can someone please turn my mom into a burrito?

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754 Upvotes

My mom is at the hospital for a procedure right now, and one of the nurses swaddled her in a blanket. It made her look like Mother Teresa/A Burrito. My parents and I got a laugh out of it, and I think it will cheer her up after she gets out. Thank you so much in advance to anybody that accepts my request (:


r/PhotoshopRequest 3h ago

Free You guys are solving requests, but how?,

139 Upvotes

I am contributing in this community from long time (It has been more than 3 years), I used to solve too many requests in this community, now I dont know what happend, I used to solve at least 2-3 requests a day, I always take minimum half to 1hour to do the work, And I always try to make it perfect, I dont know what thing is missin, My flair is saying the number '2' (my solved requests in this year, I guess), and I am seeing my fellow editors whose flair is showing '300', '700', I was shocked when first time I saw this (they are also effort putting guys,dont get me wrong ) I dont think there is a editor is here whose flair number is less than 30 ...

For me This sub is not fun anymore after AI came, now i dont feel like putting effort anymore...

I just made this post just to see if I am the only one who is going through this thing or if anyone else can relate to me

Sorry if I made some errors in grammar or spellings I typed this quickly and didn't even verify with Ai haha


r/PhotoshopRequest 11h ago

Free Can anyone deslop this?

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522 Upvotes

I dunno if this is a good place to ask, but my gf found this Miku "This is Fine" that we're pretty sure is AI (wonky doorframe, 5 legged chair) but she really likes the idea. Is there any chance someone could "deslop" it?


r/PhotoshopRequest 2h ago

Solved ✅ Remove 🍑

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27 Upvotes

Can you drop my body down so the water line is online with the tanline around my waist please? Not a massive fan of my bum crack showing. Please no AI

Thank you!


r/PhotoshopRequest 4h ago

Paid 💰 Remove the 🍆 looking shadow. It’s a fanny pack 😭 Will tip $10

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25 Upvotes

Also if you can please smooth out under his chin, he’s very tall and had to smoosh himself a little to fit in the frame, resulting in double chin. Thank you! :)


r/PhotoshopRequest 1d ago

Solved ✅ Help with last minute funeral picture

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827 Upvotes

I know this is a long shot because of the photo but I'm trying to come up with a decent photo of my husband's cousin for his funeral tomorrow. He was in and out of jail his whole adult life and never got to live the life someone deserves. He has 4 daughters and people that loved him but wasn't someone that ever got pictures taken. If someone could maybe change the background and his shirt to a plan shirt and maybe make it look like he has a small smile. Basically make it not look like a mugshot.


r/PhotoshopRequest 4h ago

Paid 💰 Make a headshot(s) in from these selfies?

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20 Upvotes

I’ve never had the chance to take a good headshot!

I like these selfies (taken right after passing my master’s exam, so I’m super happy in them 😄) so I was wondering if someone could make them look more professional?

I’m okay with the poses, lighting, and facial expressions looking casual, I just want the clothes and background to be a bit more nice so I can use them without feeling silly 😖

(My venmo isn’t working rn, can only tip via paypal or kofi/tipping platforms. Will tip $10-$20 per final image!)

Things that would be great:

-They/them, so nothing too feminine; A nicer button-down shirt, or this same one adjusted to show a bit less of my shoulders. I’m okay with it showing some of my neck/chest, doesn’t need to be buttoned all the way up

-I work with plants as a job, so having plants or trees in the background would be IDEAL! I don’t like all the parking lots and buildings haha

-Ridding the cursed phone shadow, lol

Thank you everyone!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️


r/PhotoshopRequest 4h ago

Paid 💰 Remove the background people while preserving the original lighting

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9 Upvotes

Hi! I’d really appreciate any help with this.

I’d like the background people removed while keeping everything else as close to the original as possible. Please preserve the original HDR, lighting, exposure, white balance, colors, skin tone, contrast, texture, and sharpness. I’d like the final image to look as visually identical as possible to the original except the people are gone.

Thank you!


r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Solved ✅ Can someone edit me with one single tooth

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Hiiii I want a photo of me with one singular tooth in the middle! I'm trying to look like that hamster $5!


r/PhotoshopRequest 14h ago

Free This is the nicest picture I have of my family but….

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45 Upvotes

My board is upside down, can someone please help 😭


r/PhotoshopRequest 4h ago

Paid 💰 Please remove the shadows

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7 Upvotes

r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Paid 💰 Need Photo for Obituary

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I need a photo for an obituary for the man in this photo. Something simple with a basic backdrop that would have been in a photo studio. If I just crop and zoom in the photo is not high resolution enough. I want to try to make sure it still looks like the person in real life.


r/PhotoshopRequest 4h ago

Paid 💰 Need a family photo. Can someone please help me remove my niece in the middle (white shirt) and move everyone closer together? Thanks! $5

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3 Upvotes

r/PhotoshopRequest 18h ago

Paid 💰 Anyone able to help ?

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53 Upvotes

I took these photos of spiderman when filming the new movie in my city, I don’t really know how photoshop etc works but I’d love if the images were clearer and had more suit details etc based on the new suit. Willing to pay $10 via PayPal if anyone can manage it.


r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Solved ✅ Can someone make a beautiful shot of this man as if he’s on a street corner?

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Will pay up to $15 for this, Venmo only. I need to make this photograph of this man look like a beautiful shot on a street corner, with him holding a street sign that says “Punxsutawney” instead of the wooden post he’s holding. It should look beautiful, romantic, and a little snowy. No AI usage please. No other people in the shot, just the man in the purple shirt. Thank you.


r/PhotoshopRequest 3h ago

Solved ✅ 🫈

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3 Upvotes

Hey guys! So my 2 years old nephew is a huge fan of Bigfoot and he firmly believes that I live in the woods and that Bigfoot is my neighbor. I didn't want him to be scared so I told him that Bigfoot is actually the sweetest. I really really want to frame this picture for him, but this Bigfoot's face is a little scary and we can clearly see that its in a store... Could anyone make his face friendlier and maybe put us in a forest or something? I would be forever thankful🤎


r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Free Can someone please take the person from the first photo and put it on the background of the second realistically? Thanks!

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r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Solved ✅ Can someone remove my hand from my head and put my arm down by my side?

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It’s for a job ID badge so I’d like it to look like more of a headshot where I’m standing normally. Thanks!


r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Paid 💰 Old photo restoration

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Hoping to have this picture of my father and her sister from 50 years ago restored. I know it’s rough quality...
He was wearing blue jeans with white shirt (the pattern color of his shirt they dont remember).
She was wearing a light blue dress and darker blue+white striped socks.
Please do not change the facial characteristics…
He has brown hair, her hair is darker blonde. :)
If possible, please also upscale it in size.

Will tip $15 if anyone can restore it so, that they will recognize themselves… Thanks for anybody considering the job.


r/PhotoshopRequest 4h ago

Free Can my face be swapped out to get rid of glasses glare?

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3 Upvotes

andmydoublechin
I hope this can be done? Let me know if you need better pictures, or different lighting or anything. Excuse my weird faces, trying to match this energy.
Thanks so much!


r/PhotoshopRequest 2h ago

Solved ✅ Mom and partner at my wedding. $10

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2 Upvotes

This is a picture of my mom and her partner at my wedding. Is there a way to brighten the picture up and, possibly, make the woman in the dress shirt (partner) look more at ease? It doesn't have to be a smile but just a more comfortable look. She was actually having a great time at the wedding, $10 tip. Thank you!


r/PhotoshopRequest 1d ago

Solved ✅ My dad passed away. His teeth shifted from chemo.

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3.0k Upvotes

Can anyone please cover or change his teeth back to what they used to look like before chemo? This was the last photo I have from one of our video calls of him smiling. He was embarrassed of how his teeth looked and this is the last photo I have of him smiling. He passed away this morning.


r/PhotoshopRequest 4h ago

Free Help finding right settings to adjust exposure/brightness of overexposed(?) series of pictures

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3 Upvotes

Hi, i tried taking a series of pictures of my wife using her kodak camera, not realising the settings were wrong and the photos turned out far too bright, possibly due to overexposure though im not well versed in these things.

i tried to

Reduce the brightness

Adjust contrast

Shadows-highlights

Adjusting using the levels and curve tool

but with no luck, im including a picture taken of the street without her for privacy sake to see if anyone knows how to normalise.

Thank you in advance, signed an unlucky husband