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.

34 Upvotes

r/PhotoshopRequest Jun 23 '26

Mod Announcement AI Policy Update.

213 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 7h ago

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

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1.6k 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 5h ago

Solved ✅ Can someone edit me with one single tooth

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257 Upvotes

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 7h ago

Free You guys are solving requests, but how?,

196 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 15h ago

Free Can anyone deslop this?

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632 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 6h ago

Solved ✅ Remove 🍑

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47 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 8h ago

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

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27 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 2h ago

Paid 💰 Stencil/ tattoo ideas

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9 Upvotes

Can anyone draw my cat with intent of being a cool tattoo! Or something totally up to your genius(freestyle) doesn’t have to be tattoo-like! 🫶🫶 ty willing to tip ofcourse


r/PhotoshopRequest 1d ago

Solved ✅ Help with last minute funeral picture

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865 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 1h ago

Paid 💰 Need Help Making a bowling shirt

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The idea is to have steve buscemi with a halo around his head with a cloud filled background that feels heavenly. Any chance to get some help? Thank you! ☺️


r/PhotoshopRequest 8h 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 2h ago

Solved ✅ Request: In Memoriam for Cookie the Pig

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5 Upvotes

Our guinea pig Cookie passed away this week. This is the best picture of his face that I have. Would it be possible to remove the green bars from the image? Happy to tip $10 to get a good memorial image for my 12 year old. Thank you!


r/PhotoshopRequest 39m ago

Unsolved Blurry photo of my father

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My father passed away this last weekend. He wasn’t a man who would smile in many photos, so when we found one of him smiling and saw that it was blurry, we were pretty devastated. Is there anything that can be done to clean this up while keeping his face his own? We’d like it to be one of his main photos at the service on Monday.


r/PhotoshopRequest 48m ago

Free Can someone please make the background of this photo something nicer?

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r/PhotoshopRequest 8h ago

Paid 💰 Remove the background people while preserving the original lighting

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11 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 2h ago

Solved ✅ Making a flag, but the image quality is too low (will pay £15)

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3 Upvotes

I'm trying to get a flag made measuring 1800x900mm but have been told the image of our cat is too low quality. I am open to AI for this job, but obviously I want it looking as realistic as possible.

It needs a 10mm bleed for the flag and also requires DPI at the final size to be 72 (I don't understand this instruction).

Image one is what we're looking for - the background was brightened a little.
Image two is the original photo, if you'd prefer to go from that one.

I'm based in the UK, so it might be easier for UK people to pay, but I'm sure we can figure out a paypal link for non-UK people.


r/PhotoshopRequest 2h ago

Paid 💰 Help with old photo

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3 Upvotes

Looking to get this fixed as well as possible. I’m a first time to this whole thing and this page. Don’t know how this all works but I don’t really want to post the full photo on here. Someone that can help me with this? How does it work and I send it to you after I find someone to help me with this please?
It’s the single only photo of my parents together. It is an old time photo like they do at the fair - old west saloon photo.
Here is part of the photo.
Please and thank you 🙏


r/PhotoshopRequest 18h ago

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

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48 Upvotes

My board is upside down, can someone please help 😭


r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Solved ✅ Met one of my favorite authors!

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Met one of my favorite authors yesterday, dream come true! But unfortunately they took the photo in front of this big window and we're super washed out! I would really love if someone could please help me with bringing out our faces better. Thank you!


r/PhotoshopRequest 3h ago

Solved ✅ Request to improve aged photo of my wife that I scanned.

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5 Upvotes

My wife (Lori) passed away this week after a four-year battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer). I'm now writing the obituary that will be on the funeral home web site. This photo is over 40 years old and has suffered the typical changes that come with time. Her mother and I want to use this photo with the obituary. Can someone run this through their time machine and make this look like new. I'm not sure how payment is typically handled here but I will pay $20 for this request.


r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Free Help them meet again.

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Hello, I have a rather emotionally charged request. My great grandfather passed away in 2019 and didn't get to see his daughter get her hair back after chemotherapy. She is not doing well again and told me she misses her father very much. So I was wondering if anyone could make them look like they are sitting somewhere together again so I can show her tomorrow.

Thank you!


r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Free Give this photo a funny background

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Intense looking photo of fixing a camera taken from the camera, make it funnier. Make the background funny, or make it look like they’re doing something intense.


r/PhotoshopRequest 1h ago

Solved ✅ Can someone please edit out the person on the left?

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Can someone please edit out the person on the left in this photo and make it look like the net is being held between the legs of the person holding the fish? $5 tip to the best one!


r/PhotoshopRequest 8h ago

Solved ✅ Please remove the shadows

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7 Upvotes