Can I use product photos downloaded from websites?

Yes. Screenshots and downloaded product images work well alongside original photos. White product backgrounds clean up especially easily.

Does this work for physical and digital products?

It works best with physical products you can photograph, but product mockups and screenshots from digital product pages also work.

Can I mix products from different brands on the same board?

Yes. Building comparative or curated cross-brand boards is one of the most common uses.

How many products can I put on one board?

As many as you like. The canvas is unrestricted. More products may mean smaller sizes per item so keep the board purpose in mind.

Can I use this to plan a product photography shoot?

Yes. Build a pre-production board using screenshots or reference images to plan compositions and groupings before the actual shoot.

Turn Product Photos into a Curated Inspiration Board

Photograph products, packaging, objects, and finds. Strip backgrounds instantly and arrange everything into a visual board that captures the brand, mood, or story you're building.

Why people use it

Build brand aesthetic boards using real products rather than stock images
Create buying guides or product curation boards for retail or editorial work
Present product direction to collaborators or investors in a polished visual format
Explore how products from different categories look together in a cohesive range
Archive product ranges for cataloging or seasonal planning purposes

How it works

Photograph your products: Capture products individually on a clean surface. Simple backgrounds, even a white piece of paper, produce the cleanest cutouts.
Strip backgrounds automatically: Upload to Canvi and backgrounds are removed from each product photo instantly.
Compose your board: Arrange product cutouts on the canvas. Group by category, story, tone, or however the board logic works best for your purpose.
Export and present: Export the finished board as a high-quality PNG for client presentations, pitches, or internal creative reviews.

Use cases

Brand aesthetic board: Arrange products, packaging, and objects that represent a brand's visual world into a single reference board.
Product range curation: Lay out a seasonal or category-specific product selection to see how items work together as a cohesive range.
Buying and sourcing reference: Build a visual shortlist of products under consideration, photographed or screenshotted, to compare them side by side.
Pitch deck visual: Create a board that communicates a product vision or brand direction without needing a full design presentation.

Tips

Photograph products on a clean white or light grey surface for the sharpest, most accurate cutouts
Shoot from directly above for smaller products and at eye level for packaging that has label detail
Consistent lighting across all product shots makes the final board look more cohesive and professional
Try different grouping logics including color, category, and price point to find which arrangement tells the clearest story
Export the board and annotate it in any image editor to add product names, codes, or notes for presentations

Frequently asked questions

Can I use product photos downloaded from websites?: Yes. Screenshots and downloaded product images work well alongside original photos. White product backgrounds clean up especially easily.
Does this work for physical and digital products?: It works best with physical products you can photograph, but product mockups and screenshots from digital product pages also work.
Can I mix products from different brands on the same board?: Yes. Building comparative or curated cross-brand boards is one of the most common uses.
How many products can I put on one board?: As many as you like. The canvas is unrestricted. More products may mean smaller sizes per item so keep the board purpose in mind.
Can I use this to plan a product photography shoot?: Yes. Build a pre-production board using screenshots or reference images to plan compositions and groupings before the actual shoot.