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Every color preview in Paintsight starts with a job photo. The photo you upload becomes the visual record that the homeowner reviews and signs off on, so choosing a clear, representative image of the surface you’re painting sets the foundation for an accurate preview and a smooth approval.

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What makes a good job photo

Estimate or walkthrough photo

Use a photo you already took during the estimate or site walkthrough. You don’t need to schedule a separate shoot — the photo on your phone from the first visit works.

Clear view of the surface

Frame the shot so the paintable surface fills most of the image. Avoid partial views or angles where the surface is cut off — the AI needs to see the full area to generate an accurate preview.

Good natural or artificial light

Shoot in even lighting conditions. Bright daylight or well-lit interior light gives the AI the most accurate color information to work with.

Avoid extreme shadows or glare

Heavy shadows and direct glare obscure the surface and reduce preview quality. If possible, shoot when the light is even — overcast days work well for exteriors.

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How to upload a photo

1

Open or create a job

From your Paintsight dashboard, open an existing job or create a new one for the estimate.
2

Start a new preview

Inside the job, select New preview. This opens the preview builder.
3

Upload your photo

Select Upload photo and choose an image from your device. You can upload photos taken on a smartphone, tablet, or camera — any standard image format is accepted.
4

Confirm the upload

Once the photo finishes uploading, it appears in the preview builder. Review the image to make sure the target surface is clearly visible before moving to the next step.
Landscape-orientation photos with the full surface in frame produce the sharpest previews. Portrait shots work, but a wider view gives the AI more context about the surface edges and surrounding area.
You can use photos from any device — smartphone, tablet, or dedicated camera. Paintsight accepts standard image formats and does not require a specific resolution, though higher-quality images generally produce cleaner previews.