Release Notes
Stay up to date with the latest features and improvements to AutoRetouch. All releases listed here are live in production and generally available, unless stated otherwise.
August 2026
Section titled “August 2026”Leg shot detail views
Section titled “Leg shot detail views”A new “Leg shot” detailed view type frames the model from the knee down, to showcase footwear, hemlines and lower-body styling.
Packshot shadow
Section titled “Packshot shadow”AI Editing workflows can now add a drop shadow to packshots and flatlays, giving products a natural sense of depth. Available on Pro plans and above.
July 2026
Section titled “July 2026”Visible “AI Generated” watermark on downloads
Section titled “Visible “AI Generated” watermark on downloads”AI Shoot results can now be downloaded with a visible “AI Generated” label. The setting sits at shoot level and is on by default for new shoots, with a version without the watermark available at any time. See Download with or without the AI watermark.
AI-generated images now carry transparency metadata
Section titled “AI-generated images now carry transparency metadata”Every AI Shoot image now carries embedded, machine-readable metadata identifying it as AI-generated, following the IPTC Digital Source Type standard. This keeps AI Shoot content identifiable wherever you publish it, in line with EU AI Act transparency. See AI transparency for how to verify it and the options available.
Visible AI watermark in AI Editing workflows
Section titled “Visible AI watermark in AI Editing workflows”AI Editing workflows can now apply a visible “AI Generated” label to your images as part of processing, so AI content stays identifiable beyond AI Shoot.
Styling set on each SKU in a look
Section titled “Styling set on each SKU in a look”Styling is now configured on each SKU inside a look, rather than once for the whole shoot. Every option defaults to Auto and applies to all views of the look. See Create your first shoot.
More natural poses during generation
Section titled “More natural poses during generation”AI Shoot now introduces subtle, natural variations in model poses during generation, gently adjusting hand and foot positions and facial expressions for more organic results.
June 2026
Section titled “June 2026”Look variants
Section titled “Look variants”Generate multiple looks from a single SKU swap. Hover over an SKU slot on an existing look to create variants where only that SKU changes, while the model, background, and pose stay the same, with no more manually duplicating and reconfiguring each look.
Detailed view support
Section titled “Detailed view support”Mark a view as “Detailed” to capture close-ups of fabric, stitching, or accessories with more granular control over how product details are rendered.
Configurable generations per view
Section titled “Configurable generations per view”You can now control how many AI generations are produced per view, with the number displayed throughout the shoot and regeneration flows.
New models and refreshed portraits
Section titled “New models and refreshed portraits”Nine new models have been added to AI Shoot, alongside refreshed portrait images for existing models to better showcase how each one looks.
Pose selection on looks
Section titled “Pose selection on looks”Choose a specific pose when configuring a look, instead of relying on automatic selection. Selected poses carry over when looks are duplicated or used to create variants.
Duplicate looks
Section titled “Duplicate looks”Looks can now be duplicated directly, making it faster to create variations without starting from scratch.
Faster image loading
Section titled “Faster image loading”AI Shoot images, including SKUs and model portraits, now load much faster.
May 2026
Section titled “May 2026”American crop
Section titled “American crop”A new American crop option is now available, optimizing framing for this popular format.
Hide looks you don’t need
Section titled “Hide looks you don’t need”Looks that aren’t needed in the final results can now be hidden. Hidden looks don’t affect billing, and can be revealed again at any time via the UI toggle or the API.
Improved background removal accuracy
Section titled “Improved background removal accuracy”Auto-mode background removal now uses an upgraded classifier for improved accuracy.
Clearer view identification
Section titled “Clearer view identification”Views are now easier to identify across the platform, with hover details available in the Results view, the AI Results selection modal, and the shoot list.
April 2026
Section titled “April 2026”Public API documentation for AI Shoot
Section titled “Public API documentation for AI Shoot”Public API documentation is now available for AI Shoot.
Filter results by look name
Section titled “Filter results by look name”Results can now be filtered by look name, making it easier to find the look you’re looking for.
Look name used for exported files
Section titled “Look name used for exported files”Exported files are now named after their associated look, instead of a generic identifier.
March 2026
Section titled “March 2026”Up to 10 views per look
Section titled “Up to 10 views per look”AI Shoot now supports up to 10 views per look within a shoot, enabling more complex postproduction workflows.
Select any SKU in the look list
Section titled “Select any SKU in the look list”Any SKU can now be selected in the look list, rather than being limited to a fixed set.
Custom look naming
Section titled “Custom look naming”Looks can now be named automatically from the Hero SKU, or set manually.
February 2026
Section titled “February 2026”Tuck in / tuck out control for tops
Section titled “Tuck in / tuck out control for tops”Tops can now be styled with a tuck-in or tuck-out control, for more precise control over how garments are presented.
Workflow filters and sorting
Section titled “Workflow filters and sorting”Workflows can now be filtered and sorted, making it easier to find the one you need.
AVIF support for AI Editing inputs
Section titled “AVIF support for AI Editing inputs”AI Editing workflows now accept AVIF images as inputs.
WebP export support
Section titled “WebP export support”WebP is now supported as an export format.