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Professional Retouching Service for Ecommerce: Every Speck Gone, Every Detail Honest
A professional retouching service for ecommerce tidies what the camera and the room left behind: dust, threads, creases, marks and distractions, without altering the product itself. From $129, fixed price.
- Dust, scratch and thread removal
- Wrinkles and creases smoothed
- Distracting objects removed
- Product never altered

450+ Shopify Stores Built Since 2015. Here Is What That Means for Object-level Retouching.
Shoppers read small flaws as signs of a careless seller. We clean the picture, not the product, so what they see is a tidy version of what they will actually get.
Average rating from verified clients
Building Shopify stores since
Secure checkout
Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.
Two revision rounds
Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.
Backup before changes
We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.
Professional Retouching Service for Ecommerce: Who We Work For
Retouching and clean-up suit particular sellers. Most people ask about product image retouching & cleanup in one of these six situations.
- You have product photos with dust, creases or distractions
- You need a fixed price and a written scope before work starts
- You can share original files
- You own the store and confirm the product is shown honestly
Sellers of dark or glossy products
Dust and fingerprints show everywhere.
Fashion and textile brands
Creases and threads distract from the garment.
Owners shooting at home
Backgrounds and rooms intrude on photos.
Brands with printed packaging
Labels and prints need clean edges.
Stores refreshing a catalog
Older images have accumulated marks.
Founders short on time
You would rather send files and receive clean images.
Why Small Flaws Cost You Trust
A speck is easy to miss when shooting and hard to ignore on a large screen. Owners describe these six problems more than any others.
- Dust and fingerprints show.
Glossy and dark items reveal every mark.
- Threads and lint distract.
Fabric photos carry stray fibres.
- Creases hide the shape.
Wrinkled garments look unfinished.
- Distractions remain.
A cable, a shadow of the photographer or a prop intrudes.
- Edits go too far.
Over-retouching changes the product.
- Hand clean-up is slow.
Each image takes careful, time-consuming work.
Professional Retouching Service for Ecommerce: What the Work Covers
Six jobs make up the work. Your package decides how far each one goes for your images.
File review and standard
We review your images and agree what to clean and what to leave.
Dust, scratch and thread removal
Specks, scratches and stray threads are removed by hand.
Crease and wrinkle smoothing
Creases are softened without changing the garment's real shape.
Distraction removal
Cables, reflections, props and stray objects are removed.
Print and label clean-up
Printed text and labels are cleaned and kept legible.
Honesty and consistency check
Each image is checked against the real product and the batch standard.
What Is Inside Your Object-level Retouching Package
Six groups cover every deliverable in Product Image Retouching & Cleanup. The comparison table below shows how far each group goes by package for object-level retouching.
Review
- File review
- Clean-up list
- Leave-alone list
- Standard agreed
Clean-up
- Dust and scratch removal
- Thread and lint removal
- Fingerprint removal
- Edge tidy
Smoothing
- Wrinkle smoothing
- Crease softening
- Hem and seam tidy
- Shape preservation
Objects
- Distraction removal
- Cable and support removal
- Unwanted reflection removal
- Background tidy
Print
- Label clean-up
- Printed text sharpening
- Logo edge check
- Barcode legibility
Hand-over
- Web-ready exports
- Retouching standard
- Written notes
- Recorded walkthrough
You bring the products and brand assets, and you approve each step. We handle the object-level retouching work and the checks.
How a Marked Photo Becomes a Clean Product Image
The walkthrough follows a product photo through retouching: the cut-out is checked, dust and marks are removed, the background is tidied and colour is matched before the sizes are exported.
Store Designs From Our Studio
Product Image Retouching & Cleanup gets the same attention to layout, spacing and detail as each design below, every one built around a single catalog and one kind of buyer.

Fitness recovery store design
Fitness recovery
Luxury fashion store design
Luxury fashion
Furniture store design
Furniture
Food store design
Food
Fitness store design
Fitness
Home decor store design
Home decorHow Your Object-level Retouching Is Delivered, Start to Finish
Six clear steps. Nothing goes live without your approval, and your calculator choices set how long each one runs for the object-level retouching.
- 1
Brief and asset review
You describe what good object-level retouching looks like for your store and customers. We write the plan down.
- 2
Choose how we get access
A collaborator request is enough; working in our Partner account and then transferring it works too. We never ask for your password during the object-level retouching job.
- 3
Review the files and agree what to clean
We look at every image, list what should be cleaned and what belongs to the product and must be left, and agree one standard.
- 4
Retouch by hand and check for honesty
We clean each image by hand, smooth creases without changing shape and compare every result with the original so the product is shown truthfully.
- 5
Check against your brief and your store
Every object-level retouching item is compared with the brief, and anything that lands in your store is checked across devices. Anything that is off is corrected before you see it.
- 6
Deliver and hand over
We hand over the object-level retouching after sign-off with files and written notes. Your revisions are included and you are never locked in.
Free tool alone, Gig marketplace, Generalist studio or Our Object-level Retouching Service?
Four usual ways to retouch product images. This comparison shows who cleans by hand and keeps edits honest.
| What matters | Free tool alone | Gig marketplace | Generalist studio | Store Design Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand clean-up of dust, threads and marks | Auto-heal tool | Sometimes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Crease smoothing without changing shape | No | Extra cost | Sometimes | Yes |
| Honest-edit rule, product unchanged | Easy to overdo | Sometimes | Yes | Yes |
| Consistent finish across the batch | No | Rarely | Extra cost | Yes |
| Price known before work begins | Cheap but open-ended | Yes | Quote only | Yes |
| Shopify store and checkout expertise | Learning | Varies | General | Yes |
| Two structured revision rounds | No | Varies | Extra cost | Yes |
| Written notes and source files at handover | No | Rarely | Sometimes | Yes |
What Protects Your Store and Your Budget During Product Image Retouching & Cleanup
Six habits keep your store, your brand and your budget safe while we handle the object-level retouching.
Retouching never hides real defects
We clean the picture but never hide flaws that belong to the product or change its features, and you confirm the result represents the item honestly.
Least access needed
We ask only for the access your object-level retouching needs, through Shopify's own sharing tools where a store is involved, and remove it when we finish.
Working files are yours
Final and working files for your object-level retouching are handed over, so another person could use them later.
Checked before you look
Every object-level retouching item is checked against the brief first, so your review covers taste and wording, not faults.
No promised sales
We make object-level retouching to help shoppers decide, and we never promise revenue, rankings or reach.
Rights respected
We only use images, fonts, music and text you own or that are properly licensed in your object-level retouching, and we say which.
Build Your Object-level Retouching Package
Choose a package, then tell us about your volume, your object-level retouching needs and how soon you want it. The fixed price and delivery window update with every click.
Request a custom quote
Very large volumes, several brands or stores, rush schedules and unusual formats for object-level retouching are scoped separately and quoted at a fixed price.
Request a QuoteChanged your mind? Choose Polishwork Essential, Polishwork Plus or Polishwork Premier above to return to the instant calculator.
Object-level Retouching Package Comparison
Line-by-line detail of what each package covers, useful when choosing between a light pass and a full object-level retouching service.
| What is included | Polishwork Essential $129 | Polishwork Plus $349Recommended | Polishwork Premier $790 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 images | Included | Included | Included |
| Dust, scratch and thread removal | Included | Included | Included |
| Distracting object removal | Included | Included | Included |
| Edge tidy | Included | Included | Included |
| Web-ready exports | Included | Included | Included |
| Up to 60 images | Not included | Included | Included |
| Wrinkle and crease smoothing | Not included | Included | Included |
| Label and print clean-up | Not included | Included | Included |
| Consistent finish across the batch | Not included | Included | Included |
| Before and after sample | Not included | Included | Included |
| Up to 150 images | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Detailed repair of difficult items | Not included | Not included | Included |
| High-end polish on hero images | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Sampled check of every batch | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Written retouching standard | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Typical delivery | 2 to 4 days | 4 to 8 days | 8 to 14 days |
For Product Image Retouching & Cleanup, the price and the delivery estimate shown in the calculator above are the ones that apply.
Professional Retouching Service for Ecommerce: Why Brands Choose Us
Anyone can apply a healing brush. Store owners hire us for the standard, the honest edit and the batch consistency that make clean images trustworthy.
Hand work, not a filter
Each image is cleaned by a person who compares it with the original.
Daily work on Shopify product images
Exports, galleries and zoom behaviour are everyday material for us.
Rated 4.9+ by verified clients
These reviews come from verified Store Design Expert clients, in their own words, and your object-level retouching follows the same process.
Prices you can plan around
Every package, option and extra has a visible price, sized by volume, detail and speed for your object-level retouching.
A direct line to the person who builds your Product Image Retouching & Cleanup
You write to the person handling your object-level retouching, not a ticket queue.
Experience since 2015
More than 450 Shopify stores launched means few catalog, content or launch problems are new to us, object-level retouching included.
What We Need Before We Start Your Object-level Retouching
Three ways to give access, then a short list of facts about your object-level retouching.
Your original images
Share a folder link with the files as they are.
A finish you like
Share an image whose polish you want to match.
What must stay
Tell us details that belong to the product and must not be touched.
Accept our collaborator request
Share your store address and accept our request so Product Image Retouching & Cleanup can begin. The owner can grant what we need for your object-level retouching and remove us in one click.
Taking over existing work? That is fine
Let us know what exists, and who made it. We review your object-level retouching first and agree what to keep.
Or share a restricted staff login
A staff account with limited permissions works too for object-level retouching, though the collaborator route is easier to revoke.
Owner passwords and card details are never requested for your object-level retouching. Shopify's own access tools are used for Product Image Retouching & Cleanup, and we are removed when we finish.
What Store Owners Say Before You Order Product Image Retouching & Cleanup
Verified Store Design Expert clients describe the brief, the work and the handover in their own words, and your object-level retouching follows the same path.
The website development work was truly impressive. Their attention to detail and ability to exceed expectations made the project a success. Working with them was a breeze, thanks to quick responsiveness and a willingness to go above and beyond.
Store Design Expert was very knowledgeable about what I needed done to fix my Shopify store and how to improve the store layout. The project was completed very quickly, and I will definitely use them for support as my business grows.
Very satisfied with the work. Most importantly, Store Design Expert responded promptly to my questions and concerns. Thank you!
Outstanding work and outstanding customer service. Five stars! I will absolutely use Store Design Expert again for my next book.
Store Design Expert was great! They delivered exactly what I asked for and even offered helpful extra suggestions. Highly recommended.
I request Store Design Expert every time I have a project. They are professional and give real attention to detail, which makes the work stand out.
They kept communicating until the problem was fully resolved, and the result was great.
Super helpful and patient. I am new to ecommerce and Store Design Expert talked me through the whole process and even fixed my payment bridging for me!
I am beyond satisfied! Store Design Expert went above and beyond on my project. Highly recommended!
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Professional Retouching Service for Ecommerce: Your Questions Answered
Answers on cost, timing, access, files and what happens after delivery for object-level retouching.
How long does image retouching take?
Most batches take 2 to 14 working days, depending on package, image count and retouching depth. Before you pay, the calculator shows what Product Image Retouching & Cleanup will cost and how long it takes.
Will you hide flaws in my product?
No. We remove dust, marks and distractions from the picture, but we never hide a defect that belongs to the product. That keeps your images honest and your returns low.
What do you need from me to start Product Image Retouching & Cleanup?
Send your original images, a note on what must stay and a collaborator request for your store. We start by listing what to clean.
What does Product Image Retouching & Cleanup cost?
The price for Product Image Retouching & Cleanup begins at $129 and tops out at $3,460 when every option is on.
How are the Product Image Retouching & Cleanup packages different?
There are 3 Product Image Retouching & Cleanup packages: Polishwork Essential at $129 (2 to 4 working days), Polishwork Plus at $349 (4 to 8 working days) and Polishwork Premier at $790 (8 to 14 working days).
What does Polishwork Essential include for Product Image Retouching & Cleanup?
Twenty product images cleaned of dust, scratches, stray threads and marks, with distracting objects removed and edges tidied. It includes: Up to 20 images; Dust, scratch and thread removal; Distracting object removal; Edge tidy; Web-ready exports. Polishwork Essential costs $129 and takes 2 to 4 working days.
What does the Product Image Retouching & Cleanup calculator ask me?
Beyond the package, Product Image Retouching & Cleanup needs 4 decisions from you: how many images (Up to 20 images, Up to 60 images, Up to 150 images); how much retouching (Basic clean-up, Professional retouching, High-end polish); what kind of products (Matte, simple items, Some glossy or fabric items, Mostly glossy, dark or fabric); how soon do you need it live (Standard, Sooner, Fastest).
What can I add on top of Product Image Retouching & Cleanup?
Optional extras for Product Image Retouching & Cleanup include Hero image polish (+$240), Background tidy (+$160), Colour correction as well (+$190), Shadow pass (+$140), Alt text for every image (+$150) and Recorded walkthrough (+$60).
What if Product Image Retouching & Cleanup is not quite what I need?
For Product Image Retouching & Cleanup work outside the packages, choose Request a custom quote. We put the scope in writing and give you one fixed price before we begin.
Professional Retouching Service for Ecommerce: Order Your Package
Choose a package, watch the fixed price settle and have a team that has launched 450+ Shopify stores clean, smooth and check your product images before a shopper zooms in.
Fixed price · Two revision rounds · Files handed over
