How to Choose the Best Photo

To help us create the most accurate and detailed 3D figurine possible, please choose a clear photo that follows the guidelines below.

1. Use Soft, Even Lighting

Choose a well-lit photo where the face and important details are clearly visible.

Avoid photos that are too dark, heavily shadowed, or overexposed. Poor lighting may make it difficult to accurately capture facial features, clothing details, and colors.

2. Front-Facing Photos Are Recommended

For the best results, use a clear, front-facing photo that shows the full face, including the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, jawline, and ears whenever possible.

Side-profile, half-face, or heavily angled photos may limit the details we can accurately recreate in the final figurine.

3. Upload a Clear, High-Resolution Image

The clearer the photo, the better the final result.

We recommend uploading the highest-resolution original image available. Avoid blurry, pixelated, heavily compressed, or very small photos.

Please note that some extremely fine details may be simplified during the 3D design and production process.

4. Avoid Filters and Facial Obstructions

Natural, unedited photos provide the best reference for our designers.

Please avoid photos with:

  • Heavy beauty filters or face-altering effects
  • Sunglasses or masks covering facial features
  • Hair covering most of the face
  • Strong shadows across the face
  • Stickers, text, or objects covering important details

5. Make Sure Important Details Are Visible

If you would like us to accurately recreate specific clothing, hairstyles, shoes, accessories, or other details, please make sure they are clearly visible in your reference photo.

If one photo does not show everything clearly, you may provide additional reference photos.

Good Photo vs. Poor Photo

Best choice:
Clear, well-lit, front-facing, high-resolution photos with visible facial and clothing details.

Try to avoid:
Blurry, dark, overexposed, heavily filtered, distant, cropped, or partially covered photos.

What Happens After You Upload Your Photo?

Our design team will create your personalized 3D figurine based on the reference photo(s) you provide.

3D Design & Confirmation: 3–5 business days

Once the initial 3D design is ready, we will send it to you for confirmation before moving forward with production.

Your response time may affect the overall design confirmation timeline.

Need Help Choosing a Photo?

Not sure whether your photo is suitable?

Feel free to contact us at support@chronofig.com. Our team will be happy to help you choose the best reference photo before production begins.

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