Hats on a model, not on a shelf.
A hat lying on a table shows its material but not its scale, its tilt or how low it sits on the forehead. Herofab places it on the head of a studio model and is briefed to keep the crown, the brim, the band and the colour.
What a worn-hat photo has to hold.
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Crown shape
A pinched fedora crown, the flat top of a boater, the six panels of a cap, the fold of a beanie cuff: each is a construction detail. Check that the crown kept its height and its creases, and that panel seams still meet at the button on top.
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Brim width and curve
The brim is where hats differ most and where a steep source angle distorts most. Compare the width all the way round, the curve of a cap peak and any raw or bound edge with the real hat, and state the brim width in the listing.
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How it sits on the head
The same hat reads differently pushed back, level or pulled low. Look at where the sweatband line meets the forehead and whether the ears are covered as they would be in wear; a band, a bow, a badge or embroidery on the front should face the camera as on the product.
Photographing a hat for a worn image.
- Set the hat on a plain surface with the front toward the camera and the phone slightly above brim level, so both the crown and the whole brim are visible.
- Restore the shape first: push out dents, stuff a soft bucket hat or beanie with tissue, and straighten the band.
- Keep the full brim inside the frame with a margin on every side, and add a close-up of a woven label, a badge or embroidered lettering.
Virtual try-on for hats, answered.
Do caps, beanies and brimmed hats all count as headwear?
Yes. Headwear is one of the product types virtual try-on accepts, and the seller picks the matching category from the list in the app. Choosing the category that fits the product gives the tool the right starting point for a peak, a full brim or a knitted cuff.
Can the hat be shown with a particular hairstyle?
A model created in Herofab has a hair setting among its attributes, next to gender, age range, ethnicity and body type. Hair worn long, tied back or cut short changes how a hat frames the face, so pick or create the model with the hat in mind.
Is embroidery on a cap kept legible?
Herofab is briefed to keep logos and prints as photographed. Embroidered lettering is small and raised, which makes it one of the first details to read at full size; a detail close-up uploaded with the main photo records it more clearly.
How much does it cost?
5 credits per image, plus one credit for 4K. The cost is shown before you generate, and if a job fails the credits are returned. The 20 free credits at sign-up cover 4 images with this tool.
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