🍽️ Restaurant Photo Enhancer

🚀 Transform ordinary restaurant dish photos into professional, appetizing food photography using AI

Stop spending hundreds of dollars on professional food photographers! The Restaurant Photo Enhancer uses advanced AI to automatically create professional food photography versions of your dish photos with better lighting, colors, composition, and styling - all while maintaining complete authenticity. Simply upload your photos, and get magazine-quality images optimized for all major delivery platforms (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, Rappi, DidiFood) in minutes.

Target Audience: Independent restaurants, ghost kitchens, multi-location chains, restaurant marketing agencies, delivery platform consultants, and anyone who needs professional food photos without the professional photographer price tag.

Primary Use Cases: Delivery platform optimization, menu photography, social media content, restaurant marketing materials, brand consistency across locations, and improving conversion rates with better food photos.

What Does Restaurant Photo Enhancer Do?

This AI-powered tool automatically transforms your restaurant dish photos into professional food photography. Using advanced AI, it analyzes your images and creates new professional versions with better lighting, colors, composition, and styling - all while keeping the exact same dish, ingredients, and silverware.

Before and After Example:

It delivers:

• Professional Image Generation - AI analyzes your photo and generates a new professional version from a different angle and scene
• Smart Food-Focused Cropping - Automatically detects food position and crops images to focus on the dish
• Platform Optimization - Generates platform-specific images for Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, Rappi, and DidiFood
• Multiple Formats - Creates square 1:1, 16:8, and platform-specific crops automatically
• Batch Processing - Process 20-50 menu items in parallel for faster results
• Brand Consistency - Optional reference image to maintain your brand's visual style
• No False Advertising - Keeps the exact same dish, ingredients, and silverware - only changes angle, scene, and photo quality

Business Value: Studies show professional food photos increase order rates by 30-40% on delivery apps. Average restaurant spends $500-1500 for traditional food photography shoot. This solution delivers similar quality for 80-90% less cost with 24-hour turnaround.

Input

To start enhancing your restaurant photos, simply fill in the input form. You can provide:

• Image Files to Enhance - Upload your restaurant dish photos directly (JPG, PNG, WebP). You can upload multiple images - each will be enhanced and processed for all delivery platforms.
• Enhancement Level - Choose from:
  • Subtle: Minimal improvements, maintains original look
  • Moderate: Balanced enhancement with professional touches (recommended)
  • Professional: Magazine-quality transformation with advanced techniques
• Reference Image (Optional) - Upload one reference image to extract your brand's visual style (colors, lighting, aesthetic). The style will be applied to all enhanced images while maintaining dish authenticity.
• Custom Enhancement Instructions (Optional) - Add specific requirements like "Make colors more vibrant" or "Add warmer lighting" to guide the AI.
• Preserve Brand Colors - When a reference image is provided, attempt to preserve the brand's color palette and aesthetic (default: true).

Here's what the filled-out input looks like:

{
    "imageUrls": [
        "https://example.com/dish1.jpg",
        "https://example.com/dish2.jpg"
    ],
    "enhancementLevel": "moderate",
    "referenceImage": "https://example.com/brand-reference.jpg",
    "customPrompt": "Make colors more vibrant and appetizing",
    "preserveBrandColors": true
}

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with all your enhanced images. Each image includes multiple formats optimized for different platforms. You can download the results as CSV, JSON, or Excel.

Here's an example of what you'll get for each input image:

{
    "inputImageUrl": "https://example.com/original-dish.jpg",
    "rawEnhancedImageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/xxx/records/enhanced-1234567890-1-raw.jpg",
    "square1x1ImageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/xxx/records/enhanced-1234567890-1-1x1.jpg",
    "square16x8ImageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/xxx/records/enhanced-1234567890-1-16x8.jpg",
    "platformImages": [
        {
            "platform": "Uber Eats",
            "imageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/xxx/records/enhanced-1234567890-1-uber-eats.jpg",
            "aspectRatio": "1:1",
            "width": 2000,
            "height": 2000
        },
        {
            "platform": "DoorDash",
            "imageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/xxx/records/enhanced-1234567890-1-doordash.jpg",
            "aspectRatio": "1:1",
            "width": 1600,
            "height": 1600
        },
        {
            "platform": "Grubhub",
            "imageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/xxx/records/enhanced-1234567890-1-grubhub.jpg",
            "aspectRatio": "1:1",
            "width": 1200,
            "height": 1200
        },
        {
            "platform": "Rappi",
            "imageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/xxx/records/enhanced-1234567890-1-rappi.jpg",
            "aspectRatio": "1:1",
            "width": 1200,
            "height": 1200
        },
        {
            "platform": "DidiFood",
            "imageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/xxx/records/enhanced-1234567890-1-didifood.jpg",
            "aspectRatio": "1:1",
            "width": 1200,
            "height": 1200
        }
    ],
    "processingTime": 7250,
    "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z"
}

What You Get:

• inputImageUrl - Your original image URL
• rawEnhancedImageUrl - The AI-generated professional version (new angle and scene, same dish)
• square1x1ImageUrl - Square 1:1 crop (2000x2000px) perfect for social media
• square16x8ImageUrl - Wide format crop (3200x1600px) for banners and headers
• platformImages - Platform-specific images optimized for each delivery app:
  • Uber Eats: 2000x2000px (1:1 ratio)
  • DoorDash: 1600x1600px (1:1 ratio)
  • Grubhub: 1200x1200px (1:1 ratio)
  • Rappi: 1200x1200px (1:1 ratio)
  • DidiFood: 1200x1200px (1:1 ratio)
• processingTime - How long it took to process this image (in milliseconds)
• timestamp - When the image was processed
• error - Error message if processing failed (optional field)

Download Options: Click any image URL to download instantly, or export all results as CSV/Excel for easy organization and batch uploads to delivery platforms.

Why Choose Restaurant Photo Enhancer?

• 💰 Cost-Effective: Save 80-90% compared to traditional food photography ($500-1500 per shoot vs. pay-per-use)
• ⚡ Fast Turnaround: Get professional photos in minutes instead of waiting days for a photographer
• 📈 Increase Orders: Studies show professional food photos increase order rates by 30-40% on delivery apps
• 🎯 Platform-Optimized: Automatically generates images in the exact sizes and formats needed for each delivery platform
• 🔄 Batch Processing: Process entire menus (20-50 items) in parallel - average 7-8 seconds per image
• 🎨 Brand Consistent: Optional reference image ensures all photos match your brand's visual style
• ✅ Authentic: Keeps the exact same dish, ingredients, and silverware - only changes angle, scene, and photo quality (no false advertising)
• 🤖 AI-Powered: Uses advanced AI for professional-quality image generation
• 🎯 Smart Cropping: Automatically detects food position and crops to focus on the dish

Time Savings: What used to take days of scheduling, shooting, and editing now takes just minutes. Process your entire menu in the time it would take to set up one photoshoot! Average processing time is 7-8 seconds per image.

ROI: Professional food photos can increase order rates by 30-40%. For a restaurant doing $10,000/month in delivery orders, that's an additional $3,000-4,000/month in revenue - far exceeding the cost of photo enhancement.

How to Use

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes)
2. Upload Images: Upload your restaurant dish photos directly in the input form (supports JPG, PNG, WebP)
3. Configure Settings: Choose your enhancement level (subtle, moderate, or professional) and optionally add a reference image for brand consistency
4. Run It: Click "Start" and let the AI generate professional versions of your photos
5. Download Results: Get all your enhanced images in the "Dataset" tab, ready to upload to delivery platforms

Total Time: Less than 10 minutes from upload to download for a full menu! No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click with simple forms.

Business Use Cases

Independent Restaurants:

• Transform iPhone photos into professional menu images
• Optimize photos for delivery platforms without hiring a photographer
• Maintain brand consistency across all menu items
• Improve conversion rates on delivery apps with better food photos

Ghost Kitchens:

• Quickly enhance photos for multiple virtual brands
• Ensure consistent quality across all menu items
• Scale photo production for new menu launches
• Optimize for different delivery platforms simultaneously

Multi-Location Chains:

• Standardize photo quality across all locations
• Maintain brand consistency with reference image feature
• Process menu updates quickly across all locations
• Reduce costs compared to hiring photographers for each location

Restaurant Marketing Agencies:

• Offer photo enhancement as a service to clients
• Process multiple client menus efficiently
• Deliver professional results faster than traditional photography
• Scale services without increasing photographer costs

Delivery Platform Consultants:

• Help restaurants optimize their platform presence
• Provide professional photos as part of optimization packages
• Test different enhancement levels to find what works best
• Process entire menus quickly for client onboarding

Using Restaurant Photo Enhancer with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate photo enhancement, you can control the tool programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to integrate photo enhancement into your existing restaurant workflows and content management systems.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• REST API: Make direct HTTP requests to the Apify API
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need photography skills to use this? A: Not at all! Just upload your photos and the AI handles all the enhancement work. You can add custom instructions in plain English if you want specific styles.

Q: Will the enhanced photos look like the original dish? A: Yes! The tool keeps the exact same dish, ingredients, portions, and silverware. It generates a new professional photo from a different angle and scene, but maintains complete authenticity - no false advertising.

Q: What image formats are supported? A: You can upload JPG, PNG, and WebP images. The output is always in high-quality JPG format optimized for web use.

Q: How long does it take to enhance photos? A: Average processing time is about 7-8 seconds per image. For a full menu of 20 items processed in parallel, expect about 2-3 minutes total processing time.

Q: Can I customize the enhancement style? A: Yes! Use the "Custom Enhancement Instructions" field to guide the AI. For example, you can request "warmer lighting" or "more vibrant colors". You can also upload a reference image to maintain your brand's visual style.

Q: What delivery platforms are supported? A: The tool automatically generates optimized images for Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, Rappi, and DidiFood with their specific size requirements.

Q: Do I need any API keys or technical setup? A: No! Everything is set up and ready to use. Just upload your images and start enhancing. No technical knowledge or API keys required.

Q: Is my image data secure? A: Yes! Images are processed securely and stored temporarily in Apify's key-value store. You can delete them at any time through the Apify platform.

Q: Can I process multiple images at once? A: Yes! Upload as many images as you need. The tool processes them in parallel for faster results. Perfect for processing entire menus in one run.

Q: What if an image fails to process? A: The tool includes error handling - if an image fails, it will be marked with an error message in the output, and other images will continue processing.

Q: How does the AI generate new images? A: The AI analyzes your original photo to identify the dish, ingredients, silverware, and accessories. Then it generates a new professional photo with the same elements but from a different camera angle and scene, with professional lighting and composition focused on the food.

Integrate Restaurant Photo Enhancer with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, Restaurant Photo Enhancer can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make - Automate photo enhancement when you add new menu items
• Zapier - Connect to your restaurant management system
• Slack - Get notified when photos are ready
• Airbyte - Sync enhanced images to your databases
• GitHub - Integrate with your development workflow
• Google Drive - Save enhanced photos directly to Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever Restaurant Photo Enhancer successfully finishes a run and your enhanced photos are ready to download.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, Rappi, DidiFood, or any of their subsidiaries. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Users are responsible for ensuring they have proper rights to any images they process. The tool maintains food authenticity and does not add fake ingredients or misrepresent dishes.