Tool Stack Directory

Photoshop Cleanup Pass

Useful for edge repair, retouching, compositing, crop control, and making AI images look finished.

Primary Use Cleanup, retouching, compositing, and crop finishing.
Strengths Precision control on the details that usually expose weak AI work.
Best For Edges, labels, typography fit, compositing, and export prep.
Caution Can become a bottleneck if the upstream prompt is too weak.
Learning Curve Moderate
Workflow Role Refinement layer

A cleanup pass is where many commercial images become usable. Photoshop remains a strong refinement layer for edges, product detail, compositing, and final crop control.