How to Edit Photos for OnlyFans
Editing your photos can make the difference between a scroll-past and a subscribe. The good news is you do not need expensive software or professional skills to make your content look great. Here is what actually matters.
Start with the right file
Always shoot in the highest resolution your camera or phone allows. It is easier to shrink a high-res image than to enlarge a low-res one. Aim for at least 1080 pixels on the longest side. Most phones shoot well above this, so you are likely covered.
Basic adjustments
Most photo editing apps have the same core tools. Start with these adjustments in order. Exposure: brighten or darken the whole image. Contrast: make the bright parts brighter and the dark parts darker. Highlights and shadows: recover detail in the brightest and darkest areas. Saturation: increase or decrease color intensity. Sharpness: subtle sharpening adds clarity.
Free tools that work
You do not need Photoshop. These free tools handle everything a creator needs. Lightroom Mobile: the best free option for exposure, color, and presets. Snapseed: Google's excellent mobile editor with selective adjustments. Canva: great for adding text, graphics, or creating a consistent brand look. Each of these exports at high quality without visible compression.
Export settings for OnlyFans
OnlyFans compresses images, but you can minimize the damage. Export as JPEG at 90% quality or higher. Use sRGB color profile. Keep the file size under 10 MB if possible. Resolution at 1080-2048 pixels on the longest side. Name your files descriptively (not DSC_1234.jpg) for organization.