What are past projects, failures, or successes you’ve had in your career?
PhotoGPT AI started as a creative experiment between three IITians in college—we initially tried building a system to convert hand-drawn influencer models into 3D. As engineers, not artists, we quickly realized it wasn't scalable. But the idea sparked a passion: could we reimagine how visual identity is created using AI?
Frustrated with how hard it was to get a decent professional photo without an overpriced shoot, we saw a gap—and an opportunity. We built the first version of PhotoGPT AI, enabling hyper-realistic headshot generation using a custom-trained AI model.
What followed was a six-month grind. With no marketing background, we struggled through SEO, influencer outreach, and social strategy. But instead of quitting, we upskilled—benchmarking, improving the UX, refining features, and slowly crafting a complete, professional-grade product.
The turning point came just three months later. Our traffic started climbing, conversions followed, and feedback was pouring in. From a simple headshot generator, we’ve evolved into one of the most versatile and realistic AI image platforms on the market.
We still consider ourselves early in the journey, but with a strong product foundation and deep focus on customer feedback, we’re building steadily toward becoming a leader in the space.
What 3rd party tools is your product critically dependent on?
FLUX, GROQ
Where is your customer data stored?
USA
What is your current monthly recurring revenue (MRR)?
14000
How many customers do you have today?
3000
What’s the origin of the idea for your product?
The idea for PhotoGPT AI was born out of a mix of curiosity and frustration. As engineering students, we initially explored building 3D influencer models from sketches—an ambitious idea that helped us tap into the intersection of creativity and tech, but ultimately wasn't scalable.
What stuck with us, though, was the desire to reimagine how people express themselves visually. Fast forward a few months, we were hunting for a decent professional headshot and realized we weren’t alone—getting a good photo without a pricey photoshoot was harder than it should be.
That’s when we knew we had something real. With the rapid evolution in AI image generation, we saw an opportunity to build a tool that wasn’t just another filter or avatar generator—but something capable of hyper-realistic, high-quality visuals that actually looked like you. Something useful.
We're passionate about PhotoGPT AI because it's personal. It solves a problem we’ve faced ourselves and empowers others—whether they’re job hunting, freelancing, building a brand, or just trying to show up confidently online. And that’s a mission we’re excited to keep building on.
What problem is your product solving and how?
PhotoGPT AI solves a common yet overlooked problem—getting high-quality, professional-looking headshots without the hassle of a traditional photoshoot. In a world where your digital presence matters more than ever, many individuals and businesses struggle to find images that reflect their identity and professionalism without spending time, money, or effort on photographers and editing tools.
What sets us apart is our focus on hyper-realism. Unlike generic avatar tools or cartoonish filters, PhotoGPT AI produces images that look like they were shot in a real studio—with lifelike lighting, facial accuracy, and polish. Users can train their own AI model once and generate unlimited visuals in seconds.
With additional features like 100+ ready-made themes, built-in AI human models, text-in-image generation, and optimized outputs for social platforms, we’ve evolved into a complete visual content platform—built to serve creators, professionals, and marketers who want quality, speed, and control without compromise.
What’s the #1 thing you’re looking to gain from the AppSumo campaign?
Our primary goal with this AppSumo campaign is to reach a focused, high-intent customer base that truly values innovation in visual content creation. We’re excited to connect with a user community that’s not only early to adopt but also engaged enough to provide quality feedback. This will help us fine-tune our roadmap, discover new use cases, and ensure that PhotoGPT AI continues evolving in the direction our users care most about.
What are your plans with the customers, cash, and learnings from the AppSumo campaign?
We strongly believe in the philosophy of Kaizen—continuous improvement. This AppSumo campaign is our first initiative at this scale, and we see it as a launchpad to both learn and grow. Our immediate focus will be on scaling our reach, understanding real user needs, and using that feedback to sharpen the core experience.
The revenue and insights from this campaign will help us expand beyond professional headshots into adjacent categories like product and fashion photoshoots. Upcoming milestones include features like virtual try-ons and short-form video generation, helping users create realistic, high-impact marketing content with ease.
Our broader vision is to evolve into a one-stop creative solution for marketers at any scale—from solo entrepreneurs to large marketing teams—by offering intuitive, high-quality, AI-powered visuals that are fast, flexible, and deeply personalized.
Any details to clarify about the deal?
Credits Usage: The credits included in each plan can be used for both AI model training and image generation. This gives users the flexibility to allocate usage as per their creative needs.
Themes & Customization: While we currently offer 100+ preset themes, our library is constantly growing. If a user has a specific theme in mind, our team is happy to take requests—we usually add new themes within 2–3 business days.
Support Commitment: Our support team typically responds within 24 hours and is committed to ensuring a smooth experience for every user. Any issues or concerns will be addressed promptly.
Beta Features: Any features currently in beta or under development are not part of this deal. Only stable, public features are included to ensure reliability and clarity.
There are no country restrictions—PhotoGPT AI is accessible globally.
Create realistic, studio-quality AI headshots from selfies—no expensive photoshoots required
