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.

Hello, Sumo-lings! 👋

I’m Manish, co-founder of PhotoGPT AI, and I’m excited to welcome you to the world of hyper-realistic AI-generated imagery. Our mission with PhotoGPT AI is simple: to give creators, professionals, and marketers an incredibly easy way to generate studio-quality visuals—without the cost, effort, or awkwardness of a traditional photoshoot.

Why PhotoGPT AI?

In an online-first world, your visual identity matters more than ever. Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile, building your personal brand, or designing campaign creatives—images that look real make a real difference.

That’s where we come in.

PhotoGPT AI is built around hyper-realism—it doesn't just generate decent-looking headshots or avatars. It creates images that look like they were shot in a real studio by a professional photographer. And the best part? You only need to upload your selfies once. After a quick 30-minute training, your personal AI model is ready to generate endless, stunning visuals on demand.

What You Can Do with PhotoGPT AI

💼 Create your own AI headshot model

Upload your photos once, and generate unlimited professional headshots with consistent styling, lighting, and background.

🎨 Choose from 100+ preset themes

Not sure where to start? Just pick from a curated library of professional, casual, seasonal, and creative styles—then generate with one click.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Use built-in AI human models

Don’t want to upload selfies? Use our pre-trained models to generate high-quality images for marketing, branding, or mockups—instantly.

✨ Text-in-image, upscaling & social-ready formats

Add contextual text, upscale any image, and generate visuals in aspect ratios optimized for LinkedIn, Instagram, Tinder, and more.

Built for Anyone Who Needs to Look Their Best Online

Our users include freelancers, remote workers, influencers, marketing teams, agency owners, and even students. Whether you're rebranding your profile or launching a new product, PhotoGPT AI makes it easy to create the visual assets you need—without relying on expensive designers or photoshoots.

What Our Users Are Saying

We’ve been blown away by the support and creativity of our early users:

“I’ve tried a bunch of AI tools—nothing comes close to how real these images feel.”

“My LinkedIn profile looks like I hired a photographer, but it’s all AI.”

Get Started in Minutes

Getting started is simple. Train your AI model once. Then generate. That’s it.

We built this platform to give power back to creators—to let anyone look and feel their best online, regardless of budget, tools, or time.

Thank you for giving PhotoGPT AI a shot—we can’t wait to see what you create.

Warm regards,

Manish

Co-founder

PhotoGPT AI