QuoteIQ gives you two ways to create Before & After visuals for your service business: the manual Photo Generator (take real photos on-site) and the AI Image Generator (upload one photo and AI creates a realistic "after" preview). Both are powerful tools for closing deals, building trust, and creating marketing content.
Manual Photo Generator: Available on Beginner and above
AI Image Generator: Available on all plans (uses IQ Credits)
New Look (September 2026)
Before & After has been redesigned. Here's what's new:
Two modes: use your own photos, or generate the after photo with AI.
More places to get photos: the camera, your device, your QuoteIQ Gallery, or the contact's gallery.
Line up the after shot: when you take the after photo, a faint outline of the before photo appears so you can match the angle. (The camera is on phones and tablets only.)
Quick-pick AI descriptions: tap "Clean & restored," "Freshly painted," or "New landscaping" instead of typing.
Reference photos: add up to 4 reference photos — for example, a product or color you'll be using — and the AI works them into the result.
Cost up front: the estimated IQ Credits cost is shown before you generate.
AI Before & After Image Generator
The AI Before & After Image Generator lets you show customers what their property will look like after your service — before you even start the job. Upload a single photo, and QuoteIQ's AI generates a realistic preview of the finished result using the customer's actual property, not stock images.
How it works:
Choose the AI mode and add a photo of the property or surface you'll be servicing — from the camera, your device, your QuoteIQ Gallery, or the contact's gallery.
Pick a quick-pick description ("Clean & restored," "Freshly painted," "New landscaping") or describe the result yourself.
Optional: add up to 4 reference photos, like a paint color or product you'll use.
Check the IQ Credits cost shown, then generate.
Review the generated image and attach it directly to an estimate.
Why use it:
Close more deals — Customers can see the transformation before committing. This is especially powerful for pressure washing, painting, landscaping, and exterior cleaning.
Attach to estimates — Add the AI-generated preview directly to your estimate in the Photo section so the customer sees it when reviewing your quote.
No "after" photo needed — Unlike the manual generator below, you don't need to complete the job first. The AI creates the preview from a single "before" photo.
The AI Image Generator uses IQ Credits and is available on all plans. It's a different tool from the manual Photo Generator below — use AI to preview results before the job, and the manual generator to document real results after the job.
Manual Before & After Photo Generator
The manual Photo Generator lets you capture real before and after photos on-site, organize them side-by-side, brand them with your logo, and export them as clean visual proof of your work. It's built into QuoteIQ Cam and is available on Beginner plans and above.
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Step 1: Open the QuoteIQ Cam
From your dashboard, tap the camera icon to launch the QuoteIQ Cam. This is your hub for creating inspection reports, job documentation, and photo content.
Step 2: Tap "Create Before & After Picture"
Inside the QuoteIQ Cam, you'll see an option labeled "Create Before & After Picture." Tap it to begin creating a new photo set, and choose the mode that uses your own photos.
Step 3: Take Your Before Photo
Line up your shot and tap the camera to capture the "before" image of the area you're servicing.
Step 4: Take Your After Photo
Once the job is complete, return to the same location. A faint outline of your before photo appears on screen — line it up and tap to capture your "after" image.
Already have the photos? Instead of taking new ones, you can pick Before and After images from your device (photos or screenshots), your QuoteIQ Gallery, or the contact's gallery.
Step 5: View/Edit The Before & After Picture
Once you've selected your Before and After images, you'll see a preview of both photos. Tap the pencil icon to open your editing options. From here, you'll see three choices:
Edit – Customize the photo by adjusting brightness, saturation, contrast, or applying a filter. You can also add text, upload your company logo, insert labels like "Before" and "After," draw on the image, add a new photo, or hit "Delete All" to erase any changes you've made.
Preview – Quickly view what the final image will look like before generating.
Choose Another – Go back and swap out either the before or after photo.
You can also tap the "Swap" icon between the two photos to swap their positions if they're in the wrong order.
When you're ready, hit "Generate" and choose between a Top-Down View or Side-by-Side View.
Your generated image will appear, and you'll have the option to either Edit (which lets you adjust the final combined image) or Save it to your gallery.
Step 6: Save or Export the Photo Set
After capturing both images, QuoteIQ will automatically align them into a clean visual. You can now save it to your Camera Roll or Save In App. Saves finish even if you leave the screen before they're done.
Best Practices:
Maintain consistent lighting and angles between photos — the before-photo outline helps.
Use as proof for completed jobs in customer disputes.
Include them in your Google Business profile or website gallery.
Great for creating visual social content or testimonial posts.
Step 7: View Pictures in Before & After Archive
After saving your image, you can always access it later by opening the Before & After Archive. This archive shows a full list of every Before & After image you've taken and saved in the app. From here, you can preview, edit, or delete any image.
It's perfect for referencing old jobs, reposting to social media, or attaching to future estimates or invoices.
FAQs
What's the difference between the AI Image Generator and the manual Photo Generator?
What's the difference between the AI Image Generator and the manual Photo Generator?
The AI Image Generator creates a realistic "after" preview from a single photo — before you even start the job. It's great for attaching to estimates to help close deals. The manual Photo Generator captures real before and after photos on-site after the work is done. Use AI to sell the job, use manual to document the results.
Can I use photos or screenshots I already have?
Can I use photos or screenshots I already have?
Yes. You can pick Before and After images from your device (photos or screenshots), your QuoteIQ Gallery, or the contact's gallery instead of taking new ones.
What are reference photos?
What are reference photos?
In AI mode, you can add up to 4 reference photos — for example, a product, material or paint color you'll be using. The AI works them into the after photo so the preview matches the job you're quoting.
How much does an AI after photo cost?
How much does an AI after photo cost?
It uses IQ Credits. The estimated cost is shown before you generate, so you always know what it will use.
How do I line up my after photo with the before photo?
How do I line up my after photo with the before photo?
When you take the after photo with the camera, a faint outline of the before photo appears on screen. Match it up and take the shot. The camera is available on phones and tablets.
Can I attach an AI-generated Before & After image to an estimate?
Can I attach an AI-generated Before & After image to an estimate?
Yes. When creating an estimate, use the Photo section (Step 6 in the estimate builder) to attach an AI-generated preview image showing the customer what their property will look like after your service.
Can I retake a photo if I don't like it?
Can I retake a photo if I don't like it?
Yes. Just tap the photo thumbnail and select "Retake" to capture a new image.
What if I accidentally label the After photo as the Before?
What if I accidentally label the After photo as the Before?
You can tap the "Switch" icon to swap the positions of the Before and After photos instantly.
Can I add my logo or company name to the image?
Can I add my logo or company name to the image?
Yes. During editing, you can upload your company logo, add custom text, or apply "Before" and "After" labels.
Where is the finished photo saved?
Where is the finished photo saved?
Manual photos are saved in the Before & After Archive inside QuoteIQ Cam. You can also save to your Camera Roll.
What's the difference between Top-Down and Side-by-Side view?
What's the difference between Top-Down and Side-by-Side view?
Top-Down stacks the Before and After photos vertically, while Side-by-Side places them next to each other horizontally.
Which plans include Before & After features?
Which plans include Before & After features?
The manual Photo Generator (real photos) is available on Beginner and above. The AI Image Generator (AI-generated previews) is available on all plans and uses IQ Credits.