# Change the material. Keep the product.

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# Change the material. Keep the product.

Material Swap applies a reference fabric, pattern, texture, or finish to a product while preserving its shape, construction, lighting, and scene.

## How to swap a product material

1. **Add the product photo:** Choose the product image whose material you want to change.
2. **Choose a material reference:** Upload a fabric, finish, pattern, or texture defining the new surface.
3. **Direct the change:** Describe the component to update and optionally select it with a mask.

## See one product remade in a new material

A material reference changes the surface while the product, pose, and composition remain recognizable.

| Stage | Example |
|---|---|
| Product | ![Model wearing a charcoal fleece zip-up hoodie](https://storage.googleapis.com/ideogram-static/website/images/91662319c72fc637.webp) |
| Reference | ![Cream cable-knit fabric reference](https://storage.googleapis.com/ideogram-static/mini-apps/material-swap/materials/knit.webp) |
| Result | ![The same model wearing the hoodie in cream cable knit](https://storage.googleapis.com/ideogram-static/website/images/87639adb06429dff.webp) |

## One reference, many directions

From the same product photograph, explore fabric, leather, wood, stone, metallic finishes, and repeating patterns. The example references include:

- **Denim:** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/ideogram-static/mini-apps/material-swap/materials/denim.webp)
- **Floral print:** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/ideogram-static/mini-apps/material-swap/materials/floral.webp)
- **Cable knit:** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/ideogram-static/mini-apps/material-swap/materials/knit.webp)
- **Gold sequins:** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/ideogram-static/mini-apps/material-swap/materials/metallic.webp)

## Frequently asked questions

### What can I use as a material reference?

Use a clear image of a fabric, pattern, texture, or surface finish. References with visible grain, scale, and lighting provide more information for the app.

### Do I need a mask?

No. Describe the product component in words. Add a mask when you need to identify a precise region or keep everything outside that region unchanged.

### What details does Material Swap preserve?

It is designed to retain the product's overall shape, seams, hardware, lighting, and surrounding scene while changing the selected material treatment.

### Can I use patterns as well as materials?

Yes. The reference can communicate a solid material, repeating pattern, textile weave, grain, or another surface texture.

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