# ShadeCraft AI

> Instant, photo-realistic window covering visualization software designed for custom blinds dealers, solo installers, and window treatment specialists to close quotes during on-site consultations and remote sales appointments.

## Overview
ShadeCraft AI solves the #1 problem in the custom window treatment and blinds industry: customer hesitation caused by tiny fabric swatches. By transforming a simple smartphone photo of any customer window into a photo-realistic rendering of installed blinds or shades in under 15 seconds, ShadeCraft allows contractors to prove the final look on the spot and close high-ticket quotes during the first appointment.

## Core Capabilities
- **Photo-Realistic Rendering Engine**: Accurately respects room lighting, wall shadows, window frames, perspective, and architectural casing.
- **Full Category Coverage**: Supports all primary window treatment styles:
  - Roller Shades (Solar, Blackout, Decorative)
  - Zebra & Dual Sheer Shades
  - Cellular & Honeycomb Shades (Single Cell, Double Cell)
  - Roman Shades (Flat Fold, Hobbled Fold)
  - Plantation & Wood Shutters (Bi-fold, L-frame, Z-frame)
  - Drapery & Sheers (Ripplefold, Pinch Pleat)
- **Interactive Before/After Slider**: High-touch presentation screen allowing clients to swipe back and forth between their bare window and the finished treatment on any smartphone, iPad, or tablet.
- **Client Share Links**: One-click remote visualization links that contractors can send via text or email to homeowners, enabling customers to snap photos of additional rooms or review designs at home with family members.
- **Custom Swatch Matching**: Ability to snap photos of physical fabric sample books to reproduce authentic manufacturer textures and opacities.
- **On-Site & In-Field Optimized**: Designed for fast touch operation on iPads, tablets, and smartphones without needing laptop hardware or complex CAD software.

## Target Audience
- Independent window treatment installers and solo contractors
- Retail blinds and shades showrooms
- Mobile estimation and sales representatives
- Drapery and soft window treatment workrooms
- Interior designers specializing in custom residential and commercial shading

## Pricing & Access
- Free Trial available to test photo-realistic renderings on active client quotes.
- Flat-rate monthly subscriptions with transparent pricing and no per-user surcharges.
- Zero installation or specialized hardware required (runs in any modern web browser on iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, and Windows).

## Key Public Resources
- [Home Page](https://shadecraft.app/): Product overview, live interactive comparison slider, and sample gallery.
- [Visualizer Demo](https://shadecraft.app/visualizer): Live interactive shade preview.
- [Pricing Plans](https://shadecraft.app/pricing): Transparent flat-rate subscription tiers for solo installers and growing teams.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://shadecraft.app/faq): Answers regarding supported window types, device compatibility, and dealer workflows.
- [About ShadeCraft](https://shadecraft.app/about): Mission, background, and dealer-first philosophy.
- [Contact Support](https://shadecraft.app/contact): Dealer inquiries, partnership opportunities, and technical assistance.