Why Visuals Can Make—or Break—Your Restaurant’s Delivery Success

Aug 27, 2025


Discover why high-quality food visuals increase delivery sales by up to 35%. Learn how Splentify’s AI transforms restaurant photos and videos for Google Maps & delivery apps.

 
The Power of Food Photography in Delivery Apps

In today’s digital-first world, your food doesn’t just have to taste great—it must look irresistible. When potential customers browse Google Maps, Uber Eats, or DoorDash, they make decisions in seconds. And more often than not, their eyes decide before their stomachs do.

The truth is clear: high-quality food visuals drive more sales.

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A pasta dish beautified with Splentify

Proven Impact: How Photos Increase Restaurant Orders

Research from leading delivery platforms proves the value of great food photography:

  • DoorDash: adding professional food photos boosts delivery volume by 15% (Claid.ai).
  • Grubhub: restaurants see sales increases of 30% or more with quality photos (Claid.ai).
  • Deliveroo: listings with food photos gain a 24% lift in orders (Claid.ai).
  • Snappr: professional visuals increase conversion rates by 25% and boost total orders by 35% (Snappr.com).
    👉 The numbers prove it: food photography isn’t just decoration—it’s a revenue engine.

 
Why Food Photos Convert Better Than Text

The human brain processes images 60,000× faster than text, and people remember 65% of what they see versus only 10% of what they read (Foodmato).

That’s why:

Visuals reduce decision fatigue – customers don’t want to guess what a dish looks like.
Photos trigger appetite instantly – “Customers should take one look and say, I want this!” (KitchenHub).
Images build brand trust – consistent visuals make your restaurant look polished and reliable (RestaurantsMarketing.com.au).
 

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Instant results. Tastes and looks good!

The Problem: Why Most Restaurants Lose Orders

Despite the proven impact, many restaurants still struggle with:

  • Missing or poor-quality photos on Google Maps and delivery apps.
  • Inconsistent branding across menus and platforms.
  • Limited time and resources to create professional visuals.
    The result? Fewer clicks, lower sales, and weaker brand presence.

 
Splentify’s Solution: AI Food Photos & Videos


At Splentify, we help restaurants solve the visual gap with our AI-powered photo and video engine.

  • Upload basic images → get professional, mouth-watering visuals in minutes.
  • Optimized for Google Maps, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and your website.
  • Consistent styling and branding across every platform.
  • Scales from single restaurants to national chains.
    💡 Our motto: Upload. Wait. Enjoy.

 
The Bottom Line

In 2025, food photography isn’t optional—it’s essential.

  • Boost sales by 15–35%.
  • Increase conversion rates by 25%+.
  • Strengthen brand recall and customer trust.
    If your online menu doesn’t showcase your food at its best, you’re losing business.

 Try Splentify Free

We believe in results, not promises. That’s why we’re offering 3 free AI-generated food visuals for every restaurant.

👉 Claim your free visuals today and see how your menu transforms.

Your food already tastes amazing. Let’s make sure it looks amazing too.