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AI Background Adder

Upload your photo, add a reference image of the background you want, and the AI composites them together in seconds.

Golden retriever sitting on plain white studio background
Photo 1
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Sunny park scene used as background reference
Photo 2
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Same golden retriever composited into a sunny park setting
Result

AI Background Adder

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Popular use cases:
  • product photography
  • e-commerce listings
  • professional headshots
  • social media posts
  • composite photography
  • portrait backgrounds
  • Etsy sellers
  • Amazon product photos
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Portrait on plain background Your photo
Beach scene to use as background Reference
Portrait with beach background Result

"Use this beach scene as the background"

Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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AI-powered photo editing
Scenario Prompt Time
Product + studio reference place product into the reference studio setup with soft shadows 15s
Portrait + location reference composite me into the reference background, matching lighting 20s
Subject + any scene reference place subject into the reference scene with natural depth 20s

How it works

  1. Upload your subject photo

    Drop your subject image into EditThisPic — a product on white, a person cutout, or any photo where you want a new background. Works with transparent PNGs, solid-color backgrounds, or existing scenes. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

  2. Add your reference background image

    Click '+ Add reference image' and upload a photo of the background scene you want. Use your own location photo, a studio setup, a landscape — any image that shows the scene you want your subject placed into. The AI uses this as the target background.

    Tip: Higher-resolution reference images give better results. The AI automatically matches lighting and perspective between your subject and the reference scene.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Product on lifestyle surface (reference image) place the product into the reference background scene, matching the lighting and adding natural shadows
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    Portrait in outdoor location (reference image) composite me into the reference background, matching the lighting and perspective naturally
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    E-commerce with studio reference place this product into the reference studio setup, keeping soft shadows beneath
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    Real estate staging (reference image) composite the furniture into the reference room photo, matching the room's lighting and scale
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    3 more prompts
    Urban street composite (reference image) place the subject into the reference city street scene with natural depth of field
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    Nature scene composite (reference image) composite into the reference nature scene, blending the subject's edges with the natural lighting
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    Custom backdrop swap (reference image) replace the background with the reference image, keeping the subject centered and matching color tones
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  3. Tell the AI how to composite

    Describe the placement: 'place my subject into the reference background' or 'composite the product into this scene.' You can add details like 'center the subject' or 'match the warm lighting from the reference.'

    Tip: Keep it simple — 'place me in this background' works great. Add details only if you want specific positioning or lighting adjustments.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Product on lifestyle surface (reference image) place the product into the reference background scene, matching the lighting and adding natural shadows
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    Portrait in outdoor location (reference image) composite me into the reference background, matching the lighting and perspective naturally
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    E-commerce with studio reference place this product into the reference studio setup, keeping soft shadows beneath
    Try This →
    Real estate staging (reference image) composite the furniture into the reference room photo, matching the room's lighting and scale
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    3 more prompts
    Urban street composite (reference image) place the subject into the reference city street scene with natural depth of field
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    Nature scene composite (reference image) composite into the reference nature scene, blending the subject's edges with the natural lighting
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    Custom backdrop swap (reference image) replace the background with the reference image, keeping the subject centered and matching color tones
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  4. Review the composite

    Check how your subject blends into the reference background. The AI matches lighting direction, color temperature, and perspective automatically. Look at edges where subject meets background — they should be seamless.

  5. Refine if needed

    If edges look rough or the composite needs adjusting, tap markers on problem areas and regenerate. You can also tweak the prompt — try 'soften the edges' or 'match the background's warm tones.'

    Tip: For hair edges, try 'blend the hair edges naturally into the reference background' in your prompt.
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AI Background Adder

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"I cut out my product photos and needed backgrounds fast. Just typed what I wanted and boom - professional studio shots in seconds." @MarcusEcommerce

See it in action

Golden retriever sitting on plain white studio background
Main Photo
Sunny park scene used as background reference
Reference
Same golden retriever composited into a sunny park setting
Result

Pet portrait with park background added

Golden retriever photographed on white studio background. Used a park scene as reference to composite the dog into a natural outdoor setting.

Prompt: add a beautiful sunny park background with green grass and trees behind the dog, matching the reference photo scene
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Woman selfie with cluttered home office background
Before
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Professional headshot with clean gray studio backdrop
After

Portrait with studio backdrop

Casual selfie transformed into professional headshot with proper studio background.

Prompt: add a professional soft gray gradient studio background with subtle vignette darkening at the edges
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Person standing against green screen background
Main Photo
Tropical beach photo to use as background
Reference
Person composited into tropical beach sunset scene
Result

Beach vacation composite

Subject cut out from indoor photo placed in tropical paradise setting.

Prompt: add a tropical beach background with turquoise water, white sand, and palm trees with warm sunset lighting matching the subject
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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Home & Interior Design

Preview how background would look in a room or space before committing to a purchase or renovation.

Common Scenarios

  • Visualizing background in a living room, bedroom, or office before buying
  • Creating client mockups that show background in their actual space
  • Comparing different placements of background in renovation plans

Best Practices

  • Upload a well-lit, straight-on photo of the room for the most realistic result
  • Specify the size and position — e.g., 'add a large background on the left wall'
  • Match the room's lighting in your prompt: 'warm lighting' for evening shots, 'natural daylight' for window-lit rooms
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Creative & Social Content

Use background to create eye-catching content for social media, digital art, or personal projects.

Common Scenarios

  • Adding background to photos for unique social media posts that stand out in feeds
  • Creating fantasy or composite images that incorporate background for art projects
  • Making holiday or themed content by placing background in seasonal photos

Best Practices

  • Be specific about the style — 'realistic background' vs. 'illustrated background' gives very different results
  • Use reference images when you want the AI to match a particular look
  • For social content, try unusual placements that create a surreal or humorous effect
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Professional & Marketing Use

Incorporate background into marketing materials, presentations, and product catalogs without expensive photo shoots.

Common Scenarios

  • Adding background to product mockups and marketing banners
  • Creating presentation slides that show background in context
  • Building a catalog of variations that feature background in different settings

Best Practices

  • Use high-resolution source images — marketing materials demand sharp details
  • Keep brand guidelines in mind: specify colors and style that match when adding background
  • Generate multiple versions and A/B test which placement performs best in ads

If something looks off

Lighting mismatch between subject and reference background

Why: Your subject was lit from one direction but the reference background has light coming from a different angle.

Try: composite into the reference background and adjust the subject's lighting to match the scene
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Tip: Choose reference backgrounds where the light direction roughly matches your subject — or use overcast/diffused lighting references which are more forgiving

Subject looks wrong scale for the reference scene

Why: The subject appears too large or too small relative to objects in the reference background.

Try: place the subject into the reference background at a natural scale, fitting proportionally with the scene
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Tip: Reference images with clear spatial cues (furniture, doorways, trees) help the AI judge correct scale

Edges around hair or fur look rough against the reference

Why: Fine details like hair are difficult to blend seamlessly into a reference background with different tones.

Try: Tap markers on the rough hair edges and regenerate with 'blend hair edges naturally into the reference background'
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Tip: Reference backgrounds with similar tones to hair edges produce cleaner composites

Color temperature clash between subject and reference

Why: Your subject has warm/cool tones that don't match the reference background's color temperature.

Try: composite into the reference background and match the color temperature of the scene
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Tip: The AI usually handles this automatically, but you can nudge it by specifying 'warm tones' or 'cool tones' in your prompt

Subject looks pasted on without depth

Why: Missing shadows or depth cues where the subject meets the reference background.

Try: place subject into the reference background with natural ground shadows and depth matching the scene
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Tip: Adding 'with natural shadows' to your prompt almost always improves the composite

Quick answers

How does the reference image workflow work?

Upload your subject photo first, then click '+ Add reference image' to upload the background scene you want. Tell the AI 'place my subject into the reference background' and it composites them together, automatically matching lighting and perspective.

Does my photo need to have a transparent background first?

No. EditThisPic works with transparent PNGs, solid color backgrounds, or existing scenes. The AI identifies your subject and composites it into the reference background automatically. Transparent or plain-background images tend to give the cleanest results.

What makes a good reference background image?

Any photo of a scene you want your subject placed into. Higher resolution helps. Scenes with clear spatial depth and consistent lighting work best. The AI handles the rest — matching lighting direction, color temperature, and perspective between subject and reference.

Can I composite a group photo into a reference background?

Yes. Upload the group photo as your subject and the desired scene as your reference image. The AI handles multiple subjects and composites everyone into the reference background together.

Will the AI match the lighting between my subject and the reference?

Yes — the AI automatically adjusts lighting direction, color temperature, and shadows to match the reference scene. For best results, choose reference images where the light direction roughly matches your subject's lighting.

Is EditThisPic's AI background adder really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.

Can I add background on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. Upload both your subject and reference image right from your camera roll. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI background adder support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC — for both your subject photo and your reference background image.

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