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

01Photo 1
Golden retriever sitting on plain white studio background
02Photo 2
Sunny park scene used as background reference
03Result
Same golden retriever composited into a sunny park setting

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

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
Woman selfie with cluttered home office background
Before
->
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
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: Replace the green screen with the background from the reference photo. Please match the lighting on the person to the sunset in the new background.

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. Plans start at $4.99/month for 15 edits.

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.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 20 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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