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Upload a selfie or any photo — describe the ghost — and the AI adds a translucent apparition into the scene in seconds. Then post it with no explanation and watch your mentions fill up.

Person taking a bedroom selfie with a plain wall and doorway visible behind them Same selfie with a translucent ghostly figure visible in the background, staring at the camera

Upload photo to add ghost to selfie

"Add a translucent apparition standing in the open doorway visible in the background — a female figure in a flowing white dress, slightly glowing, facing into the room with an expressionless face."

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Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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Scenario Prompt Time
Classic background ghost Semi-transparent ghostly figure standing behind me, translucent white, staring at the camera 15s
Doorway apparition Female ghost in white dress standing in the doorway, slightly glowing, expressionless 15s
Shadow specter Dark shadowy mass with human shape looming over my shoulder, semi-transparent and ominous 15s
Mirror ghost Ghost visible only in the mirror reflection, pale and translucent, staring toward the camera 30s

How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Upload a selfie or any photo where you want the ghost to appear. Photos with a visible background — a room, a hallway, outdoor space, or even a corridor — give the ghost somewhere to stand. Indoor selfies with depth behind you tend to produce the most convincing results.

    Expect: The upload takes under 5 seconds. Any photo with a visible background works, though more background depth gives more options for ghost placement.
  2. Describe the ghost

    Type exactly what kind of ghost you want and where it should appear. Describe the transparency level (faintly visible vs. clearly translucent), the figure type (classic white flowing shape, dark shadowy specter, glowing apparition, Victorian-era ghost), and position (standing directly behind you, in the mirror, at the doorway). The more specific, the more unsettling.

    Tip: A ghost that appears to be looking directly at the camera — even though you were the one taking the selfie — is the most effective detail. Describe the ghost as staring at the lens.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Classic transparent figure behind you Add a semi-transparent ghostly figure standing directly behind me in the background, slightly taller than me. The ghost is faintly visible, translucent white, with vaguely human features. It appears to be looking directly at the camera.
    Ghost in the doorway Add a translucent apparition standing in the open doorway visible in the background — a female figure in a flowing white dress, slightly glowing, facing into the room with an expressionless face.
    Dark shadow apparition Add a dark shadowy specter hovering behind me — a large, dark, semi-transparent mass with a vaguely human shape. It should look ominous and oppressive, looming over my left shoulder.
    Ghost reflected in mirror Add a ghost visible only in the mirror in the background of the photo — a pale translucent figure that appears in the reflection but not in the actual scene. The ghost is looking toward the camera in the reflection.
    3 more prompts
    Victorian-era spirit Add a Victorian-era ghost in the background — a translucent woman in period clothing from the late 1800s, pale and slightly glowing, standing near the wall with a sad expression.
    Child ghost — maximum unsettling Add a translucent ghost of a small child standing silently in the background, wearing old-fashioned clothes, staring directly at the camera with a blank expression. Very eerie and still.
    Multiple ghosts — haunted backdrop Add two or three faint translucent figures visible in the background at different distances — one near a doorway, one by the wall, one barely visible in shadow. Each slightly different, all watching.
  3. Send it

    Download the edited photo and post it with a casual caption like "so I was going through my photos and noticed something" — no further explanation. Or text it directly to someone with "I need you to look at this." The slower the reveal, the better.

See it in action

Person taking a bedroom selfie with a plain wall and doorway visible behind them
Before
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Same selfie with a translucent ghostly figure visible in the background, staring at the camera
After

Translucent figure in the bedroom

A regular bedroom selfie edited to show a semi-transparent ghostly figure standing in the background, clearly visible and staring directly at the camera.

Prompt: Add a semi-transparent ghostly figure standing directly behind me in the background, slightly taller. The ghost is faintly visible, translucent white, with vaguely human features, looking directly at the camera.
Living room with an open doorway to a hallway visible in the background
Before
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Same living room with a glowing female apparition standing in the doorway, facing the room
After

Ghost in the hallway doorway

A living room photo converted into a haunted house scene — a glowing female apparition visible through the open doorway in the background.

Prompt: Add a translucent apparition standing in the open doorway in the background — a female figure in a flowing white dress, slightly glowing, facing into the room with an expressionless face.

If something looks off

The ghost looks like a white smudge rather than a figure

Why: Without specific instructions about shape and detail, the AI sometimes renders a very faint, blob-like transparency rather than a humanoid apparition.

Try: Add a clearly humanoid ghost — it should have the unmistakable shape of a person with a head, body, and limbs, even if translucent. Not a fog or smear, an actual ghost figure.

Tip: Specifying "clearly human shape" or "recognizable as a person" steers the AI toward a more defined figure.

The ghost doesn't look transparent — it looks like a solid person

Why: Without explicit transparency instructions, the AI may render a fully opaque figure rather than a ghostly one.

Try: Make the figure semi-transparent and clearly ghostly — you should be able to see the wall or background through the ghost's body. The figure should glow faintly and not be fully solid.

Tip: The words "translucent," "you can see through it," and "semi-transparent" all help. Describing a faint white glow also signals ghostly rather than solid.

The ghost is positioned awkwardly or appears to be floating

Why: Without ground-contact instructions, the AI sometimes renders the ghost hovering above the floor.

Try: Place the ghost's feet on the ground, standing upright in the scene with proper proportions. The ghost should appear to be standing on the same floor as everything else in the photo.

Tip: Floating can work intentionally if you want a levitating-spirit effect — but for realism, specify it's standing on the floor.

The ghost looks too obvious — too bright and theatrical

Why: The AI may render a high-contrast, clearly visible ghost when a subtle one would be more convincing.

Try: Make the ghost subtle — just barely visible, as if you almost missed it in the photo. Low opacity, natural in the lighting, not theatrical or movie-style.

Tip: The best fake ghost photos are the ones where people have to zoom in to confirm what they're seeing. Underdo it rather than overdo it.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark where the ghost should appear in my photo?

No. Just describe the position in your prompt — "standing behind me," "in the doorway," "reflected in the mirror" — and the AI places it there.

Is this free?

Yes. EditThisPic gives you 1 free edit per week with no account needed. For more edits, credits start at $1.99. No subscription required.

Will this look convincing enough to prank people?

Yes — especially when described carefully. The most convincing fake ghost photos are subtle, not theatrical. A faint translucent figure partially visible in the background reads as far more authentic than an obvious bright apparition. Post it casually with a understated caption for maximum effect.

What kind of selfies or photos work best?

Selfies with visible background work best — a room, hallway, or outdoor space behind you gives the ghost somewhere to stand. Photos taken indoors with depth behind you tend to produce the most convincing results. The ghost needs background space to appear in.

Can I add a ghost to a group photo?

Yes. A group photo with a ghost standing among or behind the group is a classic setup — the joke is that everyone was there and nobody noticed. Describe the ghost as "standing between" specific people or "behind the group" for natural placement.

Can I control what the ghost looks like — traditional sheet ghost vs. realistic apparition?

Yes. Describe the style in your prompt. "Classic translucent white sheet ghost" gives a different result than "realistic Victorian-era apparition" or "dark shadowy specter." You have full control over how the ghost looks, not just where it appears.

Does EditThisPic store my photos?

Photos are processed to generate your edit and not stored beyond the session. No account needed, no personal data collected.

How is this different from Halloween filter apps?

Halloween filter apps apply preset animated overlays tied to face detection — they work on faces, not backgrounds, and look obviously like filters. EditThisPic renders a custom ghost figure into the actual background of your specific photo based on your description, so it reads as a genuine accidental capture rather than a filter.

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 15 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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