Add Object to Photo

Place any object into your photos with AI - perfectly lit and seamlessly integrated.

Type 'add a steaming cup of coffee on the table in the foreground' and EditThisPic's AI generates and places realistic objects in 20-40 seconds. Perfect for product mockups, adding props to photos, or placing items you forgot to include in the original shot. The AI matches lighting, perspective, and shadows automatically. No selection required. Free to try, no account needed.

Clean desk with yellow lamp and succulent plant — Before

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Same desk with silver laptop added naturally — After

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. Photos with clear surfaces or spaces where objects can be placed work best. The AI needs context to match lighting and perspective. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

⏱ Simple objects: 20-30 seconds. Complex scenes with multiple objects: may need 2-3 refinements.

Describe the object and placement

Type exactly what you want to add and where: 'add a vase of red roses on the coffee table' or 'place a smartphone on the desk next to the keyboard.' Include object details, position, and orientation. The AI generates objects with proper perspective and lighting.

💡 Describe the object's orientation: 'facing the camera,' 'angled to the left,' or 'lying flat' for precise placement

Copy one of these to get started:

Desktop accessory

add a sleek silver laptop open on the desk with the screen facing slightly toward the camera, matching the room's lighting

Table decoration add a clear glass vase with fresh white flowers on the center of the table, with natural shadows

Product mockup add a white coffee mug with steam rising placed on the wooden surface in the foreground, cozy morning lighting

Room decoration add a potted monstera plant in a white ceramic pot in the empty corner, about 3 feet tall

3 more prompts

Outdoor scene add a red bicycle leaning against the wall on the left side of the image, with natural sunlight shadows

Food photography add a freshly baked croissant on a white plate next to the coffee cup, with appetizing golden brown color

Holiday decoration add a small decorated Christmas tree with twinkling lights in the corner of the room, about 4 feet tall

Generate and review

Check that the object sits naturally on the surface with proper shadows. Verify the scale matches other items in the scene and lighting direction is consistent. Look for realistic reflections on glossy surfaces.

Refine with markers if needed

If the object appears in the wrong spot or at the wrong size, tap a marker on the exact location you want it and regenerate with size guidance. Useful for precise positioning in cluttered scenes.

💡 Markers are especially helpful when adding objects to specific spots in busy photos.

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"Needed to add a laptop to my office background for a Zoom meeting screenshot. Just described it and the AI placed it perfectly with matching lighting." @WorkFromHomeSarah

See it in action

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Laptop added to desk scene

An empty desk transformed into a productive workspace by adding a laptop with matching lighting.

Prompt:

add a modern silver laptop open on the desk, screen facing forward with realistic reflections, matching the window light from the left

Living room with empty glass coffee table and orange coasters — Before

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Same table with beautiful vase of pink peonies added — After

Vase added to living room

A bare coffee table enhanced with a decorative vase of flowers as a centerpiece.

Prompt: add a tall glass vase with pink peonies on the center of the coffee table, with natural shadows on the table surface

Empty corner of living room with bare white walls — Before

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Same corner with tall fiddle leaf fig plant in terracotta pot — After

Plant added to empty corner

A bare corner of a room filled with a tall decorative plant for visual interest.

Prompt: add a large fiddle leaf fig plant in a terracotta pot in the empty corner, about 5 feet tall, with natural lighting

If something looks off

Object appears to float above the surface

Why: The AI did not properly ground the object with contact shadows or perspective matching.

Try: add the object sitting firmly on the surface with natural contact shadows underneath

💡 Always include 'with shadows' or 'grounded on' in your prompt for realistic placement

Object is the wrong size for the scene

Why: Without scale reference, the AI guessed the object size incorrectly relative to the scene.

Try: add a [smaller/larger] [object] that matches the scale of other items in the photo

💡 Include size references: 'coffee mug sized,' '3 feet tall,' or 'about the size of the lamp'

Lighting on object doesn't match the scene

Why: The AI generated the object with different lighting direction than the existing photo.

Try: add the object with lighting from the [same direction as scene - left/right/above]

💡 Note where shadows fall in your photo and mention that light direction

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI could not determine exactly which area you meant from description alone. This happens with ambiguous requests.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt

💡 Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Object partially overlaps something it shouldn't

Why: The AI did not correctly understand the depth and layering of the scene.

Try: place the object clearly in front of/behind [reference object] without overlapping

💡 Describe spatial relationships explicitly: 'in front of the books' or 'behind the lamp'

Object looks pasted on or artificial

Why: Missing integration details like reflections, shadows, or environmental color matching.

Try: add the object with natural reflections, appropriate shadows, and color temperature matching the scene

💡 Describe how the object interacts with its environment for seamless results

Quick answers

Do I need to mark where the object should go?

No! Just describe the placement in your prompt: 'add a lamp on the left side of the desk' or 'place flowers in the center of the table.' The AI understands spatial descriptions. Only use markers when you need precise positioning in cluttered scenes or when the AI keeps placing the object in the wrong spot.

Can I add a specific product or branded item?

You can describe items in detail and the AI will generate close matches: 'add a MacBook-style silver laptop' or 'place a Starbucks-style coffee cup.' The AI creates items matching your description rather than exact replicas, which avoids trademark issues while giving you the look you want.

How do I control the size of added objects?

Include size references in your prompt. Use measurements ('about 12 inches tall'), comparisons ('the size of a coffee mug'), or relative terms ('small,' 'large'). You can also reference existing objects: 'about the same height as the lamp.'

Can I add multiple objects at once?

Yes! Describe all objects in one prompt: 'add a laptop on the desk, a coffee mug next to it, and a small plant in the corner.' The AI will place all items with consistent lighting. For complex arrangements, adding objects one at a time gives more control.

Why do glass or reflective objects sometimes look wrong?

Glass and metal need environmental reflections to look real. Include 'with natural reflections' in your prompt. The AI will add appropriate reflections of the surroundings, making glass vases, shiny electronics, and metallic objects look realistic.

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