AI Add Object to Image

Last updated May 2026

Add any object to an image using a reference photo — two-photo upload, AI compositing with matched lighting and perspective.

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"add this item naturally into the right side of the scene, at a realistic scale for the space, with lighting matching the warm afternoon light visible in the image"

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How it works

Upload scene + object reference

Drop your main image (the scene you want to edit) into EditThisPic. Then click '+ Add reference photo' to upload a photo of the specific object. You now have two images loaded: the scene and the object reference. JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Both photos upload in seconds. The AI reads the reference for the object's shape, color, and texture.
Describe placement and lighting

Type where the object should go and how: 'add this plant to the left corner, slightly angled, with a soft shadow matching the overhead lighting.' Position, angle, surface, and shadow instructions all help the AI get it right the first time.

Tip: Including 'soft shadow' or 'drop shadow' in your prompt is the single biggest factor in making composited objects look grounded, not floating.

Copy one of these to get started:

Add product to styled desk image add this product to the left corner of the desk, slightly angled, with a soft drop shadow matching the overhead studio lighting
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Add branded item to lifestyle image for social add this item naturally into the right side of the scene, at a realistic scale for the space, with lighting matching the warm afternoon light visible in the image
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Add product to stock background image add this product centered in the foreground of the image, with a contact shadow on the surface below it, matching the cool daylight color temperature
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Add object to mockup or template image add this object in the designated space on the right side of the mockup, matching the neutral white studio background and soft diffused overhead lighting
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2 more prompts

Add prop to fashion or beauty image add this prop beside the main subject in the image, positioned naturally as if it belongs in the scene, with the same warm soft-box lighting direction from the right
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Add food item to table scene image add this food item to the empty space on the wooden cutting board in the image, with overhead flat-lay lighting and consistent shadows matching the surrounding food items
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Generate and check the composite

Review the result: does the object scale correctly against nearby elements? Does the lighting direction match? Does it have a plausible shadow on the surface? These three checks catch 90% of issues before you need to refine.

See it in action

Plant added to desk workspace image

Minimalist desk image with a laptop — AI composited a succulent from a reference photo into the empty left corner, with matched studio lighting and a subtle shadow on the white desk surface.

Prompt:

Add the potted plant from the reference photo to the empty left corner of the desk. Give it a soft, realistic drop shadow that matches the overhead lighting.

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Styled bathroom shelf with empty space on the right — Main Photo

Reference: cream pillar candle in clear glass jar — Reference

Same shelf with a candle naturally added to the right end — Result

Candle added to bathroom lifestyle image

Styled bathroom shelf image — AI added a candle from a reference photo onto an empty section of the marble shelf, matching the warm soft ambient light of the bathroom scene.

Prompt:

Place the cream pillar candle from the reference photo (photo 2) onto the empty right end of the marble shelf. Preserve the candle's glass jar and wax color exactly as shown. Add a soft warm shadow that matches the room lighting.

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Empty outdoor concrete surface with directional sunlight — Main Photo

Same concrete surface with a sneaker composited in the center — Result

Sneaker added to outdoor lifestyle image

Outdoor concrete surface image — AI composited a sneaker from a reference photo onto the surface, with directional sunlight shadow falling in the same direction as the ambient light.

Prompt:

Add the sneaker from the reference photo to the center of the concrete surface. Make sure it's slightly angled and casts a natural sunlight shadow to the right, matching the lighting in the main photo.

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Quick answers

Do I need TWO photos for this?

Yes. To add a specific object to an image, you need two photos: (1) your main scene image, and (2) a reference photo of the object you want to add. Upload your scene first, then click '+ Add reference photo' for the object. If you don't have a reference photo of the specific object, you can describe it in your prompt instead — but a reference gives much more accurate results.

How do I add an object to an image for free?

Upload your image to EditThisPic, click '+ Add reference photo' to upload the object you want to add, then describe the placement: 'add this item to the center of the table with a soft shadow.' The AI composites the object in 30 seconds. Free to use, no account needed, no watermark on the result.

What is the difference between this and Photoshop compositing?

In Photoshop, you would manually select the object, mask it out, paste it into the scene, then manually adjust lighting, shadows, and color matching — typically 30 minutes to an hour per image. EditThisPic handles extraction, placement, and lighting automatically when you describe what you want. Results in 30 seconds instead of an hour, with no technical skills needed.

Can this handle transparent or reflective objects?

Simple transparency (like a glass vase) works reasonably well. Highly complex reflective surfaces (mirrors, polished chrome) or filled liquids (glass of water) are harder and may need multiple refinements. For products with these properties, describe the surface clearly: 'this glass vase is transparent — show the background through it.' Opaque solid objects always give the cleanest results.

Will the reference object's background show up in the composite?

No. The AI extracts the object from the reference photo and discards the background. This is why white or neutral backgrounds on the reference give the cleanest extraction — there's no color contamination from a complex background. Even objects on busy backgrounds usually composite cleanly, though edges may need a refinement if the background color is similar to the object.

Can I use a screenshot or low-quality photo as the reference?

Yes, but quality matters for results. Screenshots or small web images work as references but produce softer-edged composites. For best results, use a photo where the object is clear and well-lit, taking up a good portion of the frame. Phone camera photos are ideal — they don't need to be studio quality, just clear and not heavily blurred.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs start at $4.99 for 10 edits, valid 12 months, no subscription. Power users who edit daily can pick Studio, a monthly workspace from $29.99/mo. Purchased downloads are clean with no watermark.

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How it works

Upload scene + object reference

Describe placement and lighting

Generate and check the composite

See it in action

Plant added to desk workspace image

Candle added to bathroom lifestyle image

Sneaker added to outdoor lifestyle image

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