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Reunite family in pictures — add a missing family member to any photo using a reference image. AI preserves their likeness and matches the scene naturally.

01Photo 1
Family portrait with a gap on the left side
02Photo 2
Portrait of the grandmother to be added
03Result
Complete family portrait with grandmother added on the left

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"add this person standing behind the family with a gentle, peaceful expression, matching the warm indoor lighting, naturally blended"

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Popular use cases:
  • add person to family picture
  • add family member to photo
  • add loved one to family portrait
  • add deceased family member
  • complete family photo
  • add missing person to family
  • memorial family photo
  • reunite family in picture
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2Reference
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Family picture with a gap or missing person Your family picture
Photo of the family member to add Reference photo
Complete family picture with the missing member added Result

"Add this person standing on the right side of the family"

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

How it works

  1. Upload your two photos

    Drop your family picture into EditThisPic. Then click '+ Add reference photo' below the prompt to upload a photo of the family member you want to include. Both photos are needed: the family picture AND a reference image of the person. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB each.

    Expect: Adding a family member takes 30-45 seconds. Memorial or multi-person additions may need 2-3 refinements for the most natural result.

  2. Attach the reference photo of your family member

    Click '+ Add reference photo' and upload a clear photo of the person you want to add. This is the key step — it lets the AI composite the real person from your reference into the family picture, preserving their likeness. Choose a photo where their face is clearly visible. For a loved one who has passed, use a photo where they look happy and natural.

    Tip: For memorial photos: a reference photo from a similar occasion (a holiday or family gathering) tends to blend most naturally with the scene.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Add family member to group portrait add this person standing on the right side of the family, scale to match the others, blend naturally with the same indoor lighting
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    Add loved one who has passed to family portrait add this person standing behind the family with a gentle, peaceful expression, matching the warm indoor lighting, naturally blended
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    Add grandparent to family picture add this person seated in the front of the family, wearing comfortable formal clothing, with a warm smile, matching the indoor portrait lighting
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    Add family member to holiday photo add this person standing next to their partner on the left side, dressed in festive casual attire matching the holiday setting, warm indoor lighting
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    Add parent to milestone photo add this person standing next to the graduate, wearing a suit similar to the other parents, proud expression, matching the bright outdoor ceremony lighting
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    Add military family member who was deployed add this person in their dress uniform standing at the end of the family lineup, proud posture, matching the formal studio lighting of the portrait
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  3. Describe their placement in the family

    Tell the AI where to place them: 'add this person standing on the right side of the family, next to the woman in blue, matching the warm indoor lighting.' Include their natural position in the family — parents behind children, grandparents seated, etc.

    Tip: Mention the person's usual role in family photos: 'seated in front' or 'standing in back with the other adults' helps the AI choose a natural pose.

See it in action

Family portrait with a gap on the left side
Main Photo
Portrait of the grandmother to be added
Reference
Complete family portrait with grandmother added on the left
Result

Grandmother added to family portrait

Indoor family portrait with 5 people and a visible gap on the left — AI added the grandmother from a reference portrait, matching her warm expression to the indoor lighting.

Prompt: add this person standing in the gap on the left side of the family, wearing a soft blouse similar to the other women, matching the warm studio lighting
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Holiday family photo with space on the right for an additional person
Main Photo
Reference image for AI Add Person to Family Picture
Reference
Complete holiday family photo with the missing member added naturally
Result

Family member added to holiday gathering photo

Living room holiday photo of a family — AI added a family member who couldn't attend, placing them naturally in the group wearing festive attire.

Prompt: add this person from the reference photo standing between the two children on the right. make sure their festive red sweater matches the casual holiday attire and the warm Christmas tree lighting in the main photo.
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Outdoor family reunion with a gap at the right end of the group
Main Photo
Reference image for AI Add Person to Family Picture
Reference
Complete family reunion photo with parent added at the right end
Result

Parent added to outdoor family reunion

Backyard family reunion photo — AI added a parent from a reference photo, placing them at the edge of the group with matching outdoor summer lighting.

Prompt: add this person standing at the right end of the family group, wearing casual summer clothing, matching the bright outdoor afternoon lighting, natural shadow on the grass
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Detailed Guides by Scenario

Families Who Lost Someone Before the Photo Was Taken

When a loved one passed away before a family reunion, wedding, or milestone photo, families use this tool to place them into the picture using an older reference photo. It brings a sense of wholeness to a moment that felt incomplete.

Parents of Children Who Missed the School or Holiday Photo

A sick day, a scheduling conflict, or a last-minute absence can leave one child out of an otherwise perfect family or class photo. Parents use this tool to drop the missing child into the shot using a recent photo of them.

Adult Children Creating Gifts for Aging Parents

Adult siblings living in different cities often can't all be together for a parent's birthday, anniversary, or holiday. They use this tool to combine separate photos into one unified family portrait to print and gift.

If something looks off

The added person doesn't look like the family member

Why: The reference photo may have been unclear, too small, or the face wasn't fully visible.

Try: Re-upload using a clearer, well-lit reference photo where the person's face is large and fully visible
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Tip: The reference photo's background doesn't matter — but the person's face and body need to be clearly visible and reasonably large in the frame

Person appears the wrong size

Why: The AI misjudged depth relative to the family group.

Try: add this person at the same scale as [the woman/man] standing next to them, feet on the same ground level as the rest of the family
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Tip: Reference a specific person in the photo for scale: 'same height as the woman in blue on the left'

Lighting on the added person doesn't match the family

Why: Reference photo was lit from a different direction than the family picture.

Try: add this person with lighting from the [left/right/above] to match the rest of the family, with consistent shadow direction
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Tip: Look at where highlights catch on other people's faces and describe that direction in your prompt

Memorial photo doesn't feel emotionally right

Why: The expression or placement doesn't feel natural for a memorial context.

Try: add this person with a gentle, peaceful expression, positioned naturally as they would typically stand in a family photo, soft natural blending
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Tip: Try positioning them behind others or slightly to the side — it often feels more natural than filling an obvious gap directly. It's okay to refine 2-3 times.

Clothing looks out of place

Why: The reference clothing doesn't match the occasion or formality of the family picture.

Try: add this person wearing [formal/casual/festive] clothing similar to the rest of the family in the photo
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Tip: Describe the dress code of the family picture: 'matching the casual outdoor summer attire of the others'

Quick answers

Do I need TWO photos for this?

Yes. You need two photos: (1) the family picture where you want to add someone, and (2) a reference photo of the family member you want to include. Upload the family picture as the main photo, then click '+ Add reference photo' to attach the reference image. The AI uses the reference to composite the real person into the family picture while preserving their likeness.

How do I add a family member to a picture for free?

Upload your family picture to EditThisPic, click '+ Add reference photo' to attach a clear photo of the family member, then describe their placement: 'add this person standing on the right side of the family, matching the indoor lighting.' The AI composites them in about 30 seconds. Free to try, no signup, no watermark.

Can I add a loved one who has passed away to a family picture?

Yes. Upload your family picture, add a clear reference photo of your loved one, and describe where to place them: 'add this person standing behind the family with a gentle, peaceful expression.' The AI preserves their likeness while matching the scene. Many families use this to create the complete family portrait they wish they had, for memorial displays, or for holiday cards.

What reference photo should I use for a loved one who has passed?

Choose a clear, well-lit photo where they look happy and natural — ideally a portrait where their face is large in the frame. A photo from a similar occasion (a family gathering or holiday) tends to blend most naturally. The background of the reference photo doesn't matter, only their face and posture. Front-facing or three-quarter angle works best.

Can I add someone who couldn't attend a family event?

Yes. This is one of the most common uses. Upload the family photo from the event, add a reference photo of the person who couldn't make it, and describe where they would have stood. If you can use a reference photo from the same day (in similar attire), the result will look most natural.

Will the result look realistic?

When done well, yes. The AI matches lighting direction, shadows, scale relative to other family members, and edge blending. Key tips: use a clear reference photo, position the added person at the edge of the group, and describe the lighting you see in the family picture. Most results look convincingly natural on the first try; complex or unusual lighting may need one refinement.

Does this work for old or vintage family pictures?

Yes, though vintage photos (black-and-white or aged color) require a bit more instruction. In your prompt, specify: 'add this person matching the black-and-white style and soft vintage lighting of the photo.' The AI can adapt the added person to match the era and tone of older family pictures.

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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