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Add anyone to your photo using a reference image — AI handles the lighting, scale, and blending automatically.

01Photo 1
Family group with visible gap at the right side of the lineup
02Photo 2
Portrait of the person to be added
03Result
Complete family group with the missing person added on the right

Upload photo to add someone

"add this person at the right end of the family lineup, wearing similar casual attire, smiling and facing the camera like the others, matching the outdoor lighting"

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Popular use cases:
  • add someone to group photo
  • add missing person to photo
  • composite photos together
  • add person using reference image
  • family photo editing
  • add deceased loved one to photo
  • memorial photo creation
  • wedding photo additions

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Result
Group photo with a visible gap on the right side Your photo
Portrait photo of the person to add Reference
Complete photo with the person added Result

"Add this person standing on the right"

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 main photo into EditThisPic — this is the scene you want to keep. Then click '+ Add reference photo' below the prompt box to upload the photo of the specific person you want to add. Both uploads are required for this task.

    Expect: JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB per photo. Photos with clear space where the person should stand work best.
  2. Describe who to add and where

    Type where you want the person placed and how they should look: 'add this person standing on the right side of the group, matching the casual attire and outdoor lighting.' The AI reads the reference photo to identify who to add, and your description to determine placement.

    Tip: Include a position anchor like 'on the right,' 'next to the woman in blue,' or 'in the gap at the left end' so the AI places them precisely.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Add someone from reference photo to a group add this person standing on the right side of the group, scale them to match the others, blend naturally with matching lighting
    Add someone who missed a family event add this person at the right end of the family lineup, wearing similar casual attire, smiling and facing the camera like the others, matching the outdoor lighting
    Add someone to a different scene add the person from the reference photo into this beach scene, standing naturally in the middle ground, with appropriate shadows on the sand
    Add someone to a wedding party add this person at the end of the wedding party lineup, wearing formal attire matching the bridal party, same pose with hands clasped, outdoor lighting
    2 more prompts
    Add a deceased loved one to a family photo add this person standing behind the family with a gentle, peaceful expression, matching the warm indoor lighting, naturally blended into the scene
    Add someone to a team photo add this person at the right end of the team lineup, wearing the same company t-shirt as the others, neutral office lighting, matching the slight smile of the rest of the group
  3. Generate and review the result

    Check that the added person's scale matches everyone else in the photo. Look at shadow direction, lighting consistency, and whether the blending at the edges looks natural. Most results are ready in 30-45 seconds.

  4. Refine with markers if needed

    If the person appears in the wrong spot, tap a marker directly on the exact position in the photo and regenerate. Markers tell the AI exactly where you want the person placed — ideal for tight group shots or crowded scenes.

    Tip: Tap where the person's feet should touch the ground for accurate scale and ground-plane matching.

See it in action

Family group with visible gap at the right side of the lineup
Main Photo
Portrait of the person to be added
Reference
Complete family group with the missing person added on the right
Result

Family member added to reunion photo

A family reunion shot with a gap at the right end of the lineup — AI added the missing relative using a reference portrait, matching casual attire and warm indoor lighting.

Prompt: add this person standing in the gap at the right end of the group, wearing a blue cardigan similar to the casual attire of others, smiling warmly, matching the indoor lighting
Office team photo with a visible gap at the right end of the lineup
Main Photo
Reference image for AI Add Someone to Photo
Reference
Same team photo with the missing colleague added at the right end
Result

Coworker added to office team photo

Office team photo where a remote teammate missed the group shot — AI inserted them at the end of the lineup using a reference selfie, matched to the team's matching shirts.

Prompt: Add this person from the reference photo to the right end of the team lineup. Make sure they blend in with the lighting and style of the group.
Wedding party lineup with a gap at the far right end
Main Photo
Reference image for AI Add Someone to Photo
Reference
Complete wedding party with the bridesmaid added at the right end
Result

Bridesmaid added to wedding party lineup

Wedding party lineup missing a bridesmaid who had to leave early — AI added her at the end using a reference photo, matching the sage green bridesmaid dress and bright outdoor lighting.

Prompt: add the bridesmaid from the reference photo to the end of the wedding party lineup. match the lighting.

If something looks off

Person is the wrong size for the scene

Why: The AI misjudged the perspective and ground plane, creating a scale mismatch with others in the photo.

Try: add this person at the correct scale to match other people in the photo, feet on the same ground level as the others

Tip: Use markers to indicate where the person's feet should touch the ground for accurate scaling

Lighting on the person doesn't match

Why: The composited person has a different light direction than the existing subjects.

Try: add this person with lighting from the left side to match the other people in the scene, with consistent shadows

Tip: Study where highlights and shadows fall on existing people and describe that direction

Person's face doesn't match the reference well

Why: The angle or expression in the reference photo is very different from what's needed for the scene.

Try: add this person preserving their exact facial features and likeness, facing the camera with a natural expression

Tip: Use a reference photo where the person is already facing a similar direction as they should in the final result

AI changed the wrong area of the photo

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific spot where you want the person to appear, then regenerate with the same prompt

Tip: Markers tell the AI exactly which position you mean. Use them for precise placement in complex group shots.

Person looks pasted on or artificial

Why: Edge blending is off or the person doesn't cast a shadow consistent with the scene.

Try: blend this person naturally into the scene with appropriate shadows on the ground, realistic edges, and consistent lighting

Tip: Add 'natural shadow beneath them' and 'seamlessly blended edges' to your prompt

Clothing looks out of place

Why: The AI used the reference clothing but it doesn't match the scene's formality or color scheme.

Try: add this person wearing casual clothing similar to the other people in the photo, matching the overall style

Tip: Be specific: 'wearing a navy cardigan similar to the others' rather than just 'matching clothing'

Quick answers

Do I need TWO photos for this?

Yes — this task requires two photos. First, upload your main photo (the scene you want to keep). Then click '+ Add reference photo' to upload a photo of the specific person you want to add. The AI uses the reference to identify and composite the real person into your main photo. Without the reference, the AI can only generate a generic description-based person.

How do I add someone to a photo for free?

Upload your main photo to EditThisPic, click '+ Add reference photo' to upload the person you want to add, then describe the placement: 'add this person standing on the right side of the group.' The AI composites them in about 30 seconds with matched lighting and scale. Free to try, no account or signup needed, no watermark on the result.

Is there a free tool to add someone to a photo without signup?

Yes. EditThisPic adds people to photos for free with no account needed. Upload your main photo, add a reference photo of the person, describe the placement, and download the result with no watermark. Works in any browser on desktop or mobile.

Can I add someone who passed away to a family photo?

Yes, and many families find this deeply meaningful. Upload a photo of your loved one as the reference image, then describe where you'd like them placed. The AI preserves their likeness while matching the scene's lighting and style. Works well for memorial displays, holiday cards, and family portraits.

What makes a good reference photo?

Use a clear photo where the person's face is well-lit and visible. Phone selfies work fine. The person should be reasonably large in the frame (not tiny in the background), their face should be unobscured, and the photo shouldn't be extremely blurry. The reference photo's background doesn't matter — the AI extracts only the person.

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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Upload two photos, describe placement. Free, no signup required.

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