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Describe where steam should rise and AI adds realistic heat effects instantly. No marking needed.

Bowl of ramen without steam Same ramen bowl with realistic steam rising

Upload photo to add steam

"add visible steam rising from the coffee mug to show it's hot and fresh"

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How it works

  1. Upload your food photo

    Upload your product photo on a clean surface. Even lighting and a simple background help the AI focus on steam details. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Simple steam effects: 25-35 seconds. Multiple steam sources: 35-45 seconds.
  2. Describe the steam effect

    Type what you want: 'add steam rising from the soup bowl' or 'make the coffee look hot with visible steam.' The AI understands context and adds realistic vapor that looks natural. No marking or selection needed.

    Tip: Mention intensity if you want subtle or dramatic effects: 'light steam' or 'thick rising steam' for different looks.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Hot soup or stew add steam rising from the soup bowl, make it look freshly served and hot
    Coffee or tea mug add visible steam rising from the coffee mug to show it's hot and fresh
    Plated hot dish add light steam rising from the hot food on the plate
    Pasta or rice bowl make the pasta look freshly cooked with steam rising from the bowl
    2 more prompts
    Multiple steam sources add steam rising from both the main dish and the coffee cup
    Dramatic steaming effect add thick dramatic steam rising from the hot pot, like it just came off the stove
  3. Review the steam effect

    Check that steam rises naturally from the heat source. Look for realistic vapor density, proper direction (upward), and natural lighting. Zoom in to verify the steam blends seamlessly with the photo.

See it in action

Bowl of ramen without steam
Before
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Same ramen bowl with realistic steam rising
After

Soup bowl steam effect

A bowl of ramen transformed with realistic steam rising to make it look freshly served and hot.

Prompt: add steam rising from the soup bowl, make it look freshly served and hot
Yellow coffee mug without steam
Before
->
Same coffee mug with steam rising naturally
After

Coffee mug steam

A plain coffee photo enhanced with visible steam to communicate warmth and freshness.

Prompt: add visible steam rising from the coffee mug to show it's hot and fresh

Quick answers

Do I need to mark where the steam should appear?

No! Just describe what should steam: 'add steam rising from the soup bowl' or 'make the coffee look hot with steam.' The AI understands common heat sources like bowls, mugs, plates, and pots.

Can I add steam to cold food to make it look hot?

Yes! This is perfect for food photography when dishes have cooled during a photo shoot. The AI adds realistic steam effects that make cold food appear freshly cooked and hot, ideal for menus, blogs, or marketing materials.

How do I control how much steam appears?

Use descriptive words in your prompt: 'light steam' for subtle effects, 'thick steam' for dramatic looks, or 'visible steam' for moderate effects. You can also say 'gentle vapor' or 'dramatic rising steam' to control intensity.

Does the AI add steam to beverages automatically?

The AI adds steam where you describe. Say 'add steam to the coffee' or 'make the tea look hot with steam.' It recognizes hot beverages and generates appropriate vapor density and direction for cups, mugs, teapots, and glasses.

Is EditThisPic's AI steam adder really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $4.99/month for 15 edits.

Can I add steam on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI steam adder support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

How long does it take to add steam?

Usually 15-30 seconds. Upload your photo, describe what you want, and the AI delivers the result.

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

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