Add a UFO to a Sky Photo

Last updated May 2026

Upload any outdoor or sky photo — describe the UFO — and the AI renders it into the scene in seconds. Then post it with zero caption and let the replies write themselves.

Upload photo to add UFO to sky photo

"Add a huge dark triangular spacecraft filling the upper portion of the sky, partially obscured by clouds. The craft has rows of amber lights along its underside and casts a shadow over the landscape below."

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Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Classic saucer	`Silver flying saucer above the treeline, domed top, blue-white glow underneath`	15s
Mothership	`Huge dark triangular craft filling the upper sky, rows of amber lights, partially in clouds`	30s
Orb formation	`Five glowing white orbs in a diagonal line across the sky, evenly spaced`	15s
Low hover	`Silver disc hovering low over the treeline, tilted, light beam down from center`	30s

How it works

Upload your photo

Upload any outdoor photo with a visible sky — your backyard, a field, a road trip shot, a neighborhood street. The more sky that's visible, the more dramatic the UFO placement can be. Sunset, overcast, or golden-hour shots can make the UFO look especially eerie.

Expect: The upload takes under 5 seconds. Any photo with some visible sky is enough to work with.
Describe the UFO

Type exactly what kind of UFO you want and where it should appear in the sky. Classic silver flying saucer, dark triangular craft, glowing orbs, or a massive mothership — be specific about shape, glow, distance, and position (high up and small, or low and dominating). The more detail, the more convincing.

Tip: A UFO that's partially obscured by a cloud or building edge looks far more convincing than one floating in open sky. Describe it as if you spotted it and grabbed your phone — slightly off-center, not perfectly framed.

Copy one of these to get started:

Classic flying saucer Add a classic silver metallic flying saucer UFO hovering in the sky above the treeline. The craft has a domed top, flat disc shape, and a subtle blue-white glow emanating from the underside. It looks distant but clearly visible.
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Massive mothership overhead Add a huge dark triangular spacecraft filling the upper portion of the sky, partially obscured by clouds. The craft has rows of amber lights along its underside and casts a shadow over the landscape below.
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Glowing orb at dusk Add a single bright glowing orb hovering at the horizon line at dusk — intense white-orange light, slightly blurred at the edges as if it's moving fast or radiating heat. No visible structure, just a light.
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Low and close hover Add a silver disc-shaped UFO hovering low over the treeline, close enough to see surface details like panels and a rotating ring. The craft is tilted slightly, as if maneuvering. Intense light beaming down from the center.
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3 more prompts

Partially behind a cloud Add a large UFO partially hidden behind a thick cloud — only the edge of the craft and a faint glow bleeding through the cloud are visible. The cloud illuminated from behind by the craft's light.
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Fleet of orbs in formation Add a formation of 5-7 glowing white orbs in a diagonal line across the sky, evenly spaced, each one identical in size and brightness. They look deliberate, not random.
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Government surveillance drone vibes Add a large dark rectangular craft hovering silently above the neighborhood, covered in blinking lights in a grid pattern. It looks like military technology, not science fiction.
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Send it

Download the edited photo and post it with zero caption, or text it to your most gullible friend. "Did anyone else see this?" works better than any explanation. Screenshot the replies.

See it in action

Flying saucer over the backyard

A standard backyard photo converted into an alien encounter — a silver disc-shaped craft hovering above the tree line with a glowing underside.

Prompt:

Add a classic silver metallic flying saucer UFO hovering in the sky above the treeline. The craft has a domed top, flat disc shape, and a subtle blue-white glow from the underside. It looks distant but clearly visible.

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Rural road at golden hour with orange sunset sky and flat fields — Before

Same road with a formation of five glowing orbs in a diagonal line across the sunset sky — After

Glowing orbs at golden hour

A road trip sunset photo turned into a UFO encounter — a formation of glowing orbs appearing at the horizon line as the sun sets.

Prompt:

Add a formation of 5 glowing white orbs in a diagonal line across the sunset sky, evenly spaced and identical in brightness. They look deliberate, not random stars.

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If something looks off

The UFO looks obviously fake — too clean and shiny

Why: Without context instructions, the AI tends to render a pristine, brochure-quality spacecraft. Real UFO photos always look low quality and slightly blurry.

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Make the UFO look like it was captured accidentally on a phone camera — slightly blurry at the edges, lighting that matches the sky, no excessive shine or artificial glow. Authentic, not Hollywood.

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Tip: The most convincing fake UFO photos look like they were taken in a hurry. A little motion blur or atmosphere haze goes a long way.

The UFO is too small — barely visible

Why: The AI defaults to a plausible distant-object size. That looks authentic but may not give you the dramatic impact you want.

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Make the UFO large and clearly visible — dominate at least a quarter of the visible sky. It should be impossible to miss.

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Tip: For prank purposes, bigger is better. People sharing alien photos always say it was enormous — lean into that.

The UFO doesn't match the sky's lighting — it looks pasted on

Why: Lighting consistency is the hardest part. A silver craft in blue sky looks fine; a bright object against a dark storm sky looks wrong unless the glow is specified.

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Render the UFO with lighting that matches the sky exactly — the craft's underside should reflect the sky color and the same light source as the scene. If the sky is golden-hour orange, the craft should catch that light.

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Tip: Overcast skies are the easiest to match — diffuse lighting means no harsh directional shadows to get wrong.

I got a cartoon-looking spacecraft instead of a realistic one

Why: The word "UFO" can trigger a stylized sci-fi interpretation.

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Add a realistic, photographic UFO — not stylized or illustrated. The craft should look like it was photographed in reality, consistent with documented UAP sightings.

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Tip: Describing it as looking like it came from real witness footage rather than a movie helps steer the output toward authentic-looking results.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark where in the sky the UFO should appear?

No. Just describe the position in your prompt — "above the treeline," "at the horizon," "filling the upper right of the sky" — and the AI places it there.

Is this free?

Yes. EditThisPic gives you 1 free edit per week with no account needed. For more edits, credits start at $1.99. No subscription required.

Will it look realistic enough to fool people?

In a good outdoor photo with clear sky, the result is convincing enough for a social media post or prank text at phone screen size. The classic "slightly blurry and slightly off-center" description gives you the most authentic-looking result — that's how all the famous real UFO photos look anyway.

What photos work best for this?

Any outdoor photo with visible sky. Wider sky shots give you more room to work with. Sunset, golden hour, and overcast skies are particularly effective because the light is atmospheric and harder to reality-check. Night photos work too if you want glowing lights.

Can I add multiple UFOs or a whole fleet?

Yes. Describe the quantity and formation in your prompt — "a formation of seven orbs in a V shape" or "three saucers at different distances across the sky." Formations are especially viral because they match real documented sighting patterns.

Can I make it look like the UFO is abducting someone or beaming something up?

Yes. Describe a light beam in your prompt — "a bright white tractor beam extending from the craft down to the ground" — and the AI adds the effect. Pair this with a person visible in the photo for maximum prank impact.

Does EditThisPic store my photos?

Photos are processed to generate your edit and not stored beyond the session. No account needed, no personal data collected.

How is this different from filters in apps like Snapchat?

Snapchat and similar filter apps apply preset overlays positioned by face detection or fixed screen coordinates. They're not designed for sky content and have no UFO option. EditThisPic understands natural language — you describe what you want and the AI renders it into the actual sky of your specific photo.

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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How it works

Upload your photo

Describe the UFO

Send it

See it in action

Flying saucer over the backyard

Glowing orbs at golden hour

If something looks off

Quick answers

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