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Combine Best Expressions from Multiple Photos

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Got 10 photos where different people look good in each? Create one perfect shot.

01Photo 1
Family photo where one person has closed eyes
02Photo 2
Better photo of the same person with eyes open and smiling
03Result
Combined photo with the best expression from both photos

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"swap my daughter's face in photo 1 with her smiling face from photo 2 where she's looking at the camera"

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How it works

  1. Upload your base photo

    Drop the photo with good composition but where someone has a bad expression - blinking, looking away, or not smiling. This becomes 'photo 1' in your prompt. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Simple expression swaps: 20-30 seconds. Complex lighting matching with angle differences: may need 2-3 refinements.
  2. Upload reference photo with good expression

    Click '+ Add another image' and select a photo where that person has the expression you want - eyes open, smiling, looking at camera. This becomes 'photo 2.' Choose a reference photo with similar lighting and angle for best results. The AI will extract just their expression and blend it into photo 1.

    Tip: Use a reference photo from the same photo session or event for matching lighting, clothing, and hair style.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Fix someone blinking in group photo replace the expression of the person in blue shirt from photo 1 with their expression from photo 2 where their eyes are open
    Fix kid looking away swap my daughter's face in photo 1 with her smiling face from photo 2 where she's looking at the camera
    Fix someone not smiling replace the groomsman on the right in photo 1 with his smiling expression from photo 2
    Fix pet's closed eyes swap the dog's expression in photo 1 with the alert expression from photo 2 where their eyes are open
    4 more prompts
    Fix multiple expression issues replace my mom's face in photo 1 with her expression from photo 2 where she's smiling and her eyes are open
    Fix awkward mid-speech expression swap the woman in red dress from photo 1 with her natural expression from photo 2
    Fix toddler distracted expression replace my son's face in photo 1 with his happy expression from photo 2 where he's not distracted
    Fix expression with angle difference swap the bride's expression in photo 1 with her smiling face from photo 2, match the angle and lighting
  3. Describe the expression swap

    Type your instruction referencing both photos: 'replace the expression of the person in blue shirt from photo 1 with their expression from photo 2' or 'swap my daughter's face in photo 1 with her smiling face from photo 2.' Be specific about which person and mention both photo 1 and photo 2.

    Tip: Identify the person clearly: 'the woman in red dress,' 'my son on the left,' 'the bride.' Mention what's better in photo 2: 'eyes open,' 'smiling,' 'looking at camera.'

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Fix someone blinking in group photo replace the expression of the person in blue shirt from photo 1 with their expression from photo 2 where their eyes are open
    Fix kid looking away swap my daughter's face in photo 1 with her smiling face from photo 2 where she's looking at the camera
    Fix someone not smiling replace the groomsman on the right in photo 1 with his smiling expression from photo 2
    Fix pet's closed eyes swap the dog's expression in photo 1 with the alert expression from photo 2 where their eyes are open
    4 more prompts
    Fix multiple expression issues replace my mom's face in photo 1 with her expression from photo 2 where she's smiling and her eyes are open
    Fix awkward mid-speech expression swap the woman in red dress from photo 1 with her natural expression from photo 2
    Fix toddler distracted expression replace my son's face in photo 1 with his happy expression from photo 2 where he's not distracted
    Fix expression with angle difference swap the bride's expression in photo 1 with her smiling face from photo 2, match the angle and lighting
  4. Generate and review

    Check that the swapped expression matches the lighting of photo 1, the angle looks natural, skin tone blends seamlessly, and edges around the face are smooth. Verify the expression from photo 2 was accurately transferred.

See it in action

Family photo where one person has closed eyes
Main Photo
Better photo of the same person with eyes open and smiling
Reference
Combined photo with the best expression from both photos
Result

Fixed someone blinking in group photo

Family beach photo where dad was blinking. Swapped his expression from a reference photo taken seconds later where his eyes were open.

Prompt: replace the man in blue shirt from photo 1 with his expression from photo 2 where his eyes are open
Family portrait with daughter looking away to the left
Main Photo
Daughter smiling directly at camera
Reference
Same portrait with daughter smiling at camera from reference
Result

Fixed daughter looking away in family portrait

Professional family portrait where daughter was distracted and looking to the side. Swapped her expression from reference photo where she was smiling at camera.

Prompt: swap my daughter's face in photo 1 with her smiling face from photo 2 where she's looking at the camera
Wedding party with groomsman on right not smiling
Main Photo
Groomsman smiling in tuxedo
Reference
Complete wedding party with everyone smiling
Result

Fixed groomsman not smiling in wedding party

Wedding party lineup where one groomsman had a serious expression while everyone else was smiling. Swapped his expression from a candid photo where he was laughing.

Prompt: replace the groomsman on the right in photo 1 with his smiling expression from photo 2
Family photo with dog's eyes closed
Main Photo
Golden retriever with eyes open looking at camera
Reference
Same photo with dog's eyes open and alert from reference
Result

Fixed pet's closed eyes in family photo

Family photo with dog where the dog was mid-blink. Swapped the dog's expression from another photo taken moments before where eyes were alert.

Prompt: swap the dog's expression in photo 1 with the alert expression from photo 2 where their eyes are open

Quick answers

How do I fix someone blinking in a photo?

Upload the photo where they blinked, click '+ Add reference image' to add a photo where their eyes are open, then describe 'replace their expression from photo 1 with photo 2 where eyes are open.' The AI swaps just the expression while keeping everything else the same.

Can I combine the best parts from multiple photos?

Yes! Upload your preferred base photo, add a reference photo with the better element, then describe what to swap: 'replace the smile,' 'use the eyes from photo 2,' or 'swap the expression.' You can combine best faces from multiple shots into one perfect photo.

How do I create one perfect photo from many similar shots?

Work through fixes one at a time. Fix the first person's expression, download the result, then use that as your new base photo to fix the next person. This gives you control over each swap and builds toward a perfect final image.

Do I need to mark the face before swapping?

No! Just describe which person: 'replace the woman in red dress from photo 1 with her expression from photo 2.' The AI understands facial recognition.

Does this work on group photos?

Yes! This is one of the most common uses. Identify the person clearly: 'the man in blue on the left' and mention 'keep everyone else unchanged.' Fix multiple people by processing them one at a time.

How many reference photos can I use?

One reference photo per edit, but you can chain edits. Fix one person, download the result, then use that as your new base and add a different reference photo to fix the next person. Repeat for each fix needed.

Will the lighting match after combining?

The AI automatically adjusts to match the lighting from your base photo (photo 1). For best results, use reference photos from the same session or with similar lighting conditions. You can also add 'match lighting from photo 1' to your prompt.

Can I fix multiple people's expressions at once?

You can try describing multiple swaps, but doing one person at a time usually gives better results. The AI can focus more precisely on each individual swap, and you can verify each fix before moving to the next.

Does this work on wedding photos?

Yes! Wedding photos are a perfect use case. Photographers take many shots - find the ones where different people look best and combine them. Works for ceremony shots, formal portraits, and candid moments.

How do I choose which expression to use?

Look through all your photos to find where that person looks best - eyes open, natural smile, looking at camera. That becomes your reference photo. Describe what's better about it: 'where she's smiling naturally' or 'where his eyes are open.'

Can I combine photos taken at different times?

Yes, but results are best when photos are close in time. Same-session photos match lighting, clothing, and hair perfectly. Photos from different days or events can work but may need extra blending instructions.

Is this better than Photoshop for combining expressions?

For most people, yes. Photoshop requires manual masking, color matching, and careful blending - skills that take years to develop. EditThisPic does it in one prompt. Photoshop gives more control for edge cases, but AI handles 90% of expression swaps faster and easier.

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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