How specific should my prompt be to get a good Fake Celebrity Selfie Prank result on the first try?
One sentence is usually enough: 'create the fake celebrity selfie.' If the first result is off, refine with details — color, position, lighting, or what to keep. Each pass takes 20-45 seconds and runs separately, so you can compare. Free first edit per week, no signup.
Is this free?
Yes. EditThisPic gives you 1 free edit per week with no account needed. If you want to test a few versions before sending the most convincing one, credit packs start at $4.99.
Will it look realistic enough to fool my friends?
For most people sending to a group chat on a phone screen — yes. The AI matches the lighting and perspective of your original photo and generates a person who looks naturally placed in the scene. The most convincing results come from well-lit photos with clear space beside you. On a small phone screen, it takes a close look to spot the difference.
Can I add a specific celebrity like a real actor or musician?
EditThisPic won't generate recognizable likenesses of specific real people. Instead, describe the type of person — 'a tall man who looks like an action movie star' or 'a woman who looks like she just stepped off a red carpet' — and the AI generates someone with that famous-person energy. The ambiguity actually helps: your friends will argue about who it is, which is half the fun.
What kind of selfie works best?
Any photo where there's clear space beside or around you. Good lighting helps — selfies taken in well-lit lobbies, restaurants, or event venues work better than dimly lit or busy backgrounds. The more space you have next to you, the more naturally the AI can place the added person.
Will there be a watermark on the photo?
No. Your purchased download is clean — no badge or logo that gives away the tool. The free weekly edit gives you a preview first, so you can check it before you buy.
Is it safe to use? Does it store my photos?
Your uploaded photo is processed to generate the edit and is not stored long-term. No account is needed, so there's no profile or history tied to your photo. See the EditThisPic privacy policy for full details.
How is this different from a celebrity face swap app?
Face swap apps put a specific celebrity's face onto someone else's body. EditThisPic generates a brand-new convincing-looking person and adds them to your actual photo — they're placed in the scene, not just swapped onto someone. The result is a photo that looks like you genuinely stood next to someone famous, not a filter effect.
How much does EditThisPic cost?
You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs start at $4.99 for 10 edits, valid 12 months, no subscription. Power users who edit daily can pick Studio Membership, a monthly workspace at $49.99/mo for 300 edits. Purchased downloads are clean with no watermark.