Graduation Photo Editor

Fix common graduation photo problems with just a few words

Graduate in cap and gown with crowded ceremony background — Before

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Same graduate with clean, uncluttered background — After

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Popular use cases:

graduation portraits
cap and gown photos
diploma ceremony shots
commencement pictures
graduation announcements
senior graduation photos
college graduation pictures
high school graduation photos

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
Remove crowd	`remove all the people in the background`	25s
Fix cap shadow	`fix the shadow on my face from my cap`	15s
Studio backdrop	`replace background with professional studio backdrop`	25s

How it works

Upload your graduation photo

Drop any graduation photo into EditThisPic. Individual portraits, group shots, or ceremony photos all work. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Simple fixes like lighting: 15-20 seconds. Background removals: 25-30 seconds.
Describe what needs fixing

Type what you want: 'remove the people in the background' or 'fix the harsh shadow from my cap.' Be specific about the problem. The AI understands graduation photo issues like cap shadows, gown wrinkles, and crowded backgrounds.

Tip: Combine multiple fixes in one prompt: 'remove crowd and fix the cap shadow on my face'

Copy one of these to get started:

Crowded background ruins the shot remove all the people in the background, keep only me
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Cap creates harsh shadow on face fix the shadow on my face from my graduation cap
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Want a professional studio background replace background with professional dark blue gradient studio backdrop
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Tassel is on the wrong side or crooked move the tassel to the left side of the cap
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4 more prompts

Gown looks wrinkled or disheveled smooth out the wrinkles in my graduation gown
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Group photo needs better composition remove the person on the far left and center the remaining group
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Outdoor photo has harsh sunlight soften the harsh sunlight and reduce squinting shadows
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Want campus or university backdrop replace background with classic university building with columns
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Download your fixed photo

Review your corrected graduation photo and download in high resolution. Perfect for framing, announcements, or social media. If you want additional adjustments, just describe them.
Use markers for precise fixes

If you need to target a specific area or the AI missed something, tap markers on those spots and describe the refinement. Most graduation photo fixes work perfectly without markers.

Tip: Markers are helpful when you want to remove a specific person from a group without affecting others nearby

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Graduation Photo Editor

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"Finally got rid of those random people in the background of my diploma photo. Looks like a professional portrait now!" @sarahgrad2026

See it in action

Removed Background Crowd

Ceremony photo transformed from chaotic crowd scene to clean portrait.

Prompt: remove all the people in the background, keep only me

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Graduate with harsh cap shadow obscuring face — Before

Same graduate with balanced lighting and visible facial features — After

Fixed Cap Shadow on Face

Harsh cap shadow removed while maintaining natural appearance.

Prompt: fix the shadow on my face from my graduation cap

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Graduate in maroon gown with busy parking lot background — Before

Same graduate with professional dark blue studio backdrop — After

Replaced with Studio Background

Casual outdoor shot converted to professional portrait with studio backdrop.

Prompt: replace background with professional dark blue gradient studio backdrop

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If something looks off

AI removed the wrong person from a group photo

Why: Without markers, the AI may guess which person you meant

Try: Use markers to tap on the specific person, then 'remove this person'

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Tip: For group photos, always use markers to specify exactly who to remove

Cap shadow fix made the lighting look unnatural

Why: The AI may have overcorrected the shadows

Try: Try 'slightly reduce the cap shadow while keeping natural lighting'

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Tip: Use words like 'slightly' and 'subtle' to avoid over-correction

Background replacement looks fake around the gown edges

Why: Gown fabric edges can be tricky to separate cleanly

Try: Try 'blend the edges more naturally' or use markers on problem areas

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Tip: Solid color backgrounds (like studio backdrops) hide edge issues better than detailed scenes

Tassel position change looks distorted

Why: Moving objects is harder than removing or adding them

Try: Try 'remove the tassel and add a new tassel on the left side'

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Tip: Sometimes removing and regenerating works better than moving

Quick answers

Can I remove specific people from graduation group photos?

Yes! Tap markers on the people you want removed, then describe what to do: 'remove these people.' The AI will fill in the background naturally. For best results, be specific about which people to remove and keep.

How do I fix the shadow that graduation caps create on faces?

Just describe the problem: 'fix the shadow on my face from my cap' or 'brighten the shadow under my cap brim.' The AI understands cap shadow issues and will balance the lighting while keeping your cap visible.

Can I change the background to look like a professional studio portrait?

Absolutely! Try 'replace background with professional dark blue gradient studio backdrop' or any studio-style background. Popular choices include dark blue, gray, or maroon gradients that complement most gown colors.

Is there a free graduation photo editor without watermarks?

Yes! EditThisPic is free to try with no signup required. You can fix cap shadows, remove crowds, and replace backgrounds without any watermarks on your edited photos.

Can I fix graduation photos where the tassel is on the wrong side?

Yes, you can adjust tassel positioning. Try 'move the tassel to the left side' or 'flip the tassel to the other side.' For best results, you may need to use markers to help the AI understand exactly what to change.

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Free to try. No signup required. Professional results in 15-30 seconds.

Graduation Photo Editor

How it works

Upload your graduation photo

Describe what needs fixing

Download your fixed photo

Use markers for precise fixes

See it in action

Removed Background Crowd

Fixed Cap Shadow on Face

Replaced with Studio Background

If something looks off

Quick answers

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