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Blend a portrait with a forest, cityscape, or texture for stunning artistic effects.

01Photo 1
Group of friends at a picnic
02Photo 2
Woman to add to the group photo
03Result
Combined photo with the woman added to the group

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"blend the city lights from photo 2 into the portrait silhouette from photo 1, dramatic double exposure effect"

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How it works

  1. Upload your portrait

    Drop your portrait photo into EditThisPic. This becomes photo 1 and will be the 'container' for the double exposure effect. Portraits with clear silhouettes and simple backgrounds work best. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Simple double exposure: 25-35 seconds. Complex blending with multiple layers: may need 2-3 refinements.
  2. Add the fill image

    Click '+ Add reference image' and upload the scene you want to blend in - a forest, cityscape, ocean, starry sky, or abstract texture. This becomes photo 2 and fills the portrait silhouette.

    Tip: High-contrast scenes (forests against sky, city lights at night) create the most striking effects.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Portrait + forest/nature create a double exposure effect blending the portrait from photo 1 with the forest from photo 2, dreamy and ethereal
    Portrait + cityscape blend the city lights from photo 2 into the portrait silhouette from photo 1, dramatic double exposure effect
    Silhouette with landscape inside fill the portrait silhouette from photo 1 with the mountain landscape from photo 2, like looking through the person
    Subtle artistic overlay create a subtle double exposure blending photo 1 and photo 2, with photo 1 as the dominant image and photo 2 as a gentle texture
    3 more prompts
    Bold, high-contrast blend create a bold double exposure with strong contrast between the portrait in photo 1 and the abstract patterns from photo 2
    Ocean/water theme blend the ocean waves from photo 2 into the portrait from photo 1, flowing double exposure effect
    Starry sky/space theme create a cosmic double exposure blending the starry sky from photo 2 with the portrait from photo 1
  3. Describe the blend

    Type 'create a double exposure effect blending photo 1 and photo 2' or be more specific: 'blend the forest from photo 2 into the portrait silhouette from photo 1, artistic and dreamy.' Mention which photo should dominate if needed.

    Tip: Add mood words: 'dreamy,' 'ethereal,' 'dramatic,' 'moody' to guide the artistic style.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Portrait + forest/nature create a double exposure effect blending the portrait from photo 1 with the forest from photo 2, dreamy and ethereal
    Portrait + cityscape blend the city lights from photo 2 into the portrait silhouette from photo 1, dramatic double exposure effect
    Silhouette with landscape inside fill the portrait silhouette from photo 1 with the mountain landscape from photo 2, like looking through the person
    Subtle artistic overlay create a subtle double exposure blending photo 1 and photo 2, with photo 1 as the dominant image and photo 2 as a gentle texture
    3 more prompts
    Bold, high-contrast blend create a bold double exposure with strong contrast between the portrait in photo 1 and the abstract patterns from photo 2
    Ocean/water theme blend the ocean waves from photo 2 into the portrait from photo 1, flowing double exposure effect
    Starry sky/space theme create a cosmic double exposure blending the starry sky from photo 2 with the portrait from photo 1
  4. Review and adjust

    Check that the blend looks artistic and balanced. If one image overpowers the other, try 'make photo 1 more visible' or 'increase the forest texture.' Experiment with different descriptions to find your style.

See it in action

Group of friends at a picnic
Main Photo
Woman to add to the group photo
Reference
Combined photo with the woman added to the group
Result

Portrait blended with forest

A portrait photo transformed with trees visible inside the silhouette, creating a nature-meets-human artistic effect.

Prompt: create a double exposure effect blending the portrait from photo 1 with the forest trees from photo 2, artistic and dreamy
Portrait of man in profile with dark background
Before
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Dramatic double exposure with city lights inside silhouette
After

Portrait with city lights

Urban double exposure with night city lights filling a portrait silhouette for a moody, cinematic effect.

Prompt: blend the city lights from photo 2 into the portrait silhouette from photo 1, dramatic double exposure with the cityscape visible inside

Quick answers

How do I create a double exposure effect without Photoshop?

Upload your portrait to EditThisPic, click '+ Add reference image' to add a nature scene or texture, then type 'create a double exposure effect blending these photos.' The AI handles the artistic blending in about 30 seconds. No Photoshop skills needed - just describe what you want.

What photos work best for double exposure?

For photo 1 (the main image): portraits with clear silhouettes and simple backgrounds work best. For photo 2 (the fill): high-contrast scenes like forests against sky, city lights at night, or ocean/sky textures create the most striking effects. The contrast in photo 2 becomes the detail inside the portrait.

Is double exposure the same as photo blending?

Double exposure is one type of artistic blending where two images merge so one fills or overlays the other - like seeing a forest inside a portrait silhouette. General photo blending can also mean seamlessly combining elements (like adding a person to a group photo). EditThisPic does both.

Can I make the portrait more or less visible?

Yes! Add 'with photo 1 as the dominant image' to keep the portrait more visible, or 'with photo 2 more prominent' to emphasize the fill image. You can also try 'subtle blend' vs 'bold blend' to control intensity.

What's the difference between this and fixing accidental double exposure?

This page helps you CREATE artistic double exposure effects on purpose. If your camera glitched and created unwanted ghosting or double images you want to REMOVE, see our 'Fix Double Exposure Ghosting' page instead.

Is EditThisPic's AI double exposure creator really free?

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

Can I create double exposure on my phone?

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

What photo formats does the AI double exposure creator support?

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

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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