Create Double Exposure Photo Effects

How it works

1. 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. 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

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

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   Silhouette with landscape inside fill the portrait silhouette from photo 1 with the mountain landscape from photo 2, like looking through the person

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   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

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   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

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   Ocean/water theme blend the ocean waves from photo 2 into the portrait from photo 1, flowing double exposure effect

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   Starry sky/space theme create a cosmic double exposure blending the starry sky from photo 2 with the portrait from photo 1

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3. 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

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

   Copy Try This →

   Silhouette with landscape inside fill the portrait silhouette from photo 1 with the mountain landscape from photo 2, like looking through the person

   Copy Try This →

   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

   Copy Try This →

   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

   Copy Try This →

   Ocean/water theme blend the ocean waves from photo 2 into the portrait from photo 1, flowing double exposure effect

   Copy Try This →

   Starry sky/space theme create a cosmic double exposure blending the starry sky from photo 2 with the portrait from photo 1

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4. 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.