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Put a Cat in a Costume

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Upload your cat's photo, describe the costume, and the AI dresses them up in seconds. Tuxedo, superhero suit, wizard robes — the cat will look completely unimpressed either way.

Tabby cat sitting upright on a wooden chair Same tabby cat now wearing a perfectly fitted black tuxedo with a white bow tie, looking distinguished and unimpressed

Upload photo to put cat in costume

"Dress this cat in a red and blue superhero costume with a flowing cape, chest emblem, and small mask — like a tiny feline superhero who takes crime very seriously"

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Popular use cases:
  • cat in costume photo
  • dressed up cat picture
  • AI cat tuxedo generator
  • funny cat costume photo editor
  • cat superhero outfit photo
  • cat formal portrait AI
  • holiday cat costume photo
  • cat CEO photo joke

Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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AI-powered photo editing
Scenario Prompt Time
Tuxedo Perfectly fitted black tuxedo with white dress shirt, black bow tie, pocket square, looking distinguished 15s
Superhero Red and blue superhero costume with flowing cape and chest emblem, takes crime very seriously 15s
Business suit Sharp charcoal grey business suit, striped tie, lapel pin, Fortune 500 energy 15s
Wizard robes Dark blue wizard robes with gold stars and moons, tall pointed hat, small wooden staff 15s

How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Upload a clear photo of your cat — or any cat. Front-facing or slightly angled shots work best so the chest and body are visible for the costume. Good lighting helps the AI render the outfit convincingly.

    Expect: Upload takes under 5 seconds. Any standard phone photo works well.
  2. Describe the costume

    Type exactly what you want the cat to wear — be specific about style, color, and accessories. 'A tiny tuxedo' is fine but 'a black velvet tuxedo with a white bow tie, pocket square, and cufflinks' gives you something genuinely funny. The AI dresses the cat accordingly.

    Tip: The more absurdly formal or out-of-place the costume, the better. A cat in full wizard robes, a cat in a chef's toque with an apron, a cat in a Renaissance-era doublet — the AI handles all of these and the contrast with the cat's natural indifference is the whole joke.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Black tie tuxedo Dress this cat in a perfectly fitted black tuxedo with a white dress shirt, black bow tie, and a white pocket square. The cat should look distinguished and completely unbothered by the formality.
    Superhero cape and mask Dress this cat in a red and blue superhero costume with a flowing cape, chest emblem, and small mask — like a tiny feline superhero who takes crime very seriously
    Wizard robes Put this cat in dark blue wizard robes with gold stars and moons, a tall pointed wizard hat, and a tiny wooden staff. The cat looks like it has seen things.
    CEO power suit Dress this cat in a sharp charcoal grey business suit with a striped tie and a small lapel pin, like a cat who runs a Fortune 500 company and has seen better quarterly earnings
    3 more prompts
    Renaissance portrait costume Dress this cat in an elaborate 16th century Renaissance doublet with ruffled collar, velvet trim, and a small jeweled brooch. Should look like an oil painting of a noble cat.
    Chef with toque Put this cat in a white chef's uniform with a tall toque hat and a small apron, looking like it is about to present a Michelin-starred dish and is not accepting any criticism
    Santa Claus suit Dress this cat in a full Santa Claus suit — red coat with white trim, black belt, red hat — like a cat who agreed to play Santa but is regretting every life decision that led to this moment
  3. Send it

    Download and deploy. Works beautifully as a 'formal portrait' of a friend's cat sent with no explanation, as a holiday card from the cat, or as a reply to someone's cat photo with a dramatically upgraded version.

See it in action

Tabby cat sitting upright on a wooden chair
Before
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Same tabby cat now wearing a perfectly fitted black tuxedo with a white bow tie, looking distinguished and unimpressed
After

Distinguished gentleman in a tuxedo

A tabby cat wearing a full tuxedo with a bow tie. Sent as a 'formal portrait session results' message to the owner. The cat's expression of complete indifference perfectly suits the outfit.

Prompt: Dress this cat in a perfectly fitted black tuxedo with a white dress shirt, black bow tie, and a white pocket square. The cat should look distinguished and completely unbothered by the formality.
Grey cat lounging on a beige couch
Before
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Same grey cat now wearing a fitted charcoal business suit with a striped tie, looking like a disappointed executive
After

CEO of the couch

A lounging cat transformed into an apparent corporate executive. The suit and serious expression are at complete odds with the couch setting. Used as a LinkedIn joke post.

Prompt: Dress this cat in a sharp charcoal grey business suit with a striped tie and a small lapel pin, like a cat who runs a Fortune 500 company and has seen better quarterly earnings

If something looks off

The costume looks pasted on rather than actually worn

Why: The AI may have treated the outfit as a layer rather than integrating it with the cat's body.

Try: Dress this cat in a [costume] — the clothing should look naturally fitted and worn, following the cat's body shape and fur, not pasted on top.

Tip: Specifying 'naturally fitted' and 'follows the body shape' in your prompt consistently improves how realistic the costume integration looks.

The costume does not fit the cat's size — looks too large or too small

Why: Without a size reference, the AI may default to human-scale costume proportions.

Try: Dress this cat in a [costume] that is perfectly sized for a cat — tailored to fit a small feline, not a human. Everything proportional to the cat's actual body.

Tip: Adding 'perfectly sized for a cat' or 'tailored for a small feline' explicitly anchors the AI to cat-scale proportions.

The cat's face or head changed when the costume was added

Why: Some costume edits affect the surrounding area including the head and ears, especially with hats.

Try: Add a [costume] to this cat while keeping the cat's face and head exactly the same. Only change the body and add the clothing — do not alter the cat's face, eyes, or ears.

Tip: If the hat is important, mention 'ears still visible and unchanged' to prevent the AI from flattening the ears under the hat.

The result looks like a cartoon instead of a photo

Why: Complex costumes can push the AI toward illustrated or stylized outputs.

Try: Dress this cat in a [costume] — keep the result photorealistic. The cat and costume should look like a real photo, not an illustration or cartoon.

Tip: Always add 'photorealistic' for costume edits if you want the result to be used as a convincing photo rather than an obviously AI-generated image.

The costume color does not match what I described

Why: Color descriptions can be interpreted differently by the AI, especially for complex patterns.

Try: Dress this cat in a [exact color] [costume]. The color should be exactly [color name], not [wrong color].

Tip: Use specific color names ('charcoal grey,' 'navy blue,' 'deep burgundy') rather than vague descriptors ('dark,' 'rich'). The more specific, the more reliable.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the cat in the photo before describing the costume?

No. Just describe what costume you want and the AI puts it on the cat.

Is this free?

Yes. EditThisPic gives you 1 free edit per week with no account needed. For more edits, credits start at $1.99. No subscription required.

Will the costume look realistic enough to be funny or convincing?

In a well-lit photo with a clear shot of the cat's body, the result looks convincing enough to warrant a double-take — especially for simpler costumes like tuxedos and suits. More elaborate costumes (wizard robes, Renaissance doublets) tend to look more stylized but are often funnier for it. The key is a clear, front-facing photo with good lighting.

Can I dress up someone else's cat?

Yes. Any cat photo works. Upload your friend's cat, put it in a tuxedo, and send the result back to them as a 'formal portrait' with no explanation. This is peak use case for this tool.

What kinds of costumes work best?

Formal wear (tuxedos, suits, uniforms) tends to produce the most convincing results because the structure is clear. Fantasy and themed costumes (wizard, superhero, holiday) work well too but may look more illustrated. Hats and accessories can be tricky — specify 'ears still visible' if you want to avoid the AI hiding the cat's ears.

Can I put a hat on the cat without changing the rest of the look?

Yes. Just describe the hat specifically — 'add a tiny top hat tilted at an angle on top of this cat's head, leaving everything else unchanged.' The AI can add accessories without redressing the whole cat.

Does EditThisPic store my photos?

Photos are processed to generate your edit and not stored beyond the session. No account required means no personal data is collected by default.

How is this different from apps like BaldBooth or preset filter tools?

Filter apps give you a fixed set of preset costumes you pick from a menu. EditThisPic lets you describe any costume in natural language — 'a 16th century Renaissance doublet with ruffled collar and velvet trim' — and the AI generates it specifically. No dropdown list of 12 preset options.

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 15 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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