AI Head Replacer

Last updated July 2026

Swap faces between photos or fix group shots where someone blinked or looked away — works great for professional headshots, family portraits, and event photos on fully-clothed subjects. Photos with significant bare skin or swimwear on the source image are commonly refused by Gemini's safety filter regardless of the swap prompt — try a different source photo. Free, no account needed.

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"swap this person's head with the head from the reference image where they have a better expression, match the lighting"

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How it works

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Upload a clear photo showing the area you want to edit. Good lighting and sharp focus help the AI deliver better head results. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Head replacement is complex: 40-60 seconds. May need 2-4 refinements for optimal neck blending and lighting match.
Describe the head you want

With a reference photo of a better head/expression, click '+ Add reference image' and describe which person's head to swap. Without a reference, just describe the direction and expression you want — 'face the camera with a natural smile.'

Tip: Naming the direction explicitly (forward, three-quarters, toward the group) gives the AI a clearer target than 'fix the head.'

Copy one of these to get started:

Head swap from another photo replace the head of the person on the right with the head from the reference photo, blend at the neck
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Use better expression from different shot swap this person's head with the head from the reference image where they have a better expression, match the lighting
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Person looking away needs to face camera (no reference) replace the head to face directly toward the camera with a natural pleasant expression, match lighting and skin tone
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Fix turned head in group photo change the head of the person on the right to face forward toward the group, keeping the same person's appearance
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5 more prompts

Looking down needs to look up replace the head to look up at the camera instead of down, natural expression with eyes open
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One person missed photo timing replace the head with a forward-facing version matching the rest of the group's pose and engagement
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Child looking elsewhere change the child's head to face the camera with a happy engaged expression, match the lighting from the photo
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Wedding party member turned replace the head to face toward the couple at the center, appropriate wedding photo expression
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Professional headshot adjustment adjust the head angle to face three-quarters toward camera with confident professional expression
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Review the blend and match

Check the neck transition carefully—this is where most issues appear. Verify skin tone matches, lighting direction is consistent, and the new head looks natural in context. Check hair edges against the background.

See it in action

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Toddler's turned head fixed to face the camera

A studio family portrait where the toddler was turned away in profile. Using a second photo of the child facing forward, his head is replaced so he looks at the camera and smiles, with the parents, the chair and the studio lighting untouched.

Prompt: change the toddler's head to face the camera with a happy smiling expression, match the studio lighting

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Before

Same portrait with the toddler now facing the camera with a smiling, engaged expression — After

Toddler's head turned to face the camera

A toddler held by two parents in a studio portrait turns from a sideways profile to a smiling, camera-facing expression. The parents' pose, hands, and clothing are unchanged.

Prompt: turn the toddler's head to face the camera with a smiling, engaged expression, keep the parents unchanged

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Quick answers

Do I need to mark the head before describing the replacement?

For single-person photos, no! Just describe the change. Head replacement is complex enough that clear targeting is essential for good results.

Is head replacement realistic enough for important photos?

It can be! Head replacement is the most complex edit type and typically requires 2-4 refinement passes for optimal results. Simple cases like turning a head slightly work better than dramatic changes. Plan for some back-and-forth refinement, especially for the neck blend area. Results are often good enough for professional use.

What's the difference between replace face and replace head?

Replace Face modifies features on the same person in the same position—like opening eyes or changing expression. Replace Head changes the entire head including pose and direction. Use face replacement for fixes like closed eyes. Use head replacement when someone is looking entirely the wrong direction.

Can I use a head from a different photo?

The current tool generates an appropriate head based on your description rather than importing from another photo. Describe what you want: 'forward-facing with natural smile' and the AI creates it. This often produces better blending than composite from separate photos.

Why does the neck always need refinement?

The neck is where the new head meets the existing body, making it the natural transition zone. Differences in skin tone, lighting, and the exact boundary all concentrate at this area. Expect to do at least one refinement pass focused specifically on the neck blend. This is normal for head replacement.

Is EditThisPic's AI head replacer really free?

Yes — every visitor gets one free edit per week with no account needed, so you can swap a head between two photos at no cost the first time. If you need more, a 10-edit pack is $4.99, 25 edits is $9.99, and 100 edits is $29.99. There are also one-time credit packs from $4.99.

Can I replace head on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic runs entirely in your mobile browser — iPhone Safari, Android Chrome, and tablets all work. There's nothing to install. Just open editthispic.com, tap to upload a photo from your camera roll, type your prompt, and swap a head between two photos. The result downloads straight back to your photos. There's also an iOS app on the App Store.

What photo formats does the AI head replacer support?

EditThisPic accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC files up to 7MB. HEIC support matters for iPhone users since that's the default capture format. The AI head replacer returns the result in the same format you uploaded, so an HEIC in stays an HEIC out — no conversion step or quality loss in transit.

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.

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How it works

Upload your photo

Describe the head you want

Review the blend and match